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China to build 'birth-friendly society', refine social security system

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Iran warns US after frigate sunk, Sri Lanka trying to safeguard lives on second Iranian ship

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China's new five-year plan calls for AI throughout its economy, tech breakthroughs

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US sub that sank Iranian frigate rattled China too

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Veteran Bihar chief minister to step down for move to parliament

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China to boost tech self-reliance in next 5 years as rivalry with US deepens

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Azerbaijan says four injured by Iranian drones, vows to retaliate

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Second Iranian ship nears Sri Lanka after submarine attack

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‘He was our imam’: Khamenei’s death lays bare Malaysia’s unease with its Shi’ite community

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Iran war: short-term pain, long-term gain for China

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Malaysia’s food supply stable despite Middle East tensions, says agriculture minister

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Anger among Pakistan’s Shi’ites underlines its Iran-US tightrope walk

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Anger among Pakistan's Shi'ites underlines its Iran-U.S. tightrope walk

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US-Israeli strike on Iran could push up Malaysia’s oil revenue – but also its subsidy bill

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Does Iran war make a China attack on Taiwan more likely?

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Malaysian actress, husband nabbed in $485,000 land fraud case

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Indian businesses brace for fallout as Middle East conflict escalates

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Australia deploys military aircraft to Middle East in contingency planning

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Afghans rally against Pakistan and show support for civilian casualties

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Japan to evacuate nationals from war-hit Middle East on chartered aircraft

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Iran crisis could disrupt supply of key chipmaking materials, South Korea warns

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Men indicted for growing cannabis at state-subsidised smart farm in South Korea

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Missiles in the Gulf could dim the lights in Dhaka

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Number of Chinese military flights around Taiwan falls, Trump-Xi meeting may be factor

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Chinese military flights around Taiwan fall, Trump-Xi meeting may be factor

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Taiwan opposition backs $14b for US arms, but no ‘blank cheque’

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Perishables to plane parts stranded as Middle East conflict hits air cargo

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Trump’s Venezuela playbook the wrong script for Iran

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Singapore to mount repatriation flights on Saturday and Sunday to bring citizens home from Middle East

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Punch the orphan macaque is outgrowing his plushie and making friends

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Korea’s market plunge is just the start of Asia’s Iran pain

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Iranian sailors recovering in Sri Lankan hospital after US submarine attack, authorities say

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Iran launches wave of missiles at Israel; US Republicans block measure to halt US air campaign

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Global order is 'breaking down', Carney tells Australian parliament

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US affirms South Korea defence after report on moving weaponry to Iran

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Pakistani man says Iran forced him into plot to kill Trump, media say

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Iran conflict's impact on energy temporary and a 'small price,' US energy secretary says

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Why New Zealanders are moving to Australia in droves

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China to build ‘birth-friendly society’, refine social security system

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India moves to protect economy as Iran tensions expose risks

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China sets lowest economic growth target since 1991

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Who is contesting Nepal’s polls and what is at stake?

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Discussions with Board of Peace 'on hold' due to Iran war, Indonesia says

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Nepal goes to the polls; voters seek change after youth-led protests

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Watch: China Premier Li Qiang's speech at opening of National People's Congress

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China's defence spending to rise 7% in 2026 vs 7.2% set for 2025

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China to hike defence budget by 7% amid rising global security tensions

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