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Seoul set for more rain after worst storm in a century kills 9
President has asked authorities to recalibrate disaster management plans by taking into account the effects of global warming.
Belgium pulls more Haagen-Dazs ice-creams from sale
Traces of a chemical linked to cancer, such as lymphoma and leukaemia, were found.
Taiwan tensions
Pelosi says China president Xi Jinping reacted to her Taiwan visit 'like a scared bully'
Mrs Pelosi's stop in Taiwan last week drew a strong response from China, which held military exercises around the island.
Power Play: Beijing is not ready for war, but it means business
The forceful response to Mrs Pelosi's visit shows how PLA has developed in the quarter of a century since the last crisis.
Power Play: China's show of force hardens US resolve to defend Taiwan
China's keenness to unite with Taiwan has provoked a sense of urgency - even anxiety - in the US.
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India withdraws controversial proposed data protection law
A parliamentary committee had suggested a large set of changes.
Taiwan tensions mark a low in US-China relations, but it could have been worse
Beijing has stopped short of taking more drastic action that would severely hurt ties with the US.
KL to end 5G negotiations this week; two Big Four telcos could miss out
Maxis and U Mobile have outstanding concerns over governance of Digital Nasional Berhad as the sole vehicle to roll out 5G.
Fidel Ramos restored the Philippines' credibility and self-respect
He is arguably the Philippines' best president and his legacy is secure as a general who sided with the people.
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Rise above blame games to common challenge, urges top zoonotic diseases expert Wang Linfa
Prof Wang Linfa says countries should take pandemic preparedness seriously, as they do for military preparedness.
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US calls China 'irresponsible' amid claims of attack rehearsals around Taiwan
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