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First British tourists allowed back into North Korea tell BBC what they saw

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SKorea's new lithium battery rules on planes highlight growing risk for aviation

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S. Korea’s new lithium battery rules on planes highlight growing risk for aviation

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Why did China abstain from UN vote on Ukraine war even while US backs Russia?

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Different factors at play behind China’s repeat abstention from UN vote on Russia-Ukraine war

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Commentary: Vietnam’s olive branch to Elon Musk sets a bad precedent

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Treasury chief urges Canada, Mexico to match US tariffs on China as deadline looms

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North Korea says senior official met Russian President Putin: KCNA

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China explores military applications with DeepSeek

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India’s eastern promise: More states hustle for foreign investment in industrial push

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Going beyond dating apps: Taiwanese singles turn to temples to find love

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Trump and Vance clash angrily with Zelensky in the White House

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Steps needed after robot nearly head-butted China festival spectator

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IMF, Ukraine reach staff agreement on next disbursement of $400 million

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UN chief says will join Arab League summit to discuss Gaza reconstruction

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German parties welcome 'constructive' start to talks towards coalition

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Mexico, Canada seek to forestall Trump's tariffs with anti-drug efforts

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Even after Trump deal, Ukraine faces long uncertain road to mining boom

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Ex-Brazil President Rousseff discharged from Shanghai hospital

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Students in Bangladesh who helped to overthrow govt unveil new political party

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India’s economic growth picks up on rising government, consumer spending

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HK’s fiscal deficit isn’t stopping it from spending big to diversify its economy; is it too late?

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Turkey peace call may boost Erdogan's domestic and Syria goals

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Kurdish militants in Iraq, Syria must lay down weapons, Erdogan's party says

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Erdogan says new phase started in efforts for 'terror-free' Turkey after Ocalan call

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China and Russia should strengthen coordination in international affairs, says President Xi

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China and Russia should strengthen coordination in international affairs, Xi says

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Some foreigners pulled out of Myanmar scam centres face struggle to get home

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Controversy over Malaysia’s proposed Urban Renewal Act: PM Anwar says Malay land rights won’t be affected

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Trump tariffs could be bargaining chip or economic bomb

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Thailand sends 40 Uyghurs back to China after decade in detention

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China abruptly replaces tech czar behind AI and chip push

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US embassy issues security alert in Thailand after Uighurs’ deportation to China

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Xi urges head-on approach for China amid external threats ahead of annual two sessions

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Suicide bombing at Pakistan Islamic seminary kills six, including Taliban-linked cleric

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Why Shenzhen still needs ‘big brother’ Hong Kong in its quest for growth

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Passengers boarding flights in S. Korea must carry power banks on person from March 1

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Australia’s Albanese falls victim to a Chinese burn

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Off leash: China’s pet industry shines in ailing economy

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China’s live-fire flex shows Australia is no naval match

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China accuses US of fentanyl ‘blackmail’ after latest tariff threat

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At least 25 feared trapped after avalanche in Indian mountain state

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Thailand should be commended for deportation of 40 Uighurs to China: Thai DPM

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Indonesia’s new sovereign fund will run with commercial mindset, official says

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China missed key climate target in 2024: Official data

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Alleged Chinese spies gave Philippine city and police cash and motorbikes

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Tencent releases new AI model, says replies faster than DeepSeek-R1

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Malaysia’s previous king urges all to end ‘unnecessary’ debates on his royal order over Najib’s house arrest bid

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Too many ads before a movie? Man in India wins damages from cinema chain for taking up his time

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Volcano owners' conviction over deadly eruption thrown out

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