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Power, survival and revenge: What's at stake in the Philippines election?

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Philippines votes in high-stakes midterm election amid Marcos-Duterte showdown

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Innovative or ‘dangerous’? Indonesia’s local leaders raise eyebrows with vasectomy-for-aid and other schemes

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74 of the world’s 100 most polluted cities are in India. Can the country clear its bad air?

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Indian military warns Pakistan against ceasefire violations

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Investors welcome news of progress in US-China trade talks

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Israel attacks Yemen's Hodeidah after evacuation warnings, Houthis say

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Trump Tower Damascus? Syria seeks to charm US president for sanctions relief

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US, China say trade talks in Geneva were 'constructive'

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Taliban suspends chess over gambling concerns

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Taliban bans chess in Afghanistan over gambling and religious concerns

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Hamas in talks with US about Gaza ceasefire and aid, says senior Palestinian official

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US' Bessent hails 'substantial progress' in trade talks with China

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US and China hail ‘progress’ after trade talks end in Geneva

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US Commerce Secretary Lutnick says China talks aimed at lowering trade tensions

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India’s diplomatic ambitions tested as Trump pushes for deal on Kashmir

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India's diplomatic ambitions tested as Trump pushes for deal on Kashmir

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Villagers evacuated from line of fire along India-Pakistan border fear going back

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India’s worst-hit border town in Kashmir sees people return after ceasefire

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Three men held over suitcases stuffed with hermit crabs

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Tremors felt in Penang following Sumatra earthquake

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US-China talks resume as Trump hails 'total reset' in trade relations

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US-China talks to defuse trade row resume in Geneva

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US-China talks resume as Trump hails ‘total reset’ in trade relations

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Prospects of Saudi ties to Israel elusive as Trump seeks $1 trillion bonanza

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Ukraine's Zelenskiy calls on Russia to confirm ceasefire before talks

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Cash-loving Japan reluctant to switch to app-based salary payments

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Bus carrying pilgrims crashes, killing 21 in Sri Lanka

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India-Pakistan ceasefire appears to hold after accusations of violations

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US says 'deal' reached with China after trade talks

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How backchannels and US mediators pulled India and Pakistan back from the brink

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Young elephant crossing Malaysia highway with mother dies in accident with lorry, draws sympathy

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India, Pakistan ceasefire holds after early violations

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Fragile ceasefire holds between India and Pakistan as Trump offers help

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‘Treasure hunt’: Tourists boost sales at Japan’s Don Quijote stores

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Japan PM Ishiba reiterates call to eliminate all tariffs with US

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Japan’s security presence in Asean now ‘routine’, as fears grow of China gaining sway amid US apathy

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Bangladesh bans activities of ousted PM Hasina’s party following protests

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South Korea’s former PM Han drops presidential bid, ending rift among conservatives

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