Rights group urges Vietnam to release five arrested over Ho Chi Minh book
HANOI, July 22 - Human Rights Watch on Wednesday called on Vietnam to release a former business executive and four…
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Network School premises in Johor’s Forest City closed, signboards taken down or covered
Allegations emerged a week ago that Israeli nationals had participated in its programme.
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Indian exam protest forces Parliament suspension, adding pressure on PM Modi
Opposition lawmakers led by Rahul Gandhi gathered outside the Parliament building on July 22.
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Hacker group Ransomhouse claims cyberattack that disrupted KFC and other businesses
The cyberattack caused a system failure that disrupted the delivery of frozen food to restaurants.
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China’s Newborn Town targets global viewers with AI-made short dramas
Advertising spending on AI short dramas is already on par with traditional live-action shows.
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China at risk of increased youth joblessness as labour distress spreads
One economist expects youth unemployment to approach 20 per cent in the next two months.
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South Korea launches first dating reality show with AI partners
According to SBS, the series aims to investigate whether humans can fall in love with AI.
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Australia, Laos top diplomats discuss tainted alcohol deaths
The pace of the investigation has long been a source of contention between both countries.
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Will the Negeri Sembilan state polls be Bersatu’s toughest test yet?
After breaking with PAS, Bersatu must prove it can remain politically relevant on its own.
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Rubio meets China's Wang as US, China prepare for possible Xi visit
MANILA, July 21 - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi this week ahead of a…
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India student protests give opposition a rare opening against Modi
NEW DELHI, July 21 - When pent-up youth anger propelled India's Cockroach Janta Party to online fame in May, its…
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Marco Rubio to meet Chinese FM Wang Yi on ASEAN sidelines, says US State Dept
Marco Rubio and Wang Yi will meet on July 22.
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Indonesia cuts budget of president’s free meals programme further to $16.5 billion
The programme started in January 2025.
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ASEAN weighs benchmarks, longer-term envoy to revive stalled Myanmar peace plan
The proposals will be refined by senior officials before going to ASEAN leaders at their November summit.
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China's foreign minister discusses trade balance with EU lawmakers
BEIJING, July 21 - Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told a delegation of European lawmakers in Beijing on Tuesday that…
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US, China to hold AI talks in September, say sources
China and the US have grown increasingly anxious over each other’s AI capabilities.
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Japan PM Sanae Takaichi’s popularity dips after prioritising controversial laws
Some respondents said they thought the Japanese leader was not doing enough to counter inflation.
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Heavy rain dampens search for dozens missing in Afghanistan flood
A major flood smashed through one province, killing at least 23 people.
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Central Japan cities hit 40 deg C, officially marking first ‘kokushobi’
“Kokushobi” – meaning “cruelly hot day” – was introduced to better warn the public of extreme heat.
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The company was found to have breached licensing conditions and premises usage requirements.
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Great Barrier Reef at risk of ‘collapse’, scientists warn
“Ecosystem collapse” is linked to 2026’s El Nino weather phenomenon.
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China summons Philippine ambassador over clash in disputed waters
The Philippine military accused the China Coast Guard of clubbing a Filipino sailor with a baton on July 20.
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South Korea to launch free home-grown AI chatbot in 2026
Seoul is seeking to reduce reliance on foreign platforms.
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