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Greece boat disaster: 350 Pakistanis were on board, minister says

June 23, 2023 - 9:57am
Hundreds are feared drowned after a boat crowded with migrants capsized off Greece on 14 June.
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Thailand: Exploding extinguisher kills student during fire drill

June 23, 2023 - 5:40am
Another 21 high school students were injured when an extinguisher exploded at the campus in Bangkok.
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Thai cave rescue: Official hailed as hero of cave rescue dies

June 23, 2023 - 4:12am
Narongsak Osottanakorn, a veteran bureaucrat, was beloved for his role in overseeing the rescue mission.
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Dingo bites tourist sunbathing in Australia

June 23, 2023 - 3:31am
New video shows the moment a French woman was attacked by a dingo at a beach in K’gari, Australia.
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How Modi and Biden turbocharged India-US ties

June 23, 2023 - 3:24am
US President Joe Biden calls the partnership with India among the "most consequential in the world".
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Taiwan MeToo: Exiled human rights activist Teng Biao apologises

June 23, 2023 - 12:11am
Exiled rights activist Teng Biao apologises to a journalist as the MeToo movement picks up in Taiwan.
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Joe Biden and Narendra Modi hail 'defining' US-India partnership

June 22, 2023 - 10:51pm
Narendra Modi addresses the US congress, attends a state dinner and receives a 21-gun salute.
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Kim Aris: Aung San Suu Kyi's son urges army to free her

June 22, 2023 - 8:24pm
In an exclusive BBC interview, the jailed Myanmar leader's youngest son urges the world to do more to help.
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Roseate House: India man 'cons' posh Delhi hotel for two-year free stay

June 22, 2023 - 6:58am
The man allegedly stayed for 603 days in a five-star hotel in Delhi, raking up a bill of over $70,000.
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Beijing heatwave: China capital records hottest June day in 60 years

June 22, 2023 - 6:57am
The Chinese capital is sweltering through an extended heatwave with temperatures hitting over 41C.
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Yinchuan: China restaurant gas explosion kills 31

June 22, 2023 - 1:39am
President Xi has called for "all-out efforts" in investigating the suspected gas leak explosion.
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Sylvester daCunha: Tributes for creator of India's iconic Amul girl ad

June 22, 2023 - 1:17am
Indian advertising legend Sylvester daCunha has died, leaving a rich legacy behind.
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Elon Musk: Australia threatens to fine Twitter over online hate

June 22, 2023 - 12:00am
Elon Musk bought the firm last year for $44bn and promised to protect free speech on the platform.
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Manipur: Fears grow over Indian state on brink of civil war

June 21, 2023 - 5:22pm
Manipur faces the darkest chapter in its modern history and could be engulfed by ethnic violence.
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Modi in US: Elon Musk says Tesla to come to India 'as soon as possible'

June 21, 2023 - 12:54am
The Indian prime minister met Mr Musk on Tuesday during his three-day state visit to the US.
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Grab: Southeast Asia's leading ride-hailing firm cuts 1,000 jobs

June 21, 2023 - 12:27am
Singapore-based super-app Grab offers services in eight countries across Southeast Asia.
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US-China tensions: Biden calls Xi a dictator day after Beijing talks

June 20, 2023 - 9:48pm
The US leader makes the remark just after talks aimed at easing tensions between the countries.
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Modi in US: Why Washington is rolling out the red carpet for Indian PM

June 20, 2023 - 5:21pm
The White House is pulling out all the stops to welcome India's PM. What does that signify?
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Carlos Ghosn sues Nissan for $1bn in defamation suit

June 20, 2023 - 12:48pm
The former boss of Nissan wants to clear his name after his arrest on financial misconduct charges.
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Japan sterilisation law victims included nine-year-olds

June 20, 2023 - 5:27am
Parliament discloses for the first time children as young as nine were victims of an eugenics law.
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