Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in local mammal
The deadly virus was found in a long-nosed fur seal in South Australia state.
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Malaysia rules out $2.37 billion takeover of passport supplier
It continues to explore measures to safeguard the “security and sovereignty” of citizens’ identities.
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Japanese police seize radios in Tobu Railway firm search over fatal train accident
Four workers were on the tracks removing weeds when they were struck by an express train.
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Sydney marathon unveils medal with wrong stadium
The two-sided medal is engraved with a Sydney skyline including a building which displays Allianz Arena in Munich.
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Unregistered hydrogen inhalers flooding Malaysia market; expert cautions against use
The Health Ministry has warned that claims about the health benefits of the devices remain unproven.
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5.9-magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Japan including Tokyo, disrupting trains
The Fire and Disaster Management Agency said that at least 37 people had suffered minor injuries.
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Panama‑flagged cargo ship sinks off eastern India, coast guard says
The vessel - carrying iron ore - had 24 crew members on board from China, Myanmar and Bangladesh.
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The vessel - carrying iron ore - had 24 crew members on board from China, Myanmar and Bangladesh.
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South Korea sends first container ship through Arctic route
It comes as the US and Israel's war in the Middle East rattles global shipping.
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Indonesia ramps up fight against Kalimantan fires as Prabowo visits affected areas
Four companies face investigation, while regional concern grows over worsening transboundary haze.
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Four-legged lifesavers: Inside South Korea’s growing canine blood donation network
South Korea has only a handful of dedicated canine blood donation facilities.
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Indonesia deploys 1,500 more soldiers to tackle Borneo wildfires
Six helicopters were also set to arrive on Aug 22 to boost waterbombing operations.
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Japan PM calls official residence ‘workplace’, sees cockroach but not ghosts
The residence is often rumoured to be haunted.
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‘War criminals shrine’: China’s replacement name for Yasukuni sharpens rhetoric against Japan
The shift in Beijing's language comes as ties between the neighbours deteriorate.
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Major Japan defence firms stepping up drone development
The push reflects a global race to develop drones.
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Will Japan rewire global rare earth supply chains with its deep-sea breakthrough?
Tokyo seeks resource autonomy by mining the Pacific, hoping to bypass China’s grip on rare earths.
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Myanmar air strike on monastery kills 14: Witnesses
It was not immediately possible to contact the Myanmar military for comment.
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Philippines says military logistics pact with Japan now in force
The pact deepens a partnership meant to rein in China’s growing military activity in the region.
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Imran Khan's party seeks contempt action over jailed leader's hospital move
LAHORE, Aug 22 - The party of Pakistan's jailed ex-prime minister Imran Khan filed a contempt petition against the…
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Imran Khan’s party seeks contempt action over jailed leader’s hospital move
Authorities took him to a state-run hospital instead of the private facility ordered by the top court.
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Foreign tourist attacked by bear near Lake Towada in north-eastern Japan
The man was airlifted to hospital.
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South Korea ship to test Arctic commercial route amid Western concerns
The South Korean PanStar Acro is scheduled to flag off around around 8 pm local time.
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‘Wait here’: Father abandons tired 7-year-old son on Mount Fuji
He received a stern warning from the authorities and apologised.
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Trend of foreigners leaving Japan may ‘accelerate’ under tighter visa rules
Japan in 2025 tightened the visa requirements for foreign entrepreneurs.
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Japanese university finds river bacteria that remove ‘forever chemicals’
The forever chemicals are also used in products ranging from fabrics to firefighting foam.
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New wave of youth protests hits India – this time schoolchildren are demanding better facilities
The protests have cast a harsh spotlight on India’s chronically under-resourced and underfunded public school system.
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Swiss tourist sentenced to prison after violating ‘Day of Silence’ in Bali
He had posted a video of him saying an expletive about the rules around the religious holiday.
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South Korea budget airlines Jin Air, Air Busan, Air Seoul to merge into single carrier by March 2027
Once the merger closes, the combined carrier will become South Korea’s largest low-cost carrier by fleet size.
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Malaysia urges ASEAN nations to act as haze pushes pollution readings to unhealthy levels
Malaysia said it remained committed to the regional goal of achieving a haze-free ASEAN by 2030
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Dengue surges in Malaysia but vaccine take-up lags behind
Cost is one factor behind the low vaccine take-up rate, said an expert.
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Explainer: What we know about the door handles that triggered China’s record auto recall
The current design of some door handles make it to escape a vehicle in a life-threatening situation.
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US judge strikes down policy suspending immigrant visa processing for 75 nations
WASHINGTON, Aug 21 - A U.S. judge on Friday struck down a Trump administration policy suspending the issuance of…
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Tesla and others begin record vehicle recall in China
A total of about 4.3 million vehicles are being recalled in China.
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Australia’s capital to join gun buyback in response to Bondi Beach attack, Albanese says
PM Anthony Albanese’s centre-left government enacted laws in January for the gun buyback.
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US Navy aircraft transits Taiwan Strait before planned Xi-Trump meeting
US military ships or aircraft every few months pass through or above the waterway that separates Taiwan from China.
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El Nino’s wrath: Brace yourself for impact
South-east Asia is likely to face hot, dry weather and a high risk of haze- and heat-related illnesses.
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