China and Indonesia reaffirm economic commitment during Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s Jakarta visit
The countries also held a “2+2” security dialogue, a format Indonesia has held with only the US and Australia.
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Japan protests Russian missile tests off disputed islands
Ties between Japan and Russia have worsened since the full-scale conflict in Ukraine began in 2022.
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Indonesia prioritises Kalimantan region as wildfire hotspots rise
A total of 3,736 hotspots have been detected so far in August, compared with 758 in July.
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From boxing to folding shirts: China’s humanoid robot boom faces real-world test
Currently, there remains a gap between impressive capability and commercial applications.
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Bangladesh PM Rahman likely to visit India from August 23-25, Indian newspaper reports
NEW DELHI, Aug 21 - Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is likely to visit India from August 23 to 25, the Indian…
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China denies US citizen held since June is wrongfully detained
Beijing said the American was suspected of violating Chinese law.
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US-South Korea drills end early after Trump orders, Seoul says
The exercises were originally scheduled to last until Aug 27.
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Top India court orders new steps to protect threatened elephants
The move was welcomed by wildlife campaigners.
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Anwar’s Taiwan remarks stir debate over Malaysia’s ‘One China’ policy
He later stressed that Malaysia respected China’s position but favoured a peaceful resolution on Taiwan.
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How one TV interview left Malaysia PM Anwar walking a tightrope between Beijing and Taipei
He later stressed that Malaysia respected China’s position but favoured a peaceful resolution on Taiwan.
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India orders removal of Google Firebase accounts after spotting scam pattern
There was no suggestion in the notices that Google or Firebase were in any way responsible.
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Cambodia opens Senate building tied to sanctioned tycoon
King Norodom Sihamoni cut the ribbon on the “Solidarity Palace”.
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July's Typhoon Maysak killed at least 159 in China's southwest region
BEIJING, Aug 21 - The death toll from Typhoon Maysak and the floods it unleashed in China's southwestern Guangxi region…
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Six individuals deny kidnapping Singaporean, abducting another during JB court trials
They were accused of kidnapping a man in front of a church.
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Remote work, drones, mobile phones: What to know about China’s new entry-exit rules
China's new rules sharpen scrutiny of visa applications and invitation letters, and penalise falsehoods.
Read at source →Taiwan warns off, shadows Chinese research ship sailing to its west
TAIPEI, Aug 21 - Taiwan's coast guard said on Friday that it had warned off and shadowed a Chinese research ship…
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Scientists uncover how cats identify each other by urine scent
They found that combinations and proportions of certain branched-chain fatty acids form unique odour marks.
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Wang Yi’s Seoul visit comes amid potential opening for Korean peace talks
US President Donald Trump is seeking to revive his personal diplomacy with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
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Pacific nations detain Chinese, Indonesian boats for illegal fishing
Four vessels were detained or taken to port by authorities in Kiribati, Palau and Papua New Guinea.
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Thai queen Suthida undergoes advanced Gripen fighter flight training
If she succeeds in completing the programme, she will be the first reigning Thai queen to fly a fighter aircraft.
Read at source →Malaysian PM Anwar condemns Israel’s E1 settlement tenders in West Bank
Malaysia would take note of international companies that participate in the tenders and “act accordingly”.
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Vietnam orders air safety review after Munich airport near miss
The directive also instructs the construction and finance ministries to work closely with German investigators.
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Death toll from south China floods jumps to 159
Of the deaths reported in July, 26 were linked to a dam breach at Guangxi’s Liulan Reservoir.
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Singaporean man gets 14 days’ jail, fined $2.2k for insulting Islam in JB
A video involving the Singaporean man allegedly insulting Islam in an e-hailing car went viral online.
Read at source →Russian-Australian to appear in court charged with spying on Ukraine military
SYDNEY, Aug 21 - A dual Russian-Australian citizen is set to appear in court on Friday after being charged with foreign…
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Gun found in student’s bag in Philippines after teacher’s surprise check in class
The firearm allegedly belonged to the student’s grandfather.
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Hong Kong court convicts Tiananmen vigil group leaders of inciting subversion
HONG KONG, Aug 21 - Hong Kong's High Court on Friday convicted two pro-democracy activists of inciting subversion,…
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Australia charges man with trying to pass Ukraine military intel to Russia
The 27-year-old Russian-Australian citizen had “military style” training in Russia and later joined the Ukrainian armed…
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Ex-Afghan leader Hamid Karzai says girls’ education key to Taliban legitimacy
About 3.8 million girls are out of school.
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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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