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Philippine police thwart teenagers’ alleged plan to attack school with Molotov cocktails, bombs

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Trump seeks to delay meeting with Xi in China

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Pakistan air strike kills at least 100 at Kabul drug rehab centre

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Nvidia chip curbs turn Singapore into AI hub for China

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North Korea’s new legislature to convene March 22

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North Korea to convene new assembly on March 22 to consider constitutional revision, KCNA says

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Rubio, South Korea Foreign Minister Cho agree Strait of Hormuz key to global economy, Seoul says

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‘Be the one in control’: Why are more countries leaning towards banning social media access for kids?

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Win or lose big? Hong Kong’s hub status a double-edged sword amid Middle East war

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Hong Kong firm says Panama failed to respond to lawsuit over ports seizure

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Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of deadly air strike on drug rehab centre in Kabul

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With US distracted in Iran, N Korea’s opportunistic, not suicidal

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Trump-Xi meeting could be delayed, White House says

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Trump on Iran: we don't know if new leader is still alive

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Trump says some countries are not enthusiastic about helping unblock Hormuz strait

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Singapore, 9 other countries back permanent ban on tariffs on digital transmissions ahead of WTO meeting

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The Gulf’s expat El Dorado faces a costly recovery after the war

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UN Afghan mission gets limited extension after US review call

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Pakistan-bound oil tanker passes through Hormuz Strait amid Iran war

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Nepal welcomes first transgender lawmaker

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Kyrgyzstan accuses sacked security chief of corruption as purge widens

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Japan’s Takaichi faces Iran war test at Trump summit Thursday

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Rubio and Japan counterpart talk after Trump Iran coalition call

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Senior Chinese trade negotiator says talks with US ‘constructive’: State media

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Iranian footballer says 'everything will be fine' as she trains with Australian team

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Chinese retailer rivalling Amazon launches in UK

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As India seeks Hormuz safe passage, Tehran asks for return of seized tankers, sources say

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Malaysia’s UMNO set to welcome Khairy, Hishammuddin back into the fold as election season nears

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US 'fine' with some ships getting through Strait of Hormuz, Bessent says

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China’s Oppo reveals world’s first crease-free foldable phone

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Philippines questions authenticity of China-circulated letter on Scarborough Shoal claim

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Three men electrocuted in attempted cable theft in Ipoh

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Hormuz standoff to decide who defines the new world order

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Middle East conflict threatens to thwart Thailand’s tourism recovery

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China says envoy sent on Afghanistan-Pakistan mediation mission

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Philippines probes sudden closure of gas stations amid price hikes

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Sarawak aims for five million tourists in 2026, after falling short by 20,000 in 2025

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What Trump’s Hormuz coalition call really means for China

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India sees power use surging to record, adding to energy crisis

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Azerbaijan jails Frenchman for a decade in espionage case

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Iran’s Hormuz blockade anchored in successful securitization

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Myanmar’s junta chief expected to hand over top military post to long-time protege

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China in contact with US on summit, Rubio sanctions may not apply, Beijing says

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China says it is ‘maintaining communication’ with US over Trump visit

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Indonesia police seek four suspects for acid attack on activist

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India hopeful Iran talks will ease Hormuz route for its ships

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Gulf crisis to strengthen, not weaken, China’s industrial edge

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Nations must honour oil pacts amid export curbs, says Philippines

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6 hours on screen, 1 hour outdoors: South Korean teens shrug, parents worry

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