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Watch: US defence chief Pete Hegseth speaks at Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore

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Mumbai's famed dabbawalas fed millions for over 100 years - now they are disappearing

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After decades risking arrest, South Korea's tattoo artists step into the limelight

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Sink or swim: As an AI wave sweeps China, its workers are adapting fast

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Not just a live-in helper: Indonesia’s new law changes how its domestic workers see their role

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Quad’s Fiji port plan will challenge China’s Pacific supply-chain dominance

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First of five men found alive in flooded Laos cave rescued

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The sustained heatwave in India and Pakistan is quite dangerous

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In an unstable world of crises, solutions must come from Asia-Pacific: Vietnam President To Lam

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Canada might be able to double exports to China, Chinese foreign minister says during rare visit

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Shangri-La 2026: US heft, Chinese reluctance, Indian reckoning

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Rescuers pull first trapped person from flooded Laos cave

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Ex-head monk of China's 'kung fu temple' jailed for embezzlement

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Rescuers free one of seven men trapped in Laos cave

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Russian-led economic union to look at suspending Armenia over EU ambitions

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Not dying yet, the Quad even with Trump has a vital role to play

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Former head of China's 'kung fu' temple sentenced to 24 years, state media reports

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China’s low-key presence at Shangri-La Dialogue a lost opportunity, Australia says

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China appoints veteran banker Ding Xiangqun as financial regulator's Communist Party chief

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Phuket lifeguards warn tourists of jellyfish-like Portuguese man o’ war on beaches

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New Zealand can no longer take its security for granted, says defence minister as military spending rises

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Defrocked Shaolin abbot given 24 years in jail for embezzlement

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Vietnam's To Lam warns of three global crises, sets out solutions in Shangri-La Dialogue keynote address

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Pakistan foreign minister set to discuss Iran with Rubio in Washington

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US consulate builder in Milan hit by court action over abuse allegations

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Thermos recalls 4 million vacuum food jars in China over defective stoppers

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Singapore security employee union says it stands by officers involved in Hong Kong school principal incident

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EU calls for 'more robust' response on China trade imbalance

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Ex-head of Hong Kong journalist union jailed 5 days for obstructing police

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17 people hospitalised after chemical leak at South Korean university lab

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Indonesia stops free meals programme during school holidays, weekends to cut costs

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Kanye West to perform in the Netherlands despite bans elsewhere

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Japan woman sues state over rape case mishandling, insults

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Specialist divers head to Laos to join ‘extremely challenging’ cave rescue

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Japan’s Kansai airport expands international area in first major renewal

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OpenAI gives Japan banks access to latest model to prevent cyberattacks: Japan’s finance minister

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Under the sea: Primary school in rural Taiwan holds graduation ceremony in wet suits and goggles

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China opposes any country using freedom of navigation to undermine sovereignty

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China opposes any country using freedom of navigation to undermine its sovereignty

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Migrants trying to flee to Bangladesh amid fears of India crackdown

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Singapore, Vietnam expand tech and manufacturing ties

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Why Malaysia’s PM Anwar is considering a snap election

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Explainer-Why Malaysia's Anwar is considering a snap election

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Philippine court orders arrest of ex-president Estrada’s senator son over graft scandal

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The leakage and lies keeping Indonesia’s rupiah weak

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Japan passes Bill to raise visa fees, introduce online pre-entry screening

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Tens of thousands delayed at Malaysia immigration checkpoints after five-hour system crash

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USTR’s Vietnam designation mistakes transition for failure

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