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Tension and grievances in Indonesia’s Raja Ampat

Raja Ampat, home to 75 per cent of the world’s coral species and a popular diving spot known to be “the last paradise” became the subject of a global conversation in late…

  • Published: July 9, 20251:53 pm
  • Author Deni Ghifari
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Islamabad court orders blocking of 27 YouTube channels on cyber crime agency’s request

According to officials, the YouTube channels were “found involved in sharing highly intimidating, provocative and derogatory contents against state institutions and officials of…

  • Published: July 9, 20251:40 pm
  • Author Tahir Naseer
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The real message of China sanctions: Philippine Daily Inquirer

A deeper look suggests something more sinister: a warning to all Filipino leaders who dare assert the country’s sovereign rights.

  • Published: July 9, 202510:24 am
  • Author Philippine Daily Inquirer
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PM Anwar called out by his own lawmakers as Malaysia’s judicial crisis heats up

Nine PKR MPs, led by former deputy president Rafizi Ramli, demand a Royal Commission of Inquiry into the delayed judicial appointments.

  • Published: July 9, 20258:20 am
  • Author Azril Annuar
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Thai government under fire over US tariff hike as opposition demands resignations

Senior MPs call for ministers to step down after 36% US import duty announced, and warn of severe economic fallout.

  • Published: July 9, 20258:00 am
  • Author The Nation
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Nepal’s Hindu state debate returns in Congress

The renewed debate has revealed a deep ideological struggle within the grand old party over religion, identity, and voter alignment, especially as new political forces gain ground…

  • Published: July 8, 20251:34 pm
  • Author The Kathmandu Post
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Philippine President Marcos heeding clamour against online gambling

The growing public concern over this phenomenon was also raised last week by Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David, Kalookan bishop and president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of…

  • Published: July 8, 20251:29 pm
  • Author Philippine Daily Inquirer
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‘We will raise wages’: Party leaders in Japan appeal to voters in campaign speeches

“We will raise wages and strengthen the Japanese economy. The economy is definitely improving,” said Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, president of the ruling Liberal Democratic…

  • Published: July 8, 20251:27 pm
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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No more coups in Thailand, but who can be sure?

Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has asserted that the mindset of the military leadership has evolved in response to global shifts and the changing social context.

  • Published: July 8, 20257:53 am
  • Author The Nation
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Most Thais disagree with coup: poll

Most Thais do not support a coup, as called for by leaders of a recent protest, and do not expect the demonstration to result in significant political change, according to an…

  • Published: July 7, 20251:50 pm
  • Author The Nation

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