Asia
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Biden signs bill requiring declassification of COVID-19 origins information
WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden on Monday (Mar 20) signed a bill that requires Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines…
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New York City braces for Trump indictment after ex-president urges protests
NO SIGN OF UNREST In his call for protests, Trump raised concerns with law enforcement that supporters might engage in…
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Japan PM says India ‘indispensable’ in ensuring free Indo-Pacific
NEW DELHI: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday (Mar 20) called India vital to ensuring a free and open…
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Radioactive substances found in Thailand smelter after cylinder goes missing from power plant
BANGKOK: Radioactive substances were detected on Sunday (Mar 19) at a smelter in Kabin Buri district of Prachin Buri province…
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China’s Xi Jinping arrives in Russia for talks with Vladimir Putin
For Xi, the visit is a diplomatic tightrope. China has released a 12-point proposal to solve the Ukraine crisis, but…
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Thailand dissolves parliament ahead of May general election
BANGKOK: Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn has issued a royal decree on the dissolution of parliament, according to an announcement published…
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Pakistan police arrest dozens of supporters of former PM Imran Khan
LAHORE/ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Police in Pakistan have arrested dozens of supporters and aides of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in raids…
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Taiwan calls on Britain to support its bid for Pacific trade pact
TAIPEI: Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Monday (Mar 20) called on Britain to support its bid to join a major…
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Former Taiwan president Ma Ying-jeou open to meeting leaders on landmark China trip
Taiwan’s Presidential Office said it had been informed of and “respected” Ma’s plans, noting the trip coincides with a “sensitive…
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UMNO delegates reject efforts to disrupt government, says Ahmad Zahid after allies picked for top posts
Ahmad Zahid expressed confidence that apart from the support from UMNO and other BN component parties, parties from Sabah and…
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