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There is no way, however, the US and China can “decouple” given how deeply embedded they are with each other as the world’s largest and second-largest economies, Prof. Jin…

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Indonesia’s civil servants, lawmakers in the grip of online gambling

Gambling of all types, both online and offline, is punishable by a prison term in Indonesia, as is organizing a gambling event.

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SM Lee warns public against deepfake videos of him commenting on international matters

He said that creators of such deepfakes want to make it seem that the views expressed within these videos are supported by him or the Singapore Government, which is “dangerous…

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National Bureau of Investigation findings prove embattled Philippine mayor Alice Guo is ‘a fake Filipino’

According to the NBI, the fingerprints of the mayor matched that of a Chinese passport holder, Guo Hua Ping, who entered the Philippines as a 13-year-old on Jan. 12, 2003, using a…

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Islamabad court rejects pleas seeking suspension of ex-premier Imran, wife’s sentences

On February 3 — days before the general elections — an Islamabad court had convicted the couple based on a complaint filed by Bushra Bibi’s ex-husband, Khawar Fareed Maneka,…

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Japan’s Digital Minister Kono expresses intention to run for President of ruling party

Mr. Kono previously ran for LDP president in 2009 and 2021. The last time he ran for party president, he lost to PM Kishida in a runoff.

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Three camps likely to struggle for power in Thai Senate

The Election Commission is set to officially announce the names of the 200 elected senators and 100 reserves. If no errors or complaints crop up that could delay the announcement,…

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Malaysian factory worker charged with having materials linked to Islamic State

Suhaini Sarwan was found in possession of articles related to IS and terrorism-related activities on her laptop. She was also accused of possessing items, including five books,…

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Myanmar’s middle class shrinks by 50% as 42 million face poverty: UN report

The UNDP report states that approximately 75% of Myanmar's population, or around 42 million people, are facing poverty and are at risk of severe poverty, with 13.3 million people…

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Rapid urbanisation, climate inaction taking toll on youth mental health: WEF panel

Urban living has been shown to be a risk factor for poor mental health among youth, as heightened inequalities expose them to adversities such as poverty and violence that impact…

  • Published: June 27, 20248:30 am
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