Asia Pacific Archive
Asia Pacific
Tuesday, a “worst nightmare” fire at a hostel in the capital city of Wellington left at least six people deceased and eleven others missing. Tuesday just after midnight,
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In a clear signal of disapproval of the military-backed government that has ruled Thailand for nearly a decade, opposition parties leading the early vote count are poised to
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Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was presented before a judge at a police station in Islamabad, 24 hours after his arrest by paramilitary officers which caused uproar
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Canada has expelled a Chinese diplomat following the release of an intelligence report that accused him of trying to intimidate a Canadian lawmaker critical of China’s treatment of
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Vietnam has recorded an all-time high temperature of 44.1°C (111.38°F). This record-breaking heatwave has surpassed the previous 2019 record of 43.4°C, raising concerns among authorities and weather experts
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China’s government has revised its conscription laws, allowing retired service members to re-enlist and increasing space and cyberwarfare-focused recruitment. The amended regulations, which were ratified by the state
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In a significant development for Uzbekistan’s political landscape, a referendum was recently conducted to ratify constitutional amendments that grant President Shavkat Mirziyoyev the ability to extend his stay
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The abortion pill will become available for the first time in Japan after the health ministry authorized an early pregnancy termination drug. Up to 22 weeks, abortion is
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A powerful underwater earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 struck western Indonesia, causing a momentary tsunami alert and widespread panic among residents in the affected regions. The epicenter
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At least 21 people are dead following a fire at a hospital in Beijing, Chinese state media has reported. As black smoke billowed into the sky late on
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