Asia

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Japanese demand end to ‘comfort women’ funds after South Korean politician’s conviction
Thailand to Begin Phase 2 of ‘Digital Wallet’ Stimulus in January
Lab-grown meat lands on Hong Kong plates as Australian start-up Vow begins sales
Loyal Hong Kong shoppers forgo Shenzhen, channel hometown pride to support local businesses
Donald Trump and Elon Musk watch SpaceX’s Starship lift off from Texas
US report warns PLA electronic warfare could pose ‘significant challenge’ in Taiwan Strait
Trump picks TV’s Dr Oz to run Medicare and Medicaid
In Sri Lanka, China and India have a chance to join hands
Israel’s Netanyahu offers US$5 million for each hostage freed, vows no Hamas rule in Gaza
Sabah corruption scandal ahead of 2025 state polls poses fresh challenge for Anwar
Lula cuts G20 discussion short on Ukraine, irking Europeans
Howard Lutnick named US commerce secretary and will ‘lead’ on tariffs and trade
US, Israeli officials will discuss civilian harm in Gaza in early December, State Department says
Trump 2.0 will keep US-Philippines economic and defence ties strong, Manila envoy says
Iran to stop producing near bomb-grade uranium, UN watchdog says
Australia, Turkey in 2026 UN climate summit hosting standoff
G20 ends with call for urgency on climate, global health, women’s rights
Scholz: G20 not clear enough on Russian, Middle East conflicts
Iran says no charges against student who stripped to her underwear
SpaceX to launch sixth Starship test from Texas, with Trump attending