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Outdated and unfair: Rodriguez seeks removal of travel tax on economy airline passengers
Politiko
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August 28, 2025
By Billy Begas Cagayan de Oro City Rep. Rufus Rodriguez called for the removal of travel tax imposed on economy class airline passengers. In a privilege speech, Rodriguez said the travel tax should be imposed on passengers in the business and...
Terengganu led by Costa win big against Brunei
The Malaysian Star
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August 22, 2025
PETALING JAYA: Terengganu thrashed Brunei 5-0 in the Super League match to silence the crowd at the Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Stadium in Bandar Seri Begawan. Brazilian playmaker Rainderson Da Costa was the star of the game with two goals, the first...
Joint drills staged off South China Sea shoal
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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August 28, 2025
MANILA, Philippines -- Australia, Canada and the Philippines deployed three warships and aircraft Wednesday for drills against simulated aerial threats off a disputed South China Sea shoal where Chinese forces have used risky maneuvers to try to...
Malaria Infections in Africa a Result of Poverty, Not Geography, International Funding Critical to Preventing Infections
The Japan News
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August 22, 2025
Minako Sasako / The Yomiuri Shimbun A worker is seen at the Kenya Medical Research Institute in Kisumu, western Kenya, on July 7. The institute is at the forefront of malaria research. By Minako Sasako / Yomiuri Shimbun Correspondent 6:00 JST,...
East Asia and Beijing’s silent offensive
The Financial Daily International
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August 27, 2025
China has been the largest trading partner of ASEAN for more than a decade now. This is not simply an economic interdependence; but the relations go beyond the traditional equation to incorporate the evolving yet important domain of foreign...
Makati Business Club golf tourney draws strong turnout
Philippine STAR
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August 28, 2025
August 28, 2025 | 11:17am MANILA, Philippines — The Makati Business Club recently had their golf tournament at the Manila Golf and Country Club. This event was organized to help fund their Embassy Engagements, which includes their economic...
Why This British Military Plane Is Repeatedly Flying Over California & Arizona
Simple Flying
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August 21, 2025
A British Airbus A400M turboprop airlifter has been seen flying repeated missions over California and Arizona in mid-2025. This is the same aircraft seen in the 2015 movie Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, where Tom Cruise is seen performing a...
Australian warship joins naval exercise off disputed South China Sea shoal
9News
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August 28, 2025
Australia, Canada and the Philippines have deployed three warships and aircraft for drills against simulated aerial threats off a disputed South China Sea shoal where Chinese forces have used risky manoeuvres to try to drive away Manila's...
The new ‘norm’? Australia, Philippines stage largest-ever military drills
South China Morning Post
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August 20, 2025
Off the shores of Palawan, more than 3,600 troops from Australia and the Philippines are taking part in their largest-ever military drills, marking a decisive shift in Canberra’s Indo-Pacific security strategy. Exercise Alon, launched on Friday,...
Caribbean Roundup: Jamaica sets election date, Grenada defends Cuban medical services
Caribbean Life - New York
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August 19, 2025
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced Sept. 3 as the date for the general elections in Jamaica, as his ruling Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) seeks a third consecutive term in office. Holness, 53, addressing a rally, told supporters he had...
Brunei launches TechXpo 2025
The Malaysian Star
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August 14, 2025
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- Brunei's premier platform showcasing innovation and technology, Brunei TechXpo 2025, was launched on Thursday at the International Convention Center near the capital. The three-day exhibition offered...
King hails veterans' courage and sacrifice on VJ Day
BBC
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August 15, 2025
Ashitha NageshBBC News Reporting fromNational Memorial Arboretum ShareSave Watch: Royals and veterans mark VJ Day 80 years on King Charles III and Queen Camilla have joined World War Two veterans for a remembrance service to mark the 80th...
King hails veterans' courage and sacrifice on VJ Day
BBC
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August 15, 2025
Ashitha NageshBBC News Reporting fromNational Memorial Arboretum ShareSave Watch: Royals and veterans mark VJ Day 80 years on King Charles III and Queen Camilla have joined World War Two veterans for a remembrance service to mark the 80th...
General : Pahang Sultan Calls For Collective Effort To Keep Jawi Script Alive
Bernama
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August 19, 2025
KUANTAN, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has called on the people of the state to take the lead in reviving the spirit and use of the Jawi script. His Royal Highness said that preserving...
Asean military team visits border
Bangkok Post
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August 19, 2025
Thai officials dismiss Cambodian objections to inspection tour in contested area of Unon Ratchathani PUBLISHED : 19 Aug 2025 at 20:13 UPDATED : 19 Aug 2025 at 21:14 Thailand has dismissed Cambodia’s objection to the visit of an team of Asean...
Pahang Sultan urges collective effort to preserve Jawi script heritage
The Sun Daily
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August 19, 2025
KUANTAN: Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has called on the people of the state to take the lead in reviving the spirit and use of the Jawi script. His Royal Highness said that preserving the Jawi script was...
Rakyat diseru hidupkan semula pengunaan tulisan jawi - Sultan Pahang
The Sun Daily
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August 19, 2025
KUANTAN: Sultan Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah menyeru rakyat agar tampil sebagai pelopor dalam menghidupkan semula roh dan penggunaan tulisan Jawi. Baginda percaya memelihara tulisan Jawi bukan sekadar amanah...
MapmyIndia Q1FY26: Doubles Down on Government, Tightens Grip on IoT, Bets on Quick Commerce
MediaNama
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August 19, 2025
MediaNama Take’s: MapmyIndia entered FY26 with a strong quarter. However, the bigger story is how it is trying to balance new growth bets with risks that had already surfaced in earlier quarters. In Q3FY25, stakeholders worried that rising...
Brunei remains committed to advancing ICT: senior official
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- Brunei remains fully committed to advancing information and communications technology (ICT) initiatives, a senior official said here at the Innovate Tomorrow Forum on Tuesday. Haji Alimen Jaafar, Brunei...
Brunei breaks ground on new solar power plant
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- The groundbreaking ceremony for a flagship 30-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic power plant has been held in Kampong Belimbing, a village near Brunei's capital, Bandar Seri Begawan. The ceremony held on...