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Nepal panel to probe property, assets of politicians and officials

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Leaked lewd chats expose problem of sexual violence at top Indonesian universities

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Japan pledges $10bn to help Asian countries deal with oil crisis

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Australia ramps up defence spending, sees parallels to WWII era

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Shear whimsy: Sheep-themed drink in China causes stir online

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Japan’s foreign minister urges diplomacy in call with Iranian counterpart

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US Big Oil earning $30 million per hour from Iran war

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Bali residents take to burning rubbish as landfill rules change

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Malaysia plans to use labour tycoon Aminul Islam’s new migrant worker system

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Former US Marine pilot loses appeal against extradition from Australia

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Hopes for Middle East peace grow as Israel discusses Lebanon ceasefire

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South Korea tourist arrivals hit record high in Q1 amid BTS comeback, up 23% from previous year

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Tokyo record leads Asia stocks higher as Iran peace hopes grow

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US ex-Marine loses extradition appeal in China pilots case

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Composer jailed for defrauding investors in fake BTS business scheme in South Korea

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China's economy poised for Q1 rebound but Iran war jolts 2026 outlook

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China's economy rebounds in Q1 but Iran war darkens 2026 outlook

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Penang cracks down on syringe toy due to safety concerns

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Viral chat logs renew alarm over sexual violence on campuses in Indonesia

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Hourly check-ins a hassle for Malaysian civil servants working from home

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Mangosteens now more expensive than durians in Malaysia because of supply shortages

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South Korea, Vietnam leaders to meet in Hanoi next week, sources say

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'Unprecedented' fire at Australian oil refinery to impact nation's petrol supplies

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Indian officials see Iran war oil shock as disruptive as Covid-19

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TikTok removes underage accounts after Indonesian government push

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Littering in JB: Strict enforcement and mandatory community service lead to drop in cases

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Father of missing boy in Kyoto Prefecture arrested after body found

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JB food guide: 50-year legacy laksa yong tau foo and addictive fried banana treats in Stulang Laut

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Sending combat troops to exercise, Japan leaves WWII ghosts behind

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Soft power ‘win’ for Beijing as Chinese medical ship treats 5,400 for free in PNG

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As Indonesia eyes electric conversion of 120 million motorcycles in 4 years, experts warn of potential bumps ahead

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Chinese makers of sticky tape, bug zappers and fans feel the pinch as plastic costs soar amid Iran war

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Can cheaper latte and starting the day early solve KL’s perpetual traffic jams?

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World Bank launches 'Water Forward' programme to tackle global water stress

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Trump budget director defends 43% military spending boost

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Australia refinery fire worsens fuel supply crunch amid Iran war

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Iran offers proposal allowing ships to exit Oman side of Hormuz free of attack, source says

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Kremlin says US has rejected its proposal that Russia take Iranian uranium stocks

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Don’t believe claims Southeast Asia scam schemes were shut down

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Blockade v blockade fallout may be not just a world energy crisis

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UN human rights office raises concern around trial of Chinese dissident artist

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Australia to raise defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2033

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Four dead after Turkey's second school shooting in two days

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Ukraine retakes 50 sq km of territory in March, army chief says

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2027 Asian Cup draw set for May 9 in Saudi Arabia

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Trump says he asked China's Xi not to give Iran weapons

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Hezbollah says Lebanon's talks with Israel widen national rift

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Erdogan says Turkey working to extend Iran ceasefire, continue talks

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Countries must work together to strengthen energy resilience amid disruptions in the Middle East: PM Wong

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