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China earthquake death toll rises to 148 22 Dec 2023 - 01:47 pm
People walk past a collapsed building after an earthquake in Dahejia, Jishishan County in northwest China’s Gansu province on December 19, 2023. (Photo by Pedro Pardo / AFP)
Japan approves record $56 bn defence budget 22 Dec 2023 - 01:28 pm
A pedestrian walks in Tokyo's Ginza district at dusk on December 13, 2023. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP)
China air pollution worsens in 2023, first time in decade 22 Dec 2023 - 01:09 pm
Pedestrians walk on an overpass as traffic snarls amid haze from air pollution in Beijing on November 1, 2023. Photo by Pedro PARDO / AFP
China erects temporary shelters after earthquake destroyed 14,000 homes 21 Dec 2023 - 05:36 pm
A man walks past a collapsed house in Dahejia in Jishishan County in northwest China's Gansu province on December 20, 2023. (Photo by Pedro Pardo / AFP)
China quake survivors recover in hospitals as toll rises to 135 21 Dec 2023 - 11:56 am
A patient with injuries following an earthquake remains under observation at a hospital in Dahejia in Jishishan County in northwest China's Gansu province on December 21, 2023. (Photo by Pedro Pardo / AFP)
China urges Philippines to make 'rational choice' over maritime tensions 21 Dec 2023 - 11:19 am
Handout photo taken and released on December 10, 2023 shows a China Coast Guard vessel (R) using water cannon against the M/L Kalayaan chartered supply boat (L) during a mission to deliver provisions at Second Thomas Shoal in disputed waters of the South China Sea. (Photo by Handout / Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) / AFP)
Fading colours: Bangladesh's threatened rickshaw art 21 Dec 2023 - 07:40 am
This photograph taken on December 13, 2023 shows a bicycle rickshaw adorned with colourful artwork depicting film actors, in Dhaka. (Photo by Munir Uz Zaman / AFP)
Pakistan ex-premier Imran Khan to run in upcoming elections from prison 20 Dec 2023 - 05:41 pm
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India growth may falter if inflation stays elevated: RBI says 20 Dec 2023 - 04:47 pm
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Japan to introduce limited rideshare system next fiscal year 20 Dec 2023 - 03:22 pm
A commuter travels on a bus in Tokyo's Ginza district at dusk on December 13, 2023. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP)
Kyrgyzstan backs new flag, says 'smiling' sun to aid growth 20 Dec 2023 - 03:07 pm
(Files) Demonstrators protest against the changing of the Kyrgyz national flag in Bishkek on December 9, 2023. (Photo by Vyacheslav Oseledko / AFP)
World Bank releases $250 mn to boost Sri Lanka reforms 20 Dec 2023 - 01:20 pm
A beggar sits beside a Christmas tree along a road in Colombo on December 20, 2023. (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP)
Survivors brave freezing cold after China quake kills 131 20 Dec 2023 - 09:21 am
Earthquake-affected residents look on beside aid tents erected in a school compound at Gaoli village in Jishishan County in northwest China's Gansu province on December 20, 2023. (Photo by Pedro Pardo / AFP)
Philippines suspends TV program that regularly features Duterte 19 Dec 2023 - 09:25 pm
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Mapping bedbugs: S Korean blockchain engineer fights infestation with data 19 Dec 2023 - 04:19 pm
This photo taken on November 28, 2023 shows senior researcher Eom Hoon-sik watching a monitor linked to a microscope to view bedbugs at the Korea Pest Control Association (KPCA) in Seoul. Photo by Anthony WALLACE / AFP
Troops on S. Korea side of border security area to carry guns: UN Command 19 Dec 2023 - 12:12 pm
Peninsula
At least 118 killed in China earthquake, deadliest in a decade 19 Dec 2023 - 11:19 am
Rescue workers search a house for survivors after an earthquake in Kangdiao village, Dahejia, Jishishan County, in northwest China's Gansu province on December 19, 2023. Photo by AFP
Kishida says Japan ready to lead Asia in decarbonization and energy security 18 Dec 2023 - 06:16 pm
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida listens to the speech of Indonesia's President Joko Widodo at the 50th anniversary of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation luncheon meeting at the Japan Business Federation (Keidanren) in Tokyo on December 18, 2023. (Photo by Eugene Hoshiko / POOL / AFP)