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Indonesia lets Elon Musk's Grok resume, lifting ban over sexualised images

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Australian snowboarder dies after ski lift accident in central Japan

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Half of 20 major Japanese cities face shrinking population

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Pakistan’s stray animals have found friends and protectors in Karachi’s young residents

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Suspended cop ‘Inspector Sheila’ nabbed for disturbing peace at Thaipusum event in Malaysia

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Russia's Shoigu, China's Wang Yi to discuss security issues

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Young South Koreans show renewed interest in marriage: Survey

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South Korea’s viral dessert ‘Dubai chewy cookies’ reach namesake city

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China targets ‘rats’ stealing military funds after launch of high-profile probe into top generals

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India budget makes fresh bet on manufacturing as it seeks to sustain growth

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Indonesia permits Elon Musk’s Grok to resume service after ban

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India budget makes bet on manufacturing; transaction tax hike spooks markets

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Sea of colour as Malaysia’s Hindus mark Thaipusam with piercings and prayer

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India dismisses Epstein e-mail referring to Modi’s Israel visit in 2017

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Japan Prime Minister Takaichi cancels TV appearance after arm injury while campaigning

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Rising costs push Japan stores to cacao alternatives before Valentine's Day

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Japan PM Takaichi talks up weak yen even as her government works to counter currency decline

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Afghan returnees in Bamiyan struggle despite new homes

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Japan Railways group tackles congestion at women's toilets at stations

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Chinese cash in jewellery at automated gold recyclers as prices soar

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Indonesia is wooing its former citizens with a new stand-in for dual citizenship – but with limited success

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Jakartans battle flood waters to reach workplaces

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China new home prices rise in January as government signals support, private survey shows

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Thailand’s 2026 summer forecast to reach temperatures over 42 deg C

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Graft busters freeze $320k in accounts over e-waste probe, seize $54k

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Graft busters freeze $320k in accounts over e-waste probe in Malaysia, seize $54k

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South Korea posts record January exports on AI chip boom

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Thailand’s ruling party runs on nationalist, establishment vote pitch

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'People's dad' Jensen Huang praises, pushes Nvidia suppliers on mobbed Taiwan visit

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‘People’s dad’ Jensen Huang praises, pushes Nvidia suppliers on mobbed Taiwan visit

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Japan Tourism Agency calls for strengthening measures against overtourism

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Malaysia seizes US$129.9 million in crude from tankers suspected of illegally transferring oil

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Over 1.2 million Malaysians still living in poverty: Minister

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Australian boy killed by shark in Sydney Harbour honoured at Bondi Beach

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Pakistan forces kill 145 militants after attacks in Balochistan

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Malaysia’s influencers deem new tax guidelines impractical, but experts say they ‘ensure fairness’

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Oh crumbs! South Korea weighs new sugar tax amid craze over Dubai chewy cookie

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Myanmar coup 5 years on: Freedom fighters remain determined to end political deadlock

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Pakistan says 92 militants killed after attacks in Balochistan

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UK’s Starmer says ex-Prince Andrew should testify before Congress over Epstein ties

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Iraq's Shi'ite bloc reaffirms backing for Maliki despite Trump's warnings

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Protesters in Copenhagen rally for Danish veterans after Trump remarks

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Malaysia seizes tankers with $160 million worth of crude

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Canada’s opposition Conservative Party votes to keep leader Poilievre

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Starmer invites Japan PM to UK after Tokyo talks

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Britain, Japan agree to deepen defence and security cooperation

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Pakistan says 67 militants killed after coordinated attacks in Balochistan

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