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Candidates facing criminal charges keep their hold on Indian voters

773 politicians contesting the current polls are accused of serious crimes, including murder and rape.

South Korean President Yoon must seize chance to carry out promised reforms

Hong Kong puts Google in hot seat with ban on protest song

The song, Glory To Hong Kong, was released during anti-government protests in 2019.

North Korea appears to be building new submarine for attacks, research group says

Hull components and equipment used in submarine construction have been seen at a shipyard.

Famed Thai holiday isles suffer water shortages after heatwave

Island authorities have discussed shipping in water from the mainland if the dry weather continues.

Japan deploys drones to deter visitors from littering at scenic riverside

Stinky tofu tycoon in China smells success

Korean dog finds its way home 41 days after going missing

India Election 2024

Candidates facing criminal charges keep their hold on Indian voters

Heatwave in India raises fears of adverse impact on voter turnout in general election

India’s general election sees record seizures of money and drugs used to buy votes

Modi accused of hate speech by his opponents, analysts say possible shift in polls strategy

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Keeping Singapore special: PM Lee Hsien Loong’s 20 years in office

Does Singapore have what it takes to look after the elderly?

Letters from Bureaus

Affordable, versatile and zippy: E-rickshaws drive green mobility wave in India

Podcast: Chinese' salve for loneliness: Pay to drink at strangers' homes

As Japan’s bookstores die out, its government intervenes to boost literary culture

Music festivals, once a big draw in Australia, are losing appeal

Podcast

Podcast: Chinese' salve for loneliness: Pay to drink at strangers' homes

The rise of home bars in cities across China shows how young Chinese are craving for companionship but without having to invest in relationships.

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