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‘Are You Dead?’: Viral safety app reflects quiet anxiety of living alone in China

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G7, other allies discuss ways to reduce dependence on Chinese rare earths

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un revamps private security detail, South Korea says

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Japan, South Korea push for closer ties to counter regional tension

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When public credibility fails: a debt default case from Zhejiang

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Singapore PR who allegedly used RON95 petrol to be charged in Johor over altered car number plate

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Malaysia cop filmed slapping motorcyclist at JB petrol kiosk pulled from operations

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Has caning students in Malaysia lost its sting?

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China's viral app 'Are You Dead' tops download chart and goes global, as critics call for name change

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Japan PM Takaichi says she urged S. Korea President Lee to help ‘ensure regional stability’

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Tickets sell out as Hong Kong adds 16 new high-speed rail routes with mainland China

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Child beggars seen in post-disaster Aceh raises concern over long-term mental health

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Misreading India’s thriving and evolving electronics makers

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Malaysia’s Chief Justice says country ‘urgently needs’ more judges as caseload soars

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Should Seoul trust Moscow on N Korean nuke control?

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Australian teen charged with making hoax mass shooting calls in the US

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China’s business chamber faces moment of truth in Indonesia

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Australian novelist Craig Silvey charged with child exploitation offences

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Melaka Islamic Religious Department ordered to investigate ‘gay-friendly’ hotel claims

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Canadian prime minister visits China after nearly a decade of tense relations

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Japan's Takaichi, South Korea's Lee meet to discuss security, economic ties

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Indonesia’s Prabowo affirms commitment to new capital city in first visit as president

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Indonesia's Prabowo affirms commitment to new capital city in first visit as president

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Taiwan says it has reached ‘general consensus’ with US on trade deal

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Calls grow to punish offenders in foreign cars abusing fuel subsidy in Malaysia

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Elon Musk’s X faces legal action by Malaysia over Grok sexual images

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Engineering intern dies in air-con explosion at university in Selangor, 9 others injured

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Pacts, patronage and fear: How Myanmar’s junta chief holds on to power

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Pioneering gay footballer Josh Cavallo accuses former club of homophobia

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Seoul bus driver strike leaves commuters waiting, confused

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Cebu landfill collapse: Death toll in the Philippines rises to 8 as search for survivors continues

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Australia to hold day of mourning for Bondi shooting victims on Jan 22

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Rubbish landslide death toll in Philippines rises to 11

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Top Australian writers’ festival cancelled after Palestinian author barred

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Australian writers’ festival boss resigns after Palestinian author barred

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South Korean singer G-Dragon tops QQ Music annual chart with Ubermensch album

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Australian writers festival in turmoil over decision to bar Palestinian author

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Trump’s India envoy offers hope amid a strained relationship

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China turns to big data and public shaming in hunt for tax evaders

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US decapitation doctrine signals end of Westphalian order

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Iranians agree more on regime change than on what might come next

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China’s Antelope Reef dredge deepens South China Sea tensions

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The Indian superstar taking a shot at political greatness

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Tokyo stocks jump 3% at open on snap election speculation

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Talk to people in Cuba and you’ll hear the US underestimates them

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How Australian festival imploded after axeing Palestinian author

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Australia’s ambassador to the US Kevin Rudd to step down early

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