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Ancient humans lived in East Timor 44,000 years ago, archaeologists…
Stone artefacts and animal bones found in a deep cave in northern East Timor offer new insights into where ancient humans lived more than 35,000 years before Eg
After Japan’s comeback, South Korea is hoping for its own…
Seoul, South Korea – Kim Gyeong-eob used to be a regular at bars and clubs in Hongdae, a popular university district and nightlife hotspot, drinking and enjoy
‘Strong punishment’: China starts military drills around Taiwan
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, Exercises begin three days after William Lai Ching-te took his oath as president of the island China claims as its own.China h
Mapping which countries recognise Palestine in 2024
Norway, Ireland and Spain have announced they will formally recognise Palestine as a state on Tuesday. Wednesday’s announcement has prompted Israel to immedia
Why is Biden ratcheting up the trade war with China?
US slaps tariffs on Chinese goods, and Beijing launches an anti-dumping inquiry in response.Chinese imports have helped push down the cost of products like vide
Vietnam’s security chief To Lam becomes new president
Lam’s appointment comes after a major anticorruption drive that analysts say he has weaponised for his benefit.Vietnam’s rubber-stamp parliament has approve
Shaken passengers from turbulence-hit flight arrive in Singapore
One person died and dozens are being treated in hospital in Bangkok after their original flight struck ‘sudden extreme’ turbulence.More than 140 passengers
India-Pakistan classics, shocks, records: History of the T20 World Cup
The International Cricket Council (ICC) hosts the ninth edition of its men’s T20 World Cup from June 1 in the Caribbean and the United States. Cricket’s sho
Island states win historic climate case in world oceans court
World court rules countries must protect oceans by reducing fossil fuel emissions as island states fight for survival.Nine small island states have won a histor
As Malaysia faces CEDAW review, women refugees continue to struggle
Unlike the excitement felt by many women when they find out they are expecting a baby, Hanna* was filled with fear when she realised she was pregnant. The Myanm
Australia’s first Olympic breakers are as diverse as the sport…
The athletes battling for breaking gold at the Olympics will bring an array of tricks to Paris but Australia’s Dr Rachael Gunn may be the only one armed wi
One dead as London to Singapore flight hit by ‘severe…
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, One person has died and several others were injured when a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore was hit by sever
