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Norobiik

@Norobiik@noc.social

#TwitterMigrant stumbling through #cyberspace. 🇵🇭

Loves #cats, #scifi, #fantasy, #tech & my new home #Mastodon.

Enjoys #PokemonGo, #Kdrama, #Chess, #RetroGaming & #Music.

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Norobiik, to asia
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President ’s sweeping on a range of are just the latest US moves in a years-long campaign that is rewiring , figures in the past few days show.

It’s part of a broader trade overhaul for key American allies in , including major economies like and . Both are seeing a bigger share of exports heading to the at the expense of

US Efforts to Reshape Global Supply Chains Gather Pace in Asia
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-15/us-efforts-to-reshape-global-supply-chains-gathers-pace-in-asia

Norobiik, to Women
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#FarhanHaq, a #UN spokesperson, said the new smaller numbers reflected those bodies which had been fully identified. The bigger figures included corpses for whom identification has so far not been completed.

#UN denies #Gaza death toll of #women and #children has been revised down | #Israel-#Gaza war
https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/may/13/gaza-ministry-revises-figures-for-women-and-children-killed
UN denies Gaza death toll of women and children has been revised down | Israel-Gaza war | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/may/13/gaza-ministry-revises-figures-for-women-and-children-killed

Norobiik,
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The administration has assessed that has amassed enough troops on the edge of to move forward with a full-scale incursion on the southern Gazan city over the coming days, CNN reported.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/may/14/middle-east-crisis-live-israel-gaza-hamas-rafah-joe-biden?page=with:block-6643261d8f089b98257f3b35#block-6643261d8f089b98257f3b35

Norobiik,
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The Jordanian monarchy supports the establishment of a #PalestinianState. While some right-wing politicians in #Israel have envisaged #Jordan becoming an alternative Palestinian state, #KingAbdullah has repeatedly warned that there is no such thing as a "Jordan option."

Jordan foils arms plot as kingdom caught in #Iran-Israel shadow war
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/jordan-foils-arms-plot-as-kingdom-caught-in-iran-israel-shadow-war-801218

Norobiik,
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In recent days has announced it will no longer participate in allowing the transit of aid into and said it planned to join the case brought by against Israel at the UN’s top court.

and Egypt in growing diplomatic row over border crossing
https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/may/15/israel-egypt-diplomatic-row-rafah-border-crossing-gaza

Norobiik,
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The hearings at the #InternationalCourtOfJustice(#ICJ), also known as the #WorldCourt, come after #SouthAfrica last week asked for additional emergency measures to protect #Rafah, a southern #Gaza city where more than a million #Palestinians have been sheltering. #TheHague

South Africa seeks halt to #Israel's #RafahOffensive at World Court
https://www.reuters.com/world/south-africa-seeks-halt-israels-rafah-offensive-world-court-2024-05-15/

Norobiik, to indonesia
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has long maintained an open foreign policy approach, even under incumbent leader President . , who will take over the post in October, said he will continue the country’s longstanding stance of .

is ’s biggest economic partner and is pouring more than $7 billion into the nation’s commodity processing capacity.

Indonesia Won’t Take Sides in -China Row, Prabowo Tells TV
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-13/indonesia-won-t-take-sides-in-us-china-row-prabowo-tells-tv

Norobiik, to indonesia
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A in eastern erupted on Monday, spewing a huge ash tower more than five kilometres (three miles) into the sky after authorities raised its alert level to the second-highest last week.

No damage or casualties were immediately reported but images showed a column of ash soaring into the sky on island in province.

Indonesia's erupts again, spews huge ash tower
https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/indonesia-s-mount-ibu-erupts-again-spews-huge-ash-tower/ar-BB1mhfOG?ocid=emmx-mmx-feeds&PC=EMMX01

Norobiik, to FreeSpeech
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TikTok CEO has said the company will take the fight against the new law to the courts, but some experts believe that for the , national security considerations could outweigh protection.

While is a global phenomenon, it represents a small fraction of 's revenue, according to analysts and investors.

ByteDance says 'no plans' to sell TikTok after US ban law
https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20240426-bytedance-says-no-plans-to-sell-tiktok-after-us-ban-law

Norobiik,
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More than 100,000 people have fled #Rafah after #Israel intensified its bombardment, #UN officials have said, in the largest movement of population in #Gaza for many months

The numbers are expected to rise, with deep concern among aid officials on Thursday that the newly displaced people will end up in makeshift encampments without any services

More than 100,000 flee Rafah as Israel steps up strikes, says UN
https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/may/09/more-than-100000-flee-rafah-israel-steps-up-strikes-says-un

Norobiik,
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A senior Israeli official says that the latest round of indirect negotiations in #Cairo to halt hostilities in #Gaza had ended and Israel would proceed with its operation in #Rafah and other parts of the #GazaStrip as planned

#Israel strikes eastern Rafah as ceasefire talks end with no deal
https://www.rappler.com/world/middle-east/israel-hamas-war-updates-may-9-2024/

Norobiik,
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The #US is by far the largest arms supplier to its closest #MiddleEast ally, followed by #Germany – whose strong support for #Israel reflects in part atonement for the Nazi #Holocaust – and #Italy.

EXPLAINER: Who are #Israel’s main weapons suppliers and who has halted exports?
https://www.rappler.com/world/global-affairs/explainer-israel-main-weapons-suppliers-who-halted-exports/

Norobiik, to Philippines
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"Deliberately grounded on a tiny reef in the , part of an island chain claimed by the two Asian countries, the is now the unlikely base for a detachment of Filipino marines who stand guard over the atoll, scanning the turquoise waters for Chinese ships."

Wreck, Rats and Roaches : Standoff in the (2014 article)
https://edition.cnn.com/interactive/2014/07/world/south-china-sea-dispute/

Norobiik,
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The National Security Adviser was referring to a news report this week of an alleged leak of a call between a Chinese diplomat and a Filipino admiral discussing a dispute over the , which carried a transcript that showed the admiral agreeing to concessions towards .

calls for Chinese diplomats to be expelled for disinformation
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/philippines-calls-for-chinese-diplomats-to-be-expelled-for-disinformation/ar-BB1m8nEw?ocid=emmx-mmx-feeds&cvid=c1cc5f4801474fa5bbff2a129c5bf554&ei=73&PC=EMMX01

Norobiik,
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The live fire exercises were held throughout the week along the shores of the coastal city of in northern Ilocos province, the closest mainland Philippine province to .

They capped the largest ever , or “shoulder-to-shoulder,” joint military exercises between US and Philippine troops, cementing a dramatic policy shift.

, simulate mock invasions in largest ever war games
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/9/philippines-us-simulate-mock-invasions-in-largest-ever-war-games

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Philippine army personnel fire their Autonomous Truck Mounted howitzer system (ATMOS) during this week’s Balikatan drills [Ted Aljibe/AFP]
[US Army helicopters take off in Ilocos Norte province during this week's joint military exercise Aaron Favila/AP Photo

Norobiik,
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Emerging alliance expected to undertake more maritime exercises and provide greater security help to the in its claims.

The would complement and lead to a more ‘versatile power distribution’ where responsibilities are shared, analyst notes.

New ‘Squad’ bloc could allow Philippines to ‘borrow strength’ of , , to counter
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3261905/new-squad-bloc-could-allow-philippines-borrow-strength-australia-japan-us-counter-china

Norobiik,
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spokesperson Commodore told a forum there had been “small-scale reclamation” of the , which Manila calls , and that was “the most probable actor.”

China has carried out extensive land reclamation on some islands in the , building air force and other military facilities,.

sends ships to disputed atoll where China building 'artificial island'
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/sends-ships-disputed-atoll-china-building-artificial-island/

Norobiik,
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As tensions rise throughout the , energy demands are drawing deeper into the fray and testing the country’s long-standing reluctance to antagonize .

Since 2020, China has been harassing Malaysian drilling rigs and survey vessels, leading to standoffs that have lasted months.

Malaysia’s appetite for and puts it on collision course with China
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/05/11/china-malaysia-south-china-sea/

MSN link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/malaysia-s-appetite-for-oil-and-gas-puts-it-on-collision-course-with-china/ar-BB1mcOr4

🔗Kasawari Gas Field: https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/4/25/malaysian-energy-needs-clash-with-china-claims-in-south-china-sea

Norobiik,
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The acquired another floating asset that could assist vessels in the .

According to Ian Cruz’s Saturday report on “24 Oras Weekend”, the , equipped with with which to fight fires, was purchased by a government agency that was yet to be named by Filipino shipbuilder , Inc.

PH acquires ocean tug to aid ships in WPS [Video]
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/906469/ph-acquires-ocean-tug-to-aid-ships-in-wps/story/

Norobiik,
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De Castro’s paper noted how #Manila’s 2019 #NationalMilitaryStrategy had bluntly stated that #China would never be a security partner of the #Philippines and was in fact the main threat to the country, and the #US should be included in the military’s strategic planning.

The #ChinaThreat is finally prompting the Philippines to step up military modernisation. Will it succeed?
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3262260/china-threat-finally-prompting-philippines-step-its-military-modernisation-has-it-succeeded

Norobiik,
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The Sabina (Escoda) Shoal is just 75 nautical miles or about 139 kms. from the main island.

, – The (PCG) is committed to sustaining a presence in a disputed area of the to ensure does not carry out reclamation activities at the , its spokesperson said on Monday, May 13.

Philippine coast guard won't allow China reclamation at disputed shoal, official says
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/coast-guard-will-not-allow-china-reclamation-escoda-sabina-shoal/

Norobiik,
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Director of SeaLight, #RayPowell, said that at least four #ChinaCoastGuard vessels (CCG) and 26 “large” Chinese maritime militias are expected to blockade the #AtinIto convoy.

The second civilian supply mission of the Atin Ito coalition will begin on Wednesday morning at #Masinloc town in #Zambales, led by an indigenous vessel serving as the mother boat. #Philippines #WestPHSea

#China sending huge force in #Scarborough ahead of civilian mission
https://globalnation.inquirer.net/235636/fwd-break-china-sending-huge-force-in-scarborough-shoal-ahead-of-civilian-mission-expert#ixzz8a4XfCB7o

Norobiik,
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The bared that such a program will be useful in monitoring and documenting vessels in the ’ territorial waters and exclusive economic zone, ensure the safety of mariners at sea, monitor and help protect the environment, and help combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.

, PH eye cooperation to use space tech for
https://globalnation.inquirer.net/235819/fwd-us-ph-on-using-space-for-maritime-domain-awareness

Norobiik,
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filed the complaints before the Quezon City prosecutor’s office on Tuesday, May 14. The former senator, one of the staunchest critics of former president , said he filed libel and complaints against Roque and Banat By for accusing him of giving away () to during backchannel talks in 2012.

Trillanes sues , , for libel, cyber libel
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/trillanes-sues-harry-roque-smni-banat-by-cyber-libel/

Norobiik,
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, (AP) — A flotilla of about 100 mostly small fishing boats led by sailed Wednesday to a disputed shoal in the , where ’s coast guard and suspected have used powerful to ward off what they regard as intruders.

The and navy deployed one patrol ship each to keep watch from a distance on the activists and fishermen.

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/filipino-activists-and-fishermen-sail-in-100-boat-flotilla-to-disputed-shoal-guarded-by-china/ar-BB1mpsYv

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Norobiik,
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#MANILA, #Philippines – A coalition of civic organizations pushed through with a #CivilianMission to #ScarboroughShoal or #PanatagShoal in the #WestPhilippineSea on Wednesday, May 15.

The group will sail towards the “general vicinity of #BajoDeMasinloc,” a feature just over 120 nautical miles off the coast of #Zambales. #WestPHSea

Civilian group #AtinIto sails towards Panatag Shoal, as fleet of #China ships await
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/civilian-group-atin-ito-sails-scarborough-panatag-shoal-may-2024/

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Norobiik,
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, — Two (CCG) vessels on Wednesday shadowed and tried to block the Filipino civilian-led convoy sailing toward () in the (WPS), a resource-rich area in the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) that was seized by in 2012.

2 China Coast Guard ships try to block ‘’ convoy
https://globalnation.inquirer.net/236087/2-china-coast-guard-ships-try-to-block-atin-ito-convoy

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