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Former Johor chief minister Osman Sapian dies

The former chief minister of Johor Osman Sapian has died, Bernama reported. Mr Osman died on...

'It's no more': Philippine surfing paradise wiped out by typhoon

Resort and bar owners on a Philippine island popular with surfers and tourists were expecting...

At least 70 missing, 1 dead after landslide at Myanmar jade mine

At least 70 people were missing and one confirmed dead on Wednesday (Dec 22) following...

Iran ambassador to Yemen dies of Covid-19

Iran's top diplomat to Yemen died on Tuesday after contracting coronavirus, Iranian state TV has...

Troops race to deliver aid to Philippine typhoon survivors

Troops raced Tuesday (Dec 21) to deliver food and water to typhoon-ravaged islands of the...

China's Xi'an tests millions as COVID-19 cases rise

The Chinese city of Xi'an began testing millions of residents for COVID-19 on Tuesday (Dec...

China says Taiwan is a 'wanderer' that will eventually come home

Taiwan is a "wanderer" that will eventually come home and not a chess piece to...

Death toll passes 200 after Philippines typhoon

The death toll from the strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines this year surpassed 200...

China says 'bright' prospect for democracy in Hong Kong

Prospects for democracy in Hong Kong are "bright", China said on Monday (Dec 20) in...

Thailand to consider reinstating mandatory quarantine over Omicron COVID-19 variant

Thailand's public health minister said on Monday (Dec 20) that his ministry will propose reinstating...

Japan eases blanket ban on new incoming flight bookings

Japan has softened its suspension of all new incoming flight bookings to make it easier...

Hong Kong COVID-19 quarantine pushes Cathay pilots to 'breaking point'

Cathay Pacific has been hit by a wave of pilot resignations in recent weeks as...

South Korea hits new COVID-19 record, halts quarantine exemptions to block Omicron

South Korea's daily coronavirus case numbers rose to a new high on Thursday (Dec 2),...

Belize reaffirms support for Taiwan as doubts grow over Honduras

A senior politician from Belize pledged on Wednesday "steadfast" support for Taiwan during a meeting...

Japan to expand travel ban to some foreigners with resident status

Japan on Wednesday (Dec 1) said it would expand its travel ban on foreigners entering...

South Korea reports daily record of more than 5,000 new COVID-19 infections

South Korea reported a new daily record of 5,123 new coronavirus cases, as the country...