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Four killed in Indonesia car-train collision days after deadly West Java crash
Four passengers died in a car-train collision in Central Java, days after a train crash near Bekasi Timur killed 16.
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Singapore and Thailand Among World's Happiest Economies in 2025 Hanke Misery Index
Singapore and Thailand ranked as top happy economies in 2025 Hanke’s Annual Misery Index covering 178 countries.
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Ukraine sees possible path to Japanese arms after Tokyo eases export rules
Ukraine said Japan’s eased export rules could open talks on Japanese arms deliveries as Tokyo links Kyiv’s war to its own security.
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Malaysia’s home affairs ministry bans then moves to revoke two book prohibitions
Malaysia’s home affairs ministry banned two books and a Mao study translation in April, then began revoking the bans days later.
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Japan and Vietnam agree to deepen economic security partnership
Japan and Vietnam agreed to boost their economic security partnership during talks in Hanoi on May 2-3.
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Thailand corporal punishment ban meets concern over violence in schools
Thailand banned violent and corporal punishment in March 2025, but concerns persist that school violence remains common.
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India and Russia's RELOS pact expands military base access and Arctic reach
India and Russia’s Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement came into force in January, enabling mutual military access to bases and logistics support.
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Trump's Policies Ease Japan-South Korea Tensions Amid Regional Security Concerns
Japan and South Korea are setting aside past differences thanks to conciliatory US policies under Trump.
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Indonesia's president plans more K-pop concerts amid mixed fan reactions
Indonesia's president announced plans to increase K-pop concerts, sparking excitement and scepticism among fans.
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SCMP opinion says people-to-people exchanges can ease Japan-China tensions
A South China Morning Post opinion piece says direct contact between Japanese and Chinese people can improve public views and ease bilateral tensions.
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Thailand remains transit hub for illegal exotic pet trade to India
Thailand is a key transit hub for illegal exotic pets bound for India, with fresh seizures at Bangkok airport this week.
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Takaichi heads to Australia as Japan deepens defence ties
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is due in Canberra late Sunday for talks on defence, critical minerals and economic security.
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Rising youth suicides in Philippines expose mental health support gaps
Manila faces a surge in youth suicides tied to emotional distress and digital triggers, prompting calls for expanded mental health resources nationwide.
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Bangkok clears footpaths, pressuring street food vendors amid relocations
Bangkok officials have cleared footpaths and relocated street food vendors to designated areas, threatening their livelihoods.
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Japan's first SETI group plans 2027 observations of the Wow! Signal
Japan's first SETI group will observe the sky near Sagittarius in 2027 to study the 1977 Wow! Signal.
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Singapore software engineers with AI skills earn up to 25% higher pay, report shows
Singapore software engineers with AI expertise are earning 25% more, with senior roles seeing the largest salary increases, according to a recent report.
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South Korea expands funeral support for foreign workers killed at work
South Korea's K-Comwel launched a pilot to enhance funeral support for foreign workers who die in workplace accidents.
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EU Warns Airlines and Member States to Prepare Amid Uncertain Jet Fuel Crisis
The European Commission urged airlines and EU states to prepare for all outcomes as jet fuel supply remains uncertain.
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German Foreign Minister says US troop cuts won’t weaken NATO deterrence in Europe
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said the US withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany will not reduce NATO’s deterrence in Europe.
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UAE issues missile threat alert for first time since US-Iran ceasefire
The UAE issued a missile threat alert on May 4, its first since the US-Iran ceasefire last month.
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SAHA 2026 Defence Fair Opens in Istanbul with Record Participation
SAHA 2026 International Defence, Aerospace and Space Industry Fair opened Tuesday in Istanbul with over 1,700 companies attending.
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Türkiye and Armenia sign deal to restore historic Ani Bridge on shared border
Türkiye and Armenia signed a memorandum of understanding to restore the ancient Ani Bridge on May 4, 2026.
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US Navy reroutes ships through Oman waters amid sea mine hazards in Strait of Hormuz
The US Navy directed vessels to transit through Oman's territorial waters in the Strait of Hormuz due to mine hazards in the main shipping lane.
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AI used to track rapid glacier shrinkage in Indian-administered Kashmir
Researchers apply artificial intelligence with satellite data to map glacier decline and risks in Kashmir's shrinking glaciers.