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.
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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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Rescuers scour South China Sea for 17 missing after Vietnamese vessel sinks
The cargo vessel, with 62 Vietnamese nationals aboard, ran into distress near Fiery Cross Reef.
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Japan PM Takaichi’s ‘0 to 3 hours sleep’ post spurs work-style debate
Other politicians expressed concern about how a lack of sleep could negatively impact her leadership.
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Italian students who sparked outcry over bad behaviour on Bangkok train apologise following fines
The talks between the parties at a police station lasted more than an hour.
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Australia to raise concerns over new tariffs with Trump, PM Albanese says
SYDNEY, July 26 - Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday he would seek to raise the issue of…
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‘We are family’: South Korea President Lee toasts AI ties with tech titans over fish and chips
The companies represented have a combined market capitalisation of about 17 quadrillion won (S$15 trillion).
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Australia’s student visa fees are now the world’s highest. Here’s why S-E Asia got a pass
The hike comes as the government attempts to address a surge in migration since the pandemic.
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Southern China faces torrential rain, flood risk after Typhoon Noul hits land
The typhoon has forced the relocation of more than 700,000 people in Guangdong.
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Coffee-less coffee, chocolates without cocoa: A look into North Korea’s substitute economy
North Korea has rejected the outside world while quietly absorbing its shapes, tastes and symbols.
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Japan government to impose tougher requirements for permanent residency
The new rules will take into account the person’s Japanese language abilities.
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Iran war spreads to Red Sea and Caspian, Gulf quiet as US forgoes strikes
WASHINGTON/ATHENS, July 26 - Signs of the Iran war's spread emerged this weekend despite a pause in U.S. strikes, as…
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy: Russia wants to bring in 30,000 North Korean troops to conflict
July 25 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that Russia wanted to bring in 30,000 North Korean…
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Speaking alongside Putin, Kazakh president calls for freeze of Ukraine war
OMSK, Russia July 25 - Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said on Saturday that a Ukraine peace deal might be…
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Japan records fifth consecutive ‘cruelly hot day’ of temperature above 40 deg C
This marks the longest number of days in a row with blistering temperatures since records started in 2010.
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Former Malaysia PM Najib completes angiogram, does not need surgery
Najib’s medical team previously identified coronary blockages that warranted further evaluation.
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India’s Instagram Gen Z dents Modi’s aura ahead of key state polls
NEW DELHI, July 25 - Nearly five weeks after the leaders of India's youth Cockroach Janta Party began their protest…
Read at source →India’s Instagram-first Gen Z dents Modi’s aura ahead of key state polls
Young supporters of the CJP have openly mocked Modi through raps, placards and graffiti.
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Explainer-What started India's 'cockroach' protests that forced education minister to quit?
NEW DELHI, July 25 - India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan quit on Saturday after days of sustained public…
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The protests reflect youths' anger over job scarcity, corruption and government accountability.
Read at source →Canadian intern at NATO military HQ arrested in Belgium on spying charge
BRUSSELS, July 25 - A Canadian woman of Chinese origin who was an intern at NATO's military headquarters in Belgium has…
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‘The fear killed her’: How an exam scandal in India sparked a student uprising
NEW DELHI/JHUNJHUNU/AHMEDABAD, July 25 - The prospect of retaking one of India's most competitive exams was so daunting…
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How to survive the 40 deg C heat in Japan
Traditions from corporate dress codes to instant ramen preparation are melting away.
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Modi’s education minister resigns in major win for Indian youth protesters
Thousands of protesters had demanded his resignation over examination paper leaks.
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Indonesia detains former top prosecutor Febrie Adriansyah after questioning
Investigators questioned him as a witness for a money laundering case.
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South Korea’s UNESCO-listed tidal flats expanded with 4 new sites
The inscription expands the site from four to six components.
Read at source →Malaysian police probe deaths of two teens in Ipoh
Initial investigations found no foul play, said the police.
Read at source →Southern China braces for Typhoon Noul, suspends public transport
BEIJING, July 25 - Strong winds and torrential rain lashed China on Saturday, brought by a strengthening Typhoon Noul,…
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