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China warns of ‘resolute response’ if EU tightens trade curbs

Beijing warns of retaliatory measures against European interests if the EU proceeds with tougher restrictions on Chinese companies and products

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US withdraws from Iraq leaving strategic vacuum as Iran-backed groups gain ground

Iraqi officials warn the pullout could strengthen Iran’s allies and give Islamic State room to regroup

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“Why did you come here?” — Thai PM confronted by flood victim

Anutin Charnvirakul was challenged by a resident who shouted “Why did you come?” as the prime minister travelled by boat to deliver relief supplies to a flood-h...

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Human activity drives Indonesia’s forest fires as Sumatra, Kalimantan continues to burn

Authorities and environmental experts point to land clearing, agricultural practices and open burning as key drivers behind fires that have also worsened transb...

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Five Malaysians held in Jakarta as etomidate bust uncovers secret vape lab

The Malaysians were arrested after five kilogrammes of suspected etomidate were found hidden in their shoes

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China - US agree tariff cuts on US$60b of goods as trade truce extended

Both nations extend their trade truce to Jan 10 and strike deals on US coal imports, financial services and market access

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Thai Court clears February election, removing threat of rerun

The ruling allows Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s government to continue after the decision states that ballot markings did not breach voter secrecy

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Thailand floods kill eight, affect more than 580k homes as Bangkok battles rising waters

Nearly 6,000 residents in Bangkok alone moved into evacuation centres and nationwide economic losses estimated at 11 billion baht

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ASEAN must guard against perception of geopolitical agenda

The Foreign Minister says the bloc must ensure its collective voice remains principled and is not seen as serving particular geopolitical interests

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Floods and landslides kill 70 in India and Nepal, more flash floods feared

Storms rigger floods and landslides, damaging homes and infrastructure and prompting warnings of further flash floods across Nepal

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Interpol: Scam networks evolve into global criminal enterprises

Increasingly sophisticated scam networks are operating across borders and using Southeast Asia as a base to target victims worldwide

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Myanmar drug fugitive arrested in Vietnam after regional manhunt

A key fugitive wanted over the trafficking of 810kg of methamphetamine worth more than K20 billion has been arrested in Vietnam

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Bangkok floodwaters recede but heavy rain threat remains

The floods prompts authorities to declare all 50 districts disaster areas, but renewed downpours remain a threat to the Thai capital