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UK police arrest around 425 at latest protest for banned Palestine Action

London's Metropolitan Police said people had been detained for a number of offences including assaulting police officers and supporting a proscribed organisatio...

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Anutin begins forming cabinet following decisive premiership vote

Thailand’s newly elected prime minister initiates coalition discussions and eyes external technocrats for key ministerial roles

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US appeals court says Trump cannot continue foreign aid cuts

Trump administration had not "satisfied the stringent requirements" to pause the ruling pending an appeal

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Trump - US in 'very deep' negotiations with Hamas, urges release of hostages

Trump had promised quick end to war

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Singapore’s future to be measured by inclusivity, not just growth: Tharman

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam sets out vision of dignity, fairness and opportunity for all, as Parliament opens new term

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Singapore Appellate Court rejects Pannir Selvam’s bid to delay execution

Malaysia-born death row inmate fails in final attempt to defer execution pending disciplinary proceedings against former legal counsel

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Anutin Charnvirakul secures parliamentary backing to become Thailand’s next prime minister

Former health minister wins majority in House after months of political upheaval; pledges new election and constitutional reform under pressure from opposition

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Thailand to vote on new prime minister amid Thaksin’s sudden departure

Anutin Charnvirakul poised to take power as Pheu Thai reels from leadership vacuum and political defeat

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Xi unites world leaders sick of being pushed around by Trump

Xi, Putin and Modi’s rare show of unity holds the potential for deeper economic shifts beyond the photo ops

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Indonesian rescuers locate wreckage of downed helicopter in Borneo; one body recovered

Search teams reach crash site after three-day operation in South Kalimantan; seven passengers, including three foreign nationals, remain missing

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With Israeli advance looming, Palestinians in Gaza City ask when to leave and where to go

As Israel intensifies its military campaign around Gaza’s largest city, many Palestinians face an impossible decision: remain in a designated combat zone or att...

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North Korea pledges full support for Russia in Ukraine war, Kim and Putin discuss strategic partnership

Kim Jong Un has pledged “full support” for Russia’s military efforts in Ukraine, calling it a “fraternal duty”, as he met President Vladimir Putin on the sideli...

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Lisbon in mourning as 15 killed in historic funicular railway tragedy

At least 15 people were killed and 18 injured after a catastrophic derailment on Lisbon’s iconic Gloria funicular railway, prompting a national day of mourning...