Asia
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Massive Fire Engulfs Southwest Japan Neighborhood, Damages Over 170 Buildings, One Missing
A massive fire swept through a neighborhood in southwestern Japan, leaving more than 170 buildings damaged, local media reported on…
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Kallas Admits EU Has Limited Leverage Over China on Ukraine
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas acknowledged that the European Union has limited ability to pressure China over its stance…
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North Korea Warns U.S.–South Korea Deal Will Trigger ‘Nuclear Domino Effect’
North Korea on Tuesday said South Korea’s plan to build nuclear-powered submarines with U.S. approval would trigger a “nuclear domino”…
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Bangladesh’s Interim Government Demands India Hand Over Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina
Bangladesh’s interim government has formally demanded that India “immediately” hand over former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Khan Kamal, who…
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Bangladesh’s ousted PM Hasina sentenced to death for deadly students crackdown
A Bangladesh war crimes court sentenced ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death on Monday, concluding a months-long trial that…
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South Korea proposes talks with North Korea military to avoid clashes on border
South Korea’s defence ministry said on Monday that it has proposed talks with North Korea’s military to discuss setting a…
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Japan’s Sakurajima volcano erupts, ashfall cancels flights
A volcano on Japan’s major western island of Kyushu erupted multiple times on Sunday, sending a plume of smoke and…
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Trump says Cambodia, Thailand ‘going to be fine’ after calls over conflict
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he thought Thailand and Cambodia were “going to be fine” after he sought…
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India Deems Car Explosion in Delhi an “Odious Terrorist Act”
The Indian government classified the car explosion on Monday in Delhi as an “odious terrorist act” carried out by “anti-national…
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Russia Concerned Over Japan’s Possible Shift from Non-Nuclear Defense Policy
Russia is closely monitoring statements made by Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi regarding plans to revise the country’s defense…
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