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Khawaja Asif draws flak after calling party’s women parliamentarians ‘garbage’

He made the remarks in response to criticism by parliamentarians of the manner of legislation in Parliament and the “bulldozing” of bills.

  • Published: July 26, 20232:03 pm
  • Author Nadir Guramani
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Officer killed, 3 others hurt in deadly escape bid by Uzbekistan terror suspects in Jakarta

Three of them were combat-trained members of militant group Katiba Tawhid Wal Jihad, while the fourth had provided financial assistance and fake travel documents to the others.

  • Published: July 26, 202312:04 pm
  • Author Hariz Baharudin
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South Koreans’ life expectancy higher than OECD average

However, South Korea's suicide rate of 24.1 per 100,000 is the highest among member states, despite declining since 2010.

  • Published: July 26, 202312:03 pm
  • Author Lee Jaeeun
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Two supermoons to light up Singapore’s skies in August

A supermoon is a full moon that orbits closest to Earth, making it appear larger and brighter than usual.

  • Published: July 26, 202312:02 pm
  • Author Sarah Koh
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From an emperor’s court to television: Follow the history of Tiger Balm

Thailand’s famous Tiger Balm made a surprise appearance in the hit South Korean series “King the Land” recently.

  • Published: July 26, 202312:01 pm
  • Author The Nation
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Airlangga shows up for AGO questioning in palm oil graft case

The Attorney General’s Office is currently seeking to hold three private palm oil companies criminally liable for misconduct.

  • Published: July 26, 202312:01 pm
  • Author The Jakarta Post
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India’s president arrives in Odisha to a rousing welcome

Governor Ganeshi Lal and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik received Murmu at the airport after her arrival.

  • Published: July 26, 202312:00 pm
  • Author The Statesman
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President Marcos accepts resignation of 18 police officials linked to illegal drugs

Despite the Interior Secretary Benjamin's initial non-disclosure, the Palace revealed the 18 PNP generals and colonels who resigned.

  • Published: July 26, 202311:30 am
  • Author Jean Mangaluz
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China removes foreign minister Qin Gang; Wang Yi gets old job back

The Foreign Ministry purged its website of Mr Qin’s biodata and his speeches shortly after the announcement.

  • Published: July 26, 20238:30 am
  • Author Tan Dawn Wei
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PM Hun Sen hands over power to his son Manet

The landmark announcement marks the end of an era in Cambodian politics.

  • Published: July 26, 20238:29 am
  • Author The Phnom Penh Post

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