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Taliban says Pakistan ceasefire to hold, despite talks failing

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ICC issues arrest warrant for ally of Philippine ex-President Duterte over drug war, ombudsman says

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Indonesia President Prabowo's approval steady at 78% despite challenges

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Kia ora! Once facing extinction, the Maori language is enjoying a revival in New Zealand

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Afghanistan-Pakistan peace talks collapse, ceasefire continues, Taliban says

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Indonesian president’s approval rating slips on economy concerns

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Indonesia police find possible explosive powder in Jakarta mosque blasts

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Malaysia banks on Lynas’ expansion to become vital cog in rare earth supply chain

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East looking back at its West interpreters

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Indonesia plans Bill to redenominate rupiah, potentially slashing zeros from currency

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Rethinking tech antitrust, China export controls and Japan tourism

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Philippines warns of deadly storm surges as massive Typhoon Fung-wong nears super typhoon strength

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Imminent Russia strike on NATO? Don’t believe the hype

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Taliban govt says Pakistan ceasefire to hold, despite talks failing

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KPop Demon Hunters makes history as Kendrick Lamar dominates 2026 Grammys nominations

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ICC seeks arrest of Duterte ally over deadly Philippine drug war, ombudsman says

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World doesn’t need Congress of Vienna 2.0–it needs statesmen

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Kerala has the lowest poverty rate in India. But has it eradicated extreme poverty, as it claims?

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China’s security state sells an AI dream

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Former Malaysia health minister Khairy attends UMNO event amid talk of return to party

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Man attacked by bear in Japan’s Fukushima prefecture

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North Korea threatens 'offensive action', condemns US-South Korea security talks

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Taiwan's Vice-President Hsiao makes rare address to international lawmakers at European Parliament

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Indonesian minister tells e-commerce platforms to stop sale of imported used clothes

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Thailand tightens alcohol rules; those who drink during prohibited hours may face fines

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Taiwan Vice-President makes rare trip to Europe for Parliament speech

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US military slams ‘destabilising’ North Korea missile launch; North threatens ‘offensive action’

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North Korea threatens 'offensive action' in response to US carrier's arrival, KCNA says

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Commentary: Japan needs to treat matcha more like champagne

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Think S’pore’s education system is competitive? Try Hong Kong’s pre-school admissions interview

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Malaysia’s ex-minister Khairy seen returning to politics as Umno seeks to regain young voters

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Kremlin dismisses speculation that Lavrov has fallen out of favour with Putin

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Takaichi’s priorities need to be inflation and communication

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The case for abandoning Taiwan is still weak

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Palestinian Islamic Jihad's armed wing to hand over body of hostage on Friday

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Azerbaijan will only send peacekeepers to Gaza if fighting stops completely, source says

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Elections in MAGA states like Georgia show US change coming fast

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Indonesia discussing plan for merger of Grab and GoTo, official says

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French minister raises 'not acceptable' Shein sex dolls with China

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India can’t keep balancing between US and Russia

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Iran's Pezeshkian says Tehran seeks peace, but will not bow to coercion

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Bear sightings, attacks spur delivery companies in Japan to go extra mile in ensuring safety

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