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How the US-Iran war is costing China

April 22, 2026 - 5:00pm
The BBC’s Laura Bicker explains the economic costs and possible political wins for China brought on by the war.
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South Korean fighter jets collided due to pilots taking pictures, report finds

April 22, 2026 - 4:35am
One of the pilots has been fined thousands of dollars by the military to cover repair costs.
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South Korean fighter jets collided due to pilots snapping pictures, report finds

April 22, 2026 - 4:35am
One of the pilots has been fined thousands of dollars by the military to cover repair costs.
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World's biggest condom maker set to raise prices due to Iran war

April 22, 2026 - 3:12am
Malaysia-based Karex produces more than five billion condoms a year and supplies global brands like Durex and Trojan.
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World's biggest condom maker set to raise prices due to Iran war

April 22, 2026 - 3:12am
Malaysia-based Karex produces more than five billion condoms a year and supplies global brands like Durex and Trojan.
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Taiwan president cancels trip after African countries revoke flight permits

April 22, 2026 - 2:25am
Taiwan has accused Beijing of putting pressure on African countries to close their airspace to Lai's plane.
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Thirteen killed in second India fireworks blast in three days

April 22, 2026 - 1:55am
Earlier this week, an explosion at a firecracker factory in neighbouring state Tamil Nadu left at least 25 dead.
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Domestic workers legally recognised in Indonesia after '22-year struggle'

April 21, 2026 - 10:55pm
The country is home to some 4.2 million domestic workers - of which almost 90% are women.
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Domestic workers legally recognised in Indonesia after '22-year struggle'

April 21, 2026 - 10:55pm
The country is home to some 4.2 million domestic workers - of which almost 90% are women.
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Fourth man charged over mistaken identity kidnap murder of Sydney grandfather

April 21, 2026 - 7:55pm
Police say Chris Baghsarian, 85, was not the intended target of the February kidnapping.
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Fourth man charged over mistaken identity kidnap murder of Sydney grandfather

April 21, 2026 - 7:55pm
Police say Chris Baghsarian, 85, was not the intended target of the February kidnapping.
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Why police are seeking to arrest billionaire K-pop mogul behind BTS

April 21, 2026 - 6:28pm
Bang Si-hyuk, who created the supergroup, denies defrauding investors before his $7.3bn company went public.
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Why police are seeking to arrest billionaire K-pop mogul behind BTS

April 21, 2026 - 6:28pm
Bang Si-hyuk, who created the supergroup, denies defrauding investors before his $7.3bn company went public.
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Why police are seeking to arrest billionaire K-pop mogul behind BTS

April 21, 2026 - 6:28pm
Bang Si-hyuk, who created the supergroup, denies defrauding investors before his $7.3bn company went public.
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Hotpot, bubble tea and sportswear: China's new exports take on the world

April 21, 2026 - 6:10pm
Made in China used to mean cheap, mass-produced goods but a new wave of Chinese brands is emerging.
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Hotpot, bubble tea and sportswear: China's new exports take on the world

April 21, 2026 - 6:10pm
Made in China used to mean cheap, mass-produced goods but a new wave of Chinese brands is emerging.
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A Kashmir tourist hotspot became a bloodbath. A year on, the pain remains unbearable

April 21, 2026 - 5:14pm
A year after militants killed 26 people in Indian-administered Kashmir, families are trying to cope with their loss.
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A Kashmir tourist hotspot became a bloodbath. A year on, the pain remains unbearable

April 21, 2026 - 5:14pm
A year after militants killed 26 people in Indian-administered Kashmir, families are trying to cope with their loss.
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A Kashmir tourist hotspot became a deadly bloodbath. A year on, the pain remains unbearable

April 21, 2026 - 5:14pm
A year after militants killed 26 people in Indian-administered Kashmir, families are trying to cope with their losses.
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Japan loosens arms export rules in break from post-WW2 pacifism

April 21, 2026 - 6:13am
This clears the way for Japan to sell weapons to more than a dozen countries.
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