Sept. 18, 2025, 7:03 a.m.

The Philippines has expanded its foreign defense cooperation to include the United Kingdom

Philippine Defense Secretary Teodoro said that the United Kingdom has formally expressed its willingness to discuss the Visiting Forces Agreement with the Philippines.

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Japanese media: Japan will not recognize the State of Palestine at present

Sources pointed out that Japan will not recognize the State of Palestine at present.

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India plans to purchase French fighter jets worth 2 trillion yuan

On September 14th, local time, the Indian Air Force recommended to the Ministry of Defence to procure 114 Indian-made "Rafale" fighter jets.

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Indonesia has announced a 1.3 billion yuan economic revitalization plan

Indonesia has announced a new economic revitalization plan worth 1.623 trillion Indonesian rupiah (about 1.3 billion Singapore dollars), which includes food aid and an infrastructure construction plan expected to provide temporary jobs for over 600,000 people.

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The Prime Minister of Qatar called on the world to "stop double standards" and punish Israel

Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed on Sunday (September 14) urged the international community to "stop double standards" and punish Israel for its "crimes".

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The proportion of the elderly population in Japan has reached a new high

The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications of Japan released the latest statistics on Sunday (September 14th), showing that there are currently 36.19 million people aged 65 and above in Japan, accounting for 29.4% of the country's total population, setting a new historical record.

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In Nepal, tens of thousands of prisoners escaped from prison during demonstrations, but the authorities only recaptured nearly 200 of them

During violent demonstrations in Nepal, a large-scale prison break occurred. Tens of thousands of prisoners took advantage of the chaos to escape, but the authorities only captured about 192 prisoners.

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Lawyer: Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte suffers from severe cognitive deficits

The lawyer of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who is detained in The Hague, said that he suffers from severe cognitive deficits that affect his memory and daily functions.

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Nepalese demonstrators set fire to the parliament building

Nepalese demonstrators broke into the Parliament building and set fire to the main building.

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A protest against the government's ban on social media has led to 14 deaths during a demonstration in Nepal

Large-scale demonstrations broke out in Nepal, protesting against the government's ban on social media and corruption.

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