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  "textContent": "Japan joins live-fire drills for first time, deepening defense ties with Manila Australia, Canada, France, and New Zealand also contribute forces, expanding multinational scope Philippines says drills not aimed at any country amid South China Sea tensions with China MANILA — The latest round of military drills involving the Philippines, the United States and several partner nations […]\n\nThe post Philippines, US military drills underscore Washington’s defense commitment, US official says appeared first on Interaksyon.",
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