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Today: May 29, 2026
Today: May 29, 2026

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Rescuers evacuate the first of 5 villagers found trapped in a cave in Laos; 2 still missing

Rescue divers in Laos have safely evacuated the first of five villagers trapped in a cave for over a week due to floodwaters

Rescuers evacuate the first of 5 villagers found trapped in a cave in Laos; 2 still missing
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3 astronauts from China return to Earth after nearly 7 months in space, a record for a Chinese crew

Three Chinese astronauts have returned to Earth after spending seven months in space

3 astronauts from China return to Earth after nearly 7 months in space, a record for a Chinese crew
Asia|Crime|World

Former head of China's 'kung fu' temple sentenced to 24 years, state media reports

The former abbot of a Chinese temple famed as the birthplace of kung fu has been sentenced to 24 years in prison and fined 3.5 million yuan ($517,000) for crimes including

Former head of China's 'kung fu' temple sentenced to 24 years, state media reports
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Vietnam's To Lam warns of three global crises, sets out solutions

The world is beset with multiple risks and uncertainty that countries must confront squarely, To

Vietnam's To Lam warns of three global crises, sets out solutions
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New Zealand aiming for steady rises in defence spending, minister says

New Zealand is aiming for "smooth and steady" rises in defence expenditure to meet its target of spending 2% of GDP on the military within 8 years, its new

New Zealand aiming for steady rises in defence spending, minister says
Asia|World

China opposes any country using freedom of navigation to undermine its sovereignty

China said on Friday it firmly opposes any attempt by any country to undermine its sovereignty and security "under the pretext of freedom of navigation", in response to a

China opposes any country using freedom of navigation to undermine its sovereignty
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Why Malaysia's Anwar is considering a snap election

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has said he would consider calling for snap polls if tensions within his ruling alliance got worse. 

Why Malaysia's Anwar is considering a snap election
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Indonesia inflation seen picking up to 2.97% in May,  April trade surplus shrinking

Indonesia's annual inflation rate likely accelerated in May to 2.97%, a Reuters poll showed on Friday, closer to the upper end of the central bank's target range amid

Indonesia inflation seen picking up to 2.97% in May,  April trade surplus shrinking
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China's low-key presence at Asia defence forum a lost opportunity, Australia says

China's decision to send only academics to Asia's biggest defence forum is a missed opportunity at a moment when countries need more "strategic

China's low-key presence at Asia defence forum a lost opportunity, Australia says
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Malaysia PM Anwar under pressure amid growing defections from his party

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is under growing pressure from a wave of defections to a new party set up by a former protege, analysts and

Malaysia PM Anwar under pressure amid growing defections from his party
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Foxconn has immense confidence in growth momentum due to AI, chairman says

Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics manufacturer, has immense confidence in its growth momentum because of soaring AI demand, Chairman

Foxconn has immense confidence in growth momentum due to AI, chairman says
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North Korea not keen to engage with the US or South Korea, Singapore FM says

North Korea does not seem keen to engage with the United States, South Korea or Japan and is focused on building up its self-reliance and military deterrence,

North Korea not keen to engage with the US or South Korea, Singapore FM says
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Japan, Philippines to discuss information sharing pact to ease arms exports

Japan and the Philippines said on Thursday they would begin talks on an agreement to share classified information to allow Tokyo to step up transfers of military equipment to

Japan, Philippines to discuss information sharing pact to ease arms exports
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More than half of Asia-Pacific's rich worry about recession, Lombard Odier says

More than half of wealthy individuals in Asia-Pacific consider an economic recession their biggest worry over the next three years, a survey by Lombard Odier found, and

More than half of Asia-Pacific's rich worry about recession, Lombard Odier says
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Russia says US missiles in Japan for drills would threaten Russia

Russia's foreign ministry said on Thursday that allowing U.S. missile systems to be deployed on Japanese territory as part of military drills would threaten the security of

Russia says US missiles in Japan for drills would threaten Russia
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Baton Rouge to Melbourne: Iran war and rising prices upend jet fuel trade

From Antwerp to the Seychelles, Baton Rouge to Melbourne, or New York to Namibia, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has upended

Baton Rouge to Melbourne: Iran war and rising prices upend jet fuel trade
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Myanmar president to embark on first India visit since taking over

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing will embark on an official visit to India from May 30 to June 3, India's

Myanmar president to embark on first India visit since taking over
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Japan dismisses 'ridiculous' Russian criticism of military buildup

Japan's U.N. ambassador on Thursday dismissed as "ridiculous" Russia's criticism of its military buildup at a time when Moscow was continuing its war against Ukraine in violation of

Japan dismisses 'ridiculous' Russian criticism of military buildup
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PBOC tells Chinese banks to boost May lending as credit weakness persists, sources say

China's central bank has instructed banks to boost lending this month, people with knowledge of the matter said, underscoring Beijing's continued efforts to support an economy

PBOC tells Chinese banks to boost May lending as credit weakness persists, sources say
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A Chinese dissident is in South Korean custody after a perilous escape by rubber boat

A Chinese human rights activist is in South Korean custody after a perilous escape from his country by a rubber boat

A Chinese dissident is in South Korean custody after a perilous escape by rubber boat
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Viral fame spares ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo from Eid sacrifice in Bangladesh

A rare albino buffalo in Bangladesh - nicknamed "Donald Trump" for its distinctive blond tuft - has been spared from Eid al-Adha sacrifice after a last-minute government

Viral fame spares ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo from Eid sacrifice in Bangladesh
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Rescuers in Laos say more oxygen needed to save 7 people trapped in cave

The leader of a Thai volunteer group helping to extract seven people trapped in a cave in Laos

Rescuers in Laos say more oxygen needed to save 7 people trapped in cave
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ByteDance developing custom CPU chips to support AI rollout, sources say

Chinese technology giant ByteDance is developing its own central processing units (CPUs) to support its growing AI infrastructure needs,

ByteDance developing custom CPU chips to support AI rollout, sources say
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Thai court acquits opposition politician accused of royal insult

A Thai criminal court has acquitted a prominent Thai opposition political figure charged with cybercrimes and insulting the royal family during a 2021 Facebook livestream,

Thai court acquits opposition politician accused of royal insult