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Man pleads guilty to killing Japan's former PM Shinzo Abe

October 28, 2025 - 4:18am
Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, shot Abe multiple times as he appeared at a political event in 2022.
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Man pleads guilty to killing Japan's former PM Shinzo Abe

October 28, 2025 - 4:18am
Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, shot Abe multiple times as he appeared at a political event in 2022.
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Hong Kong's 'King of Supporting Actors' Benz Hui dies aged 76

October 28, 2025 - 4:15am
Hui appeared in more than 100 films and TV shows since the 1970s - mostly in supporting roles.
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Hong Kong's 'King of Supporting Actors' Benz Hui dies aged 76

October 28, 2025 - 4:15am
Hui appeared in more than 100 films and TV shows since the 1970s - mostly in supporting roles.
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China controls the rare earths the world buys - can Trump's new deals change that?

October 28, 2025 - 3:06am
The agreements are a clear bid to reduce dependence on China, ahead of a key meeting with Xi Jinping.
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China controls the rare earths the world buys - can Trump's new deals change that?

October 28, 2025 - 3:06am
The agreements are a clear bid to reduce dependence on China, ahead of a key meeting with Xi Jinping.
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Who is Anwar Ibrahim, the Malaysian leader who helped Trump preside over a 'peace deal'?

October 27, 2025 - 8:06pm
A political veteran who was jailed twice, Anwar waited for 25 years to become PM of Malaysia.
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Who is Anwar Ibrahim, the Malaysian leader who helped Trump preside over a 'peace deal'?

October 27, 2025 - 8:06pm
A political veteran who was jailed twice, Anwar waited for 25 years to become PM of Malaysia.
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Trump gives 'toothless' Asian summit its moment in the sun

October 27, 2025 - 4:44am
The US president’s presence boosted Asean’s profile at a time when many are questioning its relevance.
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Trump gives 'toothless' Asian summit its moment in the sun

October 27, 2025 - 4:44am
The US president’s presence boosted Asean’s profile at a time when many are questioning its relevance.
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Indian minister accused of victim blaming after Australian cricketers' assault

October 27, 2025 - 4:09am
Two female cricketers of the Australian team were assaulted by a motorcyclist in Indore city last week.
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Indian minister accused of victim blaming after Australian cricketers' assault

October 27, 2025 - 4:09am
Two female cricketers of the Australian team were assaulted by a motorcyclist in Indore city last week.
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India and China resume direct flights as ties improve

October 27, 2025 - 2:15am
The flight landed in Guangzhou on Monday morning, a milestone in the thawing of bilateral ties.
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Surfboard lost in Tasmania drifts more than 2,400km to New Zealand

October 27, 2025 - 12:22am
A kitesurfer who found the barnacle-covered board tracked down its owner in Australia.
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Surfboard lost in Tasmania drifts more than 2,400km to New Zealand

October 27, 2025 - 12:22am
A kitesurfer who found the barnacle-covered board tracked down its owner in Australia.
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India and China resume direct flights as ties improve

October 26, 2025 - 11:11pm
The flight landed in Guangzhou on Monday morning, a milestone in the thawing of bilateral ties.
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US and China agree framework of trade deal ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

October 26, 2025 - 10:01pm
US trade secretary says the two will sign a deal on TikTok, while hinting at agreement on rare earths and tariffs.
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A singer's death, 38,000 songs and a question - who owns the music?

October 26, 2025 - 9:05pm
Indian singer Zubeen Garg’s music ownership is scattered among a network of producers, distributors and labels.
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A singer's death, 38,000 songs and a question - who owns the music?

October 26, 2025 - 9:05pm
Zubeen Garg’s music ownership is scattered among a complicated network of producers, distributors and labels.
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US and China agree framework of trade deal ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

October 26, 2025 - 12:00pm
US trade secretary says the two will sign a deal on TikTok, while hinting at agreement on rare earths and tariffs.
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