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Economic slowdown hobbles China's climate momentum
Environmental goals are taking a backseat as China's economy faces greater headwinds.
North Korea all set for nuke test: South Korean minister
There's also speculation the North is planning to deploy tactical weapons to the border it shares with the South.
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Rebooting Sihanoukville: Cambodian casino city that gambled its future on China has bigger plans
Chinese money transformed Sihanoukville into a teeming casino city. Now, it wants to change course.
Economic slowdown hobbles China's climate momentum
Environmental goals are taking a backseat as China's economy faces greater headwinds.
Sacked Umno leader alleges plot within party to remove its chief
Tajuddin Abdul Rahman claims a move to remove Ahmad Zahid Hamidi had existed as far back as May 2020.
Mahathir's comment on reclaiming Singapore aimed at Johor sultan: Analysts
The muted response in Malaysia to the former prime minister's remarks could reflect his waning influence, said analysts.
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Internal divisions in US hardening, warns Yale's Prof Amy Chua
Whites are about to lose their majority status at the national level for the first time in US history, she says.
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