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Hegseth Asks Indo-Pacific Allies to Step Up Defense Spending in Light of Strategic China Threats
Breitbart
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May 31, 2025
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned at a national security conference in Singapore on Saturday that China remains an active strategic threat and urged allies to spend more on their own defense. “There’s no reason to sugarcoat it: the threat...
South Korea is voting for a new president after six months of political chaos. Here’s what to know
CNN
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June 1, 2025
Seoul, South Korea CNN — After half a year of political turmoil, uncertainty and division, South Korea will vote for a new president to succeed Yoon Suk Yeol, the disgraced former leader who plunged the democratic nation into chaos by declaring...
Eby heads to Asia on trade mission as Indigenous leader pulls out due to Bills 14, 15
Rocky Mountain Outlook
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May 31, 2025
RICHMOND — British Columbia Premier David Eby says he is confident that recent Indigenous opposition to certain fast-tracking laws will not affect the province's ability to attract investment from Asian trade partners. RICHMOND — British Columbia...
Eby heads to Asia on trade mission as Indigenous leader pulls out due to Bills 14, 15
Rocky Mountain Outlook
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May 31, 2025
RICHMOND — British Columbia Premier David Eby says he is confident that recent Indigenous opposition to certain fast-tracking laws will not affect the province's ability to attract investment from Asian trade partners. RICHMOND — British Columbia...
Hegseth: Prepare for war to ensure Indo-Pacific peace
United Press International (UPI)
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says nations must prepare for war to ensure peace amid Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific region during the International Institute for Strategic Studies Shangri-la Dialogue Defence Summit in Singapore on...
No spike in COVID cases but publicly-owned health sector on alert for new strain-Health Minister
Demerara Waves
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May 31, 2025
Last Updated on Saturday, 31 May 2025, 18:29 by Denis Chabrol Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony on Saturday said there was no increase in the number of COVID-19 cases but publicly-owned hospitals have been told to be alert so that tests could be...
Pakistan will be hit hard by Indus water pause, especially in politically important Punjab: Prof Anjal Prakash
The Times of India
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Water is in the headlines again, not just as a resource but as a strategic asset. Prof Anjal Prakash, research director at the Bharti Institute of Public Policy, ISB, has closely studied these issues and been lead author on multiple IPCC reports....
There were 43 Pacific Islander students enrolled in Yuma County schools in 2024-25 school year
SW Arizona News
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May 31, 2025
Tom Horne Superintendent of Public Instruction at Arizona Department of Education | WikipediaTom Horne Superintendent of Public Instruction at Arizona Department of Education | Wikipedia There were 43 Pacific Islander students enrolled in Yuma...
Swiss glacier collapse spurs alarm over fragile Himalayan systems and Asia’s lack of disaster readiness
Malay Mail
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June 1, 2025
DUSHANBE (Tajikistan), June 1 — The collapse of the Swiss Birch glacier serves as a chilling warning of the escalating dangers faced by communities worldwide living under the shadow of fragile ice, particularly in Asia, experts say. Footage of the...
US warns Asia of ‘imminent’ China threat; French Prez suggests alliance
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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May 31, 2025
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth reassured allies in the Indo-Pacific on Saturday that they will not be left alone to face increasing military and economic pressure from China, while insisting that they also contribute more to their own defence....
6 Pacific Northwest Ice Cream Shops Using Local Ingredients for Irresistible Flavors
AOL
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Ever since readily available ice arrived in Seattle in 1872, ice cream “saloons” gave those in the Pacific Northwest a true taste of creamed goodness. The region’s modern ice cream culture evolved from a century of sweet treats at saloons,...
President Ali to Venezuela: “We are peaceful — not weak”
Magnetic Media
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May 30, 2025
Washington, D.C. — Federal weather experts are forecasting an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season for 2025, with warm ocean temperatures and low wind shear among the key factors creating conditions ripe for storm formation. In its seasonal...
B.C. Premier David Eby leaving for trade mission in Asia Saturday
Vancouver City News
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May 31, 2025
British Columbia’s premier is heading off for a 10-day trade mission in Asia Saturday, with the goal of establishing new trade agreements with international buyers. The trip comes as the province looks to diversify its markets while the trade war...
Pentagon chief warns China is 'preparing' to use military force in Asia Speaking at an annual security forum in Singapore, Hegseth said the "threat China poses is real and it could be imminent." Read More »
Yahoo News
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US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Saturday warned that China was "credibly preparing" to use military force to upend the balance of power in Asia -- remarks that earned a sharp rebuke from Beijing. The Pentagon chief was speaking at an...
2022: Walla Walla County aging and government transfer dependency trends
SE Washington News
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May 31, 2025
In 2022, Walla Walla County received $801.3 million in government transfer payments, equivalent to $12,947 per capita. These payments—which include Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and income maintenance—accounted for 23.4% of all personal...
B.C. is a ‘reliable trading partner’: Premier heads to Asia on trade mission
Global News
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May 31, 2025
B.C. Premier David Eby, along with Agricultural Minister Lana Popham and other officials are on their way to Asia Saturday for a trade mission. “Now’s the time for us to diversify our trade relationships around the world and to ensure that we have...
US ‘destabilising Asia-Pacific’: China fires back at Shangri-La Dialogue
South China Morning Post
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May 31, 2025
A PLA major general leading the Chinese delegation at this year’s Shangri-La Dialogue has accused the United States of “destabilising the Asia-Pacific” – after US defence chief Pete Hegseth called for collective deterrence against what he...
Russian Foreign Minister: NATO seeking to return to Afghanistan
Khaama Press
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May 31, 2025
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov claims NATO is seeking reentry into Afghanistan under the pretext of security and regional stability. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has cautioned against NATO’s potential reintroduction of military...
Pakistan Hockey Threatening To Relocate Upcoming Asia Cup If Visas Aren't Granted To Players
News18
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May 31, 2025
Last Updated:May 31, 2025, 21:22 IST The Pakistan Hockey Federation may request the Asia Cup's relocation from India if visas for its team aren't guaranteed. (Credit: AFP) The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced plans to request the...
Richard Marles shares ‘grim’ military outlook as China’s nuclear threat casts shadow over Indo-Pacific
Sky News Australia
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May 31, 2025
Australia and the United States have stressed the danger China poses militarily in the Indo-Pacific and beyond as top defence officials gathered in Singapore on Saturday to discuss their shared strategic concerns. Speaking at the Shangri-La...