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Philippines warns of deadly storm surges as massive Typhoon Fung-wong nears super typhoon strength

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Imminent Russia strike on NATO? Don’t believe the hype

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Taliban govt says Pakistan ceasefire to hold, despite talks failing

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KPop Demon Hunters makes history as Kendrick Lamar dominates 2026 Grammys nominations

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ICC seeks arrest of Duterte ally over deadly Philippine drug war, ombudsman says

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World doesn’t need Congress of Vienna 2.0–it needs statesmen

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Kerala has the lowest poverty rate in India. But has it eradicated extreme poverty, as it claims?

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China’s security state sells an AI dream

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Former Malaysia health minister Khairy attends UMNO event amid talk of return to party

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Man attacked by bear in Japan’s Fukushima prefecture

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North Korea threatens 'offensive action', condemns US-South Korea security talks

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Taiwan's Vice-President Hsiao makes rare address to international lawmakers at European Parliament

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Indonesian minister tells e-commerce platforms to stop sale of imported used clothes

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Thailand tightens alcohol rules; those who drink during prohibited hours may face fines

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Taiwan Vice-President makes rare trip to Europe for Parliament speech

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US military slams ‘destabilising’ North Korea missile launch; North threatens ‘offensive action’

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North Korea threatens 'offensive action' in response to US carrier's arrival, KCNA says

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Commentary: Japan needs to treat matcha more like champagne

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Think S’pore’s education system is competitive? Try Hong Kong’s pre-school admissions interview

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Malaysia’s ex-minister Khairy seen returning to politics as Umno seeks to regain young voters

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Kremlin dismisses speculation that Lavrov has fallen out of favour with Putin

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Takaichi’s priorities need to be inflation and communication

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The case for abandoning Taiwan is still weak

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Palestinian Islamic Jihad's armed wing to hand over body of hostage on Friday

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Azerbaijan will only send peacekeepers to Gaza if fighting stops completely, source says

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Elections in MAGA states like Georgia show US change coming fast

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Indonesia discussing plan for merger of Grab and GoTo, official says

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French minister raises 'not acceptable' Shein sex dolls with China

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India can’t keep balancing between US and Russia

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Iran's Pezeshkian says Tehran seeks peace, but will not bow to coercion

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Bear sightings, attacks spur delivery companies in Japan to go extra mile in ensuring safety

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Indonesian mosque blasts injure dozens, teenage suspect identified

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Japan’s north welcomes move to allow police to cull bears, but concerns linger

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What’s gone wrong between NASA and SpaceX?

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Australia battles surging illegal tobacco market as organised crime takes over trade

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Russia urges Trump administration to clarify 'contradictory' signals on nuclear testing

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More than 50 people injured in blast at mosque in Jakarta school complex

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LNG tanker evades pirates off Somalia as attacks escalate, maritime sources say

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Russia says it wants the US to clarify its nuclear testing intentions after Trump remarks

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Three killed, three others hurt in Johor container ship blaze

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The two rules that Parisians broke in the hot summer of 2025

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Man at Melbourne airport lounge suffers burns after power bank inside his pocket catches fire

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Man jailed for life over 'monstrous' killing of family

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Philippine Red Cross prepares for yet another powerful typhoon after Kalmaegi

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Typhoon Kalmaegi brings rain and destruction to Vietnam as death toll nears 200 in Philippines

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