Hello Kitty-themed Tokyo theme park shut after threat
TOKYO, Feb 24, 2024 (AFP) - A popular Hello Kitty-themed amusement park in Japan closed for the day on Saturday…
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Dior postpones Hong Kong fashion show: govt
HONG KONG, Feb 24, 2024 (AFP) - Dior has postponed a fashion show set to be held in Hong Kong…
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At least 15 killed in fire in east China’s Nanjing
BEIJING, Feb 24, 2024 (AFP) - At least 15 people have been killed and 44 injured in a fire at…
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Taliban authorities execute two convicted murderers in football stadium
GHAZNI, Afghanistan, Feb 22, 2024 (AFP) - Taliban authorities publicly executed two men convicted of murder in a football stadium…
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UN: Myanmar junta ‘doubles down’ on civilian attacks as forced military recruitment begins
Myanmar's ruling military junta has "doubled down" on civilian attacks while showing signs of becoming "increasingly desperate" by imposing military…
11 months ago
China issues highest weather alert as temperatures plunge
Severe weather warnings were in place across swathes of China on Wednesday as temperatures plummeted across the south and Beijing…
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Massive leak exposes Chinese firm’s hacking of foreign governments, activists – analysts
By Oliver Hotham with Jing Xuan Teng in Shanghai BEIJING, Feb 22, 2024 (AFP) - A Chinese tech security firm…
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Two dead, three missing after cargo ship hits bridge in China
BEIJING, Feb 22, 2024 (AFP) - Two people were killed and three others remained missing after an empty cargo…
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Japan welcomes TSMC: Chip giant’s new plant boosts industry, counters China threat
KIKUYO, Japan, Feb 22, 2024 (AFP) - Surrounded by fields of carrots and cabbages, workers are putting the finishing touches…
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US congressman warns China of “bullying” in Taiwan visit
TAIPEI, Feb 22, 2024 (AFP) - The chairman of the US House of Representatives committee on China accused Beijing…
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