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Philippines will strengthen its defence partnerships
Manila is striving to bolster its military amid increased Chinese assertiveness in the South China Sea
PhilippinesChinese chip smuggling presents fresh US challenges
Despite export bans, US semiconductors are making their way to China through extensive smuggling networks
ChinaChina-US military relations will improve
Chinese and US regional military chiefs have held a call
ChinaEarly voting makes US presidential debate significant
The two presidential candidates meet tonight in the battleground state of Pennsylvania for what may be their only debate
United StatesCost-of-living crisis lingers even after prices peaked
Food inflation has eased significantly in major economies but retail prices remain far higher than pre-pandemic
InternationalBiden administration is changing its nuclear policy
The Biden administration last month gave reasons for its new emphasis on strategic competition rather than arms control
United StatesRiyadh will seek foreign policy balance for now
Saudi Arabia will carefully manage its ties with global powers while also upholding the reconciliation with Iran
Saudi ArabiaUS Republicans face a government shutdown battle again
Congress reconvenes today with House Speaker Mike Johnson facing the task of averting a possible government shutdown
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