Indonesia’s Prabowo hails ‘new era’ in US ties after Trump trade deal
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto welcomes deal to lower tariff rate from 32 to 19 percent. Indonesia’s leader has welcomed United
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AI and disinformation fuel political rivalries in the Philippines
Manila, Philippines – When former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in March, Sheerah
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Russia’s Lavrov meets Kim Jong Un in North Korea with Ukraine war at fore
North Korean officials have “reaffirmed their support for all objectives” in the Russia-Ukraine war, says Russian FM. Russian Foreign Minister
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Taiwan deploys advanced US rockets in closely watched part of annual drills
HIMARS are being used in military drills aimed at boosting the island’s ability to combat threats from China. Taiwan has
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Ancient Aboriginal rock art, African sites make UNESCO World Heritage list
UN cultural organisation this week announces its choice of sites to be granted World Heritage status. The United Nations cultural
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Rohingya refugees in peril in Bangladesh as support wanes: UN
The US and other Western countries have been reducing their funding, prioritising their defence spending instead. The plight of Rohingya
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South Korea’s former president detained again over martial law
The arrest comes after the court authorises former leader’s arrest, citing concerns he may destroy evidence. South Korea’s former president,
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South Korea repatriates six North Koreans picked up at sea
North Koreans’ repatriation comes as South Korea’s newly-elected president is working to improve inter-Korean ties. South Korea has repatriated six
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In Taiwan, migrants flee oppressive workplaces for life on the periphery
This story was produced in partnership with the Pulitzer Center. Taichung City, Taiwan – Bernard keeps a low profile. Heading
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Trump hits Asian nations with tariffs, including allies Japan, South Korea
United States President Donald Trump is set to impose 25 percent tariffs on two key US allies, Japan and South
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