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Protests planned in Pakistan-administered Kashmir after ban
Pakistan-administered Kashmir’s anti-terror ban on a protest group sparks renewed tensions ahead of planned demonstrations on June…
North Korea's nuclear programme is a 'line of no retreat', says Kim Yo Jong
Kim Yo Jong says nuclear status is irreversible ahead of Xi Jinping’s first visit to Pyongyang in seven years.
Thailand may raise shrimp import ban with Malaysia at WTO, ASEAN
Thailand is prepared to escalate Malaysia's temporary suspension of five Thai shrimp imports to WTO and ASEAN forums if bilateral…
Millions of Chinese students sit for gruelling 'gaokao'
China’s 2026 gaokao begins as 12.9M students take the high-stakes university entrance exam amid rising parental focus on health an…
North Korea nuclear programme 'absolutely non-negotiable': Leader's sister
North Korea rejects US-China denuclearisation claims; Kim Yo Jong says nuclear status "absolutely non-negotiable" ahead of Xi visi…
Hundreds join protest led by India's viral 'Cockroach Party'
Indian students demand exam reform as 'Cockroach Party' leads first street protest in New Delhi over alleged irregularities.
Rescuers halt search for two missing men in Laos cave
Rescuers ended the search for two men trapped in a Laos cave due to instability, with survival hopes fading after two weeks.
Everest survivor recounts 'chewing ice' to stay alive
Nepali mountaineer Dawa Sherpa, 57, survived nearly a week on Everest by chewing ice and eating scraps.
India tightens security ahead of Cockroach Party protest
Indian police tighten security in New Delhi ahead of a protest by the satirical Cockroach People's Party over alleged exam irregul…
Japan passes $19 billion extra budget to ease Middle East war impact
Japan's parliament approves $19 billion in extra spending to help households cope with rising costs from the Middle East crisis.
Family of 'miracle' Everest survivor demands rescue probe
Nepali climber Dawa Sherpa's family calls for investigation after he survived six days abandoned on Mount Everest.
Xi-Kim summit: What to expect from China-North Korea talks
Xi Jinping heads to Pyongyang to cement China’s influence amid nuclear tensions and US-Russia diplomacy.