Hundreds of Thai protesters rally to demand leaders’ release
BANGKOK: Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in the Thai capital on Saturday (Mar 6) evening to demand that authorities release some
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Hong Kong electoral reforms prevent ‘dictatorship of the majority’, says pro-Beijing lawmaker
BEIJING: Beijing’s proposal for Hong Kong electoral reforms could prevent “dictatorship of the majority”, a pro-Beijing Hong Kong lawmaker said,
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Malaysia reports 1,680 new COVID-19 cases, 7 deaths
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia reported 1,680 new cases of COVID-19 and seven deaths on Saturday (Mar 6). Health director-general Dr Noor Hisham
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After Coup in Myanmar, a Career Diplomat Takes a Stand
Ms. Aung San Suu Kyi, who had spent 15 years under house arrest, became foreign minister and the country’s de
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Hong Kong court puts off release of activists
HONG KONG: A group of 11 Hong Kong activists accused of subversion will stay in jail for at least another five
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North Korea’s petroleum imports breached sanctions cap: UN experts
SEOUL: North Korea illicitly imported far more refined petroleum products last year than allowed under an annual threshold set by
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China confirms African swine fever outbreaks in Sichuan, Hubei provinces
SHANGHAI: China confirmed outbreaks of African swine fever in its key pork producing provinces of Sichuan and Hubei, the Ministry
Read moreMyanmar asks India to return eight police who fled across border
NEW DELHI: Authorities in Myanmar have asked India to return several police officers who sought refuge to avoid taking orders
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AirAsia used COVID-19 pandemic to relook businesses: Fernandes
KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia Group is recovering well from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, during which it looked at opportunities
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Thai police warn protesters risk arrest ahead of planned demonstrations
BANGKOK: Thai police warned anti-government protesters planning demonstrations in Bangkok on Saturday (Mar 6) that they risked being arrested following
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