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How An Indian Amla Tree Gave The Strait Of Malacca Its Name
An Indian amla tree, centuries ago, lent its name to one of the world's most important waterways, the Strait of Malacca
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US May Be Eyeing Strait Of Malacca After Hormuz. Why It Matters To India
Despite comparatively lower direct economic dependence, the United States views the strait through a strategic and military lens. Its narrow width at key points makes it both a potential bottleneck and a leverage point in any future conflict scenario
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In Tense South China Sea, Vietnam Renews India Oil Deal
Asked about the most recent drilling, Vietnamese officials said their Chinese counterparts have started raising concerns about cooperation with both Repsol and ExxonMobil Corp. of the United States, which is developing the $10 billion "Blue Whale" gas concession off central Vietnam.
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Taiwan Fishing Boats Shot At In Indonesian Waters
Taiwan said today it was investigating allegations an Indonesian ship pursued and shot at two Taiwanese fishing boats in the Malacca Strait, warning Jakarta that violence on the high seas was unacceptable.
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British Journalists Handed Short Jail Terms in Indonesia
An Indonesian court today gave short jail terms to two British journalists for trying to make a documentary in the country without the correct visas.
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At Least 13 Dead After Migrant Boat Sinks Off Malaysia: Official
A small rickety wooden boat believed to be carrying around 70 Indonesian migrants sank in the Malacca Strait early Thursday killing at least 13 people, Malaysian officials said.
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Indian Air Force aircraft on standby for Malaysian plane search operations
The Indian Air Force (IAF) today said it has kept its aircraft on standby for taking part in the search operations for locating the missing Malaysian plane with 239 people on board.
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How An Indian Amla Tree Gave The Strait Of Malacca Its Name
An Indian amla tree, centuries ago, lent its name to one of the world's most important waterways, the Strait of Malacca
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US May Be Eyeing Strait Of Malacca After Hormuz. Why It Matters To India
Despite comparatively lower direct economic dependence, the United States views the strait through a strategic and military lens. Its narrow width at key points makes it both a potential bottleneck and a leverage point in any future conflict scenario
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In Tense South China Sea, Vietnam Renews India Oil Deal
Asked about the most recent drilling, Vietnamese officials said their Chinese counterparts have started raising concerns about cooperation with both Repsol and ExxonMobil Corp. of the United States, which is developing the $10 billion "Blue Whale" gas concession off central Vietnam.
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Taiwan Fishing Boats Shot At In Indonesian Waters
Taiwan said today it was investigating allegations an Indonesian ship pursued and shot at two Taiwanese fishing boats in the Malacca Strait, warning Jakarta that violence on the high seas was unacceptable.
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British Journalists Handed Short Jail Terms in Indonesia
An Indonesian court today gave short jail terms to two British journalists for trying to make a documentary in the country without the correct visas.
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At Least 13 Dead After Migrant Boat Sinks Off Malaysia: Official
A small rickety wooden boat believed to be carrying around 70 Indonesian migrants sank in the Malacca Strait early Thursday killing at least 13 people, Malaysian officials said.
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Indian Air Force aircraft on standby for Malaysian plane search operations
The Indian Air Force (IAF) today said it has kept its aircraft on standby for taking part in the search operations for locating the missing Malaysian plane with 239 people on board.
