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China sends defense attaché to ADMM-Plus; Philippines to blame for participation downgrade: expert

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The Chinese Defense Ministry announced that China will send the defense attaché of the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines to attend the 13th ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Cebu, which marks the lowest-level Chinese representation at the ADMM-Plus since its inaugural session in 2010. Analysts told the Global Times that the downgraded attendance is attributable to the Philippines.

Metrobank is Philippines’ strongest bank for sixth year in a row

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Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) has retained its position as the Philippines’ Strongest Bank for the sixth year in a row, with The Asian Banker (TAB) recognizing the Bank’s performance across key measures of financial strength, asset quality, liquidity, and risk management. “Our strength comes from the trust our customers place in us and the dedication of our Metrobankers, who remain committed to delivering financial solutions that help our clients succeed in different market…

The frenzy over this new book proves Australians like their literature with a side of spice

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India's Mobile Manufacturing PLI Scheme Created 12 Lakh Jobs, Collected Rs 25,000 Crore In Direct Taxes: Ashwini Vaishnaw

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India's mobile phone production-linked incentive scheme has generated Rs 25,000 crore in direct tax collections against an…

Who Was Neeraj Yadav? Three-Time Asian Para Games Champions Tragic Death Sends Shockwaves Through Indian

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Indian para-athletics champion Neeraj Yadav reportedly died by suicide at his flat on Tuesday, October 27, with national chief coach S. Satyanarayana confirming the news. Diagnosed with polio at seven, Yadav transitioned from wheelchair tennis to athletics in 2015. He won three Asian Para Games gold medals, including an Asian-record javelin throw of 29.84 metres in 2018.

Urgent biosecurity review after site of fire ant nest only required checking every three years

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The review will examine Australia’s biosecurity settings after a nest of the invasive ants was discovered at a logistics site in Sydney.