South China Sea: Beijing submits Scarborough Shoal baseline documents to UN

South China Sea: Beijing submits Scarborough Shoal baseline documents to UN

China has submitted a copy of the geographic coordinates and nautical charts for sea territory surrounding Scarborough Shoal with the United Nations, a move experts said followed international practice but could be challenged by the US’ incoming Trump administration. On Monday, Geng Shuang, China’s deputy permanent representative to the UN, submitted the statement regarding the…

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Diabetes is a natural born killer but healthy diet and lifestyle key in its management, says Brunei medical expert

Diabetes is a natural born killer but healthy diet and lifestyle key in its management, says Brunei medical expert

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Borneo Bulletin/ANN): Diabetes is the fourth highest cause of death in Brunei after cancer, heart disease and cerebrovascular disease, said Acting Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Health (MoH) Dr Rafidah Gharif. She said this as the guest of honour during the World Diabetes Day 2024 event at The Mall in Gadong…

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What’s behind escalating China-Philippines tensions in the South China Sea? | South China Sea News

What’s behind escalating China-Philippines tensions in the South China Sea? | South China Sea News

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has called for more urgency in negotiations on a code of conduct for the disputed South China Sea, as he accused China of “harassment and intimidation” in the waterway. Marcos Jr told leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Marcos that substantive progress…

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