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World : Timor-Leste’s Accession To Bolster ASEAN’s Regional Reach, Strategic Partnerships
Bernama
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July 2, 2025
By Voon Miaw Ping KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- After 26 years, the Association of the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is poised to welcome its first new member since 1999 as Timor-Leste moves closer to attaining full membership in the...
Santos, operator of the Pikka prospect, targeted for buyout
Anchorage Daily News - Alaska
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A representative of Santos' Alaska operations drives a truck in Utqiagvik on April 13, 2024, in a parade that is part of that community's annual Piuraaġiaqta festival. Piuraaġiaqta is an Inupiat tradition tied to the spring whale hunt. Santos is...
Taking matters into our own hands: Pacific aid dependency
The National
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There has been a marked decline in Pacific development and progress against the Sustainable Development Goals since the early 2000s, attributable to the impacts of major disaster events, remoteness of Pacific Island countries (PICs) and distance...
New visa offers lifeline for Tuvaluans amid global climate crisis
Pacific Media Network
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Pacific Islanders, especially those from the climate-threatened nation of Tuvalu, are taking advantage of Australia’s new resettlement aimed at helping people affected by climate change. The move is part of a special agreement called the Falepili...
Mike Rama says BARUG is always open to alliances
Cebu Daily News
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July 5, 2025
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Partido Barug remains open to political alliances if this will serve the greater interest of Cebu City and its people, former mayor Michael Rama said on Friday, July 4. This amid renewed speculation of a possible reunion...
Pakistan suspends chicken trade with Brazil due to bird flu
Pakistan Observer
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July 4, 2025
Pakistan is among several other countries that have placed restrictions on import of chicken from Brazil after it reported first case of bird flu in May this year. Reports said the Brazilian Agriculture Ministry has shared updated list of the...
Arnie Teves almost died due to flawed jail protocols, lawyer says
Politiko
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July 4, 2025
By Billy Begas Lawyer Ferdinand Topacio said his client, former Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr., nearly died due to flawed jail protocols. In an interview on Bilyonaryo News Channel’s On Point, broadcast journalist Pinky Webb noted that...
ASEAN may weigh Papua New Guinea accession bid soon: RI
Antara
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July 3, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - ASEAN may soon start deliberations on Papua New Guinea’s accession to the regional bloc, according to Director General for ASEAN Cooperation at the Indonesian Foreign Ministry Sidharto R. Suryodipuro. “The accession application...
Myanmar Domestic News Updates – Jul 03, 2025 Morning
MoeMaKa
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July 3, 2025
Myanmar Domestic News Updates – Jul 03, 2025 Morning 📌📌 1. Meeting Between the Karenni State Consultative Council (KSCC) and the Mandalay Region Interim Political Framework Coordination and Drafting Committee July 2 | Radio NUG It has been...
Blue Tigresses gear up for photo finish in race to reach AFC Women’s Asian Cup
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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July 3, 2025
Chiang Mai [Thailand], July 3 (ANI): The race to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women's Asian Cup 2026 in Group B could not have been tighter. After three matches each, India and Thailand are level on points, goal difference, and goals...
Sports News | Blue Tigresses Gear Up for Photo Finish in Race to Reach AFC Women's Asian Cup
Latestly
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July 3, 2025
Chiang Mai [Thailand], July 3 (ANI): The race to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women's Asian Cup 2026 in Group B could not have been tighter. After three matches each, India and Thailand are level on points, goal difference, and goals...
Others | Jul 03, 2025 | 6 min read India thrash Iraq 5-0
Ahmedabad Mirror
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Sports Others #Chiang Mai (Thailand) The Indian women’s football team produced another commanding performance in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, thrashing Iraq 5-0 on Wednesday. India led 2-0 at half-time. First-half goals from Sangita...
Women’s Asian Cup Qualifier: India thrash Iraq
Nagaland Post
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July 2, 2025
The Indian women’s football team produced another commanding performance in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, dismantling Iraq 5-0 at the 700th Anniversary of Chiang Mai Stadium on Wednesday, July 2. First-half goals from Sangita Basfore...
Tigresses Tame Iraq
Asian Lite International
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July 3, 2025
With this win, the Blue Tigresses remain unbeaten, having now claimed three wins in as many matches…reports Asian Lite News The Indian women’s football team produced another commanding performance in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers,...
India's Soumya Guguloth Undergoes Surgery After Suffering Nasal Bone Fracture
News18
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June 30, 2025
Last Updated:June 30, 2025, 15:52 IST Indian women's footballer Soumya Guguloth had surgery for a nasal fracture from the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers win over Timor-Leste. India won 4-0 to lead Group B with six points. Indian women's football team's...
ASEAN Robot Challenge Boosts Regional Youth Innovation - Hannah
Bernama
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July 3, 2025
KOTA BHARU, July 3 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Youth Robot Challenge 2025 (ASEAN Y-RoboC’25) is not just a robotics competition but a platform to highlight the importance of digital innovation and strengthen the preparedness of the future workforce,...
Australia To Hike International Student Visa Fee To AUD 2,000 From July 2025
Free Press Journal
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July 3, 2025
The Australian government has announced that the fee for applying for a student visa will increase to AUD 2,000 as of July 1, 2025. The move, confirmed by the Department of Home Affairs, is a dramatic increase from the current application fee of...
India Women’s Football Team Move Closer to AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualification After 5–0 Win Over Iraq
Latestly
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July 2, 2025
Mumbai, July 3: The Indian women's football team produced another commanding performance in the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, dismantling Iraq 5-0 at the 700th Anniversary of Chiang Mai Stadium on Wednesday. India led 2-0 at half-time....
Nevis: the next iGaming licensing hub?
Asia Gaming Brief
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July 3, 2025
At just 93 square kilometers, the island of Nevis is not a particularly imposing jurisdiction, but it has caught the attention of the iGaming world, after launching its new Online Gaming Bill in April of this year. Interest is peaking, but what...
Asean 2025 half-year recap: 5 turning points under Malaysias chairmanship
Free Malaysia Today
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July 3, 2025
At the 46th Asean Summit in May, the bloc’s leaders adopted the Asean Community Vision 2045, a long-term strategic blueprint for the region. PETALING JAYA: As Malaysia marks the midpoint of its Asean 2025 chairmanship, five key developments are...