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Sri Lanka's former president Ranil Wickremesinghe arrested

3 Hits Milo Munro Aug 22, 2025, 6:18 PM

Ranil Wickremesinghe has been arrested in connection with the alleged misuse of funds, officials said.

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India top court shelves plan to lock up Delhi's one million street dogs

3 Hits Mariyam Basra Aug 22, 2025, 9:31 AM

The Supreme Court says only dogs with rabies or aggressive behaviour should be kept in shelters.

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Crypto scam fugitive caught after littering in Seoul

3 Hits Elizabeth R. Ludwig Aug 22, 2025, 7:41 AM

The man behaved suspiciously after being apprehended for throwing a cigarette butt, police say.

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Former Thai PM Thaksin acquitted in royal insult case

3 Hits Marina Schwab Aug 22, 2025, 5:49 AM

The former PM's lese majeste charge relates to an interview he did with a South Korean newspaper years ago.

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The 95-year-old POW who wants to return to North Korea to die

3 Hits Usman Bashir Aug 21, 2025, 9:24 PM

Ahn Hak-sop failed in his attempt to cross the border, after spending most of his life in South Korea.

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McDonald's Japan postpones toy promo after Pokémon complaints

3 Hits Mariyam Basra Aug 21, 2025, 3:40 PM

Fast-food giant postpones "One Piece" trading card promotion after Pokémon giveaway led to bulk-buying and cards sold online.

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Fast-food giant Jollibee blames fraudsters for raffle row in Philippines

4 Hits Marina Schwab Aug 21, 2025, 7:30 AM

The raffle winners have AI-sounding names like Hobby Dynamics and Noble Beer, social media users say.

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China's Xi touts unity and development in surprise Tibet visit

3 Hits Jörg Kastner Aug 21, 2025, 4:02 AM

The visit to Lhasa suggests a desire to stamp the Chinese leader's authority over the region.

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India's biofuel drive is saving billions but also sparking worries

2 Hits Jörg Kastner Aug 21, 2025, 12:06 AM

Critics say many vehicles in India are not biofuel-compliant, and its use could put engines at risk. The government denies...

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A fierce war of words keeps Thailand and Cambodia on edge

2 Hits Jörg Kastner Aug 20, 2025, 9:45 PM

The two sides are waging an information war to win international sympathy and shore up support at home.