May 23, 2025
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Seoul denies talks with US on troop pullout, affirms strength of alliance

SEOUL, May 23 — South Korea’s defence ministry today dismissed claims of discussions with Washington about withdrawing US troops from the country, following a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report suggesting the US was considering a partial troop relocation.

May 22, 2025
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‘I’m back’: Pacquiao, 46, comes out of retirement with goal to ‘make history’ in boxing

MANILA, May 22 — Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao has confirmed he will come out of retirement at age 46 to challenge Mario Barrios for the American's WBC welterweight title.

May 22, 2025
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Philippines' Marcos calls for Cabinet resignations in 'bold reset' following mid-term elections

MANILA, May 22 — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos today requested the resignation of around 30 cabinet secretaries in what he described as a “bold reset,” following his party’s underwhelming performance in the recent mid-term elections.

May 22, 2025
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Japan police discover 3,000 illegal videos as taxi driver arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting around 50 passengers over several decades

TOKYO, May 22 — Japanese police have arrested a former taxi driver suspected of drugging and raping a female passenger, with media reports indicating that dozens more women may have been victimized.‍

May 21, 2025
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Chelsea's Maresca Frustrated by Betis Fixture Reschedule Ahead of Conference League Final

LONDON, May 21 — Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has voiced his frustration over what he sees as an unfair scheduling advantage handed to Real Betis ahead of the UEFA Conference League final.

May 21, 2025
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Ceasefire Under Discussion? Rubio Awaits Russia’s Conditions as Zelensky Cautions Against Stalling Tactics

WASHINGTON, May 21 — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said yesterday that he expects Russia to present a ceasefire proposal for Ukraine within days — a move that could reveal Moscow’s true intentions — as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused the Kremlin of stalling for time.‍