Asia Pacific News
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0Asia Pacific NewsCargo Plane Skids Off Runway Into Sea at Hong Kong Airport, Killing Two Workers
A cargo aircraft overshot the runway at Hong Kong International Airport early Monday, crashing into the sea and colliding with a patrol...
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0Asia Pacific NewsAsia Shines Bright in 2025 World’s 50 Best Bars List
From a Roman-inspired neighbourhood bar in Hong Kong to sleek mixology lounges in Singapore, Bangkok, and Tokyo, Asia dominates this year’s World’s...
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0Asia Pacific NewsSuper Typhoon Ragasa’s Wrath Leaves Trail of Death and Destruction Across East Asia
Super Typhoon Ragasa, the strongest storm of 2025, tore through the Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, and southern China with hurricane-force winds,...
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0Asia Pacific NewsNepal’s Gen Z Uprising: Anger, Corruption, and the Fall of a Prime Minister
A government’s attempt to silence dissent by blocking social media has backfired, unleashing the fury of a generation already weary of corruption...
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0Asia Pacific NewsA Mount Fuji Eruption? Japan’s AI Disaster Video Sparks Debate
Japan’s release of AI-generated videos depicting a dramatic eruption of Mount Fuji has stirred mixed reactions. Is this forward-thinking disaster preparedness —...
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0Asia Pacific NewsPolicy Reversal Sees Australia Expand Social Media Ban for Under-16s to Include YouTube
Australia’s world-first social media ban for children under 16 has now been expanded to include YouTube, following government concerns about harmful content...
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0Asia Pacific NewsPowerful 8.8 Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Warnings Across Pacific Rim
A massive undersea quake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula has set off tsunami alerts stretching from Japan to North America, prompting coastal evacuations...
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0Asia Pacific NewsThis Island Was Just Named as the Happiest Place in Asia
Though Malaysia fared reasonably well in the report, it nevertheless experienced a decline, dropping five places from the previous year. In the...
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0Asia Pacific NewsAustralia’s Bold Step to Ban Social Media for Under 16s Sparks Global Debate
Australia plans to introduce one of the world’s strictest social media bans for kids under 16, driving new conversations on youth safety,...
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0Asia Pacific NewsChina’s 2024 “Belt and Road” International Regatta Officially Sets Sail with Malaysia a Key Partner
The prestigious sailing event kicked off in Beihai, China, and sees active participation from Malaysia, reflecting the nation’s significant role in fostering...
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0Asia Pacific NewsPhilippines Accuses China of ‘Brazen Aggression’ in Latest South China Sea Attack
The most recent confrontation marks a significant escalation in the intensifying dispute between China and the Philippines. The Philippines has accused China’s...
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0Asia Pacific NewsDevastating Landslide in Papua New Guinea Claims Over 670 Lives
Friday’s landslide has left debris up to eight metres deep across 200 sq km, cutting off road access, with helicopters currently the...