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ISRAELI STRIKES KILL ANOTHER FIVEFriday’s cabinet session comes amid intensified Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon over the past two days, which killed at least five people, according to the health ministry and the NNA. David Wood, a senior Lebanon analyst at the International Crisis Group, told AFP that “Israel is trying to send a message that only concrete action on disarmament, rather than pledges and words, will do the job”. Should the cabinet approve the plan, Wood said Hezbollah could consider other options like pressuring Shiite ministers to resign or “trying to organise mass protests”. In an attempt to ease tensions, the…
JOHOR BAHRU: Malaysian police have rescued five children, including two babies, and seized hundreds of…
MAKASSAR, Indonesia: At least three people were killed by a fire started by protesters at…
LIMITS TO INDIA’S ENGAGEMENT WITH CHINA India’s relations with China should be considered in that…
Free preschool, baby bonus: China’s early education push seeks to level the playing field
Officials have said the measures are intended to cut early education costs, strengthen basic public…
Indonesia’s trade surplus seen at US$3.2 billion in July as imports decline: Reuters poll
JAKARTA: Indonesia’s trade balance is likely to post a US$3.2 billion surplus in July, supported…
TOKYO: Japan needs to conduct a fundamental review of its policy for foreign residents and…
Frank spoke to CNA a couple of hours before the league phase draw for the…
UNCERTAINTY AHEAD She is the fifth prime minister in 17 years to be removed by…
A motorcycle driver, Pendi Nasir, 43, was among them and called for a transparent investigation…
A political novice with no government experience, Paetongtarn took power last August after her predecessor,…
Thai acting PM says party will nominate candidate soon; Bhumjaithai in talks to form government
Bhumjaithai party said it was talking with other parties towards forming a government and has…
BANGKOK: Thailand’s ruling alliance remains together and the Pheu Thai party is confident it will…
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