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Cyclone Ditwah kills 46 in Sri Lanka, leaves 23 missing as rescue efforts continue

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Hong Kong residents scramble to deliver aid, support after deadly fire

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Sri Lanka deploys troops as floodwaters rise, death toll hits 69

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Man attacked by bear inside public restroom north-west of Tokyo

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Toilet turmoil: Over 140 loos at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport go offline, leaving fliers in holding pattern

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Three Chinese nationals killed in Tajik-Afghan border attack

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Hungary's Orban to meet Putin for talks on energy, Ukraine peace efforts

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Rescuers step up recovery operations as Southeast Asia flood deaths reach 129

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Rescuers step up recovery operations as South-east Asia flood deaths cross 250

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Epstein accuser Giuffre's ex-husband may join Australian estate battle

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How does the Hong Kong tower fire compare to other recent building blazes?

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Morgue in Thailand’s Songkhla exceeds capacity after flooding

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Thai city morgue exceeds capacity after flooding: Medic

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China says humanoid robot buzz carries same bubble risk as AI

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New weapons emerging to counter and zap drone power

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Hong Kong blaze that killed 94 puts spotlight on missed warnings

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Indonesia floods death toll rises to 84

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South Korea’s grand plan to join the AI big time

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Hong Kong horse racing to fall silent after deadly blaze

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China demands Malaysia and Cambodia clarify trade deals with US

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Taiwan appoints US-educated official new vice defence minister as part of reform push

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Taiwan appoints US-educated official new Vice-Defence Minister as part of reform push

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Japan’s low-crime image cracking as car thefts, home intrusions rise

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Most Asian markets build on week's rally

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Hong Kong warned tower contractor of fire risk days before blaze

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Hong Kong’s worst fire in generations fuels scrutiny of safety lapses

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Floods and landslides in Indonesia's Sumatra kill at least 174

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Malaysia deploys shipping containers in flood-hit Hat Yai to rescue stranded citizens

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Hong Kong fire rescue efforts cease, death toll rises to 128

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At least 56 dead as severe floods hit Sri Lanka

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China turns to France for support during its feud with Japan

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Hong Kong nears end of search and rescue mission as tower fire toll rises to 94

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China warns against Taiwan ‘trouble’ after NZ ship made rare strait transit

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Reform or rights rollback? India's sweeping labour law overhaul sparks debate

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'This was preventable': Anger and unanswered questions after Hong Kong fire

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Australia overhauls decades-old environmental laws

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‘No alarm went off’: Hong Kong fire survivor recounts harrowing escape

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Thailand's ancient cat breeds get official national status, but will it improve animal welfare?

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Commentary: Southeast Asia can’t afford to sit out the ‘killer robots’ debate

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Commentary: Hong Kong high-rise fire shows how difficult it is to evacuate in an emergency

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Commentary: China's UK mega-embassy plan was bulletproof after all

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US-South Korea military drills aim to deter North Korea, KCNA says

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Hong Kong tower fire death toll rises to 128 as 200 remain missing, more arrests made

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‘Black Wave’ rolls into Sabah: Can independents turn into political kingmaker?

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My local eatery’s Michelin moment: Not just prestige but brighter future for owner’s family

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Hong Kong high-rise fire shows how hard an emergency evacuation is

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