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Dozens dead in flash floods on popular Himalayas pilgrimage route

August 14, 2025 - 2:02pm
The incident took place in Chositi village, a congested pilgrim route, while a large number of people were gathered.
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US warns of additional tariffs on India if Trump-Putin peace talks fail

August 14, 2025 - 2:27am
US Treasury chief says Washington could increase secondary tariffs on India if talks don't go well in Alaska.
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Baby Shark song not plagiarised - South Korean top court

August 14, 2025 - 1:35am
The court rejected a US composer's copyright claim to the inescapable children's song.
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Baby Shark song not plagiarised - South Korean top court

August 14, 2025 - 1:35am
The court rejected a US composer's copyright claim to the inescapable children's song.
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Jimmy Lai could die in prison, Hong Kong tycoon's son tells BBC

August 14, 2025 - 12:44am
Sebastien Lai says he fears the pro-democracy tycoon will "die in prison" if convicted.
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Jimmy Lai could die in prison, Hong Kong tycoon's son tells BBC

August 14, 2025 - 12:44am
Sebastien Lai says he fears the pro-democracy tycoon will "die in prison" if convicted.
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Rebel or traitor? Trial of Hong Kong's rebel mogul Jimmy Lai resumes

August 13, 2025 - 9:43pm
Lai is accused of colluding with foreign forces under a Beijing-imposed national security law.
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Australia and Vanuatu agree to $328m security and business deal

August 13, 2025 - 9:13pm
Australia is trying to grow its influence in the Pacific region, to counter China's increased power.
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Australia and Vanuatu agree to $328m security and business deal

August 13, 2025 - 9:13pm
Australia is trying to grow its influence in the Pacific region, to counter China's increased power.
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N Korea denies removing propaganda loudspeakers at border

August 13, 2025 - 8:47pm
Kim Jong Un's sister added that the country had 'no will' to improve relations with South Korea.
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When Indian professor's viral chemistry defence failed in husband's murder trial

August 13, 2025 - 5:21pm
While the accused mounted a self-argued defence using science, the court found her guilty of murder.
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Wife of South Korea's jailed ex-president arrested

August 12, 2025 - 8:55pm
This is the first time in the country's history that a former first couple is in jail at the same time.
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Wife of South Korea's jailed ex-president arrested

August 12, 2025 - 8:55pm
This is the first time in the country's history that a former first couple is in jail at the same time.
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Inside Australia's billion-dollar bid to take on China's rare earth dominance

August 12, 2025 - 6:05pm
Recent moves by Beijing have got businesses worried - and Australia is looking to offer an alternative.
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Inside Australia's billion-dollar bid to take on China's rare earth dominance

August 12, 2025 - 6:05pm
Recent moves by Beijing have got businesses worried - and Australia is looking to offer an alternative.
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Inside Australia's billion dollar bid to take on China's rare earth dominance

August 12, 2025 - 6:05pm
Recent moves by Beijing have got businesses worried - and Australia is looking to offer an alternative.
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UK firms chase £38bn India contracts but challenges loom

August 12, 2025 - 5:40pm
The free trade deal signed last month will open India's vast government procurement market to UK suppliers - but it will not be easy.
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UK firms chase $38bn India contracts but challenges loom

August 12, 2025 - 5:40pm
The free trade deal signed last month will open India's vast government procurement market to UK suppliers - but it will not be easy.
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No printers or PCs, Starbucks Korea tells customers

August 12, 2025 - 12:10pm
Customers have been bringing in printers and multiple computers as they work from cafes.
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No printers or PCs, Starbucks Korea tells customers

August 12, 2025 - 12:10pm
Customers have been bringing in printers and multiple computers as they work from cafes.
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