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Israel will take all of Gaza: PM Netanyahu

Strikes kill 52 more, while 2 million are 'starving' per the WHO.

  • Published: May 20, 20259:49 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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ICC prosecution requests deadline extension for disclosure of witnesses in Duterte case

With this request, the prosecution emphasised that the Chamber “may extend or reduce a time limit if good cause is shown.”

  • Published: May 20, 20259:48 am
  • Author Charie Abarca
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Growing acceptance of nonmarital births among young South Koreans

The dramatic shift in women's perceptions appears to come from their focus on career and a strong desire to form their own families.

  • Published: May 20, 20259:37 am
  • Author Choi Jeong-yoon
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Former Vietnamese international beauty pageant winner arrested for alleged customer deception

Former beauty queen Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien has been arrested by the Ministry of Public Security's Police Investigation Agency on Monday for allegedly deceiving consumers through…

  • Published: May 20, 20259:36 am
  • Author Viet Nam News
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Tapirs top roadkill list in Malaysia

112 Malayan tapirs were struck down by vehicles from 2020 to 2024. Sun Bears and Black Panthers were second with nine deaths each. They are followed by Asian elephants (6) and…

  • Published: May 20, 20259:35 am
  • Author Shyafiq Dzulkifli
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Singaporean man arrested in Japan for allegedly committing indecent acts involving boy in bathhouse

The Singaporean is suspected of touching the teenager, including his genitals, multiple times without consent, according to local media reports.

  • Published: May 20, 20259:34 am
  • Author Lok Jian Wen and Calista Wong
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Poor communication haunts Indonesia’s TB vaccine trial

Some Indonesian netizens oppose the clinical trial, whose development has been supported by the Gates Foundation. They claim that the state is selling people as "lab rats" for the…

  • Published: May 20, 20259:23 am
  • Author Maretha Uli
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Riders hit the road in Brunei to raise awareness for men’s health

In line with Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride events worldwide, Brunei’s ride also served as a fundraising effort, raising a total of BND2,832.

  • Published: May 20, 20259:22 am
  • Author Lyna Mohamad
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Bhutan sets bold targets to safeguard mothers and newborns

The plan sets sharp new targets: reduce newborn mortality to 5 per 1,000 live births, stillbirths to 2 per 1,000, and maternal mortality to 40 per 100,000 live births by 2029.

  • Published: May 20, 20259:21 am
  • Author Jigmi Wangdi
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At least nine dead as heavy rain, landslides batter Vietnam’s northern provinces

Authorities have warned of further widespread heavy rainfall across the northern region from May 22 to 25. Rainfall is expected to reach 100–250mm, with some areas likely to…

  • Published: May 20, 20259:11 am
  • Author Viet Nam News

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