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World News | ROC is Taiwan's Only Legal Government: Taiwanese Foreign Minister
Latestly
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August 17, 2025
Taipei [Taiwan], August 17 (ANI): Responding to Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's claim that Japan "returned" Taiwan to China after World War II, Taiwanese Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung stated that the Republic of China (ROC) is Taiwan's "only...
Laos begins ‘100 years with Fidel’ commemorative program
Prensa Latina - Cuba
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August 16, 2025
At the evening to celebrate the 99th anniversary of the birth of Fidel Castro and begin the commemoration of his centenary, the ambassador of Cuba here, Enna Viant, pondered the legacy of the Commander-in-Chief, ‘that has constituted the basis for...
Việt Nam's public security force honoured with noble decorations from Laos, Cuba
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI — Collectives and individuals of the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security were honoured with prestigious orders from Laos and Cuba at a ceremony held in Hà Nội on Sunday. The event took place on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of...
How the nature of environmental law is changing in defense of the planet and the climate
Space.com
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August 17, 2025
This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication contributed the article to Space.com's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights. While the dangerous effects of climate change continue to worsen, legal efforts to address a range...
Vietnam’s public security force honoured with noble decorations from Laos, Cuba
VietnamPlus
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August 17, 2025
Hanoi (VNA) – Collectives and individuals of the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security were honoured with prestigious orders from Laos and Cuba at a ceremony held in Hanoi on August 16. The event took place on the occasion of the 80th anniversary...
Minister for Foreign Affairs attends 10th Mekong- Lancang Cooperation Foreign Ministers’...
Eleven Myanmar
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At the official invitation of Mr Wang Yi, Member of Political Bureau of CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Co-Chair of the Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC), U Than Swe, Minister for Foreign Affairs, attended the 10th...
Marked for death
The News International
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August 19, 2025
In one night, Israel murdered Al Jazeera’s entire media crew in Gaza City. The Israeli military admitted to assassinating the journalists in an August 10 airstrike on a media tent outside Al-Shifa hospital. The strike killed Al Jazeera Arabic...
ROC is Taiwan’s only legal government: MOFA
Taipei Times
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August 16, 2025
The Republic of China (ROC) is Taiwan’s sole legal government, and the “status quo” is that the ROC and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) exist equally as separate entities that are not subordinate to each other, Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin...
Thai government addresses border tensions with Cambodia, affirms economic stability
Pattaya Mail
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August 16, 2025
In the weekly “Voices from Thai Khu Fah” program, officials detailed progress on border security, economic policies, farmer support, and foreign investment, while rejecting Cambodia’s accusations and urging cooperation on landmine clearance....
MoFA Union Minister holds separate talks with Cambodian DPM & FM, Lao FM
Global New Light Of Myanmar
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August 16, 2025
Union Minister U Than Swe and Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mr Prak Sokhonn meet in Anning, China, on 14 August 2025. During the visit to Anning, China, to attend the 10th...
Lao People’s Army Newspaper exchanges professional expertise with MR2 Newspaper
People's Army Newspaper
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The Lao guests are on a visit to Vietnam to attend a journalism refresher course. At the reception, Maj. Gen. Dang Van Long provided an overview of the Military Region 2’s situation and highlighted its outstanding achievements in cooperation with...
Laos Works To Improve Migrant Workers' Rights
MENAFN
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August 15, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Vientiane, Aug 15 (IANS) Lao officials and stakeholders convened to review the implementation of the Poverty Reduction through Safe Migration, Skills Development, and Enhanced Job Placement (PROMISE) project, and to discuss future...
Laos Hands Over Five Drug Suspects to Thailand
The Laotian Times
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August 15, 2025
Laos has handed over five drug suspects to Thai authorities as part of ongoing efforts to combat cross-border drug crime. On 13 August, the five suspects, wanted under Thai court warrants for serious drug-related offenses, were transferred to...
Cardinal Quevedo convenes forum to sustain peace in the Bangsamoro
Minda News
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August 18, 2025
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 18 August) — Mindanao’s lone Cardinal, Orlando B. Quevedo, OMI, will convene a gathering of representatives of the government and MILF peace implementing panels and civil society organizations on August 19 and 20 in Davao...
Welcome ceremony held for Lao officers, soldiers joining National Day parade
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ TĨNH — A welcome ceremony was held at Cầu Treo International Border Gate in the central province of Hà Tĩnh on Saturday for a delegation from the Lao People’s Army. They came to practice and participate in the parade celebrating the 80th...
Lao Agribusiness Association Launches Flagship Export Project with Republic of Korea
Lao News Agency
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KPL The Lao Agricultural Production and Processing Association (Lao Agribusiness Association) has launched its flagship project to promote the cultivation of roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa), black and white sesame, and large onions for export to the...
Laos pushes forward in combating human trafficking
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENTIANE, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- Lao authorities are intensifying efforts to combat human trafficking, support victims, and raise public awareness on prevention and self-protection. Laos is facing significant challenges related to human trafficking,...
President Emphasizes Building a Strong and Unwavering Military Force
Lao News Agency
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KPL At the 6th Congress of the Party Committee of the Ministry of National Defense, Secretary General of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee, President of the State, and Chairman of the Central Committee for National...
Vientiane Authorities Expose Illegal Mining Operations Covering Over 134 Hectares
Lao News Agency
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KPL Vientiane authorities have uncovered widespread illegal mining activities involving five companies operating on more than 134 hectares of land, according to Vice Vientiane Mayor Sililath Thongpheng. He made the disclosure during a special...
Laos aims to enhance disaster response in northern provinces
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENTIANE, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- Lao officials and provincial disaster management committees met to discuss enhancing community resilience and strengthening the capacity of local authorities to respond effectively to disasters in targeted northern...