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Syrian Druze leader urges local fighters to confront incoming government troops

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6 babies rescued as Indonesia busts trafficking ring, 5 bound for buyers in Singapore: Reports

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Marcos plans US trip this month to talk tariffs, South China Sea

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Russia does not care about Trump's 'theatrical ultimatum', senior official says

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‘World’s oldest marathon runner’ dies at age 114 in road accident

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Australia is right not to commit to hypothetical Taiwan conflict

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‘Greatest strategic challenge’: Japan reiterates China threat in annual defence review

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Astronauts from India, Poland, Hungary head for splashdown with NASA veteran

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Iran to hold talks with Chinese, Russian partners at summit

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Heatwave sweeping across China could be unprecedented

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Heavy rain to drench South Korea before heat returns next week

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Indigenous Australians lose landmark climate court case against government

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China vows sustainable urbanisation after decades of breakneck growth

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Tesla to sell Model Y cars in India, starting at $89k

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Was East Asian air cleanup behind recent global warming showtime?

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Japan launches government body to address concerns over foreigners

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Malaysian singer Shila Amzah reveals identity of 'legendary' musician behind alleged verbal assault

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Hong Kong leader backs same-sex couples' rights Bill

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Malaysia has not found any evidence yet of illicit chip smuggling, minister says

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Russia's Lavrov meets with China's President Xi, Russia says

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China’s Xi vows greater support for Russia in meeting with Foreign Minister Lavrov

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'Dialogue' must be at heart of China, Australia ties, Albanese tells Xi

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Australia looks to scrap surcharges on most card payments

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China accelerates its maglev train to catch up with Japan

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11 missing after boat capsizes in western Indonesia

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Thailand delays tourist entry fee till 2026

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China’s economy grows 5.3% in first half of 2025 in show of resilience; tougher times lie ahead

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China's Q2 GDP grows 5.2%, above market forecast

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China's economy grows 5.2%, topping forecasts in the face of trade war

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Hegseth’s drone dominance policy needs offshore production help

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Australia and China call for more dialogue, cooperation at meeting between Albanese, Xi

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Australia PM Albanese to discuss trade, security in meeting with China's Xi

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China growth beats expectations as Trump tariffs loom

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China, India should work towards ‘win-win’ cooperation, says Chinese Foreign Minister

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Japan PM to meet Bessent on Friday, Yomiuri says

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Taiwan president to visit Paraguay next month, paving way for possible US transits

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Taiwan president to visit Paraguay next month, likely to make US transits

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Japan’s ruling coalition seen losing upper house majority, Asahi reports

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Japan's ruling coalition seen losing upper house majority, Asahi reports

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Indonesia rescues 11 who swam for hours to survive boat capsize

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Fringe party Sanseito vows to put ‘Japan first’ to chip away at LDP rule

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Thailand’s changing cannabis rules leave farmers in a tough spot

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Toward a new resilient India–South Korea strategic partnership

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India can't wish away coal - but can it be made cleaner?

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Commentary: Can Malaysia nudge ASEAN beyond non-interference to tackle the scam crisis in Myanmar?

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Amid Chinese curbs, India rushes to boost rare earth mineral production

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Astronauts from India, Poland, Hungary depart space station for return flight

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Egypt says Israel-EU agreement has not increased aid to Gaza

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Cambodia to begin conscripting civilians amid border row with Thailand

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