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China snubs Asia’s largest defense forum as tensions with US simmer
China snubs Asia’s largest defense forum as tensions with US simmer
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Thai economy improved in April, outlook still intact, central bank says
The Thai economy improved in April from March and the outlook remains in line with its downwardly revised forecast for this year with the impact of U.S. tariffs to be seen in the
May 30, 2025
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South Korea's presidential election set to reshape policies for key U.S. ally
South Korean liberal candidate Lee Jae-myung is projected to win next week's snap presidential election, a result that could reorient a major U.S. ally on policies
May 30, 2025
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Trump aims to exceed first term's weapons sales to Taiwan, officials say
The United States plans to ramp up weapons sales to Taipei to a level exceeding President Donald Trump's first term as part
May 30, 2025
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China sets up international mediation body in Hong Kong
China signed a convention setting up an international organisation for mediation in Hong Kong on Friday that Beijing hopes will be on par with the International
May 30, 2025
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China forms new global mediation group with dozens of countries
Dozens of countries have joined China in establishing an international mediation-based dispute resolution group
May 30, 2025
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Japan April factory output falls 0.9% month-on-month
Japan's factory output fell in April by 0.9% from the previous month, better than a median market forecast for a 1.4% drop, government data showed on Friday.
May 29, 2025
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South Korea's April factory output unexpectedly declines 0.9% m/m
South Korea's factory output unexpectedly declined in April, depressed by a drop in electricity and gas output, government data showed on Friday.
May 29, 2025
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US will not tolerate Chinese 'exploitation' of universities, theft of research, says State Dept
The United States will not tolerate "exploitation" of American universities by the Chinese Communist Party or theft of U.S. research and intellectual
May 29, 2025
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North Korea's Kim Jong Un leads meeting on strengthening military, inspects artillery drill
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un led a party meeting on strengthening the military on Wednesday and inspected an artillery drill on Thursday, state media KCNA said on Friday.
May 29, 2025
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US sanctions Philippines digital infrastructure provider linked to virtual currency scams
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Japan says nationals detained in Cambodia in joint battle on fraud
Cambodian authorities have said they detained some Japanese nationals in a joint effort to crack down on fraud centres in Cambodia, a Japanese government spokesperson said on Thursday
May 29, 2025
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Stocks gain, dollar weakens as court battle over tariffs take center stage
Global stocks rose while the U.S. dollar weakened on Thursday as markets digested an ongoing court battle over President Donald Trump's so-called "Liberation Day"
May 28, 2025
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Thailand drops royal insult case against American academic
A royal insult prosecution against an American scholar in Thailand that raised concerns in the U.S. government has been dropped, his lawyer said on Thursday, as authorities
May 29, 2025
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Nepal's royalists demand restoration of monarchy dumped 17 years ago
Thousands of supporters of Nepal’s former king rallied in the capital Kathmandu on Thursday, calling for the restoration of the constitutional monarchy that was
May 29, 2025
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Japan's Ishiba warns against tension over tariffs and vows to expand Asia-Pacific trade group
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has expressed determination to defend rules-based, free and multilateral trade systems and work to expand the main Asia-Pacific trade group at a time of tension over U.S. tariffs
May 29, 2025
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Thai and Cambodian armies agree to seek peaceful solutions at disputed border after deadly clash
The army chiefs of Thailand and Cambodia have agreed for a mutual withdrawal from the disputed border area where a brief clash a day earlier killed one Cambodian soldier
May 29, 2025
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China's defence minister Dong Jun to skip major Asian security summit
China's defence minister Dong Jun will skip a major Asian security forum this weekend at which U.S.
May 29, 2025
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Tens of thousands demonstrate in Nepal seeking restoration of ousted monarchy
Tens of thousands of protesters demanding the abolished monarchy be restored and the former king be made the head of state of the Himalayan nation demonstrated in Nepal's capital
May 29, 2025
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Hanoi bans The Economist's printed issue with Vietnam's top leader on cover, say distributor sources
The Economist's latest printed edition for Asia featuring Vietnam's top leader To Lam on its cover has been banned in Vietnam, sources at two local media distributors told Reuters, in a
May 29, 2025
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South Korean navy patrol aircraft crashes killing 4 crew
A South Korean maritime patrol aircraft crashed soon after takeoff near a military base in the southern city of Pohang on Thursday, killing all four crew members, the navy said.
May 29, 2025
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Xiaomi's Tesla Y rival YU7 hits showrooms in Beijing
Xiaomi rolled out its new sports utility vehicle in Beijing on Thursday, as the firm best known for smartphones and consumer electronics gears
May 29, 2025
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Global government issuance of US dollar debt tumbling in 2025, data shows
Governments in Asia and Europe are raising far less debt in U.S. dollars than usual, preferring to issue at home as they avoid exposure to rising
May 29, 2025
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Philippines says China has no right to object or interfere with its 'lawful' activities in the South China Sea
The Philippine foreign ministry said on Thursday that China has no right to object to or interfere with its lawful and routine activities in the South China Sea.
May 29, 2025
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South Korean navy patrol plane crashes in country's south, killing 4
A South Korean navy plane has crashed during a training flight, killing all four crew members on board
May 29, 2025
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Foxconn to soon announce second Japanese auto partner, chairman says
Taiwan's Foxconn will soon announce a second Japanese auto partner, Chairman Young Liu said on Thursday, as the company best known as Apple's main iPhone maker continues its
May 29, 2025
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Big BYD dealer in eastern China goes out of business, local media reports
A large dealer of Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD's cars in the eastern province of Shandong has gone out of business with at least 20 of its stores found to be deserted or shut
May 29, 2025
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South Korea's trade surplus with U.S. will shrink, exporters say
South Korea's record-high trade surpluses with the United States will gradually narrow as companies continue to invest in the U.S. market, the country's biggest exporter group said on
May 29, 2025
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Google begins direct online sales of Pixel phones in India
Google on Thursday began direct online sales of its popular hardware devices in India, including Pixel phones, watches and earbuds, ahead of an anticipated launch of its first physical
May 29, 2025
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Australia's defence minister Marles to meet US, Japan counterparts
Australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles will meet with his U.S. and Japanese counterparts at an Asian security forum in Singapore, the first trilateral talks
May 29, 2025
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US defence chief looks to woo allies in Asian security forum debut
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East Timor deports an ex-Filipino congressman accused of masterminding a governor’s murder
East Timor on Thursday deported a former Filipino congressman charged with multiple murders in the Philippines and added that he was a national security threat whose presence could damage the country’s image ahead of its entry to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations
May 29, 2025
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Japan cracks down on ‘sparkly’ names for babies like Pikachu or Nike
Japan cracks down on ‘sparkly’ names for babies like Pikachu or Nike
May 29, 2025
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Cats with hooked and bent tails fill Nagasaki, Japan, where they are thought to bring good luck
In Japan, bobtail cats are considered good luck and Nagasaki is the place to find them
May 28, 2025
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Israel's Gaza aid model is 'distraction from atrocities', UNRWA chief says
The head of the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees said on Wednesday Israel's model for providing aid to Gaza was wasteful and a "distraction from atrocities",
May 28, 2025
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Taiwan trims 2025 GDP growth forecast, cites US tariff uncertainty
Taiwan's trade-reliant economy is expected to grow at a slower pace in 2025 than previously forecast, as uncertainty over possible U.S. tariffs weighs on growth, the statistics
May 28, 2025
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China being provocative, ignoring olive branches, top Taiwan policymaker says
China is being provocative with an "extreme pressure" campaign against Taiwan and is intentionally ignoring the island's olive branches and goodwill,
May 28, 2025
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Indonesia ready to start diplomatic ties with Israel if Palestinian state given independence, Prabowo says
Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim-majority country, is willing to recognise and open diplomatic relations with Israel if an independent Palestinian state is recognised by Tel
May 28, 2025
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European companies cut costs, scale back investments in China as its economy slows
European companies are cutting costs and scaling back investment plans in China as the economy slows and fierce competition drives down prices
May 28, 2025
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BOJ on alert to impact of super-long yield swings on borrowing costs
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Wednesday the central bank will be vigilant to the risk large swings in super-long bond yields could
May 27, 2025
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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to halt judge's order on deportations to South Sudan
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to halt a judge’s order allowing migrants to challenge their deportations to South Sudan
May 27, 2025
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ASEAN leaders agree tariff deals with US should not harm fellow members
Southeast Asian leaders reached an understanding on Tuesday that any bilateral agreements they might strike with the United States on trade tariffs would not
May 27, 2025
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Trade confusion and long yield relief
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Financial Industry and Financial Markets Markets were left nonplussed by increasingly erratic U.S.
May 27, 2025
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ASEAN leaders call for Myanmar dialogue and ceasefire expansion
Leaders of Southeast Asian countries on Tuesday urged all parties in conflict-torn Myanmar to expand a temporary ceasefire and build trust towards convening an inclusive dialogue.
May 27, 2025
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Singapore Airlines turbulence investigation not yet complete, ministry says
Singapore authorities said on Tuesday that an investigation into a Singapore Airlines flight last year that hit turbulence, injuring dozens of people and killing one, was still
May 27, 2025
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Stephen Hayes Dacus becomes first foreign CEO of 7-Eleven in Japan
Stephen Hayes Dacus has been approved to be the new chief executive of the operator of 7-Eleven, the first foreigner to lead the Japanese convenience store chain
May 27, 2025
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North Korea's state security minister to attend high-level meeting in Russia, KCNA says
North Korea's minister of state security, Ri Chang Dae, left Pyongyang on Monday to attend a meeting of senior security officials in Russia, the North's KCNA state news agency
May 27, 2025
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British man sentenced to 10 months in Bali for drug offenses after death penalty charge dropped
A court on the Indonesian tourist island of Bali has sentenced a British man to 10 months in jail for drug offenses after a charge that could carry the death penalty was dropped
May 27, 2025
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South Korea police impose travel ban on former PM Han and ex-finance minister Choi
South Korean police have banned former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and ex-Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok from travelling abroad as part of a probe into alleged insurrection linked to
May 27, 2025
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Nepali Sherpa scales Mount Everest for a record 31st time
Nepali Sherpa guide Kami Rita scaled Mount Everest for the 31st time on Tuesday, breaking the record he set last year.
May 27, 2025
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Bank of Korea to cut rate on May 29, more easing ahead: Reuters poll
The Bank of Korea (BOK) will lower its key policy rate by 25 basis points on Thursday as economic activity contracted in the last quarter and benign inflation
May 26, 2025
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France's first lady seems to push her husband as they land in Vietnam. He says they were joking
Video images show France's first lady pushing her husband away with both hands on his face just before they disembark from their presidential plane to start a tour of southeast Asia this weekend
May 26, 2025
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North Korea arrests four over failed warship launch as images show vessel shielded from prying eyes
North Korea arrests four over failed warship launch as images show vessel shielded from prying eyes
May 26, 2025
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Malaysia PM hails 'significant' engagement on Myanmar as Southeast Asian leaders meet
Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Monday hailed "significant" steps to engage warring sides in Myanmar, as Southeast Asian leaders met for talks to
May 25, 2025
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How has Minneapolis changed since the murder of George Floyd 5 years ago?
Minneapolis has changed, slowly, since a city police officer murdered George Floyd on Memorial Day in 2020
May 26, 2025
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With North Korean leader Kim furious over failed destroyer launch, 4 officials have been detained
North Korea says it has detained four officials who it says are responsible for the failed launch of its second naval destroyer
May 23, 2025
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South Koreans eye constitutional change to president's power after martial law
South Korea's political crisis has ignited bipartisan calls for constitutional amendments to reshape the power of the president, an issue hotly debated ahead of the
May 26, 2025
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Southeast Asian nations want to discuss tariffs with Trump as a unified bloc, Malaysia PM says
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says Southeast Asian nations will forge a common front to face challenges including economic headwinds from U.S. tariffs and the four-year deadly civil war in Myanmar
May 26, 2025
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Turkey's Erdogan, Pakistan PM Sharif discuss boosting cooperation
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan met Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Istanbul on Sunday and said the two countries would strive to boost cooperation, particularly in
May 25, 2025
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Pirelli in risky situation without a deal with Sinochem, CEO tells Corriere
Italian tyre maker Pirelli is in a risky situation after its Chinese leading shareholder Sinochem rejected a proposal by the company to solve governance issues that could hinder its
May 24, 2025
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Indonesia to launch economic stimulus to boost consumption
Indonesia plans to announce economic stimulus measures on June 5 to revive activity and boost consumer purchasing power, hoping to push economic growth to around 5% this quarter,
May 24, 2025
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Telegram 'surprised' as Vietnam orders messaging app to be blocked
Vietnam's technology ministry has ordered telecommunication service providers to block the messaging app Telegram for not cooperating in
May 23, 2025
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North Korea launches probe into accident during warship's launch
North Korea has begun a full-scale investigation into the accident that occurred during the launch of a warship this week, state media KCNA reported on Friday.
May 22, 2025
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Japan's core inflation hits more than 2-year high, could force year-end BOJ hike
Japan's core inflation accelerated at its fastest annual pace in more than two years in April on steady rises in food costs, data showed on Friday, raising the odds of
May 22, 2025
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Japan PM Ishiba says he spoke with Trump over phone
Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Friday he held a 45-minute phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss tariffs, diplomacy and security issues.
May 23, 2025
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China urges Philippines to stop provocation in South China Sea
China's foreign ministry on Friday urged the Philippines to immediately stop "infringement and provocation" in the South China Sea or face China's "resolute response."
May 23, 2025
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un condemns warship accident as 'criminal'
A major accident occurred on Wednesday during the launch of a new North Korean warship while Kim Jong Un was attending the event, with the isolated state's
May 21, 2025
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An urban guerrilla group in Myanmar claims responsibility for assassinating a retired army officer
A retired high-ranking officer in Myanmar’s military has been shot dead by a self-proclaimed urban guerrilla group near his home in the country’s biggest city
May 22, 2025
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North Korea's second naval destroyer is damaged in a failed launch attended by Kim
North Korea says a new 5,000-ton destroyer key to its naval advancement was damaged during its launching ceremony attended by leader Kim Jong Un
May 22, 2025
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Thai ex-PM Yingluck ordered to pay $305 million in damages over rice scheme
A Thai court on Thursday ordered self-exiled former premier Yingluck Shinawatra to pay 10 billion baht ($305 million) in damages over a botched rice pledging scheme that saw her
May 22, 2025
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China, Netherlands pledge deeper cooperation to tackle global challenges
China and the Netherlands pledged on Thursday to deepen cooperation and communication amid "global challenges" by bolstering wider China-EU ties to tackle areas such as climate
May 22, 2025
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Hate groups in the US decline but their influence grows, report shows
The number of white nationalist, hate and anti-government groups around the U.S. dropped slightly in 2024, not because of any shrinking influence but rather the opposite
May 22, 2025
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South Korea to prepare support for food exporters to weather US tariffs
South Korea will prepare support measures for agricultural and food exporters, while closely monitoring the impact of U.S. tariffs on the sector, the finance ministry said on
May 22, 2025
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Stain of martial law bid deters use of South Korea Yoon's office
Just three years after South Korea's former President Yoon Suk Yeol moved the presidential office from the historic Blue House, his potential successors are vowing to move
May 22, 2025
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'Ignorant' to call Taiwan a country, China says responding to Taipei's foreign minister
It is "arrogant and ignorant" to call Taiwan a country and its future can only be decided by China's 1.4 billion people, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Thursday
May 22, 2025
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Time ripe for talks between Myanmar junta and ousted government, Malaysia's Anwar says
Separate talks with Myanmar's junta leader and his key rivals have borne fruit, Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar
May 22, 2025
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US says it agreed with Japan that dollar-yen reflects fundamentals
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May 21, 2025
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US-China trade truce may ease Komatsu's tariff pain by $140 million, CEO says
Komatsu should see a nearly 20 billion yen ($140 million) mitigation in the impact of U.S. tariffs on its bottom line after the U.S.-China trade
May 22, 2025
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Citi launches AI tools for Hong Kong employees
Citigroup has launched Citi AI, a suite of artificial intelligence (AI) tools for its employees in Hong Kong, the bank said on Thursday.
May 22, 2025
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China's Bilibili launches $575 million convertible notes offering
China's online video-sharing platform Bilibili said on Wednesday it is offering up to $575 million worth of convertible notes to raise money to develop its content ecosystem.
May 21, 2025
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Suicide bomber kills five on school bus in Pakistan's Balochistan
Three children were among at least five people killed when a suicide bomber struck an army school bus in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province, the
May 21, 2025
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Stocks, dollar drop, yields gain; soft demand in 20-yr Treasury auction
Major stock indexes and the dollar fell on Wednesday as investors worried about a deteriorating U.S. fiscal outlook and Treasury yields climbed following a
May 21, 2025
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What to know about the battle for Russia's Kursk region
Russia has announced that its troops have fully reclaimed the Kursk region, nearly nine months after losing chunks of the border territory to a surprise Ukrainian incursion
April 26, 2025
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Federal judge says Trump administration must ‘maintain custody’ of migrants allegedly sent to South Sudan
Federal judge says Trump administration must ‘maintain custody’ of migrants allegedly sent to South Sudan
May 20, 2025
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A suicide car bomber strikes a school bus in Pakistan, killing 5
Officials say a suicide car bomber struck a school bus in southwestern Pakistan, killing five people, including three children
May 21, 2025
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Indian professor who was jailed for comments on women military officer is released on bail
A professor who was jailed after making comments perceived as critical of women officers in the Indian army was ordered released on bail by the country's top court
May 21, 2025
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Japan’s farm minister resigns over rice gaffe, as stubbornly high prices threaten government’s grip on power
Japan’s farm minister resigns over rice gaffe, as stubbornly high prices threaten government’s grip on power
May 21, 2025
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Beloved strongman: Support for Pakistan army chief surges after India conflict
Pakistan's army chief General Asim Munir is the most powerful man in the country, but his popular support has surged after the worst conflict in decades with arch-
May 21, 2025
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Rosneft takes control of Russia's largest rare earth deposit, registry shows
Russia's largest oil producer Rosneft has acquired Tomtor, the country's largest rare earth metal deposit, a companies registry showed on Wednesday, after President Vladimir Putin's
May 21, 2025
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Beijing says Afghanistan and Pakistan aim to upgrade diplomatic ties
Pakistan and Afghanistan plan to upgrade their diplomatic ties, China said on Wednesday after hosting an informal meeting between Islamabad
May 21, 2025
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British climber reaches Everest summit for a record 19th time and plans a 20th
A British climber who scaled Mount Everest for the 19th time is already planning his next attempt
May 20, 2025
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Taiwan's Foxconn says AI data centre with Nvidia to have 100 MW of power
Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, said on Tuesday an artificial intelligence
May 20, 2025
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Thai cabinet approves $4.7 billion funding to counter U.S. tariff impact
Thailand's cabinet has reallocated 157 billion baht ($4.7 billion) of budget spending away from a consumer stimulus scheme to fund projects in the coming months that will help
May 20, 2025
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Taiwan president pledges peace with China but says island must strengthen defences
Taiwan wants peace and dialogue with China but the government must continue to strengthen the island's defences, President Lai Ching-te said on Tuesday
May 20, 2025
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Xiaomi has started mass producing self-developed Xring O1 chip
Xiaomi's founder Lei Jun said on Tuesday that the company has started mass production of its self-developed Xring O1 advanced mobile chip.
May 20, 2025
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Japan is sticking to demand for US to eliminate tariffs, trade envoy says
Japan's top trade negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, said on Tuesday there was no change to Tokyo's stance of demanding an elimination of U.S. tariffs in bilateral trade
May 20, 2025
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The Latest: Putin says Russia is ready to work to end fighting in Ukraine after call with Trump
Moscow is ready to work toward ending the fighting in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday following a two-hour phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump
May 19, 2025
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Sheriff says 'defective' locks were a key factor in Louisiana jailbreak by 10 men
The sheriff who oversees the New Orleans jail where 10 men escaped last week says defective locks were a key factor in the jailbreak
May 19, 2025
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Huawei launches first laptops using home-grown Harmony operating system
Huawei launched two new laptop models on Monday, the first sold with its own Harmony operating system, in a bid to take on well-established Western Big
May 19, 2025
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World Health Organization countries don't invite Taiwan to annual assembly
Member states of the World Health Organization on Monday rejected a proposal to invite Taiwan to its annual assembly in Geneva after China voiced opposition.
May 19, 2025
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Philippines' Marcos says open to reconciling with Dutertes
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said he was open to reconciling with the Duterte family, one week after allies of his estranged Vice President, Sara Duterte, outperformed
May 19, 2025
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China's state banks will cut deposit rates on Tuesday, sources say
China's major state banks will cut their deposit rates from Tuesday, three people with knowledge of the matter said, easing pressure on profitability as China reduces lending rates
May 19, 2025
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Qatar Airways reports earning a $2.15 billion profit in its last fiscal year, a record for carrier
The holding company that owns Qatar Airways has reported it earned a $2.15 billion profit in its last fiscal year, its highest-ever profit off the back of record passenger numbers as global aviation bounces back after the coronavirus pandemic
May 19, 2025
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South Korea presidential candidate Kim says open to discussing US troop cost
South Korea's conservative presidential candidate Kim Moon-soo said on Monday he was willing to discuss sharing more of the cost of stationing the U.S. military in the
May 19, 2025
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BOJ to keep hiking rates if economy rebounds from tariff hit, deputy governor says
The Bank of Japan will continue to raise interest rates if the economy rebounds from an expected hit from higher U.S. tariffs, the central bank's deputy governor
May 19, 2025
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Duterte scores landslide win in local elections. But can he be mayor from The Hague?
Duterte scores landslide win in local elections. But can he be mayor from The Hague?
May 18, 2025
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Support for Japan PM Ishiba hits record low as rice price soars, Kyodo reports
Support for Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has hit a record low, with nearly nine out of every 10 voters dissatisfied with the government's response to soaring price of rice,
May 18, 2025
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At least 18 killed as severe weather lashes Kentucky, and 9 more die elsewhere
Severe storms across parts of the U.S. Midwest and South have left at least 27 people dead
May 18, 2025
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Vietnam steps up talks with US to reduce hefty tariff
Vietnam and the United States held their first direct ministerial-level negotiations on Friday against the backdrop of an impending U.S. tariff of 46% on imports from the Southeast
May 17, 2025
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Republicans forge their tax bill in Trump's image, with 'MAGA accounts' and more
House Republicans are in the final rounds of negotiations over a sweeping budget plan that has been significantly influenced by President Donald Trump's priorities
May 17, 2025
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India’s caste system is controversial and discriminatory. So why is it being included in the next census?
India’s caste system is controversial and discriminatory. So why is it being included in the next census?
May 16, 2025
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South Korea ex-President Yoon leaves conservative party as candidate trails liberal frontrunner
South Korea's ousted former President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Saturday that he is leaving the conservative People Power Party (PPP), according to his Facebook post.
May 16, 2025
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Baby orangutans rescued in Thailand
A man suspected of trafficking two infant orangutans has been arrested in Thailand, according to local authorities. Police conducted the raid as the suspect was about to hand over the infant primates to a customer at a Bangkok gas station.
May 16, 2025
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Turkey's Celebi sues India over 'vague' clearance pullback amid Pakistan conflict
Turkey-based Celebi, which provides airport ground handling in India, has launched a legal challenge to New Delhi's decision to overturn its
May 16, 2025
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Taiwan president rallies the troops ahead of possible Chinese drills
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te offered his support and encouragement to the armed forces on Friday ahead of what the government has warned could be a new
May 16, 2025
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Taiwan meets with US for tariff talks in South Korea
The main Taiwan and U.S. trade representatives met in South Korea for trade negotiations, yielding optimism that further talks would lead to reduced U.S. tariffs on Taiwan exports,
May 16, 2025
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Investment banks raise China's GDP forecast after tariff pause
Global investment banks are raising their forecasts for China's economic growth this year, after Beijing and Washington agreed to a 90-day pause on tariffs, despite uncertainty around Sino-
April 15, 2025
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Malaysia's GDP slows in Q1, outlook hit by trade tensions
Malaysia's economy grew 4.4% in the first quarter of 2025 from a year earlier, slower than the previous quarter, with the central bank
May 16, 2025
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Hong Kong economy expands 3.1% in first quarter
Hong Kong's economy expanded by 3.1% in the first quarter from a year earlier, the government said on Friday, supported by an increase in exports of goods and services, and a
May 16, 2025
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Thai construction magnate facing charge over Bangkok tower collapse surrenders to police
A construction magnate and more than a dozen other people have surrendered to police on criminal negligence charges for the collapse of a Bangkok high-rise during a March 28 earthquake
May 16, 2025
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South Korean police arrest two people accused of blackmailing Tottenham’s Son Heung-min
South Korean police arrest two people accused of blackmailing Tottenham’s Son Heung-min
May 16, 2025
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Chevron, European firms lobby to keep stakes in Venezuela oil joint ventures
U.S. oil producer Chevron Corp and several European companies are in talks with the Trump administration to obtain authorizations to keep their stakes in joint ventures with Venezuela's
May 15, 2025
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Thai man arrested for alleged smuggling of two baby orangutans
Thai man arrested for alleged smuggling of two baby orangutans
May 16, 2025
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Romania braces for crossroads presidential runoff viewed as a choice between East or West
As Romania heads into a critical presidential runoff on Sunday between two starkly different candidates, many view the final vote as a geopolitical choice between East or West
May 16, 2025
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Trump says the US and Iran have 'sort of' agreed on the terms for a nuclear deal
President Donald Trump says the United States and Iran have “sort of” agreed to terms on a nuclear deal
May 15, 2025
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Argentina's soy farmers race ahead with harvest to beat the rains
On Cristian Giacobone's farm in the heart of Argentina's Pampas plains, workers in the soy fields have been up since dawn, racing to
May 15, 2025
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Taiwan cannot rule out China holding more drills as president marks a year in office
Taiwan cannot rule out that China will hold more military drills to "stir up trouble" around the one year anniversary next week of President Lai Ching-te taking office, a senior
May 15, 2025
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Japan starts emergency inspections on nearly 200 military training planes after crash
Officials say Japan’s air force has begun emergency safety inspections on all of its nearly 200 military training aircraft after one of them crashed minutes after takeoff
May 15, 2025
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Danish minister heads to China, days after Taiwan ex-leader's contested Denmark trip
Denmark's Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen will travel to China on Saturday for high-level meetings, just days after a visit by former Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen to
May 15, 2025
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China grants visa-free entry to some of Latin America's biggest economies
China will extend its visa-free policy to nationals of Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Uruguay, putting some of Latin America's largest economies on equal footing with many
May 15, 2025
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Sri Lanka restructures nearly $931 million in credit lines with India
Sri Lanka has restructured nearly $931 million in lines of credit and buyers' credit facility agreements with the Indian government, the island nation's finance
May 15, 2025
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Malaysia PM discusses MH17 downing with Russia's Putin
Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he discussed the downing of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 with Russian President Vladimir Putin
May 15, 2025
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South Korea's deputy finance minister discussed forex with US Treasury official
South Korea's deputy finance minister Choi Ji-young met with Assistant Secretary for International Finance at the U.S.
May 15, 2025
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Germany, Philippines sign defence agreement
Germany and the Philippines have agreed to enhance defence ties and boost joint activities as Manila builds up a range of alliances to strengthen its position in a longstanding
May 15, 2025
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Where things stand in 5 of the Trump administration’s highest profile immigration cases
Where things stand in 5 of the Trump administration’s highest profile immigration cases
May 12, 2025
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Global shares gain, as US dollar steadies following recent steep plunge
Global shares gained and major Wall Street indexes were mixed on Wednesday as trade tensions eased between the world's two largest
May 14, 2025
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China pauses some measures on US entities following tariff truce
China on Wednesday paused some non-tariff measures taken against 17 U.S. entities put on its unreliable entity list in April and 28 U.S. entities on its export control list, the
May 14, 2025
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How India and Pakistan pulled back from the brink with US-brokered ceasefire
At 2.09 a.m. on Saturday, Ahmad Subhan, who lives near an air base in the Pakistan military garrison
May 13, 2025
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Nvidia supplier Foxconn cuts outlook due to currency appreciation
Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, downgraded its full-year outlook on Wednesday citing recent appreciation of the Taiwan
May 13, 2025
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Pope Leo says he will make 'every effort' for world peace
Pope Leo XIV, the first American to head the global Catholic Church, pledged on Wednesday to make "every effort" for peace and offered the Vatican as a
May 14, 2025
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India rejects China's latest renaming of places in Arunachal border state
India said on Wednesday that it rejects China's move to rename places in the northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh where the Asian neighbours share a border, adding that the
May 14, 2025
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Indian billionaire Ambani to meet Trump, Qatar emir in Doha, sources say
Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani will meet U.S.
May 14, 2025
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Electronics giant Foxconn's first-quarter profit surges 91% on year
Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, on Wednesday said first-quarter profit leapt 91% on continued strong demand for artificial intelligence servers.
May 14, 2025
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Thailand central bank says policy accommodative, no signs of deflation
Thailand's monetary policy is accommodative and that would help handle future risks to some extent, the central bank said in a paper released on Wednesday.
May 14, 2025
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China to present new peacekeeping commitments to UN, defence chief says
China will put forward new peacekeeping commitments, and support the reform and transformation of the United Nations' peacekeeping efforts, state news agency Xinhua said on
May 13, 2025
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Samsung to buy German cooling system maker FlaktGroup for $1.7 billion
Samsung Electronics said on Wednesday it had agreed to buy Germany's FlaktGroup for 1.5 billion euros ($1.68 billion) as it looks to meet growing demand for cooling of data centres
May 13, 2025
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Federal judge OKs use of Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans who are labeled gang members
A federal judge says President Donald Trump can use the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan citizens who are shown to be members of the Tren de Aragua gang
May 13, 2025
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Family of 2-year-old US citizen deported to Honduras drops lawsuit against Trump administration
Lawyers for the 2-year-old U.S. citizen who was deported with her mother to Honduras confirmed that the family is lifting its lawsuit against the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump
May 13, 2025
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Trump's plan to accept free Air Force One replacement from Qatar raises ethical and security worries
For President Donald Trump, accepting a free Air Force One replacement from Qatar is a no-brainer
May 12, 2025