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Soccer stadium crush in Indonesia leaves 125 dead as president orders investigation
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China’s Xi reemerges after trip abroad quashing unfounded ‘coup’ rumors
Xi on Tuesday visited an exhibition in Beijing showcasing China’s achievements over his decade in power, according to state broadcaster CCTV.
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N. Korea fires ballistic missile ahead of US VP Harris visit
South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported on Saturday North Korea may be preparing to test a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM), citing the South's military.
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Hong Kong Ends Hotel Quarantine Requirement for Travelers
The move eliminates a major irritant to businesses, as the city tries to defend its status as a key hub
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Biden again says US would defend Taiwan if China attacks
US President Joe Biden has again said the US would defend Taiwan in the event of an attack by China.
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Japan wants missiles that can strike China – media
Tokyo reportedly seeks to deploy upgraded long-range cruise missiles to the southern Nansei Islands
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Jacinda Ardern rocked by scandal as she faces lowest ratings of her leadership
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is confronting crises on multiple fronts as her approval ratings sink to their lowest ever level.
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South Korea wants to talk as North Korea test fires cruise missiles
Just hours after North Korea test-fired two cruise missiles, the South repeated an offer to aid Pyongyang if it gave up a nuclear weapons program. Meanwhile, the US and South Korea prepare for a large military exercise.
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‘Years to rebuild’: Analysts’ ominous prediction for US after Taiwan war simulations
Top military experts have been quietly simulating the war that could break out over Taiwan. The results are grim for everyone involved.
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US Taiwan: Congress team follows Pelosi with second high-level visit in a month
A US congressional delegation has arrived for an unannounced visit to Taiwan, 12 days after a tour of the island by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
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South Korea pardons Samsung boss to 'counter economic crisis'
The heir and de facto leader of the Samsung group received a presidential pardon Friday, continuing South Korea's long tradition of freeing business leaders convicted of corruption on economic grounds.
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China says 'mission accomplished’ around Taiwan
The military has announced the successful completion of assignments around the island, but added that regular patrols will continue
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China releases paper on Taiwan reunification
Foreign meddling means Beijing must retain use of force as an option, paper outlines
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China-Taiwan: Tensions spike ahead of Pelosi's expected visit
Taiwan is bracing for a potential show of force from China as US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was expected to arrive on the island late Tuesday.
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Pelosi could pull Taiwan trick – Chinese state media
The US House speaker could use “emergency excuses” to touch down on the island, according to the Global Times paper
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Tomohiro Kato: Japan executes Akihabara mass murderer, say reports
Japan has executed a 39-year-old man who killed seven people in Tokyo in 2008 during a stabbing rampage.
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Sri Lanka PM tells military to do whatever necessary to restore order
Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has told the military to do "whatever is necessary to restore order" after protesters stormed his office on Wednesday.
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Sri Lanka’s president flees country for Maldives, officials say
Sri Lanka’s embattled president flew out of his country to the Maldives early Wednesday, in a probable prelude to his resignation after months of widespread protests against his island nation’s worst-ever economic crisis.
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Protests force Sri Lanka’s leaders to resign
Entrenched corruption and a political dynasty may keep them in power, though
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US blames Sri Lankan crisis on Russia
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has claimed that “Russian aggression” may have contributed to the unrest
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