Why Does Okinawa Have So Many US Military Bases?
Anti-base signs on the fence separating the U.S. Marine Corps’ Camp Schwab and Henoko, Nago in Okinawa, Japan. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/ Vitalie...
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Asia stocks surge, oil falls on hopes of US-Iran truce deal
Advertisement Business Asia stocks surge, oil falls on hopes of US-Iran truce deal Oil markets have whipsawed this week as investors parse...
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Japan population sees record five-year drop: Census
Advertisement East Asia Japan population sees record five-year drop: Census People walk along the Shibuya scramble crossing under hot and sunny weather...
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‘It’s like diving into coffee’: Rescuers in Laos describe risky mission to free men trapped in cave
Advertisement Asia ‘It’s like diving into coffee’: Rescuers in Laos describe risky mission to free men trapped in cave Cave diving experts...
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Tens of thousands delayed at Malaysia immigration checkpoints after five-hour system crash
Advertisement Asia Tens of thousands delayed at Malaysia immigration checkpoints after five-hour system crash Thursday’s disruption follows a similar incident on Apr...
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Singapore, Vietnam expand tech and manufacturing ties
Advertisement Asia Singapore, Vietnam expand tech and manufacturing ties Both countries highlighted growing collaboration in science, technology and innovation during Vietnamese President...
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EU calls for ‘more robust’ response on China trade imbalance
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Singapore security employee union says it stands by officers involved in Hong Kong school principal incident
Advertisement Singapore Singapore security employee union says it stands by officers involved in Hong Kong school principal incident The Union of Security...
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Vietnam’s To Lam warns of three global crises, sets out solutions in Shangri-La Dialogue keynote address
Advertisement Singapore Vietnam’s To Lam warns of three global crises, sets out solutions in Shangri-La Dialogue keynote address The Vietnamese leader spoke...
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Defrocked Shaolin abbot given 24 years in jail for embezzlement
Advertisement East Asia Defrocked Shaolin abbot given 24 years in jail for embezzlement According to the court, Liu Yingcheng, who as abbot...
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New Zealand can no longer take its security for granted, says defence minister as military spending rises
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China appoints veteran banker Ding Xiangqun as financial regulator’s Communist Party chief
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Watch: US defence chief Pete Hegseth speaks at Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore
Advertisement Asia Watch: US defence chief Pete Hegseth speaks at Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore His address comes as global tensions remain elevated,...
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In Bangkok, I learnt chilling is not an option – from the coolest creative spots to an ‘art forest’ day trip
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Pete Hegseth urges allies to boost defence spending amid ‘alarm’ over China’s buildup
Advertisement Asia Pete Hegseth urges allies to boost defence spending amid ‘alarm’ over China’s buildup The Pentagon chief, speaking at the Shangri-La...
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Three wounded in Swiss train station stabbing labelled ‘act of terror’
Swiss authorities arrest suspect who had come to authorities’ attention in 2015 for distributing ISIL propaganda.
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Trump administration sues states for denying ICE agents undercover plates
The Department of Justice has argued that states are obliged to give ICE vehicles confidential licence plates.
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EU sanctions ‘extremist’ Israeli settlers in occupied West Bank
European Union says sanctioned individuals and groups have violated the rights of Palestinians.
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Demands grow for closure of US detention centre over inhumane conditions
A group of US lawmakers are joining protesters in demanding a controversial immigration detention centre be shut down.
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Europe hit by record-breaking heatwave
European countries are issuing heat warnings as an unseasonal heatwave drives record temperatures across the continent.
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