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Bawaal: Jewish group criticises Holocaust scenes in India film

2 hours 5 min ago
The Simon Wiesenthal Center has asked Amazon Prime to remove Bollywood film Bawaal from its platform.
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Myanmar Aung San Suu Kyi moved out of jail to house arrest

4 hours 45 min ago
Myanmar's civilian leader is serving a 33-year jail sentence after being ousted in a military coup.
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Han Kuang: Taiwan practises to repel a Chinese invasion

5 hours 10 min ago
Taiwan has learned from Russia's invasion of Ukraine and is moving to fortify vulnerable points.
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Qin Gang: Foreign minister's downfall leaves China red-faced

7 hours 16 min ago
As mystery swirls over Qin Gang's removal, questions have arisen over what this means for Chinese diplomacy.
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North Korea: Kim Jong Un shows off missiles to Russia defence chief Shoigu

7 hours 37 min ago
The tour comes amid accusations that Pyongyang is supplying Russia with arms for the Ukraine war.
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Singapore to execute first woman on drugs charge for the first time in 20 years

8 hours 2 min ago
Sir Richard Branson and activists have called on authorities to spare Saridewi Djamani.
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Leicester City: Relegated EPL team delight fans on Asia tour

10 hours 56 min ago
Under Thai ownership the club won the Premier League before dropping out of English football's top tier.
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Semiconductors: Can India become a global chip powerhouse?

15 hours 42 min ago
India has ambitious plans for semiconductor manufacturing, but there are challenges along the way.
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Manipur: Misleading information shared about India tensions

15 hours 50 min ago
A look at how false claims about violence in Manipur are being shared in the state and beyond.
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The South Korean POWs left to plot escape from the North

15 hours 51 min ago
Families of South Korean soldiers held in the North are demanding recognition from their government.
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Colonisation by British 'luckiest thing' to happen to Australia - John Howard

Wed, 2023-07-26 19:02
John Howard's remark comes ahead of a historic referendum on Indigenous recognition.
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Manipur: India PM Narendra Modi to face no-confidence vote in parliament

Wed, 2023-07-26 17:12
Opposition parties say the prime minister should address parliament about the violence in Manipur state.
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Qin Gang replaced - Who is new Chinese FM Wang Yi?

Wed, 2023-07-26 16:40
China's top diplomat is a familiar face, known for taking a hard line on those that cross Beijing.
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Cambodia's Hun Sen to resign and appoint son as PM

Wed, 2023-07-26 16:04
The hardline leader has ruled the country for 38 years and his party has total political control.
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North Korea: China, Russia in first post-pandemic visits

Wed, 2023-07-26 14:57
Russian and Chinese delegations are the first to visit after the country shut borders due to the pandemic.
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Pan Gongsheng: Who is China's surprising pick for central bank boss?

Wed, 2023-07-26 13:06
Pan Gongsheng is not seen as a close ally to President Xi which may signal a fresh economic approach.
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Singapore corruption scandals a 'setback' says deputy PM

Wed, 2023-07-26 11:52
Lawrence Wong admits corruption probes and resignations are a "setback" for the government.
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Travis King: How the US negotiates with North Korea

Wed, 2023-07-26 07:20
The US is at a critical stage to negotiate the soldier's release, experts say.
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Watch: Flames engulf giant Buddha in China

Wed, 2023-07-26 07:00
A fire damages the statue and destroys structures surrounding it at a temple in Gansu province.
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LGBTQ+: When 15 rain-soaked marchers made history in India

Wed, 2023-07-26 05:11
In 1999, India's first Pride march was held in Kolkata - and the rest is history.
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