US cancels joint marine drills with South Korea over Iran war-related force constraints
The allies remain in close consultations on resuming the drills.
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Arson and bomb attacks hit Thailand's deep south, authorities say
BANGKOK, Aug 24 - Suspected insurgents set fire to government buildings, shops, cars and utility poles in more than 70…
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Arson and bomb attacks hit more than 70 locations in Thailand’s deep south, authorities say
At least three people were injured in a coordinated series of arson attacks.
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China media hails Canada’s ‘Chinese-style’ tariff retaliation
The media cast Ottawa’s move as validating Beijing’s opposition to Washington’s protectionist trade policies.
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New Chungju mayor embraces city’s viral promotion playbook, in costume
Lee Dong-seok was elected mayor to lead a city with an unusually large social media following.
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China evacuates tens of thousands as rain from Typhoon Narra lashes southwest
BEIJING, Aug 24 - Torrential rain triggered by Typhoon Narra caused widespread flooding across China's southwestern…
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Typhoon Narra wreaks havoc in China, Vietnam as rains lead to floods
Water levels at 20 monitoring stations on 15 rivers exceeded warning thresholds.
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New Zealand to introduce bill banning social media for children under 16
SYDNEY, Aug 24 - New Zealand's conservative coalition government will introduce a bill in Parliament on Monday that…
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Japan PM Sanae Takaichi defends habit of staying at official residence
She says it allows her to work long hours without putting an excessive burden on her staff.
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South Korean police officer arrested over premature closure of missing persons cases
The incident has exposed weaknesses in how adult missing persons cases are managed.
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Indian food safety officer shakes up Mumbai, one viral raid at a time
MUMBAI, Aug 24 - Tukaram Mundhe is an Indian bureaucrat on a mission.
Read at source →North Korea preparing further Russia troop deployments, no sign move imminent, Seoul says
SEOUL, Aug 24 - South Korea's Defence Ministry said North Korea was continuing preparations for an additional troop…
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North Korea preparing further Russia troop deployments, no sign move is imminent: Seoul
Pyongyang has continued to supply Russia with weapons systems, including short-range ballistic missiles.
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Indonesian police name 72 suspects in crackdown on land burning in Kalimantan
The move comes after President Prabowo ordered a rapid response to contain worsening forest and land fires.
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Haze triggers surge of asthma cases in Malaysia
Upper respiratory tract infection cases also increased, rising by 124 per cent.
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Four missing as torrential rain pounds southern, eastern Taiwan
The authorities are bracing themselves for a typhoon to hit the island later in the week.
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India police used excessive force during July protests: Amnesty
Amnesty said it had verified two instances of a police officer “unlawfully using lethal force against a crowd” in…
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Australia’s battery boom is reshaping the grid, but few are sharing the power
Persuading home owners to hand over control of an asset they have spent thousands of dollars on has proved difficult.
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Matcha, with a twist of Assam: India enters the global matcha production line
Assam's Chota Tingrai estate blends Japanese craftsmanship with local terroir to produce India’s first commercial…
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Dining, shopping and direct MRT access: A new chapter unfolds at KL’s most affluent address
Pavilion Damansara Heights Phase 2 introduces new freehold residences to an established precinct, with homes ranging…
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China ‘actively committed’ to Iran talks with tensions rising
The country continues to support a diplomatic end to the US-Iran war.
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1,000 people in Japan help tow 400-tonne Hirosaki Castle keep closer to original position
They were chosen by lottery and divided into groups, pulling a cart carrying the keep with ropes.
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China says unmanned moon mission delayed over ‘launch conditions’
It had initially been expected to be launched as early as next week.
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Iran says Pakistan's army chief to visit Tehran on Monday
CAIRO, Aug 23 - Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir will visit Tehran on Monday to continue efforts to bring peace and…
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Where AI is creating jobs for humans – for a while
In the fast-growing field, data annotators help fix bugs and find blind spots in AI models.
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SM Lee to visit Central Asia from Aug 24 to 31
He will visit Kazakhstan from Aug 24 to 27 and Uzbekistan from Aug 27 to 31.
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New pro-presidential party wins large majority in Kazakh election, exit polls show
ALMATY, Aug 23 - A newly formed pro-government party won a large majority in a snap parliamentary election in…
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Man in Malaysia recalls how he scaled 7 storeys to save trapped elderly neighbour
The neighbour's house key had been broken somehow, leading to the attempt to climb out the window.
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Chinese comedian investigated after patriotic song gag
Venues in other Chinese cities have postponed performances featuring Guo Degang in August.
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‘Keep up the spirit’: Indonesian teenage ‘Superman’ joins wildfire fight
Rudiyansah’s red and blue Superman costume stood out against the stark, scorched landscape.
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Dozens of attacks in Thailand’s restive south leave at least 3 injured
No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks.
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Peace through strength, says Taiwan’s President Lai on China battle anniversary
He is visiting a front-line island to mark a key battle with Chinese forces almost seven decades ago.
Read at source →Indian rescuers search for 22 people missing after cargo ship sinks
The vessel developed a list on Aug 21 and sank within eight minutes.
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Robots can outrun humans, but can they plug in a cable?
The five-day World Humanoid Robot Games began on Aug 22 in Beijing.
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South Korean survivor fights for workplace harassment ‘justice’
Employers have no clear legal duty to tell victims of workplace harassment how their cases ended.
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Bangladesh’s gas crisis hits factories, homes and transport
Power plants turning gas into electricity are struggling to meet demand, creating regular blackouts.
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