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Kyoto mulls over higher bus fares for visitors, up to double those for locals

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US tariff rate to hit 15% or more for some nations, USTR says

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Sri Lanka arrests ex-intelligence chief over 2019 Easter bombings

Iran sees 'good outlook' for talks with US as negotiating team heads to Geneva

Record 129 journalists and media workers killed in 2025, mostly by Israel, says CPJ

Hungary's Orban says Ukraine planning steps to disrupt energy system

Hong Kong’s Budget is back in the black – but not without sacrifice

Australia tells families of diplomats to leave Israel, Lebanon

China warns US it will respond if trade probe spurs new tariffs

Malaysia’s TB cases are up – here’s what’s driving the rise and how to protect yourself

Mostaqur Rahman appointed Bangladesh cenbank head, government says

Ukrainian drone strike kills seven in western Russia, investigators say

Pakistan wary of militant attacks after Afghanistan air strikes

China’s Spring Festival travel and spending hit record highs, but it’s not all rosy

US and South Korean militaries to have joint drills in March as tensions with North Korea escalate

Man wanted for alleged role in Cambodia-based human trafficking and scam ring arrested in Bali

40 years after dictatorship, Philippines struggles with entrenched political dynasties

Google disrupts Chinese-linked hackers that attacked 53 groups globally

Filipinos protest against corruption on anniversary of Marcos Sr’s ouster

Tokyo Skytree observation deck closed after elevator malfunction trapped 20

Myanmar junta air strike kills at least 17: Local groups

Seoul’s water bus service to resume full operation on March 1 after being plagued by safety issues

Air pollution after Johor warehouse fire forces 1,500 pupils to switch to online learning

Flooding spreads to Sabah’s south-west; over 1,000 people remain in shelters, 27 schools close

Singapore-based Shein tried to shed its Chinese roots. Now, it has done a U-turn

China’s fishing fleets are Beijing’s secret naval weapon

Women occupy larger share of South Korea’s chaebol leadership

Starbucks to launch Aerocano drink in South Korea on Feb 26

Thai poll body certifies most election results, say source and media reports

Sri Lanka arrests ex-spy chief over 2019 Easter bombings

South Korea’s Lee calls for tourism overhaul, targets 30 million foreign visitors

Anwar aide dismisses minister’s call for royal inquiry into Malaysia’s anti-graft agency

Can Olympic skier Eileen Gu continue to walk the US-China tightrope?

AI robot monk in Japan helps answer humans’ sensitive questions

Don't break up NewJeans and I'll forgo $18m payout, says ex-K-pop boss

Malaysian university student arrested, doxxed after posting photo of foot on Quran

Indonesia’s carrier dream risks becoming a port queen

‘Buoyant’ Hong Kong economy spurs fiscal deficit turnaround, budget shows

Modi's Israel visit to test India's priorities in the Middle East

China sanctions hit back hard at Japan’s remilitarization drive

Key partner in Malaysia’s ruling coalition calls for royal inquiry into anti-graft agency

Key partner in Malaysia's ruling coalition calls for royal inquiry into anti-graft agency

Retired Myanmar general set for powerful role in new parliament, sources say

Retired Myanmar general set for powerful role in new Parliament, sources say

South Korea and the US to conduct Freedom Shield military drills in March

Japan PM Takaichi under pressure over gifts to MPs

Germany's Merz hails China ties as he seeks reset with Beijing

Malaysia blocks same-sex dating sites Grindr and Blued, mulls legal measures to curb LGBTQ+ dating apps

India's Modi visits Israel as US-Iran tensions mount