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Biden hopes to tighten S. Korean, Japanese bond at Camp David

When Yoon Suk Yeol this week commemorated his country's 1945 independence from Japan, the South Korean president didn't dwell on the brutal 35-year occupation his people endured under their neighbour.…

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EPA’s Eye In The Sky: Mumbai, India

An aerial view of a residential area in Mumbai, India. India's population will outstrip China's population to become the most populous country in the world, as estimated by the State…

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China, India agree to maintain peace, tranquillity on the ground in border areas

China and India agreed to maintain peace and tranquillity on the ground in the border areas, China's defence ministry said in a joint statement on the 19th round of China-India Corps Commander Level Meeting on Tuesday.…

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Afghan Taliban celebrate return to power two years on amid erosion of women’s rights

KABUL, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Afghanistan's Taliban marked the second anniversary of their return to power on Tuesday, celebrating their takeover of Kabul and the establishment of what they said…

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Taiwan vice president leaves on sensitive trip to United States

Taiwan Vice President William Lai left on Saturday for a sensitive trip to the United States, which China has condemned and Taiwanese officials fear could prompt more Chinese military activity…

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China uncovers alleged Chinese spy for CIA – state broadcaster

China has uncovered a Chinese national suspected of spying for the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), state television said on Friday, highlighting what it said were the risks and dangers…

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More Chinese graduates return to hometowns in depressed economy – state media

Almost half of Chinese undergraduates returned to their hometowns last year within six months of graduation, state media reported, with the proportion rising to 47% from 43% in 2018 amid…

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Typhoon Khanun lashes southern Japan, South Korea; another storm looms

TOKYO/SEOUL, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Flights were cancelled and trains halted on Wednesday as heavy rain from Typhoon Khanun pounded southern regions of Japan and South Korea, just as another storm approached…

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Magnitude 5.4 earthquake strikes Mindanao, Philippines region

MANILA, Aug 9 (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 5.4 struck Mindanao, Philippines, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported on Wednesday. The quake was at a depth of 10 kilometers…

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EPA’s Eye In The Sky: Yangzhou, China

An aerial photo taken shows people playing at a water amusement park in Yangzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province. Via EPA-EFE/XINHUA / Meng Delong

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Fourteen dead in floods in northeastern China

BEIJING, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Fourteen people were reported to have died over the weekend in the Chinese city of Shulan due to flooding caused by Typhoon Doksuri. Northeastern China,…

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North Korean hackers breached top Russian missile maker

Hackers breached systems at NPO Mashinostroyeniya Russian firm produces hypersonic missiles, satellites Discovery comes shortly after Russian defence minister visits Pyongyang By James Pearson and Christopher Bing LONDON/WASHINGTON, Aug 7…

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South Korea ends World Scout Jamboree early as typhoon looms

The organisers of the World Scout Jamboree in South Korea have ended the event early because of an incoming typhoon. Several countries including the UK had already left the…

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Cambodia king approves nomination of Hun Manet as next PM

By Prak Chan Thul PHNOM PENH, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Cambodia's king has approved the nomination of the eldest son of Prime Minister Hun Sen to become the next premier,…

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Too hot for K-pop as South Korea scrambles to save scout jamboree

By Jack Kim SEOUL, Aug 6 (Reuters) - A K-pop music concert scheduled for Sunday at a World Scout Jamboree in South Korea was postponed due to heat safety concerns…

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Hiroshima marks a-bomb anniversary, calls nuclear deterrence “folly”

By Kiyoshi Takenaka TOKYO, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Japan on Sunday marked the 78th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing on Hiroshima, where its mayor urged the abolition of nuclear…

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Bangladesh grapples with record deadly outbreak of dengue fever

By Ruma Paul DHAKA (Reuters) - Bangladesh is grappling with a record deadly outbreak of dengue fever, with hospitals struggling to make space for patients as the disease spreads rapidly…

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Twenty-one injured in east China magnitude 5.5 earthquake

Recasts, adds details throughoutAug 5 (Reuters) - Twenty-one people were injured and 126 buildings collapsed after an earthquake of magnitude 5.5 struck the eastern Chinese province of Shandong on Sunday,…

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China curbs exports of drone equipment amid U.S. tech tension

BEIJING (Reuters) - China announced export controls on some drones and drone-related equipment, saying it wanted to safeguard "national security and interests" amid escalating tension with the United States over…

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What caused the record rainfall in Beijing and northern China?

By Ethan Wang and Ryan Woo BEIJING (Reuters) - Extreme rain battered Beijing, Tianjin and the province of Hebei in the wake of Typhoon Doksuri in late July, causing widespread…

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Rahul Gandhi set to return to parliament as top court suspends conviction

Court says conviction had ended up punishing Gandhi’s voters too Court order enables Gandhi to contest elections in 2024 Congress party seeks Gandhi’s reinstatement to parliament Complainant says will continue…

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Fourteen hurt in South Korea stabbing incident near Seoul

By Hyonhee Shin and Minwoo Park SEOUL, Aug 4 (Reuters) - A man in a South Korean commuter town rammed his car into passers-by on Thursday then got out and…

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Nearly half a million spoiled ballots in Cambodia election

PHNOM PENH (Reuters) - Cambodia's election commission said that nearly half a million ballots were spoiled in the national election last month, which critics have called a sham as all…

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China looks to limit children to two hours a day on their phones

By Josh YeHong Kong, Aug 2 (Reuters) - China's cyberspace regulator said on Wednesday children under the age of 18 should be limited to a maximum of two hours a…

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Typhoon Khanun kills one man, knocks out power to one-third of Japan’s Okinawa homes

By Kantaro Komiya TOKYO, Aug 2 (Reuters) - High winds hit power lines in Japan's popular tourist destination Okinawa, knocking out electricity to more than 200,000 households on Wednesday morning,…

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South Korea raises heat alert to highest amid sweltering weather

By Soo-hyang Choi SEOUL, Aug 2 (Reuters) - South Korea raised the hot weather warning to its highest, the first time in four years, as parts of the country roasted…

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Maximum precipitation during recent rainfall in Beijing was a 140-yr high

BEIJING, Aug 2 (Reuters) - The maximum precipitation recorded during the rainfall in the Chinese capital of Beijing between 8 p.m. (1200 GMT) Saturday and 7 a.m. Wednesday was a…

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Taliban burn musical instruments

Taliban authorities have destroyed dozens of musical instruments, just days after closing beauty salons across Afghanistan. The nation's vice ministry department said it deemed music immoral, destroying hundreds of dollars worth of…

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Typhoon Doksuri: Thousands flee homes as rain lashes China’s capital

By Liz Lee and Ethan Wang BEIJING, July 31 (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of people were evacuated from their homes in Beijing as the remnants of Typhoon Doksuri dumped…

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Suicide bomb at political rally in Pakistan kills more than 40

By Jibran Ahmad and Saud Mehsud More than 130 injured in blast, police say Pakistan PM calls bombing an attack on democratic system Pakistani Taliban condemn bombing in statement DERA…

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Japan’s population falls while foreign residents rise to record

By Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO, (Reuters) - The number of Japanese people has decreased at the fastest pace ever while the number of foreign residents has risen to a record of…

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A familiar face for the US as China’s Wang returns as foreign minister

By Michael Martina and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON, (Reuters) - China's decision to reappoint its top diplomat Wang Yi as foreign minister one month after former rising star Qin Gang disappeared…

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Tomato price shock hits Indian restaurants, cheaper puree sales boom

By Riddhima Talwani NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Many Indian restaurants are cutting back on tomatoes in their popular dishes and consumer companies are ramping up production of cheaper purees that…

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Photo Story: Awareness campaign on International Tiger Day in Bangalore

Underprivileged children supported by the international Don Bosco organization in India wear tiger masks while participating participate in the 'Save Our Tiger' awareness campaign on the 'International Tiger Day' in…

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China hopes France can help take heat out of relations with EU

By Joe Cash BEIJING, July 29 (Reuters) - China hopes France can "stabilise the tone" of EU-China relations, vice-premier He Lifeng told his French counterpart in Beijing on Saturday, as…

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Foreign ships, aircraft in East and South China Seas escalating tensions – China’s defence ministry

BEIJING, July 29 (Reuters) - The frequent dispatch of ships and aircraft by certain unnamed countries to "show off their military force for self-interest" has raised tensions in the East…

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US announces Taiwan weapons package worth up to $345 mln

By Mike Stone and Idrees Ali WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States unveiled a Taiwan weapons aid package worth up to $345 million, a move likely to anger China even…

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China’s Wang Yi makes first statement after reappointment as foreign minister

BEIJING, July 28 (Reuters) - China's Wang Yi has made his first comments on Friday since his reappointment as foreign minister, promising to deepen partnerships and safeguard sovereignty in a…

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Russian, Chinese officials join Kim Jong Un at North Korea military parade

By Josh Smith and Hyunsu Yim SEOUL, July 28 (Reuters) - Chinese and Russian officials stood shoulder to shoulder with Kim Jong Un as they reviewed North Korea's latest nuclear-capable…

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US officials to meet Taliban in Doha to discuss economy, rights

U.S. officials will meet Taliban representatives and "technocratic professionals" from Afghan ministries in Doha this week, the State Department said on Wednesday, adding they will discuss economic issues, security and…

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Ex-PM Thaksin plans return to Thailand as post-poll deadlock drags on

Self-exiled leader faces possible jail term Political parties jostling to take power after May polls Pheu Thai party backed by Thaksin seeking to form government BANGKOK, July 26 (Reuters) -…

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Powerful typhoon Doksuri lashes Philippines, threatens Taiwan and China

Super typhoon batters northern Philippines, one killed Taiwan cuts back on transportation services Southern China braces for worst storm in 10 years By Karen Lema, Bernard Orr and Yimou Lee…

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Climate change role in July heatwaves ‘overwhelming’, scientists say

By David Stanway SINGAPORE, July 25 (Reuters) - Human-induced climate change has played an "absolutely overwhelming" role in the extreme heatwaves that have swept across North America, Europe and China…

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Cambodia PM Hun Sen to hand over power to son next month

Phnom Penh, July 26 (Reuters) - Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen said on Wednesday he will step down and hand over power to his son next month, ending a near…

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Heavy rain in India’s capital raises new fears of flooding

NEW DELHI, July 26 (Reuters) - Heavy rain brought flooding to an area near New Delhi on Wednesday forcing some evacuations and schools closures as the region braced for more…

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Simulating enemy attack, Taiwan conducts military drill at main airport

By Ann Wang and Fabian Hamacher TAOYUAN, Taiwan, July 26 (Reuters) - Taiwan conducted an anti-aircraft landing drill at its main international airport for the first time on Wednesday, simulating…

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North Korea to welcome China and Russia with military display after pandemic isolation

Russian defence minister, China Politburo member visit First such foreign delegations since COVID pandemic began Visits may signal resumption of shuttle diplomacy Korean War holiday commemorates 'defeat' of 'U.S. imperialists'…

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China replaces foreign minister Qin after brief stint and weeks of speculation

China removed Foreign Minister Qin Gang from his post on Tuesday after a one-month absence from public duties, replacing him with his predecessor Wang Yi, state media said, after weeks…

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China to step up policy adjustments amid tortuous recovery

China's top leaders pledged on Monday to step up policy support for the economy amid a tortuous post-COVID recovery, focusing on boosting domestic demand, signalling more stimulus steps. The world's…

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Cambodia’s ruling party claims landslide win in one-sided election

By Prak Chan Thul PHNOM PENH, July 23 (Reuters) - The party of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen declared a landslide victory in a general election on Sunday, a vote…

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Cambodia votes in controversial election

By Martin Petty (Reuters) - Cambodia holds an election on Sunday that is almost certain to be won by the ruling Cambodian People's Party (CPP) of Prime Minister Hun Sen,…

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Rare submarine visit reminds North Korea of U.S. nuclear missiles out of sight, in range

SEOUL (Reuters) - When a U.S. ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) surfaced for a rare visit to South Korea this week it was a blunt reminder that Washington always has nuclear-tipped…

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Taiwan probes alleged leak of classified reports, diplomatic cables

By Yimou Lee TAIPEI, July 21 (Reuters) - Taiwan is investigating a possible leak of official documents including diplomatic cables and classified reports on the island's sensitive bid to join…

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Indian women set fire to house of suspect as Manipur sex assault case triggers outrage

NEW DELHI, July 21 (Reuters) - Women in India's northeastern state of Manipur attacked the house of the main suspect in a sexual assault case that has enraged the nation,…

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Chinese cities brace for floods as heat scorches inland regions

By Ryan Woo and Liz Lee BEIJING, July 21 (Reuters) - Beijing and other cities braced for severe flooding on Friday as summer storms rolled across many parts of China,…

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North Korea threatens nuclear retaliation over US displays of military force

(Reuters) - North Korea warned deployment of U.S. aircraft carriers, bombers or missile submarines in South Korea could meet criteria for its use of nuclear weapons, state media KCNA reported,…

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Japan needs computing power surge to stay in AI race

By Tim Kelly and Sam Nussey TOKYO, July 19 (Reuters) - Japan needs to rapidly expand computing power as it vies to become a global leader in artificial intelligence, said…

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