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Myanmar's figurehead president dies after long illness

August 7, 2025 - 1:55am
The South East Asian nation's military leaders named Myint Swe acting president after a 2021 coup.
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Myanmar's figurehead president dies after long illness

August 7, 2025 - 1:55am
The South East Asian nation's military leaders named Myint Swe acting president after a 2021 coup.
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From heatwaves to floods: Extreme weather sweeps across Asia

August 6, 2025 - 11:04pm
While torrential rains pound China, sweltering heat has enveloped places like Japan and South Korea.
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Trump orders India tariff hike to 50% for buying Russian oil

August 6, 2025 - 8:06pm
India, which now faces among the highest tariff rates imposed by the US, called the levy "unjustified and unreasonable".
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How a cartoon skull became a symbol of defiance in Indonesia

August 6, 2025 - 6:28pm
Some lawmakers say the black skull flags from the Japanese anime One Piece threaten national unity.
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How a cartoon skull became a symbol of defiance in Indonesia

August 6, 2025 - 6:28pm
Some lawmakers say the black skull flags from the Japanese anime One Piece threaten national unity.
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'It's scary': Childcare abuse cases panic Australian parents

August 6, 2025 - 5:13pm
The string of alleged crimes in daycare centres have prompted urgent calls for reform.
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'It's scary': Childcare abuse cases panic Australian parents

August 6, 2025 - 5:13pm
The string of alleged crimes in daycare centres have prompted urgent calls for reform.
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Trump threatens 50% tariffs on India for buying Russian oil

August 6, 2025 - 2:19pm
India, which now faces among the highest tariff rates imposed by the US, called the levy "unjustified and unreasonable".
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Chinese nationals charged with exporting Nvidia AI chips to China

August 6, 2025 - 5:56am
Chuan Geng and Shiwei Yang are accused of exporting the chips from the US to China through Singapore and Malaysia.
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Chinese nationals charged with exporting Nvidia AI chips to China

August 6, 2025 - 5:56am
Chuan Geng and Shiwei Yang are accused of exporting the chips from the US to China through Singapore and Malaysia.
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Body of man missing for 28 years found in melting glacier

August 6, 2025 - 3:48am
Decreased snowfall exposed the glaciers to direct sunlight, making them melt faster.
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Body of man missing for 28 years found in melting glacier

August 6, 2025 - 3:48am
Decreased snowfall exposed the glaciers to direct sunlight, making them melt faster.
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More than 100 missing after flash floods in India

August 6, 2025 - 2:11am
Many rescue teams have been unable to reach the area because of damaged roads and bad weather.
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Hiroshima marks 80 years since atomic bombing

August 5, 2025 - 10:05pm
Japan's leader Shigeru Ishiba and officials from across the world attended the annual ceremony in Hiroshima.
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Hiroshima marks 80 years since atomic bombing

August 5, 2025 - 10:05pm
Japan's leader Shigeru Ishiba and officials from across the world attended the annual ceremony in Hiroshima.
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Great Barrier Reef suffers worst coral decline on record

August 5, 2025 - 10:05pm
Reefs have been battered by cyclones and starfish that eat coral, but heat stress driven by climate change is the main cause of damage.
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Great Barrier Reef suffers worst coral decline on record

August 5, 2025 - 10:05pm
Reefs have been battered by cyclones and starfish that eat coral, but heat stress driven by climate change is the main cause of damage.
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Stay or go? Under Trump, dreams fade for Chinese who trekked to US

August 5, 2025 - 7:33pm
Migrants living in unease under President Trump have quietly begun to ask themselves: is America worth it?
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Stay or go? Under Trump, dreams fade for Chinese who trekked to US

August 5, 2025 - 7:33pm
Migrants living in unease under President Trump have quietly begun to ask themselves: is America worth it?
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