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Former Thailand PM Thaksin Shinawatra to go on trial for royal insult

The case relates to an interview the billionaire politician gave to South Korean media while in self-imposed exile in 2015.Thailand’s former Prime Minister Thaksin...

Taiwan’s parliament passes bill pushing pro-China changes

Thousands protested outside Taiwan’s parliament after reforms seen as reducing the president’s power were passed.Taiwan’s opposition-controlled legislature has ignored large protests to push through...

North Korea says rocket carrying satellite exploded in flight

Pyongyang says its attempt to put another spy satellite into orbit ends in failure, according to state news agency KCNA.North Korea says its attempt...

In pricey Hong Kong, residents flock to China for cheaper dining, shopping

Hong Kong, China – Hong Kong resident Mimi Lau regularly heads to Shenzhen to grab a meal with friends or go shopping in one...

Singapore Airlines changes seatbelt rules, route after fatal turbulence

Airline says it has adopted ‘more cautious approach’ after incident that killed one person and injured dozens.Singapore Airlines (SIA) has changed its seat belt...

China says war games around Taiwan to test ability to ‘seize power’

The People’s Liberation Army continues land, sea and air exercises that began on Thursday around the self-ruled island .China’s military has begun its second...

Infrastructure firm I Squared to invest $5 bln in Asia over next three years, executive says

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Macron says French troops will stay in New Caledonia ‘as long as necessary’

France’s president is visiting the Pacific territory where electoral reform plans have fuelled the worst unrest in more than 30 years.French President Emmanuel Macron...

Mapping which countries recognise Palestine in 2024

Norway, Ireland and Spain have announced they will formally recognise Palestine as a state on Tuesday. Wednesday’s announcement has prompted Israel to immediately recall its...

Macron heading to New Caledonia as France deploys more troops amid unrest

Noumea’s international airport remains closed as Australia and New Zealand say they will evacuate tourists on military aircraft.French President Emmanuel Macron is heading to...

‘We love Taiwan’: Domestic workers hope for more from new President Lai

Taipei, Taiwan – As Taiwan’s President William Lai Ching-te begins his four-year term, the democratic island’s legions of Southeast Asian migrant domestic workers are...

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