India suspends policeman for firing AK-47 at student protesters
NEW DELHI, July 27 - Indian authorities have suspended a policeman for firing rounds in the air from an assault rifle…
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Japan zoo’s Punch the monkey celebrates 1st birthday
More than 2,500 birthday cards for him were sent to the zoo from home and abroad.
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South Korea’s heatwave to continue until early August
A heatwave emergency warning for several south-eastern regions has been issued.
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South Korea court gives ex-President Yoon suspended jail term for violating election law
SEOUL, July 27 - A South Korean court on Monday sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to 18 months in prison,…
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No appeal by Network School operator so far, says Johor executive councillor
Network School was no longer allowed to operate after it was found to be in breach of the law.
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Dutch organisers of foreigner-only running club in Bali banned from Indonesia
The running club said some locals were rejected due to an error in its automated approval process.
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Australian right-wing leader Pauline Hanson loses appeal in racial discrimination case
SYDNEY, July 27 - An Australian court on Monday rejected an appeal from right-wing leader Pauline Hanson to overturn a…
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Crop failures threaten Indonesia as dry season drags on
The country is expected to see a longer dry season in 2026 because of the heightened impacts of El Nino.
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What is CXMT, and how did it become China’s DRAM champion?
CXMT became China's most valuable listed company following a 470 per cent surge in shares on July 27.
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Explosion, second suspected bomb found in Philippine capital before Marcos speech
It was not immediately clear how large the early morning blast near the justice ministry had been.
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Myanmar military escalates civilian killings, monitor warns, amid diplomatic push
It launched renewed offensives into border regions, including an area with rare earth deposits.
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Stranded tourists evacuated from China's famed Jiuzhaigou World Heritage site after mudslides, heavy rain
HONG KONG, July 27 - China evacuated stranded tourists from the UNESCO World Heritage site of Jiuzhaigou on Monday…
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Tourists evacuated from China’s Jiuzhaigou World Heritage site after mudslides, heavy rain
China issued its highest alert for flash floods across multiple provinces.
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Thailand launches street food app and certification scheme
The app lists participating outlets alongside recommended dishes, locations and travel information.
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Osaka, Fukuoka, Aichi among prefectures aiming to be second Japan capital
This shift aims to decentralise administrative functions from Tokyo in the event of disaster.
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Six Networks: Inside China’s trillion-dollar bet to wire its economy for an AI era
It marks the first time China has brought its biggest infrastructure projects under a single programme.
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Indonesia central bank governor Perry Warjiyo steps down in surprise move
The central bank has been under pressure to support President Prabowo Subianto’s big-growth agenda.
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Rohingya schools in Malaysia face closures amid online surge in hate speech
KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 - Nur is a 12-year-old Rohingya Muslim refugee in Malaysia who has stopped going to school since…
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Marcos fights to revive economy, presidency after graft debacle
The billion-dollar flood control scheme corruption scandal has triggered multiple protests.
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Japan PM Takaichi’s approval rating slides as inflation bites: Yomiuri poll
It marks the first time the approval rating for her administration has dropped below 60 per cent since she took office.
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Japan to launch new intelligence bureau on July 31 in counter-spy push
Its launch is expected to pave the way for further counter-espionage legislation and activities.
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Top North Korea official blasts ASEAN for urging denuclearisation
Kim Yo Jong said ASEAN should guard against “being misused as a hired mouthpiece for the US”.
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Australia’s AI ambitions add to construction squeeze as housing target looms
Data centres risk becoming the latest strain on a construction workforce already stretched thin.
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Iran foreign minister says Ukraine's attack on Iranian vessel 'cannot go unanswered'
July 26 - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Sunday a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian commercial vessel…
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Israel to allow international force into Gaza, Israeli official says
July 26 - Israel will allow a multinational security force to enter Gaza as proposed under U.S. President Donald…
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India PM Modi announces panel to overhaul exam system after protests
NEW DELHI, July 26 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Sunday the creation of a task force headed by tech…
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It’s ‘just the beginning’: India’s ‘cockroaches’ celebrate education minister’s resignation
India’s Education Minister had quit earlier in the day, giving in to one of the CJP's demands.
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Iran will halt attacks as long as US maintains pause, Iranian source says after Trump calls off strikes
DUBAI/WASHINGTON, July 26 - Iran will halt its own attacks as long as the United States maintains its latest pause on…
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Ancient monastery in Thailand added to UNESCO heritage list
The monastery is Thailand’s ninth World Heritage site, but its first in the southern region.
Read at source →Flash flood at north-west China tourist site kills 10, injures 23: Report
The location of the flash flood was identified as the Shuangshimen Scenic Area by an earlier report.
Read at source →China holds air, navy patrol in South China Sea
HONG KONG, July 26 - China said on Sunday it organised a routine patrol by its naval and air forces in the South China…
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Chinese university investigating girl's death in gene-editing trial
Mei’s parents were not adequately informed about the risks of the gene-editing trial.
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US, Japan join Philippines in South China Sea drills
The drills brought together warships, coast guard vessels and surveillance and fighter aircraft.
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Extreme heat spreads beyond South Korea’s hottest city Daegu
On July 26, KMA issued additional severe heat wave warnings for Gyeongsan, Cheongdo and parts of Daegu.
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New South Korean reality dating show for the terminally ill sparks controversy
The broadcaster is set to premiere the series Aug 3.
Read at source →Rescuers scour South China Sea for 23 missing after Vietnamese vessel sinks
HONG KONG, July 26 - Rescuers were searching on Sunday for 23 people missing after a Vietnamese ship sank in the busy…
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