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July 26, 2023 12:13 PM

In contrast, Japan’s foreign population increased by a record 289,498 or 10.7%.

As Cambodia’s strongman prime minister prepares to hand power to his son, observers warn that much of the supposed public support for them is actually a mirage.

Lawrence Wong admits corruption probes and resignations are a "setback" for the government.

July 26, 2023 11:45 AM

This may be the first case with compensation granted to a worker involuntarily outed at a workplace.

The scheme was suspended during the pandemic but was not immediately reinstated when Beijing reopened for travel earlier this year.

Tarchandi Tan, formerly known as Lee Hui Yin, claimed she was not obliged to obey any of the orders given to her and that she did not have to attend court. She was jailed for eight weeks and fined US$3,155.

July 26, 2023 10:33 AM

Meta still faces a civil court action over its dealings with Cambridge Analytica in Australia.

July 26, 2023 10:15 AM

Around 12,000 people were evacuated from their homes in Cagayan province.

July 26, 2023 10:10 AM

He also warned of China’s “problematic behaviour” in the region.

July 26, 2023 10:00 AM

The authorities are working with volunteers to try to save the remaining 46 whales.

July 26, 2023 9:10 AM

The extra holiday will ensure most public and private establishments are shut between July 28 to Aug 2.

July 26, 2023 8:00 AM

The Taliban government is not officially recognised by any country or world body.

The US is at a critical stage to negotiate the soldier's release, experts say.

A fire damages the statue and destroys structures surrounding it at a temple in Gansu province.

July 26, 2023 6:45 AM

Chinese and Russian delegations are visiting the reclusive state for the first time since the start of the pandemic.

July 26, 2023 6:27 AM

The two delegations will take part in the celebration of the 70th anniversary of “Victory Day” in Pyongyang.

Sitiveni Rabuka said he suffered a head injury after looking at his mobile phone while walking up some steps.

In 1999, India's first Pride march was held in Kolkata - and the rest is history.

Marcos Jnr’s pivot towards the US is dividing his coalition government even as the EDCA defence pact with Washington draws Beijing’s ire. In his second year of office, managing China and US defence ties will be doubly crucial.

The team's success is despite conditions in Australia, not because of them, those in the sport say.