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Figurehead president of military-ruled Myanmar dies aged 74 | Obituaries News
Myint Swe headed Myanmar as president from 2021 to 2024 following the military’s power grab. Myint Swe, who has served
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What is the chikungunya virus, how are countries such as China battling it? | Health News
United States health officials are urging travellers to remain vigilant as a mosquito-borne virus continues to circulate across parts of
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Hong Kong cancels passports, bans financial support for wanted activists | Human Rights News
Hong Kong’s Security Bureau announces measures over activists’ alleged role in unofficial parliament overseas. Hong Kong authorities have cancelled the
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Thailand, Cambodia officials meet in Malaysia to cement ceasefire details | Conflict News
A fragile truce between the Southeast Asian neighbours continues to hold, following five days of deadly border clashes. Officials from
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South Korea dismantles border loudspeakers to ease tensions with N Korea | Conflict News
Seoul removes propaganda loudspeakers to signal a shift in policy under President Lee’s administration. South Korean authorities began removing loudspeakers
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Dangerous Mekong River pollution blamed on lawless mining in Myanmar | Environment News
Houayxay, Laos – Fishing went well today for Khon, a Laotian fisherman, who lives in a floating house built from
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South Korea experiences most sweltering nights in July in history | Climate Crisis News
At least 16 people have died from heat-related illnesses in South Korea this year, according to health authorities. South Korea
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FBI upgrades New Zealand office to counter China, international crime | Crime News
FBI Director Kash Patel travelled to New Zealand to inaugurate the office, which will also oversee the bureau’s operations in
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The War on Truth | Technology
This episode explores the rise of fake news, uncovering its history, motives and the stories driving its global impact. The
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Myanmar military government sets long prison terms for election protests | Elections News
New law bans any speech or organising seen as trying to “destroy a part of the electoral process”. Myanmar’s military
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Thailand, Cambodia hold ceasefire talks in Malaysia as clashes continue | Border Disputes News
Acting Thai Premier Phumtham Wechayachai accuses Cambodia of ‘not acting in good faith’ ahead of crucial talks. A meeting to
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India’s Modi pledges $565m to Maldives to boost infrastructure | Politics News
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says India will also support the Maldives in ‘strengthening its defence capabilities’. Indian Prime Minister Narendra
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