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Why is Bangladesh holding a national referendum alongside its general election?

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‘Overloading’ may have led to deadly Philippine ferry sinking

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Bangladesh holds first election since student-led uprising that ousted ex-PM Hasina

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When beauty turns fatal: South Korea logs 50 plastic surgery deaths since 2016

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Bangladesh to vote on democratic reform charter

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Cambodia says it has closed almost 200 scam centres in fraud crackdown

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Over 55,000 non-Muslim Malaysians married foreign spouses from 2019 to 2025; S’poreans no. 3 on list

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Australia charges two Chinese nationals with foreign interference

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Indonesia arrests 11 for alleged corruption over palm oil exports

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China reminds Trump it holds the note on dollar debt

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Chinese captain pleads not guilty to damage charge in Baltic Sea cable case

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Hong Kong activist’s father convicted under national security over insurance policy

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Hong Kong activist's father convicted under national security over insurance policy

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Vietnam’s leader has new power, and he’s in a hurry

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South China Sea spat: Beijing bans Philippine town officials after envoy declared persona non grata

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‘Golden cage’ or honour? Prabowo’s plan to have Islamic complex in central Jakarta splits opinion

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Popularity of Japan anime characters in China unaffected by strained ties

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Air New Zealand cancels long-haul services as cabin crew strike looms

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Hindu minority watchful as Bangladesh heads to polls

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327 criminals shot dead by cops since 2015, Malaysia’s Parliament told

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Commonwealth boss confident of progress on slavery reparations

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Over 21,000 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies recorded from 2019 to 2024, Malaysia’s Parliament told

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Actress Michelle Yeoh to receive a Hollywood Walk Of Fame star on Feb 18

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Hong Kong activist's father convicted under national security law over insurance policy

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China's Li inspects rare earth facilities, hints at leverage in US rivalry

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Taiwan president urges parliament to pass stalled US$40 billion special defence budget

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Taiwan says budget delay risks ‘rupture’ in line of defence against China

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There’s a new Louis Vuitton 'hotel' pop-up in Bangkok – we tour the rooms inspired by iconic bags

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Thailand's progressive party moves backwards in polls

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Taiwan president urges parliament to pass stalled special defence budget

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Boom for Busan as Chinese cruise lines steer clear of Japan amid Beijing-Tokyo tensions

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Bangladesh vote tests Gen Z Uprising, India-China balance

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China’s Li Qiang inspects rare earth facilities, hints at leverage in US rivalry

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Shaheen Malik: An acid attack survivor's fight for justice and dignity

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TB outbreak in Malaysia: Mask up when travelling during festive period, experts say

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IN FOCUS: Is Prabowo seeking to push Indonesia as a middle power, and why does it matter?

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Commentary: ‘King Dollar’ risks losing its crown to an Asian mutiny

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US Vice President Vance's office deletes post referring to 'Armenian genocide'

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US bars Palau Senate president, former Marshall Islands mayor from entry

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US Vice President Vance's office backtracks after statement on 'Armenian genocide'

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US used mobile launchers for missiles at Qatar base as Iran tensions rose, satellite pictures show

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China’s US Treasurys exit could limit Japan’s military spending

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China’s panda diplomacy is becoming a liability for Beijing

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US and Azerbaijan sign strategic partnership during Vance visit

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Will Donroe Doctrine really cut China’s Western Hemisphere clout?

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Leader of Myanmar armed group says world is ignoring junta’s deadly air strikes

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Leader of Myanmar armed group says world is ignoring junta's deadly airstrikes

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US and Azerbaijan sign strategic partnership charter during Vance visit

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