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US Democrats urge Israel-Hamas ceasefire after dead hostages recovered | EnvoyPost
WASHINGTON: Several US Democratic lawmakers renewed calls for an Israeli-Hamas ceasefire on Sunday (Sep 1) in reaction to the killing…
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Storm floods northern Philippine regions, including capital, disrupting schools, work and travel | EnvoyPost
MANILA: A slow-moving storm unleashed pounding rains that flooded many northern Philippine areas overnight into Monday (Sep 2), prompting authorities…
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Pope Francis to set off on historic 12-day visit to Asia Pacific, including Singapore and Indonesia | EnvoyPost
All eyes will be on how Pope Francis uses the trip and his role to push the needle on thorny…
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Four dead as tropical storm floods Philippines, disrupting schools and flights | EnvoyPost
MANILA: Tropical Storm Yagi dumped heavy rain in the Philippines for a second day on Monday (Sep 2), causing floods and…
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Myanmar junta announces census for promised 2025 election | EnvoyPost
Myanmar’s military government will conduct a nationwide population and household census in October, state media said on Monday (Sep 2),…
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Thai PM says Cabinet finalised, expects to submit for royal approval this week | EnvoyPost
BANGKOK: Thailand’s new Cabinet has been selected and should be submitted for royal endorsement within this week, Prime Minister Paetongtarn…
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Ousted Bangladeshi leader becomes diplomatic headache for India | EnvoyPost
NEW DELHI: Four weeks after ex-premier Sheikh Hasina fled Bangladesh by helicopter during a student-led revolution, analysts say she has become…
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China’s eateries slash prices by up to half to woo diners hungry for value, but at what cost? | EnvoyPost
From hotpot to coffee, F&B brands have been slashing prices to attract increasingly budget-conscious diners in a competitive market. Analysts…
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Analysis: Why Thailand is at a policy crossroad as ‘last possible qualified’ Shinawatra becomes prime minister | EnvoyPost
Many of the Thai government’s key policies have been stalled over the past year, presenting a fundamental challenge to the…
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Johor Strait fishermen bemoan poorer hauls; experts say reclamation and Causeway design could be factors | EnvoyPost
Observers say that reclamation and the structure of one of the world’s busiest land border crossings restrict water flow on…
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