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US territories have a voice in Congress but no vote – here’s why

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‘The ground is shifting somewhat’: ASEAN does not want an isolated Myanmar, says Thai foreign minister

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US-China relations are driving South Korea’s distancing strategy

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China’s military says it tracked Dutch frigate in Taiwan Strait

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What's at stake in Armenia's election on Sunday?

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Japan overhauls post-war intelligence system amid rising security threats

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Why is Australia buying used American nuclear submarines?

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Iran says it fired warning missiles and drones at US warships in Gulf of Oman

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US forces board sanctioned tanker in Indian Ocean, Pentagon says

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Negeri Sembilan election: Move to dissolve state assembly Anwar's ‘tit-for-tat’ response to Johor snap polls

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Senior Chinese official Cai Qi tapped as head of central party school

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Negri Sembilan faces political uncertainty with state assembly dissolved, bid to appoint new ruler

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Germany living on yesterday’s success

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Family of ‘miracle’ Everest survivor demands probe into rescue efforts

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Former Tibet government head sentenced to life in prison

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Commentary: UMNO’s ‘selective confrontations’ in Johor, Negeri Sembilan seek to push Anwar into a corner. What's next?

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Hungary to stop issuing worker visas to people from three countries starting Friday

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Thailand to join UN maritime arbitration with Cambodia, halts other two-way talks

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Nature or nurture? What is behind the ‘Eldest Daughter Syndrome’

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Thailand to appoint conciliators for UN-backed mediation with Cambodia, foreign minister says

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Bhutan to give cash incentives to families for more babies

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Trump’s tariffs are back – and the timing couldn’t be worse for Asia

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India's exam marking fiasco leaves university hopes hanging in the balance for students seeking answers

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Smart glasses off, please: China cracks down on high-tech cheating ahead of gaokao

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New Zealand to raise lawmakers’ travel ban directly with China, PM Luxon says

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Indonesia volcano erupts, forcing airport to close

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US-Europe split on Belarus is a gift to Putin

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South Korea election chief quits over ballot paper shortages

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'Unrealistic' for Southeast Asia to meet Hegseth's defence spending demand amid Sino-US rivalry

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‘Pig Feast’: the film Jakarta doesn’t want you to see

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China to inspect eyeglasses to stop students cheating at gaokao exam

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Thailand’s Thaksin to head to Dubai after royal pardon sets him free

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Japan’s Takaichi eyes visit to India in early July for talks with PM Modi

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says robotics is South Korea’s next big sector, points to ‘some surprises’

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Fewer Chinese teenagers register for tough university entry exam

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Fewer Chinese students register for tough university entry exam

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South Korean PM says ‘every measure’ will be taken to delve into ballot shortage

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Water wars washing away South Asia’s fragile peace

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Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupts, forcing airport to close

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South Korea, US agree to accelerate nuclear cooperation discussions

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Bangkok warned of major flood risk by early 2030s

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Indonesia to 'refocus' free meal programme on quality; no longer prioritising 83 million target

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Viral ‘Cockroach’ movement leader heads to India to lead Gen Z protests

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Xi Jinping to meet Kim Jong Un in rare visit to North Korea

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South Korean riot police clear protesters after ballot shortage blockade

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