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‘Netanyahu is preventing us from progressing to a real victory. That is why we are leaving the emergency government,’ Gantz said on Sunday, calling for early elections.Por Agence France-Presse
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Modi is only the second person after independence leader Jawaharlal Nehru to serve a third straight term as prime minister.Por Reuters
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Why Japan’s Harajuku is enjoying a surprising fashion revival
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Harajuku, a neighbourhood in the Japanese capital Tokyo, has long been known as the birthplace of some incredibly colourful and unique fashion subcultures. The district had gone relatively quiet for years, but now one of its best-known styles called decora is staging a surprise comeback. In this episode of About Asia, we chart the rise, fall and re…
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The G7 and European Union are considering how to use profits generated by Russian assets immobilised in the West to provide Ukraine with a large loan.Por Reuters
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Hamas says 3 hostages including a US citizen were killed in Israeli rescue raid; Gaza’s health ministry reported 274 Palestinians killed in al-Nuseirat camp.Por Reuters
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Beijing tells Russian state media that Washington should ‘act responsibly’ after official says America may need to think about a bigger arsenal.Por Dewey Sim
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Modi is only the second person after independence leader Jawaharlal Nehru to serve a third straight term as prime minister.Por Reuters
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Environmentalists want an overhaul of world aquaculture, but not enough focus is on countries that can make the biggest difference.Por David Dodwell
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Environmentalists want an overhaul of world aquaculture, but not enough focus is on countries that can make the biggest difference.Por David Dodwell
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The election commission sought to disband Move Forward after the constitutional court in January ruled the group’s campaign to loosen Article 112 of the Thai penal code amounted to an attempt to overthrow the constitutional monarchy.Por Bloomberg
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The election commission sought to disband Move Forward after the constitutional court in January ruled the group’s campaign to loosen Article 112 of the Thai penal code amounted to an attempt to overthrow the constitutional monarchy.Por Bloomberg
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The province rolls out 45 measures to increase talent pool, chip supply and use of AI across industries in bid to steer hi-tech growth.Por Alyssa Chen
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Several Bollywood stars have posted during the “Eyes on Rafah” online campaign, which took off amid Israel’s attacks in the southern Gaza Strip city.Por Junaid Kathju
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Several Bollywood stars have posted during the “Eyes on Rafah” online campaign, which took off amid Israel’s attacks in the southern Gaza Strip city.Por Junaid Kathju
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The winner of Miss Universe Philippines made history with her African-American heritage. Did ‘diversity finally win’?
The triumph of Chelsea Manalo, who has African-American heritage, was met with mixed reactions, highlighting the country’s deep-seated preferences for Western features and light skin, observers say.Por Sam Beltran
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The winner of Miss Universe Philippines made history with her African-American heritage. Did ‘diversity finally win’?
The triumph of Chelsea Manalo, who has African-American heritage, was met with mixed reactions, highlighting the country’s deep-seated preferences for Western features and light skin, observers say.Por Sam Beltran
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Houthi militia has attacked ships off Yemen’s coast for months, saying it is acting in solidarity with Palestinians fighting Israel in Gaza.Por Reuters
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Norway’s US$1.7 trillion sovereign wealth fund says it is concerned about the total size of Musk’s pay package and seeks to discuss with Tesla on the issue.Por Reuters
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Pyongyang has sent more than 300 trash-filled balloons across the border since Saturday.Por Agence France-Presse
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Pyongyang has sent more than 300 trash-filled balloons across the border since Saturday.Por Agence France-Presse
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Clash over illegal ride-hailing services has sparked ‘undercover’ operations by some Hong Kong taxi drivers, but other cabbies see opportunities.Por Cannix Yau
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Chinese civil servant’s complaint about life in remote desert posting stirs debate about public service versus personal freedom
The woman, who had recently graduated with a degree in literature, said she was sent to a ‘backward’ area of the Gobi and felt ‘trapped’.Por Vanessa Cai
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Young people are driving the surge in new cases, say health officials, amid efforts to reduce stigma, improve outreach and testing options.Por Sam Beltran
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Young people are driving the surge in new cases, say health officials, amid efforts to reduce stigma, improve outreach and testing options.Por Sam Beltran
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Strategically located Cagayan province plays host to a growing American troop presence, living cheek-by-jowl with hundreds of Chinese traders.Por Jeoffrey Maitem
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Strategically located Cagayan province plays host to a growing American troop presence, living cheek-by-jowl with hundreds of Chinese traders.Por Jeoffrey Maitem
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The bet global punters made was that winning a third term in a landslide would catalyse Modi-the-reformer as never before. That’s now moot.Por William Pesek
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The bet global punters made was that winning a third term in a landslide would catalyse Modi-the-reformer as never before. That’s now moot.Por William Pesek
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Beijing’s reaction to the Gaza crisis and its focus on trade and investment are ‘ill-suited’ to a time of conflict, analysts say.Por Dewey Sim
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Since its free trade agreement with the US, Mexico has seen more crime and obesity, but little economic growth. Now, it is seeing a surge in Chinese investment.Por Hugo Wong
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Her mother, a Chinese immigrant with cancer, had pleaded in a poignant video for a chance to see her only daughter one last time.Por Associated Press
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The leaders discussed steps to make the US and European economies more resilient against Chinese imports and deal with overcapacity concerns.Por Bloomberg
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Authorities earlier warned of more trash-filled balloons from North Korea, a potential response to the propaganda balloons sent by activists in the South.Por Agence France-Presse
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Gandhi has sought to change his reputation in recent years and Congress’ showing at the polls is ‘definitely a big victory’ for him, analysts say.Por Agence France-Presse
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US has opened investigations into solar panel products from Southeast Asia to block a well-trodden tariff workaround used by Chinese manufacturers.Por Frank Chen,Hanyan Ke
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Congress has regained lost ground in northern states in this election, but there is still much work to do before it can return to power, analysts say.Por Biman Mukherji
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Clinics see rise in residents looking to address aerophobia that can range from uneasiness to panic attacks triggered by a thought of flying.Por CNA
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Japan is belatedly taking measures to deal with its population crisis but are they a quick fix rather than a long-term solution?Por Julian Ryall
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While Hong Kong and Singapore might be seen as rivals, Southeast Asia is a big, youthful market where Hong Kong start-ups can collaborate and thrive.Por Kelvin KF Leung
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Transport Minister Anthony Loke says the government is keen on resurrecting the rail project but does not want to end up with ‘a huge financial obligation’.Por Amy Sood
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The Philippines should diversify its economy and lessen trade reliance on China, analysts say.Por Jeoffrey Maitem
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While the BJP’s underperformance shocked supporters and observers, Indian voters have restored hope in the country’s democratic process.Por C. Uday Bhaskar
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Rights groups say a seasonal worker scheme aimed at easing South Korea’s acute labour shortage has turned into a new form of modern slavery.Por Reuters
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The induction of Senate employees into the force spurs hope of advancing stalled defence bills to tackle ‘formidable’ maritime challenges.Por Raissa Robles
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The embassy lashes out at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for attempting to persuade the Global South to attend the summit.Por Jean Iau
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New Delhi’s defence minister is ‘stargazed without a concrete plan in place’ in a bid to draw level with China, analysts say.Por Maria Siow
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Kevin Rudd, Australian envoy to Washington, said whether Beijing acts will depend on its perception of the strength of US deterrence.Por Reuters
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The Philippine coastguard said their Chinese counterparts ‘intentionally rammed’ a ship transporting the service member.Por Reuters
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The first B1-B drill in 7 years comes amid heightened tensions after Pyongyang floated hundreds of huge waste-filled balloons south.Por Park Chan-kyong
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A ruling by China’s top court supporting a victim’s right to self-defence is a good step forward, but more must be done to support students.Por Lijia Zhang
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