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Like Suez for the Brits, Hormuz spells doom for US empire

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America’s Taiwan gap utterly exposed at Trump-Xi summit

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Earthquake hits southwest China; thousands evacuate, buildings collapse

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From indemnity to indispensability: China’s 125-year reversal

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Philippines to convene court for Sara Duterte's impeachment amid political turmoil

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Earthquake hits south-west China; thousands evacuate, buildings collapse

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Philippines to convene court for VP impeachment amid political turmoil

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G7 finance chiefs seek to tackle imbalances as trade strains unity

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V-P Sara Duterte’s trial to open next phase of Philippine political turmoil

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Commentary: Are the glory days for Southeast Asian budget carriers over?

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North Korea’s Kim calls for making border with South Korea an ‘impregnable fortress’

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North Korea's Kim calls for stronger frontline units to deter war, KCNA says

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International dive group joins Maldives search for missing Italians

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Trump and South Korea’s Lee discuss outcome of US-China summit

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Trump and South Korea's Lee discuss outcome of US-China summit

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Anwar says ready to call GE and ‘fight’ BN after it signals intent to go solo in Johor

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Train driver charged after deadly crash in Thailand

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Snap polls in Malaysia possible if unity government fractures, says PM Anwar

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Former Malaysian ministers Rafizi and Nik Nazmi to quit PM Anwar’s PKR, give up MP seats

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Ho Chi Minh City seizes over 8,000kg of unquarantined meat in large-scale food safety crackdown

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Two ex-Malaysian ministers to vacate parliament seats, join new party

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Train driver charged over fatal collision with bus in Bangkok

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Philippine lawyers ask Supreme Court to reject senator’s plea to block ICC arrest

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Taiwan won’t be sacrificed, US arms sales a commitment, President Lai responds to Trump

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'Taiwan independence' means we don't belong to Beijing, president says

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Malaysia PM Anwar’s staunchest critic Rafizi finds a new party – and a new fight

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Hundreds of students fall sick in Indonesia's Surabaya after consuming state programme's free meals

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North Korean women footballers land in South Korea ahead of rare match

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Nepali duo break own records on Mt Everest

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Nepali Sherpa scales Mount Everest for a record 32nd time

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‘I do not know if she is still alive’: Son of Aung San Suu Kyi makes plea for her release

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200 students in Indonesia’s Surabaya fall ill after consuming free meals

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Philippines asks top court to allow ICC drug war arrest of senator

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Philippines asks court to deny stop-arrest petition from senator sought by ICC

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South Korea says it will pursue all options to avoid Samsung strike

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Trump-Xi summit’s cautious progress and subtle win-wins

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Qantas flight to Dallas diverted after man bites flight attendant

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Malaysia-Norway tensions deepen over scrapped missile deal

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China ramps up missile buildup for a Taiwan war

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Crackdown in South-east Asia pushes scam networks to Sri Lanka

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Crackdown in Southeast Asia pushes scam networks to Sri Lanka

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Famous temple in Japan’s Mount Koya urges summer visitors to avoid revealing attire

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Foreign tourists are falling out of love with Goa - here's why

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‘Hardcore fans’ of Proton in UK, Australia hoping for brand’s return, but Malaysian carmaker has other plans

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Japan’s bullied children have found a new controversial avenue to get back at their tormentors

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A teen noticed sacrifices of Indonesian helpers. His initiative to help now reaches beyond Singapore

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