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Myanmar junta lifts Yangon curfew ahead of elections

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Malaysia’s ex-PM Najib and the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal

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Two dead in Palestinian attack in Israel, Israeli authorities say

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Thailand’s PM expresses hope for ceasefire with Cambodia by Dec 27

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Thailand bombs Cambodian border area as ceasefire talks continue

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Crisis in Perlis state signals growing power struggle inside Perikatan Nasional alliance

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Explosion at Alawite mosque in Syria's Homs kills five

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Thai defence minister to attend truce talks with Cambodia, PM says

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Thai defence minister to attend truce talks with Cambodia, PM Anutin says

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South Korea braces itself for colder weather with temperatures expected to fall below minus 15 deg C

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China sanctions US defence firms, individuals over arms sales to Taiwan

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At least 15 injured after stabbing, chemical spray attack at factory in Japan

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15 injured in Japan after stabbing, liquid spray attack, official says

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From Zara Qairina to Harimau Malaya: A gripping 2025 for Malaysia

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Elusive wild cat last seen in 1995, feared extinct, rediscovered in Thailand

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South Korea prosecutor seeks 10-year jail term for ex-president Yoon

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South Korea court acquits ex-officials over border killing

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Seoul to ease access to North Korean newspaper

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Worried over boycott calls, Myanmar’s junta moves to counter dissent at the ballot box

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Taiwan holds drill to boost response after metro stabbing

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SIA, other Asian airlines cancel several New York flights due to snowstorm

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Tone-deaf? Australian PM’s popularity plunges over response to Bondi attack

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Najib sentenced to 15 years’ jail in major 1MDB trial, verdict likely to add to tensions in Anwar’s government

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Ex-Malaysia PM Najib Razak given 15-year jail term over state funds scandal

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952 suspects repatriated to China following joint scam crackdown with Thailand and Myanmar

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Malaysia’s ex-PM Najib jailed 15 years, fined US$2.8 billion for abuse of power, money laundering in 1MDB case

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Myanmar to hold third phase of election voting on January 25, state media reports

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Taiwan holds drill to boost response after deadly metro stabbing

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Hong Kong’s shipping industry warns of growing talent shortage

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Seoul court acquits ex-officials of tampering in case of man slain by North Korean troops

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Iran says foreign tanker carrying smuggled fuel seized in Gulf

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Japan releases new signs at tourist spots to warn against feeding or approaching bears

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South Korea moves to end overseas adoptions by 2029

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Japan's Cabinet approves record defence budget that aims to deter China

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When wealthy call themselves poor: Social media trend in South Korea fuels criticism

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Cambodia says Thailand escalated strikes during border talks

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Drug bust in Malaysia uncovers major scam call centre

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Thailand, Cambodia trade accusations of strikes during border talks

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South Korea’s subsidy for exiting prostitution faces backlash after viral complaint

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Former Thai leader Abhisit Vejjajiva among Democrat Party’s prime ministerial picks for Feb 8 polls

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Myanmar’s civil war pushes infectious disease over its borders

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India’s lab-grown diamond industry shines as demand for cheaper gems surges

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Taiwan opposition starts long shot bid to impeach President Lai

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Political upheaval in Malaysia’s Perlis state as Chief Minister resigns, 3 assemblymen sacked

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China’s high-speed rail network passes 50,000km mark

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A year on, Jeju Air crash report delayed as families question probe's credibility

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South Korean prosecutors request 10-year prison sentence for ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol

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A year on, Jeju Air crash report delayed as families question probe’s credibility

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