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North Korea cites rare dissent in elections even as 99% back candidates

North Korea on Tuesday (Nov 28) made a rare mention of dissenting votes in recent...

97% of escalator incidents due to improper use, says Building and Construction Authority

Most escalator incidents in the first 10 months of this year arose from user behaviour,...

China, US exchange accusations over US vessel in South China Sea

China and the United States exchanged accusations at the weekend over the disputed South China...

Philippines, Australia start sea, air patrols in South China Sea

The Philippines and Australia began their first joint sea and air patrols in the South...

War with China is not an option, Taiwan ruling party VP candidate says

The vice presidential candidate for Taiwan's ruling party said on Thursday (Nov 23) that war...

South Korea to suspend part of military pact after North Korea claims spy satellite launch

South Korea moved on Wednesday (Nov 22) to suspend part of a military agreement it...

Sarawak targets role as key producer and exporter of green hydrogen

The East Malaysian state of Sarawak, which is rich in natural resources, is looking to...

Japanese troops drill on island seen as vulnerable to China

Japanese marines in amphibious assault vehicles stormed an island beach at the edge of the...

At least six killed in Philippines' magnitude 6.7 quake

The death toll from a magnitude 6.7 earthquake in the southern Philippines has increased to...

China supporters and protesters gather in San Francisco as Xi, Biden meet

In the heart of San Francisco, police sirens whine over Chinese marching tunes blaring from...

Indonesia hosts regional defence chiefs amid multiple global crises

Southeast Asian defence ministers will meet in Indonesia alongside key players in the Indo-Pacific this...

Singapore Airlines flight attendant arrested in Japan for alleged shoplifting, biting man

A Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight attendant has been arrested in Japan for allegedly stealing around...

French march against antisemitism shakes up far right and far left

Something unprecedented is happening this weekend in Paris, brought about by the war between Israel...

Australia frees Malaysian man held over Altantuya's murder

Sirul Azhar Umar, who murdered Altantuya Shaariibuu in Malaysia in 2006, was serving as a...

Myanmar fighting blocks key trade routes with China

A surprise offensive by Myanmar ethnic armed groups has blocked two strategically vital roads to...

China's 'communist spies' in the dock in Taiwan

Taiwan is taking aim at China's alleged "communist spies" ahead of a crucial presidential election,...