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Around Asia

1,200 residents evacuated from wildfire in South Korea’s Daegu

After South Korea battled the worst wildfire in its history in March, another wildfire in the southeastern city of Daegu spread fast Monday, forcing some 1,200 residents to evacuate

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North Korea formalises troop deployment, signals deeper alliance with Russia

Kremlin spokesperson says Russia will aid North Korea militarily if needed under treaty obligations

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Women bear the brunt of crumbling maternity services in Nepal’s Baglung

With birthing centres out of reach, medical equipment failing, and roads often impassable, home births remain a dangerous norm in remote villages

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China maps out steps to tackle global woes

However, the foundation for the country's sustained economic recovery needs to be further consolidated.

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Pakistan PM welcomes Iran’s willingness to help ease Pak-India tensions

The prime minister repeated that Pakistan is ready to “participate in a transparent and unbiased investigation into the terrorist attack”

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South Korean ex-presidents Moon, Yoon likely to stand criminal trial simultaneously

These will be the first simultaneous criminal trials of two former presidents in 29 years.

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Vietnam’s solar exports hit with US duties of up to 542.6%

As high as 3,403.9% for Cambodia, 799.5%for Thailand, 542.6% for Vietnam, and 168.8% for Malaysia

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Epidemic situation in China stable, but vigilance urged

China’s overall epidemic situation ahead of the five-day May Day holiday starting on May 1 is stable and under control.

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Philippines’ Mount Kanlaon’s ash emissions indicate build up to major eruption

The volcano also spewed ash for more than seven hours on Monday.

1w ago

Japan’s population declining faster than anticipated

The percentage of those age 65 or older also reached a record high.

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Indonesian president calls out Western silence in Gaza conflict

The president reiterated Indonesia's long-standing support for Palestinian independence

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‘High time’ for refugees to return, Pakistan envoy tells Afghan Foreign Minister

Over 860,000 Afghans have left Pakistan since September 2023

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China’s great green march across the globe

The Middle Kingdom wants to control the global clean-tech sector. Can it save the planet, too?

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‘No regrets if I died that day’

Bangladeshi construction worker Shakil Mohammad was at work at River Valley Road in Singapore when he heard screams next door.

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ASEAN to discuss united response to Trump tariffs

Philippine Trade Secretary Cristina Roque believes the most effective ASEAN approach would be to pursue negotiations aimed at reducing the tariffs

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Kathmandu Valley toxic air is choking street dogs, too

'With hazardous pollution, there’s even the danger of new or unidentified diseases.'

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