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Myanmar's Suu Kyi faces 2 new charges in court, appears in good health: Lawyer

She's now accused of a violation of communications laws as well as intent to incite public unrest.

Calls by Myanmar anti-coup protesters for international military intervention get louder

Malaysian PM Muhyiddin says election will be held as soon as Covid-19 pandemic ends

Two opposition lawmakers pledged support for PM Muhyiddin over the weekend.

As public loses confidence in PM Suga, new scandal involving his son claims biggest scalp

PM Suga's eldest son went on a charm offensive to woo senior bureaucrats.

Filipino journalist is one of six women in '10 Most Urgent' cases of One Free Press Coalition

Last month marked the one year anniversary of Filipino journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio's time in jail.

Covid-19 infections in Hong Kong on the rise, officials urge vaccination

Philippines starts Covid-19 vaccination drive amid supply woes, vaccine wariness

Malaysia's PM Muhyiddin sues an Umno leader, gets court injunction against similar remarks

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Calls by Myanmar anti-coup protesters for international military intervention get louder

Asian Insider, March 1: Suu Kyi faces two new charges; M'sian PM promises elections after pandemic ends

Malaysian PM Muhyiddin says election will be held as soon as Covid-19 pandemic ends

South Korea's President Moon reiterates willingness to talk with Japan

As public loses confidence in PM Suga, new scandal involving his son claims biggest scalp

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The coup ignited the rage of Generation Z, who are taking on the military. Can peace be restored?

Inequality and exclusion in the vaccine roll-out: Inquirer columnist

India-Mauritius free trade pact the first of its kind: The Statesman

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Asian Insider, March 1: Suu Kyi faces two new charges; M'sian PM promises elections after pandemic ends

Covid-19 infections in Hong Kong on the rise, officials urge vaccination

Filipino journalist is one of six women in '10 Most Urgent' cases of One Free Press Coalition

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Covid-19 infections in Hong Kong on the rise, officials urge vaccination

Hong Kong recorded 14 confirmed cases of Covid-19 on Monday.

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S'pore's Covid-19 vaccination drive boosts hopes for some normalcy

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