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Malaysia’s new Cabinet sworn in after appointment as ministers
They took their oath of office before Parliament president Tan Sri Dr Rais Yatim.
Cabinet posts for BN a trust, not the spoils of war, says Malaysian DPM Zahid
The newly appointed DPM also called for an end to the political instability.
China's Xi told EU chief less lethal Omicron opens way for fewer Covid-19 restrictions
Mr Xi blamed mass protests on youth frustrated by years of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Beijing, Shenzhen loosen more Covid-19 curbs as easing gathers pace
Covid-19 test results are no longer needed to enter public transport and parks in Shenzhen.
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‘Sober-curiosity’: Responsible drinking trend grows in Japan
There is a burgeoning movement in Japan towards “responsible drinking” and “sober-curiosity”.
December 3 2022
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Nuclear war unlikely despite Russia's threats, says military strategy guru Edward Luttwak
"Nuclear weapons are too powerful to be useful," says Dr Luttwak.
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There is a way to end China's Covid-19 nightmare; question is the price
The zero-Covid-19 policy’s early success has become a costly trap.
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As the festive season nears, is Seoul gearing up for crowds again?
Every first Friday of the month, ST' foreign editor Bhagyashree Garekar chats with ST’s correspondents in the Asia-Pacific, the US and Europe.
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