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‘Cold and ruthless’: Kim Jong-un’s sister
She’s been described as cold, ruthless and haughty. Now North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong is making a power play in the Hermit Kingdom.
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India-China clash: 20 Indian troops killed in Ladakh fighting
At least 20 Indian soldiers were killed in a clash with Chinese forces in a disputed Himalayan border area, Indian officials say.
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Why China wants to crush Hong Kong: Beijing’s power play to seize control and spread authoritarian rule
Beijing’s efforts to squash democracy in Hong Kong and seize control with tough new laws risks the world witnessing another Tiananmen Square.
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China reports highest number of new Covid-19 cases in two months
China on Sunday reported 57 new confirmed Covid-19 cases for June 13, the highest since April 13, stoking fears of a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic as curbs are eased around the world.