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Japan trades its shield for a sword sharpened for China

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China steps up push for marriage and childbirth amid shifting social attitudes

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Vietnamese trio caught setting up ecstasy lab in S. Korea after learning how to make it via ChatGPT

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Thailand's Anutin seeks new mandate as parliament votes on prime minister

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Thailand's Anutin re-elected as prime minister after crushing rival in parliamentary vote

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Afghan evacuees in limbo in Qatar camp accuse US of betrayal

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Heavy social media usage erodes young people's wellbeing, report finds

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India's young are more educated than ever. So why are so many jobless?

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Labubu film is official with Paddington director at the helm

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Thailand’s Anutin re-elected as PM after crushing rival in parliamentary vote

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The Iran war is causing a global energy crisis - can China withstand it?

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From kampung to Golden Globes: How Malaysian label Khoon Hooi became a global occasion wear brand

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Iran’s nuclear materials and equipment by no means ‘obliterated’

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Hari Raya gridlock: How Middle East war heightens road risks for millions in Indonesia, Malaysia

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Commentary: Why firms are pivoting from 'China shedding' to 'Chinamaxxing'

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The Korean Peninsula’s role between two cold wars was pivotal

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QatarEnergy reports 'extensive damage' after missile attacks on Ras Laffan industrial city

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Spy chief grilled on Trump claim Iran nuke threat was ‘imminent’

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US assesses China not planning to invade Taiwan in 2027

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China not planning to invade Taiwan in 2027: US intelligence report

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Interview: Pacific islands walk a ‘delicate tightrope’ as China influence rises

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Kabul rehab centre patients fear for their future after attack that killed scores

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White House says China agreed to postpone Trump's Beijing trip

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Three private planes at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport damaged by Iran missile debris

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Cambodia turns to Singapore, Malaysia for fuel as Vietnam, China restrict supplies

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What does a war win look like for US, Israel and Iran?

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‘Business as usual’ for Iranian shadow fleet passing through South-east Asia, say analysts

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China’s Belt and Road caught in the Afghan-Pakistan crossfire

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Iranian women's soccer team arrive back in Iran after some withdrew asylum claim

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Singapore and Japan upgrade ties to Strategic Partnership, expand cooperation in five areas

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USS Tripoli warship to pass through Malacca Straits en route to Middle East

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Philippines' Marcos puts brakes on transport fare hike

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Japan deploys upgraded Type-12 missiles, spiking China tensions

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Philippines’ Marcos puts brakes on transport fare hike

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Indonesian military detains 4 soldiers over acid attack on activist

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Indonesia arrests four military officers allegedly involved in acid attack on activist

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Nvidia gets Beijing's nod for H200 chip sales, adapts Groq chip for China, sources say

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Indonesian military detains four soldiers over acid attack on activist

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Bridging the ‘grey area’: Malaysian workers who commute to Singapore welcome new insurance scheme

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Worker in Sabah eatery allegedly slashed by colleague after row over uncooked rice

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Malaysian man snatched by crocodile while catching prawns with father in Sabah

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When ‘poisoned’ AI chatbots recommend fake products to Chinese consumers

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Ukraine seeks release of citizens arrested in India over alleged Myanmar drone activity

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Russia, China and Iran are main threats to Sweden, security service says

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Iran war showing how AI speeds up military ‘kill chains’

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China makes energy security 'reunification' offer to Taiwan amid Middle East war

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Japan sets February record for inbound tourists with nearly 3.5 million visitors

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