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Indonesian Navy personnel march at the National Monument (Monas) complex in Jakarta, Indonesia on October 5, 2024.
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Indonesia approves controversial law expanding role of military in government
Joseph Yun speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on February 1, 2018.
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US designates South Korea a ‘sensitive’ country over mishandling of lab data
Policemen watch as vehicles are torched during communal clashes, sparked by protests demanding removal of the tomb of 17th-century Muslim Mughal ruler Aurangzeb, in Nagpur, India, on Monday, March 17, 2025.
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Clashes erupt in western India as Hindu groups demand demolition of Mughal ruler’s tomb
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Rare sighting of four snow leopards together sparks frenzy of excitement
Inside the Voice of America studio in Washington, November 30, 2018.
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‘How gratifying’: Cheers in China as Trump dismantles Voice of America
Workers wait for customers at a shop selling Russia products in southwest China's Chongqing municipality, on January 4, 2025. The fast expansion of shops selling Russian goods across China has sparked concerns over the authenticity of the products.
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‘Made in Russia’ goods are the new craze in China
The Bushehr nuclear power plant, as seen last spring from the Persian Gulf, is Iran's first commercial nuclear reactor.
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China hits out at ‘threats of force’ on Iran as Trump pushes for new nuclear deal
Soldiers secure Mach railway station after Pakistani security forces took part in a security operation against armed militants who ambushed the train in the remote mountainous area on Tuesday.
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‘Things took a darker turn’: Survivors recall horror of deadly Pakistan train siege
Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte delivers a speech during the proclamation rally for his political party at Club Filipino in San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines on February 13, 2025.
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How Duterte went from boasting about killing drug dealers to facing trial for crimes against humanity

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Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly attends a news conference in Ottawa on March 12, 2025.
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Canada condemns China executions of four Canadian drug convicts
She went on her first international trip at age 56. Now this Chinese grandma is exploring the world by bike
Trump’s plan to take control of the Panama Canal meets resistance. Investors are spooked
A five-minute charge to go 250 miles? This Chinese EV giant claims it can offer just that
Hong Kong property tycoon Lee Shau Kee dies at 97

India

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A man feeds seagulls on the smog engulfed waters of the Yamuna river in New Delhi, India, on November 14, 2024.
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The list of the world’s top 20 most polluted cities is out. All but one are in Asia
An Israeli woman and homestay host were gang raped in southern India, police say
‘You need a bath after the bath’: World’s largest religious gathering wraps up after 600 million devotees take holy dip
Indian teenager alleges rape over five years by nearly 60 schoolmates, neighbors, relatives and strangers
At least 18 dead in crush at New Delhi train station as crowds head for religious festival, Indian media reports

Japan

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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth leaves the weekly Republican Senate policy luncheon at the US Capitol on March 11, in Washington, DC.
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Pentagon weighs major cuts to top of US military
‘This is baseball country’: MLB season gets underway in Japan as national hero Shohei Ohtani inspires Dodgers’ win over Cubs
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North Korea

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North Korea unveils new 10,000-home showpiece residential district
Russia is advancing in Kursk, threatening Ukraine’s sole territorial bargaining counter
Russian strikes on Ukraine kill at least 23 as Polish prime minister warns against appeasing ‘barbarians’
North Korea unveils what it says is a nuclear-powered submarine
Russia launches major aerial assault on Ukraine days after US shut off military aid

Pakistan

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Militants kill 10 people after hijacking passenger train, taking hostages in western Pakistan, officials say
Malala Yousafzai returns to Pakistan hometown for first time since she was shot
Trump says US has apprehended ‘top terrorist’ responsible for 2021 Kabul airport bombing
Deadly attack rocks Pakistan military base
Suicide bombing at Pakistan Islamic seminary kills six, including Taliban-linked cleric

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South Korean singer Wheesung found dead at Seoul home aged 43
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South Korea’s impeached President Yoon freed from detention but faces ongoing trials
South Korean court orders release of President Yoon Suk Yeol as he awaits impeachment ruling
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Southeast Asia

Former President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte speaks inside the Southorn Stadium during a thanksgiving gathering organized by Hong Kong-based Filipino workers for the former populist president in Hong Kong on March 9, 2025.
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Former Philippines leader Duterte appears in Hague courtroom via video link on ‘war on drugs’ charges
It’s official: This is the world’s highest urban microbrewery
Former Philippine President Duterte in ICC custody over anti-drugs crackdown
Indonesian TikToker jailed for blasphemy for telling Jesus to get a haircut
Cuts to US foreign aid are hurting efforts to tackle human trafficking at scam compounds. Americans may pay the price