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‘We will fight this war’: CM says 145 terrorists killed in 40 hours across Pakistan’s Balochistan

Pakistan's Inter-Services Public Relations said on Saturday night that 15 personnel were martyred during the operations and 18 civilians, including women and children, were also…

  • Published: February 2, 20268:55 am
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Thousands marched for democracy in Myanmar. Some died in prison.

At least 74 political prisoners aged between 18 and 35 have died in detention since the coup, according to previously unreported data from the Assistance Association for Political…

  • Published: February 2, 20268:50 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Fear now shapes journalism in Bangladesh: The Daily Star editor Mahfuz Anam tells Al Jazeera

Intimidation, politicisation and online abuse undermine independent journalism, he says.

  • Published: February 2, 20268:45 am
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Young Koreans show renewed interest in marriage: survey

The change appears to be driven by evolving perceptions. Marriage is now more widely seen as a result of personal affection rather than social obligation, while concerns that…

  • Published: February 2, 20268:40 am
  • Author Lim Jae-seong
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Singapore to set up national space agency on April 1 to develop and run space capabilities

The Government has invested over $200 million in space R&D and aims to expand international partnerships and legislation for space safety.

  • Published: February 2, 20268:38 am
  • Author Lee Nian Tjoe
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Women election candidates in Nepal face abuse and vitriol

The few women politicians who were given tickets to contest direct elections are dealing with scrutiny over their bodies and identities.

  • Published: February 2, 20268:35 am
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Over 1.2 million Malaysians still living in poverty: Minister

Currently, Malaysia's population is estimated at 34.3 million as of November 2025, according to the Statistics Department.

  • Published: February 2, 20268:30 am
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Over 7,000 cannabis shops in Thailand close due to stricter regulations and new law

This comes after stricter laws made it harder for businesses to comply, leading to significant financial losses for operators in the country.

  • Published: February 2, 20267:30 am
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Nepotism claims, gold mine expropriation: Why investors are dumping Indonesia stocks

The country faces financial turmoil due to fiscal concerns, nepotism, and state intervention, sparking a stock sell-off and rupiah depreciation to a historic low.

  • Published: February 2, 20267:28 am
  • Author Wahyudi Soeriaatmadja
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ASEAN must remain united to preserve regional peace: Singapore FM

The ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat in Cebu, Philippines, highlighted ASEAN’s efforts to balance security concerns with economic priorities, as the bloc seeks to remain…

  • Published: January 30, 20269:06 am
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