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Social media a key factor for both sides in Iran domestic unrest

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IN FOCUS: In this China-Russia border town, travellers are back but why aren’t locals thrilled yet?

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Bad sign for Iran revolution: Witkoff palavering with mullahcracy

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Japan, South Korean leaders drum up rapport playing K-pop after summit

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Controversial Australian ambassador to US Kevin Rudd quits early

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India hunts rampaging elephant that killed 20 people

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BTS stand to make $1bn as they announce mammoth comeback tour

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Myanmar pro-military party claims most seats in junta-run election

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Russian captain 'did nothing' to avoid US tanker crash, UK prosecutors tell trial

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Malaysia suspends licence of Melaka hotel touted as ‘gay-friendly’ on website

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South Korea prosecutor seeks death penalty for ex-president Yoon over martial law

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South Korea prosecutors demand death penalty for ex-president Yoon: Report

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Prosecutors seek death penalty for ex-South Korean president Yoon

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South Korean prosecutors demand death penalty for ex-leader Yoon

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Davos begins new era grappling with global order shaken by Trump

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Anti-minority hate speech in India rose by 13% in 2025, US research group says

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Number of travellers to China from Japan’s Osaka airport down by half amid diplomatic spat

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Four oil tankers hit by drones near CPC oil terminal in Russia, sources say

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From ‘yeye’ fun to security threat: What Malaysian Armed Forces’ camp scandal reveals

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Cambodia suspends sales at properties owned by accused cyberscam front Prince Group

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Two oil tankers hit by drones near CPC terminal, sources say

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Trump’s Iran tariff threat risks reopening China rift

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India has told Pakistan to control 'drone intrusions', Indian army chief says

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Will Iran’s crackdown playbook work this time?

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The thinking behind India’s new China business visa

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Indian army chief says Pakistan told to control ‘drone intrusions’

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Taiwan thanks Canada for its support ahead of prime minister's China trip

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Hong Kong trial of media tycoon Jimmy Lai concludes mitigation phase

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Iranian MP warns of greater unrest, urging government to address grievances

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India, China seek to rebuild military trust to keep border calm

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Japan, South Korea push for closer ties to counter regional tension

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Malaysia to take legal action against X over Grok AI concerns

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Taiwan’s F-16 fighter jet crash underscores defence vulnerabilities

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China warns citizens in Cambodia of kidnappings, job scam ads following recent busts

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Why megastar boy band BTS never really went away

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‘Are You Dead?’: Viral safety app reflects quiet anxiety of living alone in China

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G7, other allies discuss ways to reduce dependence on Chinese rare earths

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un revamps private security detail, South Korea says

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When public credibility fails: a debt default case from Zhejiang

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Singapore PR who allegedly used RON95 petrol to be charged in Johor over altered car number plate

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Malaysia cop filmed slapping motorcyclist at JB petrol kiosk pulled from operations

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Has caning students in Malaysia lost its sting?

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China's viral app 'Are You Dead' tops download chart and goes global, as critics call for name change

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Japan PM Takaichi says she urged S. Korea President Lee to help ‘ensure regional stability’

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