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Merz clings on as Germany’s political center crumbles

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Indian police use tear gas against protesters seeking election chief’s ouster

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Why the Trump-Xi summit in Washington could be considered a win for Beijing

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Eastern Bangkok on flood alert as water in canals reach critical levels

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Taiwan’s ‘silicon shield’ is in a race against time

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India orders crackdown on nicotine pouches, citing health risks

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Xi’s CEO-free delegation at Trump state dinner spotlights strains in US-China business ties

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China's Zhang wins record seventh Asian Games swimming gold

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US-sanctioned oil tanker Sibu 1 rescued from Somali pirates

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Pact with Saudi and Pakistan could expand to Muslim world, including Iran, says Turkish speaker

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Pact with Saudi and Pakistan could expand to Muslim world, Iran, Turkish speaker says

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Will Najib’s house arrest derail or help UMNO-PAS unity plans?

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Snap Insight: Though Trump-Xi summit achieves little, 2026 is a high point in US-China relations

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Rahman’s UN debut carries family weight, high national stakes

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UK’s new Israel sanctions haven’t suspended any weapons transfers

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Haze in Malaysia: Kuching marathon cancelled

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N Korea’s hypersonic test a check on Japan’s nuclear ambitions

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Over 10,000 homes remain without power in eastern Japan after Typhoon Dujuan

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Si vis pactum, para bellum: Trump’s war-first path to a deal

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Asian markets mixed after recent oil surge

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Japan says Trump voiced concern over weak yen in summit with PM Takaichi

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Cold War comrades Vietnam, North Korea pledge to deepen defence cooperation

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Malaysian ex-PM Najib asks court for stay of 15-year jail sentence; case to be heard Oct 14

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Anwar, dignitaries pay final respects to Malaysian PM’s late brother Idrus Ibrahim

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Japan’s new ambassador will test Manila’s China balancing act

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Australia steps up response to AI after OpenAI bot breaches health system database

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Cambodia to target scam ‘masterminds’ as critics question crackdown’s effectiveness

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Cambodia to target scam 'masterminds' as critics question crackdown's effectiveness

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Taiwan cries foul after Xi presses Trump to change stance on island

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China’s First Lady Peng Liyuan turns soft power on US audience

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China's first lady Peng Liyuan turns soft power on US audience

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Philippines accuses China of obstructing resupply mission in South China Sea

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Bond vigilantes on a savage hunt as global yields run wild

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Trump and Xi exchange warm words at state dinner but little progress on key issues

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Trump to wrap up Xi summit with a tour of US archives

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How Trump's diplomatic week exposed the limits of his power

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Philippines pardons drug mule Mary Jane Veloso repatriated by Indonesia

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Philippine president pardons drug convict Mary Jane Veloso

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Najib cannot afford $15.7 million house arrest fine due to frozen accounts: Lawyer

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Malaysian ex-PM Najib asks court for stay of 15-year jail sentence

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British rapper Yung Filly to face rape retrial in Australia next June

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Pakistan thwarts border attack, several Taliban dead, security sources say

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Xi got Trump's red carpet welcome - but not everything he wanted

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HK actress Uki Law juggles 4 jobs to make ends meet, relies on coupons to save up

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India rape cases turn focus back onto women’s safety

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Why Trump gave Xi an ornate bald eagle statue at the state dinner

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Rich nations should foot climate bill, says Nepal minister

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Explainer-What is 'Taiwan independence' and is Taiwan already independent?

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