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Rupee’s slip testing Modi’s grip on India’s economy

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Japan releases first sakura forecast for 2026; Tokyo to see blooms from mid-March

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The elusive dream of rock-bottom US interest rates

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In JB, Malaysia’s first ‘leading smart city’, AI is used to ease jams and detect potholes

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Air India finds missing plane 13 years after it ‘vanished’

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China seeks to mediate Thai-Cambodia clash Trump says he ended

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Asian markets track Wall Street lower as AI fears mount

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'Maybe she's an angel now' says aunt of 10-year-old Bondi victim

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Japan faces lawsuit over 'unconstitutional' climate inaction

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Taiwan’s economy is rich, but its workers are not

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No evidence alleged Bondi gunmen received military training in the Philippines, says security adviser

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Taiwan says US proceeding with $14.3 billion arms package, largest ever

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Taiwan says US has initiated $11.1 billion arms sale procedure

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Indian scientists predict how bird flu could spread to humans

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Thai victim of scalding case to sue South Korean husband

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South Korea to ban free disposable plastic cups at cafes, restaurants

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Funeral for youngest Bondi Beach shooting victim, Matilda, to be held on Thursday

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Funeral for youngest Bondi Beach shooting victim, Matilda, to be held on Dec 18

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Commentary: IndiGo cancellations highlight weaknesses in India aviation

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Commentary: China has moved ‘Gorpcore’ firmly into the mainstream

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Zelenskiy tells Europe: Use frozen assets to end Russia's appetite for war

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UN chief Guterres urges maximum restraint in Yemen after separatist advance

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Malaysian PM Anwar rules out possibility of general election in 2026, says ‘long way to go’

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Finland's prime minister apologises to Asian nations over racism scandal

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Chinese sport body probes bullying claims over prize money

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Coupang founder faces legal action for skipping South Korean hearing on data breach

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Handing Russia’s frozen billions to Ukraine carries big risks

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Cambodia, Thailand agree to attend ASEAN Foreign Ministers meet in KL: Malaysia’s PM Anwar

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Malaysian police recover car stolen with five-year-old girl inside

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Putin says Russia will achieve war goals, keep expanding 'buffer zone'

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UK police plan tougher action against antisemitic chants and protests

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Don’t mistake Seoul’s ‘gold crown’ for Trump as surrender

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Italy's Meloni says using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine 'far from easy' ahead of EU summit

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Ukraine says it controls 90% of Kupiansk, Russia denies it

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Inside the $2.58 billion scandal that paralysed the Philippines

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Takaichi’s hawkishness driving East Asia toward war

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From hospital beds, Cambodian soldiers describe 'toxic gas'

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PM Takaichi says Japan 'always open' to dialogue with China

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Pax Silica binds US allies in tech bloc tackling China

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South Koreans hunt for old LG air-conditioners after logos turn out to be pure gold

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Singapore community in Hong Kong raises over S$300,000 for Wang Fuk Court fire victims

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From hospital beds, Cambodian soldiers describe ‘toxic gas’

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Singapore community in Hong Kong raises over $304,000 to support victims of Tai Po fire

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What is Islamic State, the group linked to the Bondi Beach attack?

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‘Playing musical chairs’: What is Anwar’s thinking behind his Cabinet changes?

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Japan ‘always open’ to dialogue with China amid spat, says PM Takaichi

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Man in China fired for taking frequent long toilet breaks, with one lasting 4 hours

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Arakan Army may have peaked in Myanmar’s civil war

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Landmark Singapore-Indonesia deals took decades, leaders must keep trust-building going: Panel

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