China pledges timely fiscal support to bolster growth
A greater share of fiscal spending will be directed towards households and consumption.
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Former airline pilot in South Korea gets life for murder, plot to kill 5 others
He followed his targets and attached tracking devices to their vehicles to survey their routines.
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Myanmar military using force to clear land for Russia-backed port project: Resistance groups
The offensive is around the Dawei SEZ, which includes a planned deep-sea port and power plant on the Andaman Sea.
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Trump wants a new meeting with Kim Jong Un. North Korea says not so fast
SEOUL/WASHINGTON, Aug 21 - U.S. President Donald Trump says he wants to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this…
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Hyundai Motor’s union stages first full strike in 10 years over wage talks
It illustrates the growing labour unrest following the election of President Lee Jae Myung in 2025.
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Dengue cases spike in Malaysia, with 55 deaths so far in 2026
Malaysia's Health Ministry said the increase in cases was influenced by several factors, including the weather.
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Hong Kong convicts Tiananmen vigil activists of inciting subversion
The defendants face a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail.
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Australia investigates fourth close call at Sydney airport in less than a month
A preliminary report is expected in six to eight weeks.
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Japan executes pachinko parlour arsonist who killed five people in Osaka
It was Japan’s first hanging since June 2025.
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Australian police recover body of missing teenage hiker near Sydney
SYDNEY, Aug 21 - Australian police recovered the body of an 18-year-old hiker overnight from dense bushland in a remote…
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Targeted screening and e-vetting introduced at KLIA
The move follows several high-profile cases that have raised concerns over border integrity.
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No sweat: Japanese men turn to hair removal in scorching summer
The trend is gathering pace as more Japanese men shed their resistance to wearing shorts.
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Countries fall far short of pledges to restore stricken land, report shows
GENEVA, Aug 21 - Countries have restored an area roughly twice the size of France under U.N.-backed efforts to reverse…
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Barisan Nasional being courted like a ‘maiden’ ahead of state polls, says Melaka BN chairman
There were separate indications from PH and PN leaders that they were open to cooperating with BN.
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Cold-water cup noodles sell out in Japan as surprise summer hit
Initial supplies of the handy meal sold out a week after hitting store shelves on July 20.
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Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan moved to hospital after court order, his party says
Aug 21 - Jailed former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was transferred to a hospital in Islamabad early on Friday…
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Pakistan ex-PM Khan medically fit, taken back to prison, minister says
Khan was allowed to leave prison to have his health checked for the first time since February.
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Mariana, 18 more Brazil cities join Vale-BHP dam collapse compensation deal
RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 20 - The compensation agreement with miners BHP, Vale and Samarco for the Mariana dam collapse in…
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Thailand acts to stem bullying after school shooting, but fighting cultural norms will be harder
Media reports have suggested the teen gunman was a victim of bullying, which remains a major problem in Thai schools.
Read at source →UN says two staff members detained in Afghanistan have been freed
Aug 20 - Two U.N. staff members detained by authorities in Afghanistan were released on Thursday in good health, U.N.…
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India's top court forms panel to probe allegations of violence during youth protests
NEW DELHI, Aug 20 - India's Supreme Court created a panel on Thursday to investigate allegations of police violence and…
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The protests were triggered by the leak of question papers for a national medical college entrance exam.
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Former PM Imran Khan would not confront Pakistan army chief if freed, close aide says
KARACHI, Aug 20 - Jailed former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan would not confront the military or army chief Asim…
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North Korea raps South's 'double-dealing' remarks on US drills move
Aug 20 - North Korea's Kim Yo Jong, sister of leader Kim Jong Un, said on Thursday South Korean President Lee Jae…
Read at source →North Korea raps South’s ‘double-dealing’ remarks on US drills move
Lee's reaction revealed uneasiness and impatience, KCNA reported.
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Bangladesh elects ruling party veteran Alamgir as president
DHAKA, Aug 20 - Bangladeshi lawmakers elected veteran Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir…
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Malaysia PM Anwar orders probe into company linked to country’s sovereign wealth fund
He said the investigation was not to target anyone over past decisions.
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‘It is tough’: Indonesia battles wildfires, bracing itself for worse to come
Indonesia's government says over 100,000 hectares burned in the first half of the year.
Read at source →Sri Lankan government delivers water to nearly 72,000 people suffering drought
COLOMBO, Aug 20 - Sri Lanka's government has arranged for water to be delivered to nearly 72,000 people across seven…
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Kazakhstan to hold snap election expected to tighten president's control
ALMATY, Aug 20 - Kazakhstan votes on Sunday in a snap parliamentary election expected to strengthen President…
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China urges South Korea not to take sides, blames US policy for Korea tensions
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Seoul to adhere to a friendly policy towards China.
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Australia passes law to levy tech giants that fail to pay for local news
Proceeds from the scheme would be directed to local Australian news outlets.
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US designates American held by China as wrongfully detained
WASHINGTON, Aug 20 - The U.S. has designated Myanmar scholar and U.S. citizen Min Zin as wrongfully detained after his…
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‘Worst’ ever El Nino to bring heavy rains, drought to Sri Lanka
Heavy rains expected later in 2026 is expected to be followed by a prolonged drought in early 2027.
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Thai, Myanmar military chiefs meet as post-coup thaw progresses
Bangkok said the talks focused on ways to enhance security cooperation on the nations’ 2,400km border.
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Chinese amateur underground idols in Shanghai urged not to sing Japanese songs
Music venues were warned in July against performances of songs with Japanese lyrics.
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