N Korea may test long-range missile next year: US intelligence agency
North Korean leaders view nuclear arms as critical to regime survival, the report said.
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China, Bhutan sign roadmap for expediting boundary negotiations
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Myanmar junta won’t allow Asean envoy to meet Suu Kyi
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Chinese President Xi announces new $315 million fund to protect biodiversity
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Asean defence meeting retreat to discuss regional stance over Aukus, says M’sian Defence Minister
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