‘Historic’ ruling on climate change by World Court: What to expect
The ICJ is set to decide the future course of climate accountability in a landmark…
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China starts construction of world’s biggest hydropower dam in Tibet
The project on a river that runs through Tibet and India downstream could dwarf the…
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US government employee barred from leaving China, Washington says
US State Department says the employee was slapped with an exit ban while visiting the…
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Southeast Asia’s foreign assistance to fall more than $2bn next year
Development financing to Southeast Asia is expected to fall by more than $2bn in 2026…
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Japan votes in election seen as key test for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba
Opinion polls suggest Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic Party may fall short of a majority in Upper…
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Dozens dead after tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam’s Halong Bay
The boat carrying 53 people tipped over as Storm Wipha approached the country across the…
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South Korea ex-leader Yoon indicted as martial law probe continues
Former president has been indicted on additional charges as a special prosecutor continues investigations.Disgraced former…
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Four dead as South Korea lashed by torrential rain, displacing thousands
Record rainfall is expected to continue hammering parts of South Korea until Monday as more…
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UN refugee agency warns funding cuts may leave 11 million without aid
Crisis compounded after United States, which provided 40 percent of UNHCR funding last year, slashed…
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Indonesia arrests 12 for trafficking babies to Singapore
Police say the suspects have sent more than a dozen babies to Singapore for adoption.Police…