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Today's news: the Hong Kong Supreme Court overturns 4 and a half month sentences of some supporters of the pro-democracy movement; China revises upwards the number of people affected by the earthquake in Tibet in January; In Indian Punjab farmers arrested for protesting against the government; Burmese junta head calls Putin ‘the king of mice’.

Today's news: Twin suicide attack in Pakistan; Campaigns for the recognition of marital rape gain strength in India; The Arab League approves Egypt's plan for the reconstruction of Gaza; A Russian website has collected 60,600 requests for information on soldiers who disappeared in Ukraine.

Today's news: the ‘Two Sessions’, the most important annual political event in China, have opened in Beijing; Crime on the increase in Bangladesh; The son of an atomic bomb survivor appeals to the UN against nuclear weapons; Thailand will allow tourists to drink alcohol during Buddhist holidays; China ovtertakes Russia in investments in Uzbekistan.

Today's news: Gaza aid blocked while negotiations stall; Vietnam wants to introduce Starlink to guarantee internet connection throughout the country; Four Chinese arrested in the Philippines for spying make donations to a city and the local police; In India, elephants are being replaced with mechanical pachyderms; Bullying on the rise in Kyrgyzstan.

Today's headlines: Asia is looking at the fallout from the Trump-Zelensky scrap in the White House. Opposing protests square off in Seoul as the Supreme Court gets ready to rule on Yoon’s impeachment. Israel is putting pressure on the US to let Russia keep its bases in Syria to resist Turkish influence on the new government. Despite growing renewable energy capacity, China missed its targets on reducing carbon dioxide emissions in 2024.

Today's news: Vietnam will support the repatriation of illegal immigrants in the United States to avoid tariffs. UN Secretary-General to Muslims for Ramadan: 'Let’s build a fairer and more peaceful world'. Fishermen in Kerala strike against offshore sand mining. North Korean hackers are believed to have carried out a $1.5 billion Bitcoin heist.

Today's news: More North Korean troops sent to the front of the Ukraine warin Kursk; Japan fails to mirror South Korea as birth rate continues to plummet, even in 2024; Chinese authorities ban doctors from prescribing drugs using DeepSeek; 663 million Hindu pilgrims have arrived in Uttar Pradesh for the Kumbh Mela.

Today's news: Zelensky in Washington on Friday for the (revised) agreement on rare earths; Israelis take to the streets for the Bibas' funeral, the family criticises Netanyahu's political exploitation of their tragedy; At least 18 people have died after a bus's brakes failed in Thailand; In the Philippines, voting will also take place in 42 shopping centres in May.

Today's news: Bangladesh student leader leaves the interim government to found a new party; Tanks in Jenin, Israel: we'll stay for a year, 40 thousand displaced persons; Bridge collapses in South Korea, four deaths in the construction site; Thaksin ‘apologises’ for the lack of justice in the Tak Bal massacre; Catholic priest arrested in Belarus for anti-war comments.

Today's news: Netanyahu blocks release of Palestinian prisoners, ceasefire at risk in decisive week; Zelensky: willing to give up presidency in exchange for Ukraine in NATO; Japan and the Philippines strengthen collaboration in the defence sector; Two 2-year-old Cambodian children killed by a mine 25 years ago, the USA promises to release funds for mine clearance.

Today's news: South Korean travel agency asks people to avoid wearing Vietnam war veteran hats;The long-awaited cricket match between India and Pakistan will be played tomorrow in the United Arab Emirates; Hamas prepares to release six more hostages; Surveillance cameras arrive in St. Petersburg.

Today's news: Israeli army says DNA of the third body does not match mother of twins who died in Hamas captivity; Just 17% of Japanese people have a passport; South Korean police open another case against President Yoon, already under impeachment; Islamabad aims for 60 billion in exports.