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Japan PM’s push for counter-espionage law splits parties in snap election

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We had sex in a Chinese hotel, then found we had been broadcast to thousands

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Explainer: How will Thailand’s election play out?

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Thai PM Anutin’s gamble on nationalism to be tested in close election

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Thai PM Anutin's gamble on nationalism to be tested in close election

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A tumultuous two decades in Thailand’s politics

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Who are the contenders to be Thailand’s next prime minister?

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New Zealand celebrates national day with call to support Maori and preserve unity

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For Thailand's popular progressives, winning the vote is only the first hurdle

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Takaichi: the Japanese prime minister America has been waiting for

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China economic rebalancing to test Koreans before benefiting them

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Japan election: What to look for in Sunday vote

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Thailand Election 2026: A look at the 3 key parties contesting the polls

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From 50% to 18%: US tariff cut brings relief - but challenges remain for India’s exporters

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Commentary: Southeast Asia cannot afford to just lay low until the end of Trump’s presidency

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Gongxi Gongxi so passe: How Malaysia became a powerhouse in producing CNY songs

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Global cricket tournament gets embroiled in South Asian hostilities

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How Japan can function as Taiwan deterrence logistics hub

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US, China opt out of joint declaration on AI use in military

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Trump says retains right to 'militarily' secure Chagos airbase

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Trump endorses Japanese PM Takaichi ahead of Feb 8 election

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Trump endorses Japanese PM Takaichi ahead of Sunday election

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Pakistan military says it concludes week-long fight against Baloch separatists

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Taiwan risks becoming numb to China drills, but threat is real: Defence minister

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India seeks Singapore capital to fuel its ambitious private space sector

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Sixteen people killed in blast at illegal mine in northeastern India

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16 people killed in blast at illegal mine in north-eastern India

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German ‘Mr Spray’ arrested in Bangkok over Koh Phangan graffiti spree

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20 million illicit cigarettes seized in Hat Yai raid

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Birthday balloon explosion in India leaves 2 with burn injuries

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6 students among 33 people who test positive for tuberculosis in Johor’s Kota Tinggi outbreak

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Coupang confirms more data leaks which South Korean aide says has 'shaken' US ties

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Positive outlook aside, Xi-Trump call points to Taiwan, critical minerals as thorny issues

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India’s R&D crisis isn’t a money problem

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Azerbaijan hands long prison terms to former Karabakh officials

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Air India probes if crew followed protocols in Boeing fuel-switch incident

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Russia expels German diplomat in tit-for-tat move

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Ukraine, Russia end second day of peace talks, agree prisoner swap

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Starlink used by Russian forces deactivated on battlefield, Ukraine says

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Russian captain jailed over crew member's death in U.S. tanker crash

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Hong Kong students dissolve pro-democracy group under ‘severe’ pressure

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Pentagon asked to probe SpaceX for potential Chinese ownership

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Malaysian eatery washes cooked food to offer for sale again next day, gets shut down for 2 weeks

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Envisioning US Forces Korea’s role in a Taiwan war

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Ukraine hit infrastructure at Russian missile launch site, military says

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Heavy snowfall forecast in Japan on weekend, election day, could reach warning levels on Feb 8

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Indian police investigate suspected games-related suicide of three young sisters

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Coupang confirms more users hit by data leak that South Korean official says has ‘shaken’ US ties

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China backs Cuba against 'external interference' as foreign minister visits Beijing

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Kremlin says Russia will stay a responsible nuclear power despite New START's expiry

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