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By Josh Smith and Ju-min Park SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s willingness to resolve historical disputes in the name of improving relations with Japan is largely driven by concerns over North Korea’s growing capabilities, and managing any rivalry with China, officials and analysts say. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will visit Tokyo on Thursday …

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TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol are hoping to mend the fraught ties that have defined bilateral relations over the past few years when they meet on Thursday. Here is what is expected to be on the agenda: “SHUTTLE DIPLOMACY” Japan and Korea are expected to …

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(Reuters) – Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan faces a court-ordered arrest by police in the eastern city of Lahore on Wednesday amid clashes between his supporters and law enforcement personnel. Here are key details of the situation: – Court orders to arrest Khan came in a case pertaining to his selling state gifts given …

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TAIPEI (Reuters) – The candidate likely to represent the ruling party at Taiwan’s next presidential election, Vice President William Lai, pledged on Wednesday to protect the island against China and ensure peace, as he formally registered to run in the campaign. Lai is the front-runner to be the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) candidate in next …

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By Yimou Lee and Ann Wang TAICHUNG, Taiwan (Reuters) – Taiwan showcased new models of its domestically produced military drones on Tuesday, saying they are key to its “asymmetric warfare” capacity to make its forces more agile if they have to face a far larger Chinese military. China, which has never renounced the use of …

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MANILA (Reuters) – Philippine authorities have increased efforts to contain an oil spill from a sunken fuel tanker that has affected coastal towns and was still spreading, the environment ministry said on Tuesday, as the country grapples with cleanup challenges. Improvised spill booms made from cogon grass and coconut materials were helping to restrict oil …

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