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China detains two Japanese nationals over alleged smuggling
Japan confirms China detained two citizens for smuggling banned goods amid ongoing diplomatic tensions between the two Asian rivals.
Thailand's Michael Jackson jailed for fatal drunk-driving crash
A Thai court sentenced a 64-year-old singer to two years in prison for killing two people while driving under the influence of alc…
Japan PM heckled at war memorial event
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faced protests at a WWII memorial in Okinawa over Tokyo's shift from its pacifist stance.
North Korea’s Kim unveils plans for 10,000-ton warships and nuclear navy
Kim Jong Un announces nuclear-armed navy and larger warships, with a 10,000-ton cruiser planned as part of military expansion.
Sri Lanka bans junk food in schools to fight child obesity
Sri Lanka enforces a ban on fast food and sweets in schools to tackle rising cases of diabetes and heart disease among children.
Nepal arrests ex-finance minister in graft probe
Nepal police arrest former finance minister Bishnu Paudel in a money-laundering case amid ongoing anti-corruption efforts.
Philippine school shooting planned in advance, say police
Two teens allegedly killed three fellow students in a rare Philippine school shooting that was planned in advance, with one having…
Sri Lanka deploys military to fight dengue outbreak
Sri Lanka sends troops to battle deadly dengue mosquitoes as hospitals face over 1,000 daily admissions.
Myanmar army killed over 700 civilians in six months: UN
Myanmar’s military killed over 700 civilians in six months around the 2025 elections, with air strikes causing the most casualties…
India monsoon revives after stall, heads to central belt
India's monsoon revives after a two-week stall, advancing into central regions to boost summer crop sowing and ease heatwave condi…
Qatar gas blast injures 54, 18 still missing
A huge explosion at a Qatar gas hub injured 54 people, leaving 18 missing as authorities search for survivors.
Myanmar deactivates over 140,000 SIM cards linked to online gambling
Myanmar authorities permanently deactivated 143,409 SIM cards suspected of being linked to online gambling, says state media.