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20 February

A Chinese military helicopter flies past Pingtan island, one of mainland China’s closest points to Taiwan

Taiwan Calls on China to ‘Be Rational’ After Deadly Boat Incident

Taiwan called on Beijing to "be rational" following a deadly incident involving a Chinese boat and the Taiwanese coast guard.

20 February

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

Ecuador Backtracks on Plan to Send Weapons to Ukraine

Ecuador's foreign minister said the country did not plan to send Soviet-era weapons to Ukraine after the president's vow sparked a spat with Moscow over banana and flower exports.

20 February

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

Hamas Chief in Cairo for Gaza Truce Talks

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh arrived in Cairo for talks with Egyptian officials days after mediators said prospects for a new truce with Israel had dimmed.

20 February

Asia Pacific

This handout picture released by the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary on February 19, 2024 shows a dead body on a road as officials patrol near the town of Wabag

Staff Writer With AFP

Dozens Dead in Papua New Guinea Tribal Violence

Dozens of bloodied bodies have been found along a remote stretch of road in Papua New Guinea's highlands, police said, a gruesome escalation of long-running violence between warring clans.

20 February

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine Faces ‘Extremely Difficult’ Frontline Battles: Zelensky

Ukrainian troops, reeling from the loss of a key town, now face "extremely difficult" conditions all along the frontline because of delayed foreign aid, President Zelensky said.

20 February

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia Says to Build Biggest Navy Since World War II

Australia outlined a decade-long plan to double its fleet of major warships and boost defense spending by an additional $7 billion, in the face of a quickening Asia-Pacific arms race.

19 February

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

At Least 10 Killed in Libya Attack, UN Demands Investigation

At least 10 people were reportedly shot dead in Libya's capital, as the UN mission in the war-scarred country called for a "prompt and thorough" investigation.

19 February

Americas