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Over 21,000 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies recorded from 2019 to 2024, Malaysia’s Parliament told

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Actress Michelle Yeoh to receive a Hollywood Walk Of Fame star on Feb 18

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Hong Kong activist's father convicted under national security law over insurance policy

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China's Li inspects rare earth facilities, hints at leverage in US rivalry

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Taiwan opposition party agrees to consider president's defence spending plan

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Taiwan says budget delay risks ‘rupture’ in line of defence against China

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There’s a new Louis Vuitton 'hotel' pop-up in Bangkok – we tour the rooms inspired by iconic bags

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Thailand's progressive party moves backwards in polls

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Taiwan president urges parliament to pass stalled special defence budget

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Boom for Busan as Chinese cruise lines steer clear of Japan amid Beijing-Tokyo tensions

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Bangladesh vote tests Gen Z Uprising, India-China balance

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China’s Li Qiang inspects rare earth facilities, hints at leverage in US rivalry

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'We are treated as outcasts': Acid attack survivor fights for justice and dignity

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TB outbreak in Malaysia: Mask up when travelling during festive period, experts say

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IN FOCUS: Is Prabowo seeking to push Indonesia as a middle power, and why does it matter?

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Commentary: ‘King Dollar’ risks losing its crown to an Asian mutiny

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US Vice President Vance's office deletes post referring to 'Armenian genocide'

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US bars Palau Senate president, former Marshall Islands mayor from entry

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US Vice President Vance's office backtracks after statement on 'Armenian genocide'

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US used mobile launchers for missiles at Qatar base as Iran tensions rose, satellite pictures show

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China’s US Treasurys exit could limit Japan’s military spending

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China’s panda diplomacy is becoming a liability for Beijing

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US and Azerbaijan sign strategic partnership during Vance visit

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Will Donroe Doctrine really cut China’s Western Hemisphere clout?

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Leader of Myanmar armed group says world is ignoring junta’s deadly air strikes

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Leader of Myanmar armed group says world is ignoring junta's deadly airstrikes

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US and Azerbaijan sign strategic partnership charter during Vance visit

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South Africa's Ramaphosa backs efforts to end Ukraine war in call with Putin

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Kyrgyzstan president fires powerful security chief, a longtime ally

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India tightens grip on social media with new three-hour takedown rule

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Malaysia’s anti-graft chief slams report over US$203,900 shareholding as malicious, misleading

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Unauthorised access of reservation system may have leaked 28,000 users’ personal data: JAL

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Thai PM Anutin’s core Cabinet team intact after ‘blue wave’ vote

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Taiwan negotiators head to US for final meeting on trade deal

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Taiwan’s security blanket may become warmer after Takaichi’s big win in snap polls

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Student protest over campus freedom law adds to Anwar’s pre-election reform challenges

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Thai man’s prison term for royal insult extended to 50 years

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Indonesia preparing to deploy up to 8,000 soldiers to Gaza

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Indonesia readies up to 8,000 troops for Gaza in support of Trump peace plan

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South Korea revives plan to add medical students; doctors criticise bid

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Families in China scramble for mercury thermometers ahead of ban despite health risks

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Japanese sausage maker says sounds produced when chewing links resemble those of batting a home run

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South Korea to raise medical school quota to ease shortage

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A spat between a restaurant and an influencer was out of control. Then Beijing stepped in

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Indonesia says proposed Gaza peacekeeping force could total 20,000 troops

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China says Japan's Takaichi must show 'actions' for dialogue

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Japanese businesses in China worried over negative impact from diplomatic row

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