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Pakistan community holds funerals for 14 children killed in roof collapse 01 Jul 2026 - 03:54 pm
Relatives mourn the deceased children before their burial in Lahore on July 1, 2026, after the roof of a tutoring centre collapsed the previous day. Photo by Arif Ali / AFP
Chinese firm sells hyper-real, 'always loyal' humanoid robots 01 Jul 2026 - 02:33 pm
Humanoid robots are displayed during the launch of the U1 humanoid robot produced by UWORLD, a brand under UBTECH Robotics on June 30, 2026. (Photo by Adek Berry / AFP)
Vietnam unveils 'baby bonus' after scrapping two-child policy 01 Jul 2026 - 10:49 am
This photo taken on June 29, 2026, shows women pushing strollers with children along a sidewalk in Hanoi. Photo by Nhac Nguyen / AFP
Republic of Korea president approves appointment of Han Seong-sook as Prime Minister 01 Jul 2026 - 10:07 am
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Bird flu cases rise in Nepal, only zoo shut 30 Jun 2026 - 12:20 pm
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Japan police investigate another suspected fatal bear attack 30 Jun 2026 - 11:54 am
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Sri Lanka reduces fuel prices after Middle East ceasefire 30 Jun 2026 - 09:40 am
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China to send $14.7 mn in aid to Venezuela for quake relief 29 Jun 2026 - 03:47 pm
Volunteers and residents search for survivors on the rubble of collapsed buildings in Caraballeda, La Guaira state, Venezuela, on June 28, 2026, following earthquakes. Photo by Miguel MEDINA / POOL / AFP
Thai family mourn teen girl as Australian charged with murder 29 Jun 2026 - 02:06 pm
In this handout photo taken in Pattaya on June 27, 2026 and provided by Pattaya City Police Station on June 29, police officers measure a suitcase after the suspected murder of a 17-year-old Thai girl. (Photo by Handout / Pattaya City Police Station / AFP)
Republic of Korea to invest nearly $1.2 tn in chips, AI data centres 29 Jun 2026 - 12:14 pm
Republic of Korea President Lee Jae Myung (C), Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong (R) and SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won (L) after a briefing announcement of public-private collaboration projects at the presidential Blue House in Seoul on June 29, 2026. (Photo by Kim Min-Hee / Pool / AFP)
Thai airline employee charged over heroin seizure at Melbourne Airport 29 Jun 2026 - 12:13 pm
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Australia, Vanuatu sign deal barring foreign military base on Pacific island 29 Jun 2026 - 11:59 am
Vanuatu's Trade and Commerce Minister Samson Samsen, Foreign Minister Marc Ati, and Prime Minister Jotham Napat pose for a group photo after an agreement signing ceremony with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Defence Minister Richard Marles, Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Minister for Defence Industry and Pacific Island Affairs Pat Conroy, Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen, and Minister for Immigration and Citizenship Tony Burke at Parliament House in Canberra on June 29, 2026. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP)
Malaysia extends agreement on searching MH370 for another year 29 Jun 2026 - 11:20 am
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Bangladesh's fugitive ex-PM says will return to Dhaka 'this year' 28 Jun 2026 - 04:00 pm
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Iraqi forces raid Baghdad's Green Zone, arrest officials 28 Jun 2026 - 12:32 pm
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'High-strung' camels race in Australian outback 28 Jun 2026 - 10:14 am
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Pilot killed when small plane crashed into Beijing skyscraper: authorities 27 Jun 2026 - 01:56 pm
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6.6-magnitude offshore earthquake strikes S. Philippines 26 Jun 2026 - 04:00 pm
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