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Want To File For Divorce In China? You Might Need A Booking Agent
The 2024 divorce rate in China is expected to hit 2.6 per 1,000 people, against a low of 2.0 during the CCOVID-19 pandemic. This compares with the most recent rates of 1.5 in Japan and 1.8 in South Korea.
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Israel Bombed World's Largest Gas Field In Iran. Why It Is A Big Deal
Iran was forced to partially halt gas production at the world's largest gas field, South Pars, after an Israeli airstrike caused a fire at one of its key processing units on Saturday.
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Meet S Paul Kapur, Trump's Indian-American Pick For South Asia Diplomatic Role
Delhi-born S Paul Kapur was nominated by the Trump administration for a diplomatic role in South and Central Asian affairs.
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How Have Teams Qualified For The Club World Cup?
The new-look FIFA Club World Cup kicks off in the United States this weekend with 32 teams from around the globe taking part.
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Why South Korea's New Leader May Be On A Collision Course With Donald Trump
The new South Korean president, Lee Jae-myung, calls himself a foreign policy "pragmatist". He says he is driven by South Koreas national interest, rather than ideology, and has spoken of his desire to improve relations with China and North Korea.
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South Korean President Takes Over A Country Deeply Split By Gender Politics
Liberal candidate Lee Jae-myung has won South Korea's snap presidential election with a clear lead. With all of the ballots counted, Lee won almost 50% of the vote, ahead of his conservative rival Kim Moon-soo on 41%.
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Japanese Baba Vanga's Chilling Prediction For July 2025 Sparks Mass Travel Cancellations
Her predictions have led to an 83% drop in flight bookings to Japan, with tourists from East Asia cancelling trips due to fears of the impending disaster.
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Young South Korean Women Help Propel Liberal Candidate Lee To Victory
Young women in South Korea voted in droves to help new liberal President Lee Jae-myung win Tuesday's election, reflecting the entrenched gender divide over politics in the country where more young men backed conservative candidates.
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Visa-Free Travel For Indians: Why The Philippines Deserves A Spot On Your Radar
With visa-free travel now on the table for Indian passport holders, the Philippines has become one of the easiest - and most exciting - holiday decisions. Think beaches, culture, food, and no visa stress.
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Navy Plane, Carrying Four People Onboard, Crashes In South Korea
South Korea's navy said a maritime patrol aircraft with four people on board crashed near a military base in the southern city of Pohang on Thursday.
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China's Most Advanced Bombers Seen On Disputed South China Sea Island
Satellite imagery shows China landed two of its most advanced bombers in the disputed Paracel islands in the South China Sea this month - a gesture that some analysts described as Beijing's latest signalling of its growing military capabilities.
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China Flexes Military Muscle With East Asian Naval Activity: Report
China deployed large number of naval and coast guard vessels near Taiwan, the southern Japanese islands and the East and South China Seas, exerting pressure on the whole of the first island chain amid global geopolitical uncertainties.
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India Set To Be Primary Engine Of Growth In 2025, 2026: World Economic Forum Report
Chief economists from across the world are the most optimistic about a strong economic expansion in South Asia, with India looking set to be the primary engine of growth in 2025 and 2026, a new survey showed on Wednesday.
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South Korea's Presidential Candidate Lee Jae-myung Leads In Opinion Polls
South Korea's liberal frontrunner for president Lee Jae-myung was leading his main conservative rival Kim Moon-soo by more than 10 percentage points in an opinion poll issued on Tuesday, though the race had tightened a week ahead of the election.
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Philippines Open To Agreements With China To Keep Peace In South China Sea
The Philippines is open to any additional agreements with Beijing that can help maintain peace in the South China Sea, its top diplomat said, amid unabated confrontations between them over disputed features.
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Want To File For Divorce In China? You Might Need A Booking Agent
The 2024 divorce rate in China is expected to hit 2.6 per 1,000 people, against a low of 2.0 during the CCOVID-19 pandemic. This compares with the most recent rates of 1.5 in Japan and 1.8 in South Korea.
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Israel Bombed World's Largest Gas Field In Iran. Why It Is A Big Deal
Iran was forced to partially halt gas production at the world's largest gas field, South Pars, after an Israeli airstrike caused a fire at one of its key processing units on Saturday.
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Meet S Paul Kapur, Trump's Indian-American Pick For South Asia Diplomatic Role
Delhi-born S Paul Kapur was nominated by the Trump administration for a diplomatic role in South and Central Asian affairs.
-
How Have Teams Qualified For The Club World Cup?
The new-look FIFA Club World Cup kicks off in the United States this weekend with 32 teams from around the globe taking part.
-
Why South Korea's New Leader May Be On A Collision Course With Donald Trump
The new South Korean president, Lee Jae-myung, calls himself a foreign policy "pragmatist". He says he is driven by South Koreas national interest, rather than ideology, and has spoken of his desire to improve relations with China and North Korea.
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South Korean President Takes Over A Country Deeply Split By Gender Politics
Liberal candidate Lee Jae-myung has won South Korea's snap presidential election with a clear lead. With all of the ballots counted, Lee won almost 50% of the vote, ahead of his conservative rival Kim Moon-soo on 41%.
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Japanese Baba Vanga's Chilling Prediction For July 2025 Sparks Mass Travel Cancellations
Her predictions have led to an 83% drop in flight bookings to Japan, with tourists from East Asia cancelling trips due to fears of the impending disaster.
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Young South Korean Women Help Propel Liberal Candidate Lee To Victory
Young women in South Korea voted in droves to help new liberal President Lee Jae-myung win Tuesday's election, reflecting the entrenched gender divide over politics in the country where more young men backed conservative candidates.
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Visa-Free Travel For Indians: Why The Philippines Deserves A Spot On Your Radar
With visa-free travel now on the table for Indian passport holders, the Philippines has become one of the easiest - and most exciting - holiday decisions. Think beaches, culture, food, and no visa stress.
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Navy Plane, Carrying Four People Onboard, Crashes In South Korea
South Korea's navy said a maritime patrol aircraft with four people on board crashed near a military base in the southern city of Pohang on Thursday.
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China's Most Advanced Bombers Seen On Disputed South China Sea Island
Satellite imagery shows China landed two of its most advanced bombers in the disputed Paracel islands in the South China Sea this month - a gesture that some analysts described as Beijing's latest signalling of its growing military capabilities.
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China Flexes Military Muscle With East Asian Naval Activity: Report
China deployed large number of naval and coast guard vessels near Taiwan, the southern Japanese islands and the East and South China Seas, exerting pressure on the whole of the first island chain amid global geopolitical uncertainties.
-
India Set To Be Primary Engine Of Growth In 2025, 2026: World Economic Forum Report
Chief economists from across the world are the most optimistic about a strong economic expansion in South Asia, with India looking set to be the primary engine of growth in 2025 and 2026, a new survey showed on Wednesday.
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South Korea's Presidential Candidate Lee Jae-myung Leads In Opinion Polls
South Korea's liberal frontrunner for president Lee Jae-myung was leading his main conservative rival Kim Moon-soo by more than 10 percentage points in an opinion poll issued on Tuesday, though the race had tightened a week ahead of the election.
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Philippines Open To Agreements With China To Keep Peace In South China Sea
The Philippines is open to any additional agreements with Beijing that can help maintain peace in the South China Sea, its top diplomat said, amid unabated confrontations between them over disputed features.
