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South Korea approves two new reactors in nuclear power push

Admin 13 Sep,2024 11:00

SEOUL - South Korea approved the construction of two nuclear reactors on the nation’s east coast, reviving a project that was scrapped by the former administrat...

Japan to criminalise cannabis use

Admin 13 Sep,2024 11:00

TOKYO - Japan will criminalise cannabis use and legalise medical products using substances derived from the plant under revised laws that will take effect on De...

Red Cross pushes for aid corridors into Myanmar

Admin 12 Sep,2024 11:00

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is in talks with Myanmar’s ruling junta, its armed opponents and its neighbours to provide cross-border huma...

Child sex abuse exposed at Malaysian charity homes

Admin 12 Sep,2024 11:00

KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian authorities have rescued more than 400 children and teenagers suspected of being sexually abused at charity homes run by an Islamic bus...

Vietnam death toll from Typhoon Yagi at 141 as Hanoi faces flood risk

Admin 11 Sep,2024 11:00

HANOI: The death toll in Vietnam from Typhoon Yagi has risen to 141, the government said on Wednesday as it warned that flood waters were causing the Red River...

Harris goes on offense against Trump in combative debate

Admin 11 Sep,2024 11:00

PHILADELPHIA: Republican Donald Trump and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris clashed over abortion, the economy, immigration and Trump's legal woes at thei...

Bali to ban building of some hotels to tackle over-development

Admin 10 Sep,2024 11:00

JAKARTA - Indonesia has agreed to set a moratorium on the construction of hotels, villas and nightclubs in some areas on the tourist resort island of Bali, as i...

Philippines Senate holds ex-mayor Alice Guo in contempt a second time

Admin 10 Sep,2024 11:00

MANILA - Former Philippine town mayor Alice Guo was held in contempt for a second time on Monday after refusing to answer senators' questions on suspected ties...

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