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Xi to visit North Korea for rare summit next week
Chinese President Xi Jinping will travel to Pyongyang for a two-day visit, his first overseas trip this year as Beijing strengthen…

South Korea election chief resigns after ballot shortage chaos
South Korea’s election commission head quits after a ballot shortage sparked protests and a police raid at a Seoul polling station…

Japan aims to replace 14 ageing nuclear reactors by 2050s
Japan outlines plans to replace up to 14 nuclear reactors by 2050s to meet surging AI and semiconductor energy demand.

Prince Abdul Mateen named Brunei Foreign Minister in reshuffle
Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah appoints Prince Abdul Mateen as foreign minister, signalling a generational shift in leadership.

Cockroach Party founder returns to India for protest
India's satirical 'Cockroach People's Party' founder Abhijeet Dipke flies to New Delhi to seek permission for a peaceful protest a…

Rupiah falls to record low past 18,000 against US dollar
Indonesia's rupiah hits 18,000 per dollar for the first time as surging energy costs and central bank independence concerns weigh…

Sri Lanka care home manager arrested after fatal fire
The manager of a Sri Lankan elders home is arrested as the death toll from a blaze rises to 12, police confirm.

Lee’s party wins local polls but loses Seoul mayoral race
South Korea's ruling Democratic Party members and lawmakers react as they watch television screens broadcasting the results of exi…

Nepali climber found alive after six days on Everest
A Nepali climbing guide missing on Everest for six days survived after crawling alone to Base Camp, where he was found alive.

Australian woman arrested in Indonesia over cannabis vape liquid
Indonesian police arrest an Australian woman found with 59ml of cannabis vape liquid, facing up to 20 years in prison under strict…

Hotel owner arrested after deadly New Delhi fire kills 21
Indian police arrest a New Delhi hotel owner after a fire killed 21 people, including foreigners, as safety failures are investiga…

Taiwan seeks a seat at Japan-Philippines sea border talks
Taiwan urges Japan and the Philippines to consult Taipei over overlapping maritime border negotiations in waters east of the islan…
