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Malaysia says approved investments hit record high of US$108 billion in 2025

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New Zealand’s ruling party plunges in polls, PM Luxon rules out resigning

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Australia forces porn sites to block under-18s from March 9

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Philippines mulls over shorter work week, less air-con to save energy

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Tokyo says second Japanese citizen held in Iran

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New Zealand PM Luxon rules out resignation after poll shock

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Malaysia gearing up for 2026 polls, say sources; pundits cite opposition infighting and strong economy as reasons

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What Americans think of Trump’s war on Iran

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Japan approves stem-cell treatment for Parkinson’s in world first

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Israel unleashes its Gaza-tested AI killing machine on Iran

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2 Japanese detained in Iran: Japan Foreign Minister

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Indonesia will withdraw from Board of Peace if it does not benefit Palestinians: President

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Canadian drowned after dingo attack in Australia: Coroner

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How South-east Asia became home to the world’s scam farms

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Trump-Xi Taiwan talks could defuse the tinderbox

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Nepal’s early vote count puts ex-rapper’s party ahead in two-thirds of seats

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Nepal's early vote count puts ex-rapper's party ahead

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Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai will not appeal conviction, 20-year term, lawyer says

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US approves temporary sale of stranded Russian oil to India

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Taiwan defence minister rejects opposition's cut‑price budget and U.S. arms deadline

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Taiwan Defence Minister rejects opposition’s cut‑price budget and US arms deadline

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Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai will not appeal conviction, 20-year sentence, lawyer says

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Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai will not appeal against 20-year sentence

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If AI is a weapon, time to regulate it as one?

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Canada seeks stronger ties with Japan as Carney pushes ‘middle-power’ strategy

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Partner in Malaysia’s ruling bloc says it is reviewing ties as rifts deepen over graft scandal

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Hezbollah warns Israeli residents to evacuate towns near border

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Sri Lanka takes control of second Iranian vessel a day after US sub attack

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New Zealand women allegedly smuggled 38kg of meth under towels

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JB commuters, some heading to Singapore, fume over crowded buses and long wait times

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'What is the game plan?': The Iran war is unsettling China and its ambitions

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Iran calling US about a deal, says Trump

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Pressure mounts on Indonesia to review, exit Board of Peace amid US-Israel conflict with Iran

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Commentary: As US wades into Iran, its pivot to Asia lies in tatters

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Tears and cheers as controversial long-running Australian breakfast radio show implodes

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New Zealand’s truancy crackdown is making me rethink school-time trips to Singapore with my kids

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Anthropic endangers US national security

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Europol warns Iran crisis raises threat of terror, extremism and cyberattacks

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For Putin, Trump’s Iran war is a mixed bag, both bad and good news

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EU's Kallas says Iran is seeking to escalate conflict

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NATO increases missile defence posture after Turkey incident

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France ramps up military aid to Lebanon as Macron calls on Hezbollah, Israel to halt attacks

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Isolated and under fire: Iran strikes out as Russia and China stand aside

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Trump tells Reuters US will have a role in choosing Iran's next leader

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Ukraine, Russia exchange 200 POWs each in latest swap

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Note to Iran War planners: air campaigns often make matters worse

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Terrorizing Latinos with ‘death card,’ ICE brings Vietnam War home

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Greek seafarers strike over crews stranded in the Gulf by Iran war

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More than 20,000 Israelis return since start of Iran war, ministry says

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Sanctions reduced for Malaysia footballers who played with falsified documents

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