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MeToo charges against celebrities shake Taiwan showbiz

BBC Asia News - Fri, 2023-07-21 05:09
Celebrities including a pop star and a top TV host face allegations of sexual harassment and assault.
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Cambodia faces rigged election as Hun Sen extends total control

BBC Asia News - Fri, 2023-07-21 05:06
Cambodia's authoritarian ruler has crushed all opposition - so what hope is there for voters?
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Dingo pack leader killed after attacking jogger on a popular Australian tourist island

SCMP Asian News - Fri, 2023-07-21 05:00
It was the second dingo on the popular island in recent weeks to be killed for biting and threatening behaviour, which authorities blame on tourists feeding them and approaching them for selfies.
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Asean needs strong leadership to stay relevant, urges Indonesia’s ex-foreign minister Marty Natalegawa

Straits Times Asian News - Fri, 2023-07-21 05:00
July 21, 2023 5:00 AM

The manner in which Asean member states have responded to the Myanmar crisis reflects a sense of division, he said.

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Councils empowered to reshape streets to meet local needs

Philippines Times - Fri, 2023-07-21 01:29

The Government has given councils new powers to make street changes more easily in pursuit of locally-agreed needs and objectives, Transport Minister David Parker said today.

"Councils have asked for law change that gives them greater autonomy in how they modify their streets. Decisions at this level should be made locally, not by central Government," David

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Malawi racist videos: Chinese man convicted after BBC expose

BBC Asia News - Fri, 2023-07-21 01:11
Lu Ke was shown by BBC Africa Eye making videos with children, some of which included racist content.
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China, fed up with US sanctions, is hitting back with export controls – and more could come

SCMP Asian News - Fri, 2023-07-21 00:30
China’s export restrictions on rare metals and the Micron ban reflect its hardening attitude after decades of sanctions and embargoes from the West – the one -way track is likely to become a two-way street.
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LPA approaches Philippines, may become Egay

Philippines Star - Fri, 2023-07-21 00:00
The low-pressure area off the coast of Eastern Samar has been forecast to develop into a tropical cyclone last night or today as it brings rains over parts of the country.
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Marcos to merchant marines: Help maintain global stature

Philippines Star - Fri, 2023-07-21 00:00
President Marcos urged the graduates of the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy to assist the country in sustaining its positive reputation in the maritime industry, and called for a maritime education that is “even more responsive” to the nation’s needs.
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Dismissal of Marcos P1 billion ill-gotten wealth case hit

Philippines Star - Fri, 2023-07-21 00:00
A rights group on Thursday condemned the decision of the Supreme Court upholding the dismissal of a civil forfeiture case involving P1.052 billion in alleged ill-gotten wealth against the family of the late strongman Ferdinand Marcos.
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IRR on agrarian emancipation law out by September

Philippines Star - Fri, 2023-07-21 00:00
The implementing rules and regulations for the New Agrarian Reform Emancipation Act or Republic Act 11953 are expected to be ready by September, Agrarian Reform Secretary Conrado Estrella III said yesterday.
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SRA eyes unused sugar exports for domestic use

Philippines Star - Fri, 2023-07-21 00:00
The Sugar Regulatory Administration is eyeing to convert unused sugar for export to the US and the rest of the world to B classification or for domestic use, to boost current supply.
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Senate eyes session in new building next year

Philippines Star - Fri, 2023-07-21 00:00
Senators led the topping-off ceremony at the new Senate Building in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig on Thursday.
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Kin of dead OFW in Hong Kong to receive aid

Philippines Star - Fri, 2023-07-21 00:00
The Department of Migrant Workers will assist the family of the Filipina household service worker who was found lifeless near a pier in Hong Kong.
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DepEd to launch learning camp on July 24

Philippines Star - Fri, 2023-07-21 00:00
The Department of Education will kick off the implementation of the National Learning Camp on July 24, coinciding with the second State of the Nation Address of President Marcos.
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Teodoro gives Rody benefit of the doubt on China

Philippines Star - Fri, 2023-07-21 00:00
Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro believes that former president Rodrigo Duterte had the best interest of the Philippines in mind when he met and spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping earlier this week.
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DFA bares shorter time for processing of passports

Philippines Star - Fri, 2023-07-21 00:00
Beginning July 24, the turnaround time for the processing of passports in the National Capital Region will be reduced from 12 to 10 working days for regular applications and from seven to five working days for expedited applications.
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India bans rice shipments to curb price rises

BBC Asia News - Thu, 2023-07-20 23:09
The country has struggling with a surge in food prices after bad weather damaged crops.
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Woman, 21, killed by falling air-con unit while waiting at Taipei bus stop

Straits Times Asian News - Thu, 2023-07-20 23:00
July 20, 2023 11:00 PM

The undergraduate reportedly suffered a large gash on her head and broken legs before she died from the injuries.

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