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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

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Japanese government to step up discussions on defense budget increase

Japan’s defense budget for the current fiscal year stands at ¥5.4 trillion, or 0.96% of gross domestic product, which is about half of the 2% target that NATO member countries…

  • Published: May 26, 20229:29 am
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Three held in ‘bomb plot’ against Hong Kong police

A 31-year-old technician is believed to have encouraged others on social media to attack police and government buildings in Hong Kong between July 2021 and April this year.

  • Published: May 26, 20226:36 am
  • Author William Xu
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Pakistan govt to stop PTI from long march to Islamabad: Minister

The local administration in various cities have put in place measures to prevent the movement of long march participants.

  • Published: May 25, 20222:07 pm
  • Author Shakeel Qarar, Qazi Hassan and Imran Gabol
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Indonesian preacher denied entry had radicalised people in Singapore: Minister

The minister noted that other places have also denied Somad entry in recent years, including Hong Kong, Timor Leste, Britain, Germany and Switzerland.

  • Published: May 24, 20229:29 am
  • Author Justin Ong
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Operation on as Shirani forest fire continues to rage

According to some locals, the signs are ominous and they fear the fire is gaining force and unless it is smothered soon, it will ravage more areas.

  • Published: May 24, 20229:27 am
  • Author Muhammad Akbar Notezai
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Key to tackling impact of pandemic, Ukraine war: Act fast, act in unison

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina laid out five proposals to strengthen regional cooperation in a message at the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific of the UN.

  • Published: May 24, 20223:40 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Imran creating discord between institutions, govt and public: Minister

The PML-N leader also asserted that Imran's politics was not only objectionable but also hurt the sovereignty and integrity of the country.

  • Published: May 24, 20223:39 am
  • Author Dawn
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South Korea’s new PM pledges to seek political unity, bolster economic recovery

In his speech, the prime mister directly asked for support from the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea, which had held back his appointment

  • Published: May 24, 20223:38 am
  • Author Shim Woo-hyun
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Commission of Human Rights stands by ‘drug war’ report: We only fulfilled our mandate

Earlier, the government’s anti-insurgency task force accused the commission of “demonizing” the government while presenting an “incomplete” picture of the anti-illegal…

  • Published: May 24, 20223:37 am
  • Author Zacarian Sarao
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Oh Se-hoon envisions Seoul as ‘Asian financial capital’ in bid for 4th Seoul mayor term

He said his goal is to make Seoul one of the top cities in Asia which can attract more foreign travelers and overseas investors.

  • Published: May 23, 202210:51 am
  • Author Shim Woo-hyun

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