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Over 2,500 people evacuated, 200ha burnt as wildfire in north-east Japan spreads

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US intercepts three Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters, sources say

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Taiwan minister makes rare visit to South China Sea island for drills

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North Korea, Russia aim to open new road bridge soon, KCNA says

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Japan’s ANA to introduce fuel surcharge to domestic flights amid rising costs

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South Korean fighter pilot fined over midair photos that caused crash

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High-stakes West Bengal election begins as parties row over voter roll

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Japan's Nikkei crosses 60,000 level for the first time on tech rally

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JB food guide: Actual hidden gem seafood in an Orang Laut village and rustic cafe under the trees

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‘In the RTS era’: Sleepy Johor Bahru township set for spruce-up as small businesses ponder their fate

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Commentary: Why emerging markets are dismissing bad Iran news

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China weathered Trump's tariffs - but the Iran war is taking a toll

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Lessons for new Apple CEO Ternus in Steve Jobs’s wilderness years

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How the US-Iran war is costing China

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Is Trump heading to a Pyrrhic victory in Iran?

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Turkey trying to revive Russia-Ukraine negotiations, Erdogan tells NATO chief

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US slams China's pressure on African countries to block Taiwan president's trip

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China rejects US criticism of pressure on Taiwan flight permit

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Myanmar considering 'good things' for detained Aung San Suu Kyi: Thailand

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French soldier dies of wounds after attack on UN force in Lebanon

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Heat maps show largest greenhouse farm in North Korea at less than half capacity

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Russia to stop Kazakh oil flows to German PCK refinery via Druzhba

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Trump extends ceasefire but continues blockade of Iran

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Indonesia finance minister floats, then backs off on Strait of Malacca levy

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Myanmar considering ‘good things’ for detained Aung San Suu Kyi, Thai minister says

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Fed chair nominee vows he’ll be independent of Trump

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South Korea, Vietnam agree to boost nuclear energy, high-tech cooperation

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Petroyuan will mature in bursts of crisis

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YouTube complies with Indonesia’s social media curbs, minister says

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Vietnam, South Korea sign deals on tech, nuclear power

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Thailand ceremony at disputed border temple draws Cambodia rebuke

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ICC judges reject bid to release former Philippine President Duterte

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Moldovan tycoon Plahotniuc sentenced to 19 years in fraud case

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US halts Iraq dollar cash shipment after militia strikes, sources say

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US in talks to resettle 1,100 Afghans in Congo, group says

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EU prepares finalisation of Ukraine loan and new Russia sanctions, Cyprus says

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Lebanon hopes for extension of ceasefire at Washington meeting

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In pole position: Cross-legged pole hugging challenge goes viral on Chinese social media

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Iran dissidents bemoan European silence after latest execution

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Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte’s wealth scrutinised in impeachment probe

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Nepal’s Home Minister Sudan Gurung resigns in midst of criticism over financial allegations

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UK must brace for rise in state-backed cyberattacks, security chief says

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Sleep next to tigers? Hotel inside Chinese zoo offers controversial ‘tiger-view rooms’

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OpenAI is burning billions — and an IPO won’t stave off bankruptcy

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EU envoys poised to adopt 20th package of Russia sanctions, diplomats say

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Turkey's foreign minister to visit Britain for talks on Iran, Ukraine, source says

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334,000 litres of fuel saved with Malaysia’s work-from-home move: Government spokesman

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China denies US-detained ship in Middle East contained 'gift' for Iran

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