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Vietnam
Vietnamese sex trafficking probe uncovers murder of young woman in remote forest
HAI PHONG, (Vietnam): A police investigation into an illegal sex trafficking ring has led to the discovery of a brutal murder, in which a young woman was beaten to death and her body dumped in a remote forest in northern Vietnam.
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Singapore
Singapore's PAP has begun search for new candidates; PM Wong hopes to deploy them earlier ahead of next general election
SINGAPORE: The ruling People's Action Party has begun searching for potential candidates ahead of the next general election, so that they can start walking the ground earlier.
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Japan
Bear believed to have killed woman in her house in Iwate Prefecture, Japan
TOKYO: A woman, 81, who died in her home in Kitakami, Iwate Prefecture, on Friday (July 4) is believed to have been attacked by a bear, authorities said.
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Indonesia
Prosecutors seek seven years for former Indonesian trade minister Thomas Lembong in sugar graft case
JAKARTA: Prosecutors have demanded a seven-year prison sentence for former trade minister Thomas Lembong for his alleged role in a corruption case pertaining to raw sugar imports.
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Philippines
Man goes amok inside Philippine fast food chain, nabbed
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu (Philippines): A man from Talibon, Bohol is facing charges for direct assault and alarm and scandal for allegedly going amok while inside a fast food chain in Brgy. Tawala in Panglao town.
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Thailand
Thai PM Paetongtarn denies rumours of returning antiquities to Cambodia
BANGKOK Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the Prime Minister of Thailand, addressed the media on Friday (July 4) at the Ministry of Culture following her appointment as Minister of Culture.
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India
Two Nipah cases detected in Kerala; three districts on alert
NEW DELHI: Kerala has reported two confirmed cases of Nipah virus – one from the Malappuram district and the other from the Palakkad district.
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Nation
Form Four student killed, pillion rider hurt in Shah Alam motorcycle crash
SHAH ALAM: A 16-year-old male motorcycle rider died while his pillion rider suffered serious injuries following an accident in Seksyen 13 here.
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South Korea
South Korean president Lee likens inter-Korean ties to troubled marriage
SEOUL: In response to a question about achieving peace on the Korean Peninsula, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung offered an unconventional metaphor — comparing inter-Korean relations to a troubled marriage in need of counselling.
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China
Fur love’s sake in Hong Kong
Hong Kong's pet industry is set to scale new heights as the number of pet owners continues to grow. Stacy Shi reports that pet insurance providers and veterinary clinics are among the biggest beneficiaries, and could inject new life into the city's economy.
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AseanPlus News
Australia police search for suspect in arson attack on Melbourne synagogue
SYDNEY: Australian police said late on Friday (July 4) they were looking for a man suspected of deliberately starting a fire at a Melbourne synagogue filled with worshippers.
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Nation
Driver, six others hurt after bus crashes into overhead height barrier on Nilai road
NILAI: A bus driver and six passengers suffered light injuries after the vehicle crashed into an overhead iron barrier along Jalan Arab Malaysian-Bukit Mahkota.
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Entertainment
Controversial webtoon on teacher-student romance pulled, drama cancelled amid backlash
'The Elementary School Student I Love' removed from major webtoon platforms, with no set date for resumption
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Nation
Airbus aircraft purchase will boost AirAsia’s short-and medium-haul routes, says Anwar
PARIS: AirAsia's acquisition of the A321XLR aircraft from Airbus would strengthen the airline's operational capabilities for short- and medium-haul routes, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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South Korea
North Korean defector rescued
A North Korean civilian voluntarily crossed the heavily mined land border between the two countries, aided by the South's military in a delicate 20-hour operation, Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff said.
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India
Hindu pilgrimage begins in contested Kashmir
Hindus began a vast month-long pilgrimage in contested Indian Kashmir, with many of the faithful starting from near the site where a deadly April attack triggered conflict with Pakistan.
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Pakistan
Czech mountaineer dies on ‘killer mountain’ summit
A Czech mountaineer fell to her death on the world's ninth-highest peak, Pakistani officials said, becoming the first casualty of the summer climbing season in the country.
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Indonesia
Search continues off Bali
Hundreds of rescuers widened their search for dozens of missing people after a ferry sank in rough seas on the way to the resort island of Bali, with six bodies recovered.
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Indonesia
Surabaya kicks off curfew sweeps for children
THE Surabaya administration in East Java has implemented a nighttime curfew for children under 18 who are found roaming unsupervised in public, following a similar policy recently introduced in West Java.
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Thailand
Chinese national missing after ‘photoshoot’ scam now safe
A Chinese national who went missing in Thailand after accepting a photoshoot job has been rescued, according to China's embassy in Bangkok, which cautioned Chinese citizens against simply accepting job offers.