China sentences former local official to death in $324m corruption case
Yang Youlin, an ex-official in the eastern city Nanjing, accepted bribes in exchange for business favours, court says.
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Impeachment trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte begins
Senate trial outcome could permanently bar Duterte from office, shaking her frontrunner status for the 2028 election.
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Philippine Vice President Duterte’s impeachment trial begins: What we know
Duterte faces charges of mishandling government funds and making threats during rift with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Super Typhoon Bavi makes landfall on US Pacific islands
Local authorities on Rota, part of the Northern Mariana Islands, say they have received reports of ‘major damages’.
US leads concern after China fired a long-range missile into Pacific ocean
Countries raise concerns after Chinese military test-launches ballistic missile from submarine in the Pacific Ocean.
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Indonesian army recovers US pilot’s body from Papua
Indonesian troops have recovered the body of American pilot Nicholas Goselin from the restive Papua region.
Published On 5 Jul 2026
China and Russia to hold annual joint naval drills
Exercises from Monday to July 13 off Qingdao to be followed by joint maritime patrols in the Pacific Ocean.
China releases underground church pastor after months in detention
Ezra Jin’s family says the Zion Church founder arrived in the US after months in detention in China.
Iran’s China envoy vows ‘special’ Hormuz treatment for ‘friendly’ countries
Despite US objections, ambassador insists new fees to be charged to vessels transiting Strait of Hormuz.
Salah awaits Messi as Egypt beat Australia on penalties at World Cup
Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw after extra time, and could now face Argentina in the last 16.
