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US condemns ‘horrific terrorist attack’ during Catholic mass in the Philippines
Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack at a university that killed 4 & injured dozens.
Magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes off southern Philippines
It followed a magnitude 6.6 quake on Dec 3 and a 7.6 quake on Dec 2 in the same region.
Terengganu Menteri Besar seen as PM contender for Malaysian opposition after poll win
A non-cleric, Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar is seen as more palatable to non-Malay and urban Malay voters.
China woos foreign tourists with visa-free policy, but will they come back?
Industry players note that difficulties remain in persuading foreign tourists to return.
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Secular India moving towards South Asia’s majoritarian norm: Historian Ramachandra Guha
Professor Guha warned of democratic backsliding in India as well.
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Podcast: Thailand looks to the stars in bid to woo tourists
First, the sea, the sand, the shopping. Now add stars to the Southeast Asian country’s list of attractions as it strives to get creative post-pandemic.
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