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More than 129 people killed after stampede at Indonesia football match
Indonesia’s sports minister Zainudin Amali said authorities would re-evaluate safety at football matches and consider not allowing spectators.
China under Xi Jinping: A look at his 10-year rule and what lies ahead
While the bid to extend his rule over China has its critics, his hold on power is too strong to shake, as Asian Insider finds out.
India 'knocks on doors of new era' with launch of 5G services
Hurdles to a widespread 5G roll-out include inadequate telecoms infrastructure and low 5G handset penetration.
China's Golden Week off to a lukewarm start amid tighter Covid-19 curbs
Official advice for Chinese to stay put in their home cities put a damper on the usual shopping and travel peak.
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Umno calls for Malaysia Parliament to be dissolved soon for GE this year
PM Ismail Sabri Yaakob will seek an audience with the Malaysian King to propose a date for Parliament's dissolution.
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Thailand does not want to promote cannabis use to travellers from nations that ban it
The country respects that cannabis is prohibited in other places in the region, such as Singapore.
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'Mum's fine because we've got her a robot': Expert warns against a lonelier world for elderly
By 2100, older people will outnumber the younger.
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