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Japan-US alliance would crumble if Tokyo ignored Taiwan crisis, says PM Sanae Takaichi

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Japan-US alliance would crumble if Tokyo ignored Taiwan crisis, PM Takaichi says

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Hong Kong constitutional minister Erick Tsang resigns for health reasons

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Fearing China clash, Japan asks fishermen to avoid flashpoint islands

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First accessible pub in China fosters community of people with disabilities and the able-bodied

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FIFA ban on Malaysia’s seven naturalised footballers put on hold pending final appeal

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More than 40,000ha of mangrove forests lost in Malaysia since 2017, says ministry

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Seoul’s first street-level tram in 58 years to hit the rails in February

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Craftsmen in Sarawak determined to preserve the art of making lion heads

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Japan court orders compensation for migrants lured to North Korea

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Australia cancels visa of Israeli influencer

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Australian heatwave raises bush fire threat as Melbourne endures hottest day in 17 years

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Australia heatwave raises bushfire threat as Melbourne braces for hottest day in 17 years

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China cancels all flights on 49 routes to Japan

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Reunion of 2 friends in Japan results in $5.7m lawsuit over alleged fraudulent investment schemes

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UK's Starmer heads to China to repair ties as he navigates tensions with US

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Search and rescue efforts under way for 10 still missing after deadly Philippine ferry disaster

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Divers to be deployed in search for missing in Philippine ferry sinking

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Trump raises US tariffs on South Korea imports to 25%

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China has purged its highest-ranked military general. Why?

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Trump says he is raising tariffs on certain South Korean imports

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South Korea reassures on US investment pledge after Trump threatens to hike tariffs

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Trump says he is raising tariffs on certain South Korean imports to 25% after trade deal delays

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Trump says he is raising tariffs on certain South Korean imports to 25%

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Japan’s beloved last pandas leave for China as ties fray

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Commentary: Time to rethink Philippine economy’s reliance on remittances

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US believes Hamas disarmament comes along with some sort of amnesty, US official says

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Hong Kong uses decades-old speeches to try pro-democracy activists

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European countries including UK lose measles elimination status

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Mexico president asks Korean counterpart for more BTS concerts

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Lebanon's Hezbollah chief says group concerned with confronting US threat against Iran

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India, EU wrap up talks for landmark trade deal amid strained US ties

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Israel recovers last hostage body from Gaza, paving way for crossing to open

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Philippine ferry survivor describes scenes of panic, wait for rescue

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Israel retrieves last hostage body from Gaza in boost for Trump plan

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Marshall Islands' nuclear past and precarious future explored in London exhibition

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Harsher rhetoric by PLA mouthpiece ties Zhang Youxia, Liu Zhenli probes more to politics than graft: Observers

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Tourist mauled by snow leopard at popular Xinjiang ski destination; authorities step up patrols

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Nepal arrests six in tourist rescue fraud

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Finland hopes to prevent cable damage with new surveillance centre

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Forget Greenland — securing Diego Garcia should come first

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New Nepali political party fields LGBTIQ candidates

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Nephew of Indonesia’s president gets nod to become central bank board member

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China’s Xi urges greater cooperation with Vietnam

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HK lawmaker deliberately drives against traffic, sparking calls for her dismissal

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China warns citizens against Japan travel during Chinese New Year

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Tributes pour in across India for revered BBC broadcaster Sir Mark Tully

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China warns citizens against Japan visits during longest annual holiday

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China warns citizens against Japan travel during Lunar New Year

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