PARIS – Pavel Durov, the Russian-born founder of messaging app Telegram, was arrested in France on…
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US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan Holds Talks with Chinese Officials Amid Heightened US-China Tensions
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Australia to Cap New International Student Enrolment at 270,000 for 2025 Amid Record Migration Concerns
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Muhyiddin Yassin Pleads Not Guilty to Sedition Charge in High-Profile Trial
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US Urges Japan to Appoint Members for Disaster Relief Hub Task Force
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Indonesia Deploys Thousands of Police as Protests Erupt Over Planned Electoral Changes
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Senior Thai Politician Faces Probe for Slapping Reporter
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Taiwan’s Defense Spending to Outpace GDP Growth Amid Rising China Threat
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Sri Lanka Approves Free Tourist Visas for 35 Countries to Boost Tourism
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China Opposes Visits by Dalai Lama, Criticizes US Meeting with Tibetan Leader
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Direct School Admission Should Be Accessible to All Students, Says Education Minister Chan Chun Sing
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Mount Fuji Barrier Removed After Discouraging Unruly Tourists in Japan
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