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Vietnamese gang smuggled meth hidden in tamarind jars to Japan via Thailand

The jars contained more than 2kg of crystal methamphetamine.

Thailand’s Moo Deng backs Argentina to win World Cup 2026 final

Moo Deng walked straight to the Argentina fruit set without hesitation, drawing cheers from the crowd of visitors watching the activity.

Laos says it cannot determine cause of 2024 tourist deaths linked to tainted alcohol

Two Danish citizens, an American, a Briton and two Australians died following what media reports said was a night out on the town in Vang Vieng in November 2024.

Statues of Myanmar’s founding father Aung San disappearing

A national flag is raised next to a statue of Myanmar’s independence hero General Aung San at Thu Mingalar Park in Yangon, on July 16.

Negeri Sembilan state election: Four high-stakes seats to watch amid a royal tussle

The Aug 1 state election is largely a showdown between Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional-Perikatan Nasional, with 103 candidates vying for Negeri Sembilan’s 36 assembly seats.

Flash flood kills 4, leaves 4 others missing in northern Vietnam

Rescue workers battling flash floods in Muong Than village, Lai Chau province, northern Vietnam.

Network School in Forest City told to shut down, Johor chief minister says

Chief minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi called on the Home Ministry to conduct a thorough investigation following allegations that Israeli nationals were among its participants.

Malaysia’s rare earths are prized by Washington – but at what cost to Putrajaya’s Palestine stance?

Malaysian activists hold placards bearing slogans, protesting Lynas Corp’s four-year rare earth supply agreement with the US Department of Defense in Malaysia.

News analysis

After two strikes, Anwar needs a home run in Negeri Sembilan

the result will have a knock-on effect on how the three largest ruling parties decide to navigate a maximum last 18 months before national polls.

US’ Rubio to visit South-east Asia in bid to reaffirm partnerships

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is due to attend a meeting of ASEAN foreign ministers in Manila from July 21 to 23.

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