Asia
Asia news covers political, economic, and social developments across Asian countries. This section highlights major regional events, international relations, and issues impacting the Asian continent.
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6.3-magnitude offshore earthquake strikes Southern Philippines
The institute said the tectonic earthquake occurred at 5:41 a.m. local time at a depth of 10 km, with the…
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Death toll from Japan’s Kumamoto earthquake rises to 38
At a disaster response headquarters meeting held Sunday morning, Kumamoto Prefecture Government officials announced that 38 people had died, including…
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5.8-magnitude earthquake hits off Japan’s Aomori
The temblor occurred at 11:48 a.m. local time off Aomori's Pacific coast at a depth of 80 km, measuring 4…
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Multiple earthquakes strike China, Tibet, Nepal within hours, says National Center for Seismology
A series of earthquakes struck parts of China, Tibet and Nepal within a few hours early Friday, according to the…
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Pakistan deploys snipers, opens fire on PoK poll boycott protesters, 20 killed
There has been a major crackdown on groups calling for a boycott of the elections in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
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Earthquake of magnitude 7.1 jolts southwestern Japan; tsunami advisory issued
A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.1 jolted southwestern Japan on Tuesday. Japan's weather agency said tsunami advisories have been issued…
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Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin resigns
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin stepped down from office on Friday with the Speaker of the national Parliament formally accepting his…
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Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin likely to resign soon: Reports
In yet another major development in Bangladesh’s rapidly changing political landscape, President Mohammed Shahabuddin is likely to resign soon, several…
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Afghanistan Floods: At Least 20 Dead, around 100 Missing Including Parun Mayor After Flash Floods in Nuristan
At least 20 people have died and around 100, including the Mayor of Parun, are missing after severe floods hit…
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China: Eight dead, 34 missing after mountain collapse hits Chongqing
Eight people have been confirmed dead, and 34 others remain missing after a rainfall-induced mountain collapse occurred along a section…
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27 killed, dozens injured in deadly Bangkok pub fire
Local media reported that rescuers found a number of mobile phones at the scene. Many of the phones continued to…
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Seoul to impose anti-dumping tariffs on PVC paste resin from 4 European nations
South Korea's finance ministry said on Friday it has decided to impose anti-dumping tariffs on polyvinyl chloride (PVC) paste resin…
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Bangladesh has world’s second‑highest bad loan rate after war-torn Ukraine
The report from Bangladesh-based The Business Standard said the country also has the highest NPL ratio among SAARC (South Asian…
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Eight dead after thunderstorms hit China’s Hubei; several missing after landslide in Gansu
Eight people were killed, and another remained missing after thunderstorms and gales brought by severe convective weather hit the eastern…
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Bangladesh’s power sector in deep crisis as govt delays payments: Report
Bangladesh's power sector has run into a major crisis as the country’s independent power producers (IPPs) are facing a cash…
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Nepal govt’s procurement of Chinese aircraft comes under scrutiny again
Nepal's controversial procurement of six Chinese aircraft a decade ago has once again come under scrutiny after the country's Supreme…
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Pakistan: Imran Khan, wife Bushra approach Supreme Court for suspension of convictions in £190m Al-Qadir Trust case
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have approached the country's Supreme Court against the Islamabad…
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South Korea says closely coordinates with US after belated disclosure of North Korea missile launch
South Korea said on Monday that it is maintaining close coordination with the United States on North Korea's missile launches,…
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Militant group Jamaat-ul-Ahrar claims responsibility for attack in Pakistan’s Karachi
Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, the splinter group of Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, has claimed responsibility for an attack targeting a transport facility of Pakistan's paramilitary…
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6.1-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan’s Iwate
The temblor occurred at 5:21 a.m. local time off Iwate's eastern coast at a depth of about 40 km, measuring…
