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World / Asia

Cricket's India Premier League suspended for one week over India-Pakistan conflict 09 May 2025 - 05:13 pm
A cricket fan stands outside the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on May 9, 2025, after the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket tournament was suspended for a week following the cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan. Photo by Arun SANKAR / AFP.
China cracks down on smuggling to enforce rare earth export controls 09 May 2025 - 01:56 pm
Shipping containers are stacked at a port in Shanghai on May 9, 2025. Photo by AFP
North Korea fires flurry of short-range ballistic missiles 09 May 2025 - 10:09 am
People watch a television screen showing a news broadcast with file footage of a North Korean missile test, at a train station in Seoul, yesterday. (AFP)
Pakistan PM talks India tensions with US State Secretary 08 May 2025 - 10:39 pm
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Fijian Olympic medallist Raisuqe killed after car hit by train 08 May 2025 - 07:11 pm
Castres' Fiji wing Josaia Raisuqe celebrates after scoring a try during the French Top14 rugby union match between Castres Olympique and Rugby Club Toulonnais (Toulon) at The Pierre-Fabre Stadium in Castres, south-western France, on April 22, 2023. Photo by Valentine CHAPUIS / AFP
Three arrested in Japan over suitcases stuffed with hermit crabs 08 May 2025 - 03:48 pm
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'Jumbo': the animated Indonesian film smashing records 08 May 2025 - 02:21 pm
This picture taken on April 21, 2025 shows two teenagers speaking next to a poster of the animated film Jumbo at a cinema in Bekasi, West Java. (Photo by Bay Ismoyo / AFP)
Hundreds flee across Thai border after attack on Myanmar military 08 May 2025 - 10:56 am
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India and Pakistan trade fire after deadly escalation 08 May 2025 - 10:03 am
A general view of a partially deserted bridge leading to the Indian-run main town of Poonch on May 8, 2025. (Photo by Punit Paranjpe / AFP)
What the shell: scientists marvel as NZ snail lays egg from neck 08 May 2025 - 08:17 am
This handout picture taken on September 18, 2024 and released by the New Zealand Department of Conservation on May 8, 2025 shows a Mount Augustus snail laying an egg through its neck in Hokitika, New Zealand. (Photo by Lisa Flanagan / New Zealand Department of Conservation / AFP)
Pakistan claims to have downed Indian warplanes, vows response to strikes 08 May 2025 - 07:55 am
People watch a television in a restaurant as Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses the nation, in Islamabad on May 7, 2025. (Photo by Aamir Qureshi / AFP)
World Bank grants cash-strapped Sri Lanka $1.0bn loan 07 May 2025 - 06:15 pm
A labourer carries sacks of onions at a market in Colombo on April 30, 2025. (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP)
Pakistan's Supreme Court allows civilians to be tried by military 07 May 2025 - 04:45 pm
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Xi's upcoming visit to deepen China-Russia ties, bolster global peace 07 May 2025 - 02:50 pm
The Guard of Honor of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) participate in a rehearsal for the Victory Day military parade, which marks the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War, in Moscow, Russia, May 3, 2025. (Xinhua/Yao Dawei)
Sri Lanka ruling party wins local elections 07 May 2025 - 02:33 pm
Sri Lanka's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake (C) waves as he leaves a polling station after casting his ballot during voting in Sri Lanka's local government election in Colombo on May 6, 2025. (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP)
Man apprehended after alleged knife attack on Tokyo Metro, one injured: reports 07 May 2025 - 02:20 pm
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Airlines cancel, reroute flights after India-Pakistan clashes 07 May 2025 - 01:49 pm
Passengers wait at Jinnah International airport after all domestic and international flights were cancelled in Karachi on May 7, 2025. Photo by Asif HASSAN / AFP
Xinhua Commentary: Pass the torch of peace from generation to generation 07 May 2025 - 12:38 pm
White doves are released at the end of the commemoration activities marking the 70th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2015. (Xinhua/Pang Xinglei)