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Jakarta governor, police urge calm after malls erect fences
Jakarta officials urge calm as malls erect fences in apparent response to unrest concerns.
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Japanese PM Takaichi surveys earthquake damage in Kumamoto as recovery efforts intensify
Japanese PM Yuko Takaichi visits Kumamoto following a major earthquake as cleanup operations commence amid intense heat.
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China’s top leaders gather for secretive Beidaihe summer retreat
China's top leadership has convened at Beidaihe, the secretive coastal resort where senior officials conduct informal policy discussions each August.
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Three lions die of suspected heatstroke at Japan zoo
Three lions at a Japanese zoo have died of suspected heatstroke, raising concerns about animal welfare during extreme heat.
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China strengthens chip design protections with updated rules
China has tightened intellectual property protections for semiconductor chip designs, reflecting broader efforts to secure domestic technology innovation.
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Malaysia’s BN-PN Coalition Secures Negeri Sembilan Victory
BN-PN coalition wins Negeri Sembilan polls, consolidating Malay-Muslim voter support and reshaping Malaysia's political trajectory.
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Japan and US jointly intervene to stabilise yen, pledge further action
Japan and the US have jointly intervened to support the yen, confirming they stand ready to take further action if currency volatility persists.
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South Korea’s Lee calls for emergency heatwave relief as deaths rise to 16
Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung urges South Korea's government to step up emergency assistance as a severe heatwave claims 16 lives.
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Alex Eala claims first WTA title for Philippines
Alex Eala wins her first WTA title, marking a historic first for Philippine tennis on the global stage.
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Thai beauty brands establish Southeast Asian foothold with tropical-first approach
Thai beauty brands are expanding across Southeast Asia with formulas designed for tropical climates, creating a distinct movement separate from K-beauty and J-beauty.
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