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The move could spell trouble for the opposition, which has already been weakened by the arrests of prominent democracy activists after the 2019 anti-government protests

China bans seafood imports from 10 of Japan’s 47 prefectures, including Fukushima and Tokyo.

William Lai said building up Taiwan’s deterrence was key.

Fans noticed the website used a map that showed Beijing’s claims over vast areas of the South China Sea, including parts claimed by Vietnam.

He planned the murder after his former girlfriend rejected him.

The minister said the event was cancelled due to poor ticket sales, not visa issues, as claimed by tour organisers.

The case, which has gone viral online, highlights Indonesia’s growing problem of rampant online sexual violence.

Questions have arisen over the practicality of the Uniform Civil Code and whether it will dilute local customs and traditions.

Sri Lankans are discontented and frustrated with lingering economic woes.

The two frigates - Gromkiy and Sovershenniy - made port at the financial hub of Shanghai on Wednesday.

China has not approved any western Covid-19 vaccines, inoculating its 1.4 billion population with local shots.

Now other nations want to learn how to farm seaweed for food, as fertiliser and for the environment.

The announcement will come after the IAEA approved Japan’s plans on Tuesday.

Food, healthcare and house rental costs are high and still increasing.

South Korea's birth rate fell to 0.78 in 2022, the world's lowest.

The torrid heat has pushed local governments to ask residents and businesses to curb the usage of electricity.

The police statement did not give the names of the detainees.

UN nuclear watchdog says the release of treated radioactive water will have a negligible impact on the environment.

The eyeball was half-cooked, and he was drunk, doctors said in explaining his death.

Alleged illegal nickel export to China totaling 5.3 million tonnes and worth 14.5 trillion rupiah (S$1.3 billion) caused 575 billion rupiah in loss of royalties and taxes.