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China facing worst heatwave since records began
At least four provinces are rationing power as electricity consumption climbs.
People of Myanmar have right to democracy: UN special envoy
Hundreds of armed groups are battling the military junta.
Malaysian govt makes public controversial warship's procurement probe
A copy of the declassified report was received by Parliament's Public Accounts Committee.
Taiwan shows off most advanced fighter jet after China drills
The island displayed the missile-equipped F-16V in a rare nighttime demonstration on Wednesday.
Taiwan tensions
China warns US against underestimating Beijing's Taiwan resolve
Beijing's envoy to Washington Qin Gang rejected US officials’ argument that lawmakers act independently of the White House.
China's reliance on Taiwan would make trade retaliation costly
Taiwan's trade relies significantly more on delivering items to China than China does on receiving them.
US commander says China missile fire over Taiwan must be contested
"If we just allow that to happen, and we don't contest that, that'll be the next norm," he said.
Malaysia GE
Coming clean on combat ship fiasco is a risky gambit for Malaysia PM Ismail and Umno
Insiders say Malaysia's defence procurement has been a source of dispensing patronage to vested interest groups linked to Umno.
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Widodo tells Parliament that North Kalimantan will be world's biggest green industrial park
He said the country is committed to building an integrated ecosystem for industries that will support the development of the global green economy.
August 18 2022
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Ukraine crisis raises prospect of more states going nuclear: Veteran Singapore diplomat
China is modernising its nuclear forces, and North Korea is developing intercontinental ballistic missile capability, he noted.
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The China bogeyman - a dangerous game that politicians play
The China challenge is real but Western politicians inflating the threat risk fostering a self-fulfilling and destructive dynamic.
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