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Cambodia extradites alleged scam mastermind to China after arrest

January 7, 2026 - 1:28pm
Chen Zhi is charged with turning his business into a front for fraud hubs that stole from people around the world.
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Trump's Venezuela raid has created chaos - and that is a risk for China

January 7, 2026 - 4:24am
The US's seizure of Nicolás Maduro carries uncertainty for China, which is no fan of chaos.
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Trump's Venezuela raid has created chaos - and that is a risk for China

January 7, 2026 - 4:24am
The US's seizure of Nicolás Maduro carries uncertainty for China, which is no fan of chaos.
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An Indian state wants to tackle hate speech with a law - can it work?

January 6, 2026 - 8:18pm
Karnataka has passed a bill to prevent hate speech and hate crimes but critics say it could erode civil liberties.
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An Indian state wants to tackle hate speech with a law - can it work?

January 6, 2026 - 8:18pm
Karnataka has passed a bill to prevent hate speech and hate crimes but critics say it could erode civil liberties.
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Trump's Venezuela raid has created chaos - and that is a risk for China

January 6, 2026 - 6:01pm
The US's seizure of Nicolás Maduro carries uncertainty for China, which is is no fan of chaos.
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Tomorrowland to hold its first ever Asia festival in Thailand

January 6, 2026 - 5:31am
Founded 20 years ago, Tomorrowland has grown into one of the most iconic celebrations of electronic music.
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Tomorrowland to hold its first ever Asia festival in Thailand

January 6, 2026 - 5:31am
Founded 20 years ago, Tomorrowland has grown into one of the most iconic celebrations of electronic music.
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Nvidia unveils self-driving car tech as it seeks to power more products with AI

January 6, 2026 - 5:30am
The chip giant is looking for ways to move the AI revolution beyond software and into physical products.
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Indian gang rape survivor back home after a week in hospital

January 6, 2026 - 4:08am
The 26-year-old was taken to hospital with serious head and facial injuries and several fractures.
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Indian gang rape survivor back home after a week in hospital

January 6, 2026 - 4:08am
The 26-year-old was taken to hospital with serious head and facial injuries and several fractures.
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Netflix pulls Chinese drama after Vietnam's outcry over disputed map

January 6, 2026 - 2:56am
An episode in the drama Shine on Me features a map depicting contested claims in the South China Sea.
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Netflix pulls Chinese drama after Vietnam's outcry over disputed map

January 5, 2026 - 11:27pm
An episode in the drama Shine on Me features a map depicting contested claims in the South China Sea.
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Nvidia unveils 'reasoning' AI technology for self-driving cars

January 5, 2026 - 10:41pm
The chip giant is partnering with Mercedes-Benz to launch a driverless car powered by its 'Alpamayo' tech.
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Car giant Hyundai to use human-like robots in factories

January 5, 2026 - 10:26pm
The firm plans to deploy the technology at the same plant that was involved in a huge immigration raid in 2025.
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Car giant Hyundai to use human-like robots in factories

January 5, 2026 - 10:26pm
The firm plans to deploy the technology at the same plant that was involved in a huge immigration raid in 2025.
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Selfies and smiles: South Korea seeks 'new phase' in ties with China

January 5, 2026 - 9:44pm
South Korea's Lee Jae Myung snapped selfies with China's Xi Jinping as he pursues better ties with China in a four-day visit.
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Bluefin tuna fetches record $3.2m at Tokyo auction

January 5, 2026 - 3:19am
The 243kg fish went to a man known as the Tuna King, who said "the year's first tuna brings good luck".
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Sound of 2026: Reluctant rockers Royel Otis tipped for success

January 5, 2026 - 2:02am
The Australian indie pop duo had to be talked into becoming a band. It has more than paid off.
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Sound of 2026: Reluctant rockers Royel Otis tipped for success

January 5, 2026 - 2:02am
The Australian indie pop duo had to be talked into becoming a band. It has more than paid off.
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