- France seized by fears of new political crisis
- The rot goes deep: Marcos decries decades-old corruption
- Israel expects 1 million Gazans to flee new offensive
- Nepal to block unregistered social media platforms – govt
- Pacifist Japan struggles to boost troops as China anxiety grows
- Thousands protest in Nepal over social media ban, corruption
- Thai Court: PM Shinawatra violated ethics rules
- Taiwan: China illegally deploying oil rigs in its waters
- Labubu fans flock to stores after launch of mini dolls
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