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Japan says Chinese embassy break-in ‘regrettable’

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Seibu department store in Tokyo’s Shibuya to close in September: Sources

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Thailand braces itself for blistering heat as temperatures top 40 deg C in North and Central regions

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Giant pipe rising out of ground in Osaka cut off; cause still under investigation

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Belarus leader visits North Korea for first time

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Roblox to introduce new controls in Indonesia to comply with child social media block

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'Major player' in alleged mistaken identity kidnap of Sydney grandfather charged

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Iran military spokesperson says US is negotiating with itself, state media

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Schools in Malaysia told to step up measures as hot weather persists

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15 heat-related cases, one child death reported in Malaysia

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Stop all open burning activities, urges Malaysia’s Fire and Rescue Department

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South Korea enters emergency mode as Middle East crisis bites

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Diesel price more than doubles in Vietnam since Middle East war

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Ex-Japanese police officer convicted of leak to crime group

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Israel strikes Tehran as Trump says US negotiating to end war

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‘Nappy ending’: Dirty diapers born again in Japan recycling breakthrough

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China steps into Iran breach as investments face fire

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Seaweed prices surge in Japan due to poor harvests amid rising sea temperatures

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Taiwan says US has ‘high’ urgency in speeding up weapons deliveries

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Taiwan says US has 'high' urgency in speeding up weapons deliveries

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BTS comeback concert on Netflix draws 18.4m global viewers

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Zhang Xuefeng, China exam tutor turned influencer, dies at 41

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Vietnam’s Vietjet budget airline adjusts schedules over potential fuel shortages

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How Pakistan became the Iran war’s indispensable mediator

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South Korean politicians are shaving their heads again. Does anyone care?

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‘Hero’ Australian dog who saved 100 koalas retires

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Phuket’s water supply will last till June if current dry weather persists, say authorities

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Australia public broadcaster staff strike over pay for first time in 20 years

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Philippines working with Washington to obtain oil from US-sanctioned countries

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Malaysia border agency nabs 17, including 2 S’poreans, at JB checkpoint over immigration offences

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Australia's public broadcaster ABC hit by staff walkout

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Philippines says working with Washington to obtain oil from US-sanctioned countries

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South Korean alleged ‘drug lord’ running ring from Philippines jail extradited

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South Korean alleged 'drug lord' running ring from Philippines jail extradited

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Packed cinemas and whistling fans: A spy thriller sequel revives Bollywood

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Kim vows North Korea’s ‘unshakable’ support for Russia

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Australia will have floor price for critical minerals reserve, minister says

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Lamborghinis stranded in Sri Lanka as war disrupts Asia's used-car trade

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Journalists at Australia's national broadcaster strike for first time in 20 years

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Japanese military officer arrested over alleged entry into Chinese Embassy in Tokyo

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Sara Duterte impeachment hearings start as political death match heats up

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China’s Wang Yi pushes Iran to talk with US about ending war

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China's foreign minister urges early peace talks in call with Iranian counterpart

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China is betting on bigger tech hubs for growth, but analysts warn of old risks

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The Indo-Pacific strategy just sank in Iran

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Trump says Iran made a major energy-related gift to the US

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'Truly magical woman': Tributes to Married at First Sight's Mel Schilling

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Traders placed massive bets minutes before Trump’s post on Iran

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Everyday life in Asia is being upended by Iran war fuel crisis

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