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France mounts 'major operation' to open route to New Caledonia's restive capital; home to sizable Vietnamese and Polynesian communities
French forces launched a "major operation" on Sunday to regain control of a key road linking New Caledonia's capital Noumea to the main international airport, after a sixth night of violent unrest.
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Myanmar
Myanmar rebel group control of town in Rakhine, denies targeting Rohingya people
A powerful armed ethnic group in Myanmar said on Sunday it had won control over a town in the western state of Rakhine after weeks of fighting, denying accusations it had targeted members of the Muslim-minority Rohingya during the offensive.
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Singapore
Dairy products from US safe to consume despite bird flu in cows, say Singapore Food Experts
Dairy products from the United States are safe to consume, despite the highly contagious H5N1 bird flu strain spreading among dairy cows in the country since end-March.
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Indonesia
Musk and Indonesian health minister, launch Starlink in Bali for health sector
Elon Musk and Indonesian Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin launched SpaceX's satellite internet service for the nation's health sector on Sunday, aiming to improve access in remote parts of the sprawling archipelago.
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Cambodia
Two Chinese warships in Cambodia for military drills
Two Chinese warships docked in Cambodia on Sunday as part of the biggest-ever joint military drills with the South-East Asian nation, with Beijing's ambassador hailing their "ironclad" friendship.
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Brunei
Conman in Brunei who cheated people off their money by impersonating various officials to be sentenced on May 25
A local man who went on a spree cheating people off their money by impersonating various officials will learn his fate on May 25.
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Laos
Large Buddha statue unearthed in northern Laos
A Buddha statue with a height of at least 2 meters has been excavated from a sandy area near the Mekong River in the northern Lao province of Bokeo.
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Singapore
Singapore’s alleged money launderers named alongside terrorist financiers, drug lords in Dubai probe
Several people linked to Singapore’s largest case of money laundering have been named in an international media investigation known as the Dubai Unlocked project.
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Badminton
Zii Jia: I've finally found my mojo in Thailand
PETALING JAYA: Professional shuttler Lee Zii Jia says that he is back at his best after capturing the Thailand Open.
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Nation
Malbatt sergeant serving in UN mission dies in Lebanon
KUALA LUMPUR: A senior non-commissioned officer from Malaysian Battalion (Malbatt) 850-11, part of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil), has died.
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Nation
Construction of West Ipoh Span Expressway expected to start in June, says Perak MB
IPOH: The construction of the West Ipoh Span Expressway (WISE), which will run between Gopeng and Kuala Kangsar, is expected to commence in early June, says Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad.
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South Korea
South Korea's exports of instant noodles surpass US$100mil for first time in April, says data
South Korea's exports of instant noodles surpassed the US$100 million mark for the first time last month on the growing popularity of Korean culture and food, data showed Sunday.
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Nation
Anwar calls for stronger ties among developing nations
SAMARKAND: Developing nations should enhance collaboration to provide mutual support for economic growth, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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Myanmar
Ethnic armed group claims to have captured a town in western Myanmar, Muslim Rohingyas flee again
A powerful ethnic armed group fighting Myanmar’s military government in the country’s western state of Rakhine claimed Saturday to have seized a town near the border with Bangladesh, marking the latest in a series of victories for foes of the country’s military government.
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India
Tourist couple injured in militant shooting in India's Kashmir amid elections
A tourist couple was injured in India's Kashmir after militants fired on them late on Saturday night, police said, ahead of voting scheduled in the volatile region for India's ongoing election.
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Singapore
Singapore monitoring new Covid-19 wave as infections continue to rise in island; wave to peak in two to four weeks' time
Singapore’s government is closely tracking a new wave of Covid-19 infections in the island-nation after the estimated count of weekly cases nearly doubled in the week ended May 11.
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Indonesia
Indonesia eases import rule for some goods to clear containers at port
Indonesia has revised an import rule in a bid to release thousands of containers being held up at its ports, after businesses complained that the trade restriction was disrupting operations.
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AseanPlus News
Most Thais back PM’s plan to reclassify cannabis as drug, says national survey
The majority of Thais support Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s plan to reclassify cannabis as a narcotic and limit its use to medical purposes, according to a survey.
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Philippines
Philippines replaces its military commander for disputed waters
The Philippine military has announced that it has replaced a key commander overseeing forces in the South China Sea, including Filipino troops garrisoned on a disputed reef.
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Vietnam
Vietnam anti-graft crusader set to be next President and push his agenda even further
Vietnam nominated the enforcer of Communist Party’s anti-corruption drive as the next president and proposed a new head of parliament, in appointments that could ease months of political turmoil and allow policymakers to refocus on a struggling economy.