Aid groups call on Israel to end 'weaponisation' of Gaza aid
GAZA, Aug 14 (AP/BBC): More than 100 nonprofit groups warned Thursday that Israel's rules for aid groups working in the Gaza Strip and occupied West Bank will block much-needed relief and replace independent organizations with those that serve Israel's political and military agenda - charges that Israel denied.At the same...
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China offers help to patch up Thai ties with Cambodia
BEIJING, Aug 14 (AFP): Beijing on Thursday offered to help Thailand and Cambodia patch up relations after their deadliest border clashes in decades, as the three nations' foreign ministers met for talks in China.Last month, a long-running border row between the Southeast Asian neighbours boiled over into conflict involving artillery...
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US, Philippines discuss more missile system deployments
MANILA, Aug 14 (AP): The United States is discussing the possible deployment of more missile launchers to the Philippines to strengthen deterrence against aggression in the disputed South China Sea and other Asian security hotspots, but no final decision has been reached by both sides, Manila's ambassador to Washington said...
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Pakistan to create military force to oversee missiles after India conflict
LAHORE, Aug 14 (Reuters): Pakistan will create a new force in the military to supervise missile combat capabilities in a conventional conflict, apparently a move to match neighbouring arch-rival India.Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the creation of the Army Rocket Force late Wednesday at a ceremony held in Islamabad to...
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