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China unleashes boldest stimulus in years to boost ailing economy
The People’s Bank of China announces a host of policy support measures but some experts fear they may not be e…
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India PM Modi to meet Putin in first trip to Russia since Ukraine war began
Trip scheduled for Monday, with Delhi a key trading partner for Putin since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine…
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North Korea sends 600 more rubbish-filled balloons across border, South says
About 20-50 balloons an hour incoming, warns Seoul’s military, urging public to report but don’t touchNorth Ko…
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At least 20 people killed in huge fire at amusement park in India
Police in Rajkot, Gujarat, say blaze now under control and rescue operation under wayAt least 20 people, most …
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Kim Ki-nam, North Korean propaganda chief who shaped dynasty’s personality cult, dies aged 94
Kim Ki-nam was known as ‘the North Korean Goebbels’ in the South due to his role as head of propaganda departm…
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Solomon Islands election: voters head to polls that could decide future of China security ties
Election closely watched for any impact on Pacific country’s relationship with Beijing, while voters focus on …
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Cherry blossoms, steak and Paul Simon: the Bidens put on a show for Japan’s PM
Fumio and Yuko Kishida honoured with state dinner to recognise ‘flourishing’ relationship between US and Japan…
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Killing of teenager in China sparks debate about ‘left behind’ children
Death of 13-year-old boy has put spotlight on juvenile crime and the plight of children left behind by rural m…
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Li Keqiang funeral in China brings out crowds despite suppression effort
Police line road amid strictly controlled public tributes to premier once seen as antidote to authoritarian Xi…
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Dozens of people killed after powerful earthquakes hit Afghanistan, UN says
UN says estimate of 320 fatalities is being verified, although local authorities put the death toll at 100, wi…
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New Zealand election: Luxon says National open to NZ First coalition
National leader ends long-running question over whether party is prepared to work with Winston PetersAfter mon…
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South Korea to evacuate scout jamboree as typhoon looms
Site has been plagued by issues including heatwave that left hundreds ill last weekAll participants at this ye…
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US military will have ‘unimpeded’ access to Papua New Guinea bases under new security deal
Deal signed last month gives US ‘exclusive use’ of parts of bases, as Palau PM says he has asked US to step up…
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North Korea missile launch was new kind of ICBM, regime says, as first images emerge
Kim Jong-un hails development of new solid-fuel rocket that can be deployed more quicklyNorth Korea says it ha…
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Fighting with fire: Bali’s new year’s eve celebrations – in pictures
Ritual held on on the eve of the Balinese new year – Nyepi - uses fire for purification, to burn negative ener…