The Straits Times - Asia

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The Straits Times' official Asia news feed, covering regional politics, society, business, and developments across East, South, and South-east Asia.

Source: https://www.straitstimes.com/news/asia/rss.xml

Homepage: https://www.straitstimes.com

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Delhi shuts metro stations, restricts traffic ahead of new protest against election chief #Asia #Politics #Protest
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Oct 12, 2026
1MDB reaches settlement with Deutsche Bank in US$1.1 billion suit #Asia #Business #Finance
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Oct 12, 2026
Melbourne man linked to suspected flydubai hijacker condemns 'false accusations' #Asia #News #Crime
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Oct 12, 2026
The main parties vying to form New Zealand's next government #Politics #Asia #Elections
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Oct 12, 2026
As New Zealand First pushes culture-war policies, analysts warn of limited appeal #Politics #Asia #Analysis
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Oct 12, 2026
As New Zealand First pushes culture-war policies, analysts warn of limited appeal #Politics #Asia #Analysis
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Oct 12, 2026
AirAsia in talks with Malaysian government over potential funding support, sources say #Asia #Business #Malaysia
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Oct 12, 2026
China sanctions Paraguay, Belize ministers over Taiwan ties #Asia #Politics #Diplomacy
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Oct 12, 2026
China sanctions Paraguay, Belize ministers over Taiwan ties #Asia #China #Politics
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Oct 12, 2026
Haze in Malaysia: Johor worst hit as air quality in 22 areas nationwide record unhealthy levels #Asia #Environment #Malaysia
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Oct 12, 2026
Taiwan says it is closely monitoring series of Chinese live-fire drills #Asia #Geopolitics #Taiwan
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Oct 12, 2026
Taiwan says it is closely monitoring series of Chinese live-fire drills #Asia #Geopolitics #Taiwan
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Oct 12, 2026
Egg prices near record high in Japan as rising feed costs threaten supply crisis #Asia #Economy #FoodSecurity
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Oct 12, 2026
Negeri Sembilan's Muhriz invited to Malaysia's rulers council, in latest twist to throne tussle #Asia #Politics #Malaysia
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Oct 12, 2026
As rising waters flood homes and temples, villagers protest India's US$87 billion river-linking project #Asia #Environment #Protest
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Oct 12, 2026
North Korea launches multiple ballistic missiles, South Korea says #Asia #Geopolitics #MissileTest
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Oct 12, 2026
Football games, night markets carry on in Johor amid haze and school closures #Asia #Environment #Community
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Oct 11, 2026
From buses to boats and helicopters? Jakarta dreams of taking public transport sky-high #Asia #Jakarta #Transport
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Oct 11, 2026
Two Indian sailors missing after vessel attacked off Oman #Asia #Maritime #News
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Oct 11, 2026
Pakistan imposes emergency rule over Imran Khan's provincial government #Asia #Politics #Pakistan
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Oct 11, 2026
8m-deep sinkhole appears in Malaysian state of Kelantan, prompting road closure for urgent repairs #Asia #Malaysia #Environment
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Oct 11, 2026
'Badge of pride': Defiant young Indians return to protest against voter-roll purge #Asia #Politics #Protest
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Oct 11, 2026
'City upon a hill': Why Taiwan's President quoted the Bible in his national day speech #Asia #Politics #Religion
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Oct 11, 2026
Two men die, 16 injured in float festival accidents in Japan's Osaka prefecture #Asia #Japan #Accidents
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Oct 11, 2026
Schools in some Malaysian states to reopen on Oct 12 as air quality improves #Asia #Malaysia #Education
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Oct 11, 2026
From theatre to streets, Gen Z protester Neha Bora a new face of India's youth unrest #Asia #Youth #Protest
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Oct 11, 2026
AI-powered attacks on South Korean financial sectors linked to Chinese DDoS group: Report #CyberSecurity #Asia #AI
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Oct 11, 2026
Japan cruises courting younger travellers with shorter, cheaper trips #Travel #Asia #Japan
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Oct 11, 2026
Thailand plans early retirement programme to reduce number of civil servants #Asia #Thailand #Government
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Oct 11, 2026
Indonesia releases eight orangutans rescued from fires to protected forest #Asia #Environment #Wildlife
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Oct 11, 2026
Indian capital braces itself for second day of protests against polls chief #Asia #Politics #Protest
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Oct 11, 2026
New Zealand ex-PM Jacinda Ardern breaks political silence to support opposition #Politics #Asia #NewZealand
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Oct 11, 2026
Middle East war, high debt levels to dominate IMF-World Bank meetings in Bangkok #Asia #Economy #GlobalAffairs
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Oct 11, 2026
Camera traps installed at Fraser's Hill after tiger spotted in the area #Asia #Wildlife #Malaysia
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Oct 11, 2026
Malaysia budget 2027: More tourism spending, investment perks and plans to ease Johor congestion #Asia #Malaysia #Economy
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Oct 11, 2026
Nepal urges villagers to evacuate after flood triggered by landslide; 5 missing #Asia #Nepal #Disaster
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Oct 11, 2026
'Everyone is angry': Okinawans fearful and frustrated after killing linked to US Marine #Asia #Politics #US
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Oct 11, 2026
South Korea's jailed ex-president Yoon and wife received $2 million in inmate funds #Asia #Politics #Corruption
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Oct 11, 2026
Johor extends school closure to Oct 16 as haze worsens #Asia #Environment #Education
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