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Japan formally proclaims Crown Prince Akishino heir to throne

Japan formally proclaimed Crown Prince Akishino the first in line as heir to the throne...

COVID-19 conditional movement control order reinstated across all states in Peninsular Malaysia, aside from Perlis, Pahang and Kelantan

Malaysia is reinstating its conditional movement control order (CMCO) across all but three states in...

‘We want input from everyone’, says PM Muhyiddin on inclusive approach towards 2021 budget

The Malaysian government has taken a new, inclusive approach towards budget 2021, including consultations with...

Beijing loyalists target Hong Kong judges after protester acquittals

The acquittal of a large number of Hong Kong protesters - often accompanied by withering...

Indians in Kamala Harris' ancestral home wake up to her victory

After rooting for Kamala Harris as President-elect Joe Biden's running mate, people in her small...

Malaysia reports biggest daily jump in COVID-19 cases, with 1,755 new infections

Malaysia reported 1,755 new COVID-19 cases on Friday (Nov 6), the biggest daily rise since...

China exports remain strong in October, import growth slows.

China's exports posted strong growth again last month, extending an upward trend on the trunk...

KL-Singapore HSR: Malaysia intends to keep with project given the ‘positive multiplier effect’ on economy, says finance minister

The Malaysian government intends to proceed with the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (HSR) project as...

China reports 33 new coronavirus cases

China reported 33 new coronavirus cases in the mainland for Friday in comparison to 36...

North Korean man who crossed border wants to defect: South Korea's military

A North Korean man who crossed the heavily fortified border with South Korea has said...

China blocks travellers from coronavirus-hit Britain in partial closure of borders

China denied entry for some travellers from Britain, where more persons have died from COVID-19...

North Korea prohibits smoking in public areas spaces: State media

North Korea's Supreme People's Assembly on Wednesday (Nov 4) introduced smoking bans in a few...

Myanmar government chides army chief for criticising election run-up

The Myanmar President Office hit back at the army chief on Wednesday (Nov 4) for...

India reports daily jump of 50,210 COVID-19 infections

India reported a daily jump of 50,210 coronavirus infections, taking its total to 8.36 million,...

South Korea okays single test for COVID-19 and flu

Health officials in South Korea have approved a new test that is designed to discover...

Myanmar army chief accuses government of 'unacceptable mistakes' ahead of election

Myanmar’s army chief said on Tuesday (Nov 3) the civilian government was making “unacceptable mistakes”...