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Trump says Xi told him China will not invade Taiwan while he is in office
US president says Chinese counterpart told him ‘I am very patient and China is very patient’The US president, …
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Hundreds hit with food poisoning in Indonesia after eating free meals from president’s flagship program
Since its launch in January, Prabowo Subianto’s signature policy has been marred by mass food poisoning cases …
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China diplomat tipped as next foreign minister detained by authorities – report
Liu Jianchao, the envoy in charge of managing ties with foreign political parties, was reportedly detained in …
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Banker Bao Fan reportedly released from Chinese detention after two years
High-profile founder of China Renaissance Holdings went missing in 2023, sending company’s share price plungin…
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Flooding rain in China’s north leaves two people dead and displaces thousands
Authorities warn of further heavy rain and the risk of disasters including landslides and floodingHeavy rain a…
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Australian tourist found dead in Thai hotel room was on phone when he died, police say
The 21-year-old was discovered by housekeeping staff on holiday island PhuketGet our breaking news email, free…
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Thailand reports 14 people killed in clashes at border with Cambodia
Both countries accused other of firing first after weeks of simmering tensions broke out into fighting at six …
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Chinese officials warn women comedians that men are no laughing matter
The warning comes after a string of shows by women comedians joking about men went viralChinese provincial off…
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Death toll grows from torrential rains in South Korea with thousands unable to return home
Four people have died and two are missing after four days of heavy rain as authorities warn of landslides and …
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Body of Thai hostage retrieved from Gaza, says Israeli defence minister
Nattapong Pinta had been seized in the Hamas-led 7 October 2023 attack and killed, according to Israeli milita…
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Taiwan ex-president Tsai Ing-wen to visit UK as China ratchets up threats against Taipei
Former leader had been due to visit in October but trip was cancelled when it coincided with David Lammy’s tri…
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Amid fragile ceasefire, Trump promises to boost trade with India and Pakistan
Truce agreement was reached after diplomacy and pressure from US but within hours there was cross-border shell…
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South Korea’s conservatives pick hardline Kim Moon-soo as presidential candidate
People Power party trail in polls in election called after President Yoon Suk Yeol was removed for trying to i…
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Celebrations in Ho Chi Minh City mark 50 years since end of Vietnam war
Thousands gather to see parade featuring marching troops and an air show of Russian-made fighter jets and heli…
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Russia removes Taliban from list of banned terrorist groups
Move paves the way for Moscow to normalise ties with leadership of Afghanistan Russia has suspended its ban on…