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Japan will pay 'painful price' if steps out of line over Taiwan, China military says

The remarks come amid the countries' worst diplomatic crisis in years, after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said this month a hypothetical Chinese attack on Taiwan could trigger a military response from Tokyo.

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Over 250 missing after Hong Kong's deadliest blaze in decades

Over 24 hours after fire broke out in the eight-building housing estate with 2,000 units, flames were still visible in some windows as crews sprayed water on the blackened exteriors. ...

4 hours ago
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Japan set to issue 11t yen extra bonds despite record tax revenue

The Japanese government will issue around 11 trillion yen (US$70 billion) in additional bonds to help fund an economic package, even as its tax revenue for this fiscal year is expected to rise to a record high. ...

5 hours ago

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South Korea says 'considerable' chance Kim, Trump will meet next week

Trump is expected in South Korea on Wednesday for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum.

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Myanmar scam center raid sends hundreds fleeing to Thailand

Sprawling compounds where internet fraudsters target people with romance and business cons have thrived along Myanmar's loosely governed border during its civil war, sparked by a 2021 coup.

1 month ago
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"We're both leaders of successful nations", Prabowo tells Lula

President Prabowo made the statement during a bilateral meeting with Lula at the State Palace in Central Jakarta on Thursday morning.

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Modi to attend ASEAN summit virtually, ruling out Trump meeting

The US and India have been negotiating for months to thrash out a trade deal, but talks have been complicated by the South Asian nation's Russian oil imports, which prompted Washington to impose a punitive 25 percent tariff on Indian goods in August, raising total levies to 50 percent.

1 month ago
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Japan government says Trump to visit country for 3 days from Monday

US President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Japan for three days from Monday for his first in-person talks with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

1 month ago
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Hoist the jolly manga: Gen Z protesters rally to One Piece pirate flag

Born in the cult manga series "One Piece", the cartoon skull and crossbones has in recent weeks become the flag of anti-establishment demonstrations worldwide.

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Thailand's ex-PM Paetongtarn quits as party leader

Paetongtarn, 39, served less than a year as prime minister before being sacked by a court in August over an ethics breach related to her handling of a border dispute with Cambodia.

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific

Japan's new PM Takaichi vows economic stimulus to fight inflation

Japan's newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Tuesday that her government will draw up a stimulus package to address rising living costs.

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific

Hardliner Takaichi elected as Japanese premier, shattering glass ceiling

Takaichi had enough votes to get the premiership, but to govern effectively she will need the backing of more opposition lawmakers.

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific

Indonesia to repatriate British grandmother on death row

Sandiford, a grandmother, was sentenced to death on the island of Bali in 2013 after she was convicted of trafficking drugs.

1 month ago
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Coalition deal puts Takaichi on brink of becoming Japan's first female PM​​

The cooperation agreement would deliver a combined 231 seats in parliament's dominant lower house. It would fall two short of a majority, but ensure Takaichi likely wins a vote in parliament on Tuesday to pick Japan's next prime minister.

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific

Cargo plane slides off runway in Hong Kong, killing two airport staff

The Boeing 747 involved in the deadliest airport incident in the financial hub in more than 25 years also fell into the water and was partially submerged, but all four crew members on board escaped.

1 month ago
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Australia, Indonesia agree to strengthen defense cooperation

Both countries will increase people-to-people contact among military personnel, strengthen institutional relations between defense institutions and widen cooperation in training, education and cybersecurity.

1 month ago
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Strategic ‘void’ risks muddling Prabowo’s global charm offensive

While helping raise Indonesia’s global visibility, the President's overseas trips seem to lack a solid strategy and if so, could ultimately backfire, according to analysts.

1 month ago
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LDP, Japan Innovation Party effectively strike policy deal for coalition

The move marks a new phase in Japan's multiparty politics following the Komeito party's departure from its 26-year alliance with the LDP.

1 month ago
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Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to 'immediate ceasefire' in Qatar talks

After talks Saturday in Doha mediated by Qatar and Turkey to ease tensions, Qatar's foreign ministry said "the two sides agreed to an immediate ceasefire and the establishment of mechanisms to consolidate lasting peace and stability between the two countries".

1 month ago
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Thousands flee Philippine coast as storm approaches

Fengshen will bring heavy rainfall, along with a "minimal to moderate risk" of coastal flooding from 1 to 2 meters waves being pushed ashore by the disturbance, the government weather service said.

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific

South Koreans return from Cambodia facing investigation over online scams

More than 1,000 South Koreans are believed to be among about 200,000 people of various nationalities involved in the scam compounds in Cambodia.

1 month ago
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Trump due in South Korea on October 29 for APEC summit

The US president is expected to be "arriving on the 29th", an official from the office told AFP.

1 month ago
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Myanmar junta chief admits election won't be nationwide

Critics and many Western nations view the election - due to start in late December and the first since the coup - as a sham exercise to legitimise the military's rule via proxy political parties. Dozens of anti-junta parties are either banned or refusing to take part.

1 month ago
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Trump to attend signing of Thailand-Cambodia 'peace deal'

Tensions between Thailand and Cambodia erupted in July into the deadliest military clashes in decades, killing more than 40 people and forcing around 300,000 to flee their homes.

1 month ago
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Major Japanese opposition party seeks policy consensus in bid to take power

The head of a major Japanese opposition party on Tuesday called on other opposition forces to unite on key policies to pave the way for a change in government, amid growing uncertainty over whether the ruling party can remain in power.

1 month ago
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Google says Australian law on teen social media use 'extremely difficult' to enforce

Governments and tech firms around the world are closely watching Australia, which in December will become the first country to block the use of social media by people younger than 16.

1 month ago
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Ishiba stresses lessons of war, civilian control

Ishiba renewed Japan's pledge to pursue peace in his message marking 80 years since the end of World War II, stressing the importance of civilian control over the military as a key lesson from the war rather than delving into divisive historical interpretations.

1 month ago
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Indonesia, North Korea renew ties in first ministerial visit in 12 years

A renewed bilateral agreement between Indonesia and North Korea aims to strengthen the relationship between the two countries, according to a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry.

1 month ago
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Firefights erupt between Pakistani, Afghan forces along the border

The exchange of fire took place at more than six locations along the border, accordingto Pakistani security officials.

1 month ago
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Global court rejects release bid by Philippines ex-president Duterte

ICC prosecutors have charged Duterte with three counts of crimes against humanity, alleging his involvement in at least 76 murders as part of his "war on drugs".

1 month ago
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ASEAN to discuss Myanmar election observers at October summit

The invitation to send election observers was extended to all ASEAN member states.

1 month ago
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South Korea summons Cambodian envoy over job scams targeting nationals

Many of the South Korean kidnapping victims are said to have been lured by fraudulent job offers promising high pay, according to lawmaker Na Kyung-won.

1 month ago
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Japan in political crisis as coalition collapses

Takaichi became head of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) less than a week ago and had been expected to be approved by parliament as premier this month.

1 month ago

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