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North Korea’s barbecue boom: A taste of prosperity or a widening divide?

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Rubio denies US paused intelligence sharing with Ukraine

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Malaysia PM Anwar sings Doris Day classic when asked about upcoming haze meeting

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Philippines summons Chinese ambassador over ‘threat’

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Philippines summons China's envoy over remarks conveying 'threat'

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Elderly workers account for more than 30% of workplace accidents in Japan

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Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir says he’s trying to return to the office but remains weak

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China reveals advanced nuclear sub was used to test fire missile

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Deputy mayor in Japan crushed to death during festival

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Rubio says Ukraine and Russia should be focused on ending the war

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Australia says unmanned submarine to carry mines, aerial drones

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Strategy trumps scandal as West goes easy on India

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Beijing's population expected to become super-aged by 2035

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Vietnam coffee output forecast to remain flat; El Nino threatens next crop

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Soldiers, policemen operate fuel stations to reduce queues in Bali

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Data centers in the line of fire of Ukraine war

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Leafy greens shortage in Japan causes headaches for restaurants

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Japan PM Takaichi sends cash offering to war-linked Yasukuni shrine, more ministers visit

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South Korea’s Dongguk University to launch college exclusively for international students in 2028

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Indonesia considers expanding dry ice trials to tackle haze after 'fairly effective' South Sumatra test

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Indonesian stocks slide to six-year low as MSCI warning weighs

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Indonesia probes alleged wildlife violation in burnt oil palm concession

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Chinese EVs racing into Gulf’s oil-rich car market

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What Australia could learn from SE Asia about managing China

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China's economy picks up pace in Q3 as exports power uneven recovery

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BBC visits wildfire front in haze-choked Indonesia

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Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff survives shooting attempt in Mumbai

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Haze in Malaysia: Schools in five states and Kuala Lumpur reopen following disruption

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El Nino-powered drought leaves Indonesian palm farmers high and dry as river recedes

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Australian Greens senator denies claims of misconduct towards women

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Beijing’s population expected to become super-aged by 2035

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Malaysian student faces online threats after videos of her criticising Najib donations went viral

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Haze in Malaysia: Vets seeing uptick in pets with respiratory problems

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Haze from forest fires still blankets Sumatra, Batam Islands

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Prabowo’s handling of haze unmasks issues with leadership approach as he marks 2 years in office

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Mission set to blast off for Mars to grab a piece of its moon

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No easy gig: China's push to better protect platform workers faces hurdles

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Commentary: Despite devastating floods, Nepal has limited options for climate compensation

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Sydney’s new $5 billion airport opens with barely any flights

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Taiwan says it drove away 16 Chinese ships involved in ‘maritime harassment’

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Japan PM Takaichi’s support rate falls below 50%, lowest since taking office: Report

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Japan to launch historic round-trip mission to Mars moon

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Out-of-control truck kills 13 at Hindu festival in India

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Nepal seeking legal amendments to expedite death certificates for 54 Malaysians, says KL minister

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Haze in Malaysia: Schools in Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Pahang, Penang to reopen on Oct 19

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Over 6,000 complaints of overcharging made by foreigners against taxis in Seoul in 5 years

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Malaysia’s Selangor investigating 7 petrol stations after contaminated RON95 complaints

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Indonesia primed to lead a Global South forest protection bloc

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Old records, new troubles: Vietnam’s tax clean-up catches taxpayers off guard

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