US claims 3 China-linked spy sites in Cuba monitoring American military activity
State Department report alleges Beijing and Moscow regard Cuba-based facilities as among their ‘most critical foreign listening posts’
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Newest first · UTC+11:00US claims 3 China-linked spy sites in Cuba monitoring American military activity
State Department report alleges Beijing and Moscow regard Cuba-based facilities as among their ‘most critical foreign listening posts’
· Teresa Elena Frontado
Honda holds on to hope for China business with GAC tie-up extension
Honda and GAC extended their partnership by 10 years, rather than agreeing to another 30-year term. (Photo by Shizuka Tanabe)
· SHIZUKA TANABE
Indian police bash and gas youth-led ‘cockroach’ protesters
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· Brett Wilkins
Trump turns to China in renewed birthright citizenship push
After losing in court, administration targets alleged Chinese ‘birth tourism’ with prosecutions and new legislative efforts
· Lucy Quaggin
Trump turns to China in renewed birthright citizenship push
After losing in court, administration targets alleged Chinese ‘birth tourism’ with prosecutions and new legislative efforts
· Lucy Quaggin
Sara Duterte's trial puts Philippine democracy in the dock
Sara Duterte appeals for support at an election rally in Manila on May 8, 2025. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)
· Richard Heydarian
Diokno cites AMLC reports to reject 'fishing expedition' claim
MANILA, Philippines — House prosecutor Chel Diokno on Monday cited Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) reports showing billions of pesos in transactions linked to Vice President Sara Duterte's accounts to argue that the prosecution's request for her financial records is not a "fishing expedition" before the Senate …
· James Daniel Danio
Romualdez not evading legal process, will answer Ombudsman complaints — lawyer
MANILA, Philippines — Former Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has no plans to leave the country to evade the legal process and will answer the complaint filed before the Office of the Ombudsman once he is formally served, his spokesperson said Monday.
· Kristina Maralit
China’s Li congratulates Andy Burnham on becoming Britain’s new prime minister
Li said strengthening dialogue and cooperation between China and the UK will benefit the nations and ‘inject stability into global peace’
· Agencies
China’s Li congratulates Andy Burnham on becoming Britain’s new prime minister
Li said strengthening dialogue and cooperation between China and the UK will benefit the nations and ‘inject stability into global peace’
· Agencies
How China's EV industry went from 'embarrassment' to the world's leader
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· Allyson Horn
China's high-rise pig farming leads to pork glut, falling prices
Pork prices have declined for 13 straight months in China. (Photo by Tomoki Mera)
· Staff Writer
‘Now or never’: Students defy Delhi lockdown to march on India’s parliament
After two days of preparations, 18-year-old Anshuka Ruth Das set out early on Monday with a mission: To reach the Jantar Mantar protest site in the heart of India’s capital, New Delhi.
· Al Jazeera Staff
China’s Moonshot AI pauses subscriptions for powerful Kimi K3 model due to surging demand
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· Thomas Barrabi
Defense prepared for subpoena ruling, says game plan already in place
MANILA, Philippines — The defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday said it had already prepared a "game plan" ahead of the Senate impeachment court's decision to subpoena the Vice President's financial and tax records, insisting the ruling would not derail the impeachment trial.
· James Daniel Danio
India's Cockroach Janta party draws thousands to Delhi protest | The National
India's youth-led Cockroach Janta Party movement said on Monday that a minister had promised the government would consider its demands as thousands of protesters defied police charges and tear gas to march on parliament.
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Five US tech giants' hidden debts soar to $1.65tn on opaque AI funding
A Meta data center in the state of Georgia. The company's off-balance-sheet debt is about $420 billion, nearly triple its transparent debt. © AP
· Staff Writer
Japan to make new push to set global standards as it trails in AI, chips
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a June meeting of Japan's growth strategy council. (Photo by Tomoki Mera)
· Staff Writer
Sumitomo Chemical to mass-produce solid-state battery material for EVs
Sumitomo Chemical's new halide-based solid electrolyte is said to match the performance of current mainstream materials. (Sumitomo Chemical)
· Staff Writer
2 seafarers die in reported Black Sea attack
MANILA, Philippines — Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac on Monday said two Filipino seafarers onboard ships reportedly attacked in the northern Black Sea died.
· Reina C. Tolentino
Valenzuela rips Imus, halts slide in SportsPlus MPBL
MANILA, Philippines — The Valenzuela City Darkhorse made sure there will be no collapse against the Imus Yangkees on Monday in the SportsPlus MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 2026 Season at the One Arena Cainta in Rizal Province.
· The Manila Times
‘We are in our own waters’: Tarriela hits Chinese Embassy spox claim
MANILA, Philippines — Rear Admiral Jay Tarriela, spokesperson of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) for the West Philippine Sea, responded to the Chinese Embassy’s allegation that it was the Filipino servicemen from the BRP Sierra Madre who started the violent confrontation between the China Coast Guard (CCG) and the …
· Kurt Dela Peña
Hungary investigates deal with China’s BYD after ex-foreign minister takes job there
Peter Szijjarto’s announcement that he would take a job at the world’s top electric carmaker prompted accusations of a conflict of interest
· Associated Press
Hungary investigates deal with China’s BYD after ex-foreign minister takes job there
Peter Szijjarto’s announcement that he would take a job at the world’s top electric carmaker prompted accusations of a conflict of interest
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India’s Cockroach party supporters march on parliament in New Delhi
View image in fullscreenSupporters gather as they march towards parliament demanding the resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam paper leaks.Photograph: Adnan Abidi/ReutersShareView image in fullscreenMembers of the All India Students’ Association (AISA), the Cockroach Janta party (CJP) and so…
· Elena Goodinson
Impeachment court grants subpoena requests for Sara Duterte’s financial records | The wRap
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UE multa AliExpress em € 550 milhões por produtos ilegais
A União Europeia aplicou nesta segunda-feira (20/07) uma multa recorde de 550 milhões de euros (R$ 3,2 bilhões) à varejista online AliExpress por permitir a venda de produtos ilegais, incluindo brinquedos e cosméticos inseguros. Segundo a Comissão Europeia, itens falsificados e produtos perigosos permanecem online p…
· Redação DW
Hungría investiga a empresa china luego que exministro acepta cargo allí
El primer ministro húngaro Peter Magyar en la sede del parlamento en Budapest, el 13 de julio del 2026. (Tamas Purger/MTI via AP)
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At least 25 killed as floods and landslides hit northern India
At least 25 people have been killed as floods and landslides have hit across north and northeastern India, local officials reported.
· Al Jazeera
Make no mistake: Sara Duterte is pro-China
THERE is yet another reason, because apparently the list is not long enough, why Sara Duterte has demonstrated herself unfit to be vice president and, by logical extension, unfit to aspire to the presidency.
· Antonio Contreras
China space crew conducts decision-making tests
BEIJING — China’s Shenzhou-23 space station crew has completed emergency decision-making assessments and tests on emotional states, as part of a broader effort to study how long-duration spaceflights affect behavior, the country’s manned space agency said Monday.
· Xinhua News Agency
Australia working on artificial placentas
SYDNEY — Researchers in Australia are developing an artificial placenta aimed at improving survival and long-term health outcomes for premature babies, though the technology remains at least a decade away from clinical use.
· Xinhua News Agency
We are not monkeys, so let’s not act like one
THE China Daily, a state-run media of the Chinese Communist Party, recently released an AI-generated video depicting a monkey dressed in a Barong Tagalog being asked by Japanese and US puppet masters to sing a tune inscribed on a piece of paper bearing the words “arbitration ruling.” When the monkey refused to sing …
· Lloyd C. Bautista
Indian police stop protesters march
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· Agence France-Presse
Putin meets North Korea foreign minister in Russia
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· Associated Press
Iran war, sea rifts under spotlight in Asean ministerial talks
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· Associated Press
China behaves like ‘riding-in-tandem’ criminals over waters, solon says
MANILA, Philippines — The latest incident over the West Philippine Sea (WPS) where an alleged member of the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) assaulted a Philippine Navy personnel only shows that China behaves like “riding-in-tandem” criminals over waters, Akbayan Party-list Rep. Dadah Kiram Ismula said.
· Gabriel Pabico Lalu
BYD's hiring of Hungary's ex-top diplomat deepens security fears
Wang Yi, left, serving as director of China's Central Foreign Affairs Commission, meets with Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto in Budapest in February 2023. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
China moving up the industrial value chain with high-value exports
Led by robots and EVs, the country’s move up the industrial value chain is gaining momentum, June’s industrial export figures show
· Mia Nurmamat
China moving up the industrial value chain with high-value exports
Led by robots and EVs, the country’s move up the industrial value chain is gaining momentum, June’s industrial export figures show
· Mia Nurmamat
Ministros de la ASEAN pedirán abrir el estrecho de Ormuz en cumbre asiática en Filipinas
Un guardia se encuentra frente al recinto donde se lleva a cabo esta semana la 59 Reunión de Ministros de Exteriores de la Asociación de Naciones del Sudeste Asiático (ASEAN) , el lunes 20 de julio de 2026, en Manila, Filipinas. (Foto AP/Aaron Favila)
· Jim Gomez
WATCH: Philippines ready to host Asean meeting
Banners welcome foreign ministers from Southeast Asian countries as they gather for the 59th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) in Manila from July 20-24, 2026. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is also expected to attend, and said he was open to meeting with his Chinese and Russian counterparts on the s…
· The Manila Times
Philippine sailor injured in clash with China Coast Guard at disputed shoal | South China Morning Post
China Coast Guard claims that the Philippines was “first to maliciously attack”.