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North Korea accuses South Korea of another drone incursion
PYONGYANG: North Korea accused the South on Saturday (Jan 10) of flying another drone over its territory this month for the purpose of…
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Meow arriving: Japan railway’s newest cat stationmaster clocks in
A calico cat named Yontama was formally appointed stationmaster at Kishi Station in western Japan this week, stepping into a role that is at…
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Fisherman, defector or spy? Mystery ‘ghost ship’ discovery puzzles Japan
A lone body discovered on a cold Japanese beach and a shattered wooden boat coated in black tar have stirred memories of the “ghost ships”…
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India overtakes Japan in economic size – while prosperity trails far behind
The achievement unleashed a wave of national pride in New Delhi and among business leaders, but behind the celebrations lingers a question:…
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Is Melaka still worth visiting despite the crowds? Here’s when to go and what to see
In 2024, Melaka’s tourism was supercharged by a Visit Melaka Year campaign with Fan Bingbing as an ambassador.…
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US pledges millions to bolster Thailand, Cambodia truce amid Trump peace claims
Michael DeSombre, the top State Department official for East Asia, was visiting Thailand and Cambodia to discuss ways to strengthen the…
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Philippine police arrest teenager over alleged online baby sale as cases rise
A teenager in the Philippines has been arrested for trying to sell her one-month-old baby for 50,000 Philippine pesos (US$845) on social…
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India-Bangladesh talks over Ganges waters may turn murky over politics, UN pact
India and Bangladesh have begun the process to renew a landmark agreement on sharing the waters of the Ganges, as analysts warn political…
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