Asia
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North Korea slams United States for pledging tanks to Ukraine
SEOUL: North Korea on Saturday (Jan 28) denounced US pledges of battle tanks to Ukraine, claiming Washington was “further crossing…
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Harsh winter adds to hardship in Afghanistan against backdrop of humanitarian crisis
Afghanistan is experiencing its worst cold snap in more than a decade. At least 150 people have died in two…
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UMNO expels former Malaysian health minister Khairy, suspends ex-defence minister Hishammuddin
The Friday supreme council meeting was keenly watched after UMNO president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said a day earlier that the…
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Indian police detain students for screening BBC Modi documentary
The violence began after 59 Hindu pilgrims were killed in a fire on a train. Thirty-one Muslims were convicted of…
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Nepal deputy PM loses job after top court rules his ID invalid
KATHMANDU: Nepal’s Supreme Court ruled on Friday (Jan 27) that deputy prime minister Rabi Lamichhane had stood for election with…
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India expects more clashes with Chinese troops in Himalayas: Document
The Chinese foreign ministry did not respond to a request for comment. “Given the domestic compulsions … in China and…
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India police charge 10 with homicide over bridge collapse that killed 135
AHMEDABAD, India: Police in India on Friday (Jan 27) charged 10 people with homicide in connection with the collapse of…
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Malaysia respects 2008 ICJ ruling on Pedra Branca, but says 2018 move to withdraw review application was ‘improper’
SINGAPORE: The Malaysian government respects a 2008 International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling indicating that Singapore had sovereignty over Pedra…
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Japan to decide on abortion pill after panel’s agreement
TOKYO: Japan’s health ministry will soon decide whether to make abortion pills available for the first time after the proposal…
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Myanmar army set to cement rule with tough new election rules
Myanmar’s ruling junta on Friday (Jan 27) announced tough requirements for parties to contest an election this year, including a…
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