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Tether Sued Over Frozen ‘Pig Butcher’ Coins, 6,600 Students Get Crypto Loans: Asia Express
Tether sued over frozen USDT, 6,600 students get crypto loans in Asia.
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Nepal Army cable helps Nuwakot flood survivors cross river
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Nepal Army cable helps Nuwakot flood survivors cross river
Flood survivors in Nepal's Nuwakot district are using a temporary 250-meter cable crossing, installed by the Nepal Army, to traverse the swollen Trishuli River after devastating floods destroyed roads and bridges. Soldiers and residents assist in pulling people to safety …
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Philippines’ Jollibee eyes Hong Kong over US to list international unit
Philippine fast food giant Jollibee Foods Corp plans to spin off and list its international operations, Jollibee Foods Corporation International, on the Hong Kong stock exchange, abandoning earlier plans for a US listing.
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Bitcoin's Moment Has Come for the Far East, Says Metaplanet CEO
Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich argues that Bitcoin's moment has arrived in Asia, especially with a changing regulatory landscape.
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Satellite images show bedrock and glacier collapsed on Nepal-China border, then rivers flooded
Satellite images reveal a massive bedrock and glacier collapse on the Nepal-China border, triggering catastrophic flooding. Hundreds died and are missing, with villages buried under debris.
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The Overlooked Health Effects of Climate Change
Climate change is affecting human health and well-being across Asia, with rising temperatures, extreme weather, air pollution, and changing disease patterns having far-reaching implications. Governments, healthcare providers, communities, businesses, and insurers can stre…
Malacca States Vow to Keep Asia’s Busiest Shipping Route Open
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Malacca States Vow to Keep Asia’s Busiest Shipping Route Open
Malacca, a key shipping route in Asia, is facing potential disruptions due to the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran. The Malacca states have vowed to keep the route open, despite the risks.
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‘An intrusion’: data centre fights test Southeast Asia’s AI ambitions
Residents in Malaysia and the Philippines are resisting the construction of data centres for AI projects near their homes, citing concerns over noise, water use, traffic, and land suitability.
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Korean bank taps Ripple for payments, Pakistan opens crypto licensing: Asia Express
Korean bank Jeonbuk taps Ripple for cross-border payments, while Pakistan opens crypto licensing portal. Asia's biggest crypto hubs are locked in a tax-cut arms race.
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Japan enlists 1,800 people to drag a 360-tonne castle keep using ropes and rollers
In northern Japan, 1,800 people came together to pull a 360-tonne castle keep a little more than two metres closer to its original resting place as part of ongoing renovations. The keep had to be moved to repair a wall damaged in a major earthquake.
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Mainland China’s ship activity near Taiwan hits record for third month in a row
Mainland Chinese government vessel sightings around Taiwan have reached record levels for a third straight month, as Beijing expands its law enforcement footprint east of the island following the announcement in late May of Tokyo-Manila maritime boundary talks over the area.
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Indonesia takes on Malaysia in battle over palm oil pricing
Indonesia is launching a new commodity exchange to set prices for palm oil, nickel, and coal, aiming to gain pricing power currently held by Malaysia. The exchange is slated to begin operations on January 1.
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Pakistan-Backed candidates clean sweep ACC board elections in Bangkok
Pakistan-backed candidates won all three seats in the ACC Board of Executive Directors elections in Bangkok, marking a significant victory for Pakistan in Asian cricket administration. The elections saw a committee backed by Pakistan and PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi defeat a…
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Dozens of co-ordinated arson attacks hit southern Thailand
More than 50 co-ordinated arson and incendiary attacks have been carried out across Thailand's insurgency-hit south, the Thai military has said. Two people were injured, with a local government office building, a convenience store, and a stolen vehicle among the targets s…
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Asia is reaching for the open road that Chinese AI offers
Asian nations are increasingly adopting open-source Chinese AI models to develop sovereign capabilities, moving away from a US-dominated AI landscape. This trend is driven by the economic advantages and accessibility of Chinese systems, fostering a multipolar AI order.
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Dozens of attacks in Thailand's restive south leave 2 injured
Dozens of coordinated arson and incendiary attacks occurred across Thailand's insurgency-hit southern provinces, injuring two people and damaging government property.
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South Koreans ‘intoxicated by stocks’ swarmed market frenzy – and lost everything
A 30% decline in South Korea's Kospi benchmark has caused widespread financial losses and psychological trauma among retail investors, raising concerns about the nation's market stability.
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Moment robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m record in China
A humanoid robot has outperformed humans by running faster than Usain Bolt's 100m sprint world record at the World Humanoid Robot Games in China.
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Fourteen killed in strike on Myanmar monastery
Fourteen people, mostly elderly civilians, were killed in military air strikes on a monastery in Myanmar's Sagaing region, according to opposition fighters and a rescue worker. The attack occurred during a meditation retreat for Buddhist Lent.
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Hong Kong's Tiananmen activists guilty in national security trial
Two Hong Kong activists, Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung, have been found guilty of inciting others to subvert state power under the city's national security law. They face a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail.
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North Korea’s Kim Yo-jong denies claim on additional troops deployment to Russia
North Korea's Kim Yo-jong denied Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's claim that Pyongyang planned to send up to 50,000 more troops to Russia to fight for its ally. Kim Yo-jong said Zelensky's estimate was 'groundless' and 'a self-staged incident'.
Murban Crude Jumps to 4-Month High as ADNOC Curbs Supply to Asia
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Murban Crude Jumps to 4-Month High as ADNOC Curbs Supply to Asia
Murban crude oil prices have jumped to a 4-month high due to Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) curbing supply to Asia. The move is a response to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has disrupted oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
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US-South Korea war games cut short after Washington request, Seoul says
South Korea's annual joint military drills with the US will be cut short by six days at the request of Washington, its defence ministry has announced.
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US, South Korea slash joint military drills by half as Trump eyes Kim summit
The US and South Korea are set to cut their joint military drills by about half, following President Donald Trump's order to reduce US participation in the annual exercises.
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Allies rethink US security umbrella after Iran war
A 40-day war between the U.S. and Iran has reportedly eroded allied confidence in Washington's ability to manage multiple global crises simultaneously, prompting Asian partners to seek diversified security options.
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Manufacturer Pakistan’s Haval ‘Sazgar Engineering Works’ Makes Forbes Asia’s Best Under A Billion 2026
Pakistan's automotive industry has received a major international recognition as Sazgar Engineering Works Limited, the local manufacturer of Haval vehicles, has been named among Forbes Asia’s Best Under A Billion 2026 companies.
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Iran handball player Farrokhi optimistic about Nagoya
Iranian handball team player Mohammadhossein Farrokhi expressed optimism about the team’s preparations and the impact of the new coaching staff ahead of the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan.
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Australia Urged to Lead Indo-Pacific Cable Shield as Hybrid War Risks Rise
Australia is urged to position itself as an Indo-Pacific preferred cable hub to address economic and national security risks from threats to submarine cables. The country's geography, political stability, and trusted network partner status could attract cable investments.
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Japan Condemns Putin’s Visit to Disputed Islands
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said his country 'strongly protests' Putin's visit to Iturup, which Japan calls Etorofu. The dispute over the Kuril Islands has kept the countries from signing a peace treaty formally ending their hostilities.
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Japan Defense Minister Visits War Shrine, PM Stays Away
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi visits Yasukuni Shrine, while PM Sanae Takaichi stays away.