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Japan PM says Putin's visit to disputed islands 'absolutely unacceptable'

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BTS star V reveals hearing loss battle during livestream

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Meta says it has taken down 756,000 Australian teen accounts as ban enforcement looms

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North Korea may increase western Russia deployment to 50,000 troops

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Russia's Putin visits disputed Kuril Islands, samples fish roe, media say

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South Korea unveils package to boost housing supply, support young buyers

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North Korea doubles down on its alliance with Russia, for now

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Outflanked by AI, stars fade for South Korea’s blind fortune-tellers

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Australian army whistleblower released on parole after more than two years in jail

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South Korea’s Incheon overtakes London’s Heathrow as world’s busiest international airport

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Taiwan says it was targeted in AI-driven hacking campaign in July

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Illegal ‘bird’s nest’ hostels pose fatal fire risks in JB

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Goodbye, Comrade Zhu Rongji

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Taiwan military drills clear streets, slow internet in Taipei

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Taiwan holds anti-blockade naval drill during war games as China steps up maritime pressure

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China’s new stealth corvette tests the future of naval warfare

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Malaysia’s passports with over 10-year validity on hold after citizens face issues travelling

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Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AI

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Why are 'human fridges' being sold in Japan?

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Johor probing 9 Malaysian firms for allegedly dumping construction waste from Singapore: Official

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Late former premier Zhu Rongji used economics to tighten China’s grip on Tibet

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PKR and DAP faithful meet this week with Anwar’s fate on the line. Here’s what to watch

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Australia's game-changing disability support is in crisis – what went wrong?

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Gulf oil spill fast becoming worst in years, agencies warn

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Malaysian PM Anwar discharged from hospital after surgery

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Man to be charged over fake employee passes, stamps linked to scams

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Myanmar’s junta wants to cancel the diplomatic test it can’t pass

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Iran says no progress on reviving interim peace deal with US

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Half of Afghan women rarely leave home as Taliban restrictions deepen, UN agency says

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Exiled Myanmar ambassador on trial in UK for 'trespass' at diplomatic residence

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Exiled Myanmar ambassador on trial for ‘trespass’ at diplomatic residence in Britain

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India says border peace critical to ties with China amid reports of military tensions

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Zhu Rongji, who helped turn China into a trading giant, dies at 97

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Singaporean fugitive, girlfriend rescued in Malaysia from kidnapping ring seeking US$62,500 ransom

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Iran, US not discussing ceasefire extension, senior Iranian official says

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South Korean gambling ring used sexual exploitation videos to lure millions of users

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Pakistan's ruling party poised to win Kashmir elections amid deadly clashes, analysts say

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Nintendo to launch Switch consoles in Indonesia in December

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Four heirs of Indonesia’s richest family inherit $3.75 billion each

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Alleged Singaporean fugitive, kidnapped by own smuggler in JB, rescued by Malaysian police

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How innovation is saving Japan’s vending machine empire

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Zhu Rongji, Chinese premier who cajoled economy into modern era, dies at 97

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Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji dies aged 97

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China’s C919 jet makes first international commercial flight

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China’s reformist ex-premier Zhu Rongji dies

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China's C919 jet makes first international commercial flight

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Japan brushes off Australian PM’s melon drama

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‘Blow to China's pride’: Fallout extent from Long March 7A rocket failure hinges on what went wrong

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Air quality in parts of Sarawak hits unhealthy level

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