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Online sex trade targeting foreign tourists uncovered in Seoul crackdown

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China says US, Israeli attacks on Iran the ‘root cause’ of Hormuz blockage

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Philippine energy crisis exposes a reactive state

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Eight Muslim-majority countries condemn Israel's new death penalty law

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Taiwan airlines to hike fuel surcharges 157% on international flights

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With rising energy costs, is it worth switching to an EV in Malaysia right now – and how?

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They use their 4x4 to help flood victims. Rising diesel prices in Malaysia could put a stop to it

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Gulf war batters India’s glass heartland, testing New Delhi’s manufacturing drive

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Two arrested over killing of 80-year-old Singaporean man in Central Java in suspected love triangle

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Taiwan to strengthen Pratas islands’ defences as China steps up pressure

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Taiwan to strengthen Pratas islands' defences as China steps up pressure

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Pakistan says onus on Afghanistan to end hostilities

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Indonesia issues fresh summons for Google, Meta over teen social media ban

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UK to host talks with 35 countries on reopening Strait of Hormuz

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Iran to allow safe passage of Philippine ships, fuel supply through Strait of Hormuz, says Manila

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From luggage-friendly buses to airport links, South Korea smooths travel beyond Seoul

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Hope and heartache: Iranians in Malaysia mark sombre Persian New Year amid conflict

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Japan’s relief rally masks deeper economic risks

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Indonesia planning for potential loss of up to 60,000 tourist arrivals amid Middle East crisis

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Forget Trump – Netanyahu’s Iran endgame is what really matters

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Japan sees record cannabis-related police probes in 2025

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Off the road: How rising fuel costs are pushing Karachi’s ride-hailing drivers to the brink

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Bangkok’s soft-soil basin could amplify earthquake shaking by 3 to 6 times

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Iran army chief tells commanders to prepare for any attack, state media reports

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Russian nuclear missile forces hold drills in Siberia

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Pakistan says it is in talks with Afghanistan to end conflict

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Ahead of Greek social media ban, parents desperate to separate children from phones

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Should Seoul’s most iconic gate Gwanghwamun bear Korean or Chinese sign, or both?

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From international outcast to mediator in Iran war, Pakistan's remarkable makeover

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India ends import tax on petrochemicals to help local industry

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Malaysian government warns against profiteering as cost pressures mount

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Malaysia to raise air-con temperatures in government offices to cut energy costs amid Iran war

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Thailand swelters under extreme heat as temperatures hit 42 deg C, with haze and storms forecast

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Recent violent crime spree in Bali targeting tourists sparks concerns, debate as some hotels tighten security

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Himalayan kingdom Bhutan hikes fuel prices due to Middle East war

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Malaysia army corporal arrested after alleged assault on 7 soldiers, 1 in ICU

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Chinese airlines to raise fuel surcharges on domestic flights

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Save ‘every drop of fuel’ South Korea urges, as Iran crisis hits

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South Korea president says economy on 'wartime footing' over Iran war

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Indonesia calls Israel death penalty law ‘grave violation’ of human rights

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Malaysia civil servants to work from home amid fuel crisis: PM Anwar

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Libya's Haftar acquires combat drones despite UN embargo

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Malaysia to ‘adjust’ land border control to align with Singapore’s tighter security checks

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Malaysia civil servants to work from home amid fuel crisis

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South Korea's Lee urges prompt passage of $17 billion extra budget amid Middle East energy crisis

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Pump, dump and post: Indonesia needs to regulate its finfluencers

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Myanmar parliament to hold vote to elect president on Apr 3, house speaker says

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Penang to enforce single-use plastic bag ban from Sept 1

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