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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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'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, momentum slowing amid trade tensions

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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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‘Dialogue’ must be at heart of China, Australia ties, PM Albanese tells 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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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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Boat capsizes off Indonesia's Mentawai islands, 11 people missing

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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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EU threatens countermeasures over US tariffs, Trump says he is open to talks

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Vietnam to ban gas-powered motorbikes in central Hanoi next year

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Iranian lawmaker says Strait of Hormuz still under review, no decision yet to close it

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India orders airlines to check fuel switches on Boeing jets

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China steps in as US pulls back from diplomacy, report says

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Japan's former Emperor Akihito hospitalised to adjust his heart medication

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Five EU states to test age verification app to protect children

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India orders its airlines to check fuel switches on Boeing jets

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Pakistan to create new paramilitary force ahead of more protests by Imran Khan’s party

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WWII-era bomb weighing over 200kg found in Melaka

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Malaysia tightens domestic oversight of US chip movements as tariffs negotiation tactic

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Meet Bobby, South Korea’s new ‘first dog’

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Nigeria's former leader Buhari to be buried on Tuesday, official says

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Avoiding trade curbs vital for normalisation of ties, India tells China

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Thailand’s anti-graft agency set to probe suspended premier Paetongtarn

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First Indian astronaut to visit ISS heads back to Earth

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Malaysia’s KLIA terminal gets $9 million makeover for better, faster travel experience

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