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How China Threatens to Force Taiwan Into a Total Blackout
A Chinese blockade would quickly deplete resources on an island that depends on imported fuel
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Sanae Takaichi set to become Japan's first female prime minister
Takaichi is a long-time admirer of Margaret Thatcher, but many female voters do not see her as an advocate for progress.
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Internet access returns to Afghanistan after Taliban blackout
A 48-hour shutdown imposed by the Taliban government hit firms, flights and risked further isolating women.
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Former Philippines president charged with ‘crimes against humanity’
Rodrigo Duterte’s uncompromising “war on drugs” led to thousands of deaths, ICC prosecutors claim
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South Korean impeached former president's wife goes on trial for corruption
Ex-first lady Kim Keon Hee, the wife of former president Yoon Suk Yeol, who was ousted after a bid to impose martial law, is accused of charges including stock manipulation, election law violation and corruption
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Anti-Corruption Crusader Named Nepal’s Leader After Gen Z Protests
Sushila Karki, a former chief justice, was the choice of the student protesters whose mass rallies on Monday started a violent uprising that toppled the government.
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Thai court rules ex-PM Thaksin must serve one year in jail
The Supreme Court ruling is yet another blow to the influential Shinawatra political dynasty.
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Thailand’s former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra cleared of defaming monarchy
Billionaire telecoms tycoon had faced up to 15 years in prison
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North Korea threatens the unthinkable
Global tensions are at an all-time high after Kim Jong-un just made a chilling threat to do the unthinkable.
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India has 20 days to avoid 50% Trump tariffs - what are its options?
Experts say the US's sweeping tariffs will slow down the Indian economy if Delhi fails to secure a deal.
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Trump's tariffs could deal a blow to India's growth and exports
The effect on India's GDP is unclear as Trump announced an unspecified penalty in addition to 25% tariffs.
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Thailand, Cambodia agree to ceasefire after clashes displace more than 300,000 people
Tension between countries intensified after the killing of Cambodian soldier in late May
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Thailand and Cambodia set for ceasefire talks after Donald Trump trade threat
Leaders to meet in Kuala Lumpur on Monday, according to the Thai government
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Cambodia calls for immediate ceasefire with Thailand as death toll rises
Thailand has not yet commented on the proposal, as fighting continues for a third day with 32 confirmed killed.
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