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Russian delegation visits Pyongyang to discuss cooperation against spying, KCNA says
SEOUL: A delegation of Russia’s External Intelligence Bureau visited the North Korean capital of Pyongyang between Monday (Mar 25) and…
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Is leadership succession on the cards for Malaysia’s PAS as chief Abdul Hadi’s ill health lingers?
KUALA TERENGGANU: Reports of Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) president Abdul Hadi Awang’s continuing ill health have triggered speculation over a potential…
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Commentary: Conscription is pushing many in Myanmar to choose sides
RESISTANCE TO CONSCRIPTION NOT NEW Resistance to conscription is not new. The SAC spokesperson argued that Myanmar was not exceptional…
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Meet Henry Ng, possibly the last lion head maker in Singapore
In Singapore, the rousing sound of drums and cymbals indicates that a lion dance performance is about to begin in…
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Former T-ara member Areum reportedly hospitalised after suicide attempt
The South Korean singer is receiving treatment but has not regained consciousness, reported media outlet Osen. She had recently revealed…
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Southeast Asia human trafficking tied to cyber scam centres now a global crisis, Interpol says
The new cyber scam centres, often staffed by unwilling staff trafficked with the promise of legitimate jobs, had helped organised…
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Southeast Asia human trafficking now a global crisis, Interpol says
The new cyber-scam centres, often staffed by unwilling staff trafficked with the promise of legitimate jobs, had helped organised crime…
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India strongly objects to US remarks on opposition leader Kejriwal’s arrest
MUMBAI: India has strongly objected to remarks made by the United States on the arrest of key opposition leader and…
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Malaysia arrests 5 people linked to job scam syndicate targeting Singaporeans
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Police Force (SPF) and the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP) conducted a joint operation in Kuala Lumpur last…
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China’s President Xi meets US executives in Beijing as investment wanes
The US and China have been gradually resuming engagements after relations between the two economic superpowers sank to the lowest…
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