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August 10, 2025

North Korea removing propaganda loudspeakers in border areas amid efforts to ease tensions

Seoul dismantled its loudspeakers a week ago, and Pyongyang appears to be following suit as President Lee Jae Myung seeks to improve ties with...

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August 09, 2025

Three Thai soldiers injured by landmine on border with Cambodia, army says

Thai military accuses neighbouring country of planting concealed weapons in violation of international lawThree Thai soldiers were injured on...

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August 08, 2025

Banker Bao Fan reportedly released from Chinese detention after two years

High-profile founder of China Renaissance Holdings went missing in 2023, sending company’s share price plungingBao Fan, a star dealmaker and the...

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August 08, 2025

Myanmar military junta using European technology for drone attacks, report says

Junta obtained ‘anti-jamming’ product made in Europe through a Chinese company, research finds, triggering calls for tighter sanctionsMyanmar’s...

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August 07, 2025

Penny Wong complained to China about intimidation of exiled Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigners

Exclusive: Foreign affairs minister used July meeting on Asean sidelines to elevate criticism of targeting of Adelaide-based Ted Hui and...

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August 06, 2025

Hiroshima mayor: Ukraine and Middle East crises show world ignoring nuclear ‘tragedies of history’

Eighty years after atomic bombing, Kazumi Matsui urges younger people to recognise ‘utterly inhumane’ consequences of nuclear weapons as a...

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August 04, 2025

‘Don’t erase the soul of Bingin’: Bali locals dismayed as 48 businesses destroyed in local crackdown

Demolition of 48 cliffside establishments at Bingin beach marks flashpoint in the struggle between mass tourism and desire to retain Indonesian...

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August 04, 2025

Weather tracker: Heat records fall as Japan and South Korea swelter

Fears for August as Kyoto reaches 40C and Seoul has 22 nights above 25C, while eastern Australia enjoys snowThe heat continues in Japan and South...

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August 04, 2025

New Zealand to charge foreign tourists to visit most famous sites

Visitors to pay up to NZ$40 to access certain attractions in coming years amid overhaul of conservation lawsNew Zealand plans to start charging...

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August 01, 2025

Weather tracker: deadly floods devastate northern China

Torrential rain batters Beijing and surrounding areas, while intense heat lingers in parts of ScandinaviaAt least 70 people have died in northern...

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July 31, 2025

Anger grows in China over reports of online groups sharing explicit photos of women

Chinese media said more than 100,000 were members of Telegram group that shared pictures taken without consentAnger is growing on Chinese social...

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July 31, 2025

Hong Kong democracy campaigner accuses UK police of asking her to ‘self-censor’

Exclusive: Thames Valley police requested Carmen Lau ‘avoid public gatherings’ after neighbours received bounty lettersA former Hong Kong politician...

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