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Thai PM issues public apology over leaked conversation

She assured the public that her government remains united with the armed forces to defend Thailand

5d ago

Timor-Leste’s battle to belong in Asean

The former Portuguese colony will become Asean’s 11th member in October 2025

6d ago

As Iran-Israel hostilities mount, foreigners left scrambling to get out of harm’s way

Mountaineer Falguni Dey’s solo expedition to Asia’s highest volcanic summit, Mount Damavand, in Iran has turned into a battle for survival, as the 40-year-old tries to find a way to leave the country now battered by Israel’s missile strikes..A blizzard had forced him to descend from the su

6d ago

Furry pals: Therapy animals play growing role in mental health care across China

Although animal-assisted therapy is still relatively uncommon in China, it has been gaining recognition in recent years

6d ago

Indonesia to push DNA screening for cervical cancer nationwide

The new plan would combine the IVA and DNA testing, which is deemed more accurate and effective in detecting and preventing the disease

1w ago

70,000 rice-related businesses in Japan to be surveyed

The Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Ministry’s aim is to determine the causes of rice shortages and price hikes

1w ago

Don’t let them silence you, says Pakistani First Lady on social media influencer Sana Yousaf murder

Inspector General Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi said the suspect was arrested from Faisalabad within 20 hours of the incident

2w ago

Murder of teenage TikTok star exposes the rot in Pakistani society

The teenager, who had recently celebrated her birthday, was gunned down in front of her mother and aunt by an unidentified man who fled the scene, according to an FIR.

3w ago

Myanmar quake has left 3,735 dead, 5,108 injured, 120 missing to date

On March 28, a very strong earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale struck about 20 kilometres northeast of Mandalay.

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Tariff wars spark panic buying of K-beauty products in the US

The US is the second-largest destination for South Korean beauty products after China.

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Earthquake: Chinese executive arrested over Bangkok building collapse

Preliminary findings revealed that three Thai nationals were used as proxy shareholders violating Thailand’s Foreign Business Act

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Japan watchdog issues cease-and-desist order against Google

It is the first time that such a surveillance measure was added to the order

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Videos, photos, 8,000 pages: More evidence vs Philippine ex-president Duterte

The ICC said it has at least 421 documents, nine photos and nearly 16 hours of audio and video files that it would use as evidence against Duterte

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Singapore to send medical contingent to treat Palestinians in Egypt

A medical contingent will fly to Egypt in the coming weeks to provide care to Palestinians and help the people of Gaza

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Koreans in their late 20s face worst job market in 12 years

This decline persists even after accounting for the shrinking size of the youth population.

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Philippines’ Mount Kanlaon’s ash emissions indicate build up to major eruption

The volcano also spewed ash for more than seven hours on Monday.

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Japan’s population declining faster than anticipated

The percentage of those age 65 or older also reached a record high.

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Indonesian president calls out Western silence in Gaza conflict

The president reiterated Indonesia's long-standing support for Palestinian independence

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