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Hong Kong’s worst fire in generations fuels scrutiny of safety lapses

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Floods and landslides in Indonesia's Sumatra kill at least 174

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Malaysia deploys shipping containers in flood-hit Hat Yai to rescue stranded citizens

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Hong Kong fire rescue efforts cease, death toll rises to 128

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At least 56 dead as severe floods hit Sri Lanka

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China turns to France for support during its feud with Japan

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Hong Kong nears end of search and rescue mission as tower fire toll rises to 94

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China warns against Taiwan ‘trouble’ after NZ ship made rare strait transit

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Reform or rights rollback? India's sweeping labour law overhaul sparks debate

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'This was preventable': Anger and unanswered questions after Hong Kong fire

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Australia overhauls decades-old environmental laws

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‘No alarm went off’: Hong Kong fire survivor recounts harrowing escape

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Thailand's ancient cat breeds get official national status, but will it improve animal welfare?

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Commentary: Southeast Asia can’t afford to sit out the ‘killer robots’ debate

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Commentary: Hong Kong high-rise fire shows how difficult it is to evacuate in an emergency

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Commentary: China's UK mega-embassy plan was bulletproof after all

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US-South Korea military drills aim to deter North Korea, KCNA says

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Hong Kong tower fire death toll rises to 128 as 200 remain missing, more arrests made

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‘Black Wave’ rolls into Sabah: Can independents turn into political kingmaker?

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My local eatery’s Michelin moment: Not just prestige but brighter future for owner’s family

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Hong Kong high-rise fire shows how hard an emergency evacuation is

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What we know about Afghan national suspected of shooting two Guardsmen near White House

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Grieving Hong Kong families search stark photos for fire victims

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Firefighters search for hundreds still missing in devastating Hong Kong tower blocks fire

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Ruling spares Trump fate of jailbirds Thaksin, Yoon and Bolsonaro

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'Hang in there': Agonising wait for the missing after Hong Kong blaze

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Melaka police confirm jet ski accident during filming, stuntman safe

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Party of Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan seeks prison visit over health concerns

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Hong Kong's deadliest blaze in decades kills at least 83, scores missing

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Hong Kong fire: Death toll rises to 94, with scores missing

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Putin says US-Ukraine text could form basis for future peace agreement

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Putin says U.S.-Ukraine text could form basis future peace agreement

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Air quality in Bangkok and its vicinity may exceed safety standards from Nov 28 to Dec 2

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India’s key labour reform prompts trade union protests

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Marcos’s sister backs V-P Sara Duterte as leader amid graft scandal

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'My superhero': Girlfriend mourns loss of firefighter killed in Hong Kong blaze

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Ban harmful content from social media instead of us, say Australian teens

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Why modern megacity Hong Kong still uses bamboo scaffolding for building

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Jakarta shoots to No. 1 in world population ranking from No. 33

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Russia to close Polish consulate in Siberia in row over railway sabotage

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S’pore ready to provide essential supplies, support Hat Yai flood relief efforts: Vivian Balakrishnan

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Afghans say last path to safety shuts as US halts visas after Washington shooting

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Afghans say last path to safety shuts as US halts visas after DC shooting

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Around 280 missing after Hong Kong’s deadliest blaze in decades

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Japan denies report that Trump told PM Takaichi not to provoke China on Taiwan

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Beijing’s influence comes under scrutiny as Philippines-China Studies Center debuts in Manila

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Tremors felt in Penang following Sumatra quake

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