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Death Toll from Indonesia Flooding Rises to 23
The death toll from the flooding that struck two Indonesian islands, including tourist hotspot Bali, rose to 23 on Friday,…
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Nepal Recaptures 200 Prisoners, Thousands Still On the Run
Nepal’s army said Thursday it has recaptured nearly 200 prisoners after mass jailbreaks during deadly protests that toppled the government,…
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Nepal Protests Death Toll Rises to 31 as Interim Government Talks Begin
The death toll from violent protests in Nepal has climbed to 31, local media reported Thursday, as discussions intensify to…
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China Condemns Zionist Strikes on Doha, Warns of Escalation
China’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday strongly condemned the Zionist strikes on Doha, stressing its firm opposition to the Zionist entity’s…
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China seeks ASEAN trade pact upgrade amid US trade war
China is pushing the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to sign an upgrade to their free trade agreement before the…
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South Korean and Japanese defence ministers to hold talks in Seoul
The South Korean and Japanese defence ministers will hold talks in Seoul on Monday, Seoul’s defence ministry said, marking the…
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Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigns
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigned on Sunday, ushering in a potentially lengthy period of policy uncertainty at a shaky…
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Undersea Cable Cuts in Red Sea Disrupt Internet Access in Asia and Mideast
Undersea cable cuts in the Red Sea disrupted internet access in parts of Asia and the Middle East, experts said…
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Rescue Efforts Enter 3rd Day as Death Toll Nears 1,500 in Quake-Hit Eastern Afghanistan
Rescue and relief operations continued on the third consecutive day on Wednesday, as the death toll from a devastating earthquake…
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China Stages Largest-Ever Military Parade with Putin and Kim in Attendance
China held its largest-ever military parade on Wednesday in Tiananmen Square, showcasing its expanding military power as President Xi Jinping…
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