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Blinken Condemns China’s ‘Dangerous and Unlawful’ Actions in South China Sea

Adeyemi Adewale | October 11, 2024

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday condemned China’s “increasingly dangerous and unlawful actions” in the South China Sea, as tensions escalate in the region over territorial disputes. Speaking at the annual Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Vientiane, Laos, Blinken voiced Washington’s concerns about Beijing’s aggressive […]

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Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin Defends Frequent Overseas Travel Amid Criticism

Adeyemi Adewale | June 22, 2024

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has responded to public scrutiny over his extensive international travel since assuming office last August. In a televised broadcast on Saturday, the real estate tycoon-turned-political leader defended his 15 overseas trips within his first 10 months in office, citing both diplomatic obligations and economic objectives. […]