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Israeli fire kills 2, wounds 32 during Lebanon withdrawal
HK$2 fare scheme: 56% of Hongkongers support raising age level, survey finds
From tropics to tundra: why Filipinos are flocking to Iceland
Belarus strongman set to win 7th term in ‘farce’ election
India, Modi mark Republic Day with Indonesia’s Prabowo
China tells India Yarlung Tsangpo mega dam in Tibet will not be at ‘expense of neighbours’
India's Republic Day marked by fighter jet formations, daredevil stunts
China has brokered another ceasefire in Myanmar civil war. But will it hold?
European fintech firms eyeing Hong Kong as Asia base, Paul Chan says
In Malaysia, a Rohingya bodybuilder chases Mr Olympia glory: ‘anything is possible’
Political parties woo Dehli voters with election goodies, but where will the money come from?
‘Deficit woes won’t affect first stage of Hong Kong’s hospital development push’
Thailand’s plan to legalise casinos opposed by most citizens: poll
As China’s rural healthcare loses out to cities, villagers, many elderly, are suffering
Many Thais disapprove of casino, online gambling plans, poll shows
India, a big source of illegal migration, hopes to navigate the Trump storm
Thai authorities launch AI-generated video in Mandarin offering advice on avoiding scams
Man arrested in connection with central Japan stabbing attack
Bloom and gloom: China’s Spring Festival flower sales hit by weak demand, warm weather
US Starbucks slaps ban on toilet use by non-patrons, raises concerns over China policy