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Qatar's Reserve Team Defeats UAE At William Jones International Championship
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula Doha: Qatar's reserve basketball team launched its 44th William Jones Cup campaign with a hard-fought 80-74 victory over the UAE on Friday in the tournament's opening game. The win marks a positive start for...
Albo fires back on China trip claim
The Geelong Advertiser
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July 17, 2025
Anthony Albanese has hit back against the Coalition’s criticism of his “indulgent” trip to China, accusing them of “constant negativity” and a failure to acknowledge the importance of Australia’s “most important trading partner”. Liberal...
Taiwan army is getting ready for action, showcase their newly acquired fire power of M1A2T Abrams tanks
Zambian Observer
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July 10, 2025
Taiwan’s army is showcasimg he firepower of its U.S.-sourced M1A2T Abrams tanks during live-fire exercises in Hsinchu County as part of the annual Han Kuang military drills. Four M1A2T tanks were demonstrated maneuvering across a mud-choked...
Taiwan Moves to Bolster Energy Resilience Amid China Jitters
Energy Intelligence
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July 10, 2025
The outbreak of open state-to-state hostilities in the Middle East last month and the US strikes against nuclear enrichment sites in Iran drew close attention in Taiwan. Some analysts say the fact that US President Donald Trump decided to launch...
Taiwan's President Watches Live-Fire Drills With New U.S.-Made Tanks
Industrial Equipment News - Wisconsin
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July 10, 2025
HSINCHU, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te watched live-fire drills with U.S.-made Abrams M1A2T tanks Thursday, as part of major annual exercises aimed at boosting the island's ability to fend off threats from China. Four of the tanks...
Taiwan-Based Eurocharm Group Plans Kershaw County, South Carolina, Manufacturing Operations
Area Development
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July 10, 2025
Related Research Taiwan-based Eurocharm Group, a metalworking supplier, motorcycle, and medical equipment parts, plans to establish operations in Lugoff, South Carolina. The $12 million project is expected to create 46 new jobs in Kershaw County....
Pentagon pushes Japan and Australia for clarity on Taiwan defense roles amid China tensions
Malay Mail
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July 12, 2025
WASHINGTON, July 12 — The Pentagon is urging Japan and Australia to clarify what role they would play if the US and China went to war over Taiwan, the Financial Times reported on Saturday. Elbridge Colby, the US under-secretary of defence for...
Government sites have updated certificates: CHT
Taipei Times
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July 10, 2025
Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) chairman Chien Chih-cheng (簡志誠) yesterday denied allegations made by Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) Legislator Ko Ju-chun (葛如均), saying that more than 99.9 percent of government Web sites have completed certification...
Anthony Albanese to tout tourism before tough talk on China’s military buildup and territorial ambitions
The West Australian
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July 12, 2025
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will opt for a soft launch on his six-day official trip to China on Sunday, promoting Australia to Chinese tourism groups ahead of tough talks with the country’s leaders over their threatening military buildup and...
Taiwanese firm eyes East African market
Daily News Tanzania
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July 10, 2025
Home/Business/Taiwanese firm eyes East African market DAR ES SALAAM: ACER Inc. has announced its expansion into the East African market in what the company calls a bold move to bring a wide range of products aimed at meeting the growing needs of...
Taiwan Displays New US Tanks Amid Annual War Games
Bharat Shakti
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July 10, 2025
Taiwan’s army on Thursday displayed the fire power of its first U.S.-sourced M1A2T Abrams tanks. A tank is more and more being looked at as a traditional weapon that analysts say will need to be increasingly protected against drones in any future...
International News Briefs for Thursday, July 10, 2025
Havana Times
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July 10, 2025
HAVANA TIMES – Here are some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Gaza’s Doctors Warn Hospitals “Will Become Graveyards” as Fuel Supplies Dwindle Jul 10, 2025 Israel’s unrelenting slaughter in...
Taiwan debuts US-made Abrams tanks during live-fire drills as PLA flexes muscles
South China Morning Post
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July 10, 2025
Taiwan’s military has live-streamed live-fire drills featuring its new M1A2T Abrams tanks in a show of force aimed at boosting public morale and highlighting combat readiness amid rising tensions with Beijing. The high-profile display on Thursday...
Samsung Awaits Supreme Court Verdict on Lee Jae-yong’s Merger Case with Cautious Silence
The Korea Bizwire
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July 17, 2025
Chairman Lee Jae-yong, Samsung is maintaining a strict silence, underscoring the high stakes of a case that has shadowed the group. (Image courtesy of Yonhap) SEOUL, July 17 (Korea Bizwire) — On the eve of a pivotal Supreme Court ruling concerning...
Taiwan Commences Largest Military Drills in Response to Chinese Threats of Invasion
Overt Defense - Michigan
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July 10, 2025
On 9 July, Taiwan commenced its annual live-fire military drills. The Republic of China (ROC) Armed Forces’ Han Kuang 41 Exercise is the largest military exercise seen in Taiwan, with 22,000 reservists called up alongside active service units,...
Japan Forms Special Agency to Further Address Tourism Impacts
Tempo.co
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July 17, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Japan welcomed a record 36.8 million tourists in 2024, according to data from the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO). The figure is expected to be even higher in 2025, raising concerns that Japan will experience the...
Taiwan's KMT defends 'One China' stance as no-confidence votes approach
Nikkei Asia
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TAIPEI -- Taiwan's main opposition, the Kuomintang, on Wednesday reaffirmed its support for the "One China" position and pledged to push back against swelling discontent with the party's drive for closer relations with Beijing. A grassroots...
Taiwan opens live-fire drill with US-provided Abrams tanks to media
NHK
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Taiwan's military has, for the first time, opened to the media a live-fire drill using US-made Abrams main battle tanks. Four M1A2T Abrams tanks took part in the exercise at a training ground in Hsinchu, northern Taiwan, on Thursday. They fired a...
US demands allies' plans in event of Taiwan war erupting
Al Mayadeen
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July 12, 2025
The Pentagon urges Japan and Australia to clarify their role in a potential US-China war over Taiwan amid rising regional tensions. The Pentagon has been urging Japan and Australia to specify how they would respond in the event of a US-China war...
Taiwan sees 18th consecutive month of population decline
Focus Taiwan
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July 10, 2025
Taipei, July 10 (CNA) Taiwan's population declined for the 18th consecutive month as of the end of June, according to data released Thursday by the Ministry of the Interior (MOI). A total of 8,968 babies were born in June, marking an increase of...