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North Korean Escapee Fears Mother's Forced Return from China Could Be Fatal

Geumseong escaped North Korea with his mother, who was sold as a bride in China. Now imprisoned in China, she faces forced repatriation to North Korea, where Geumseong fears she could die. He pleads with authorities to allow her to stay in China.

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Handout/Getty Images A designed picture of Geumseong, a young North Korean refugee who fled to Seoul, against the backdrop of the China-North Korea border fence

Nepal Appoints Former Rapper Balendra Shah as Prime Minister

Balendra Shah, former rapper and Kathmandu mayor, has been sworn in as Nepal's prime minister after a landslide election victory, signaling a shift in Nepali politics amid high public expectations and challenges.

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AFP via Getty Images Balendra Shah walking through a door, swarmed by the media and surrounded by other men in suits

Trump Confirms May Meeting with Xi Jinping After Iran Conflict Delays Visit

US President Donald Trump confirms his visit to China on 14-15 May to meet Xi Jinping, delayed due to the US-Israel conflict with Iran. This will be the first US presidential visit to China in nearly a decade, with plans for Xi to visit Washington later this year.

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Getty Images Trump wearing a suit and blue tie gesturing with his hands in front of microphones

Trump's China Visit with Xi Jinping Rescheduled to May Amid Iran Conflict

US President Donald Trump’s visit to China to meet Xi Jinping has been rescheduled to May due to the Iran war. The two leaders will discuss trade, Taiwan, and other key issues during the first in-person talks since 2023.

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A close-up shot of Donald Trump talking to Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Busan, South Korea

Asia Faces Daily Disruptions Amid Iran War and Strait of Hormuz Fuel Crisis

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war has disrupted daily life across Asia, causing fuel shortages, soaring prices, and economic strain affecting millions from the Philippines to India.

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Reuters A boy stands next to an empty LPG cylinder tied to a bicycle as he waits outside a gas agency

Philippines Declares National Energy Emergency Amid Middle East Conflict

The Philippines has declared a national energy emergency due to the Middle East conflict disrupting fuel supplies, causing soaring prices and shortages. The government is taking coordinated measures to ensure energy security amid global supply chain disruptions.

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Getty Images A man fills up a motorbike engine with fuel as vehicles wait in queue at a petrol station

Deadly Fire at South Korea Car Parts Plant Kills 10, Injures 59

A deadly fire at a South Korean car parts plant in Daejeon killed at least 10, injured 59, and left four missing. Firefighters battled intense flames and thick smoke. Authorities continue investigations as rescue efforts proceed.

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A dramatic industrial fire with flames engulfing machinery in a nighttime scene.

South Asia Faces Severe LPG Shortage as Strait of Hormuz Closure Disrupts Supply

South Asia faces its worst LPG shortage in decades as the Strait of Hormuz closure disrupts supply chains, causing price surges, business closures, and hardship for millions.

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People in a queue in a street stand by their empty red LPG cylinders. A woman in a bright orange sari and headscarf stands among men of differing ages, including one with a large beard who is wearing a motorcycle helmet.

Pakistan Aims to Deter Terrorism with Costly Airstrikes on Taliban in Afghanistan

Pakistan has escalated airstrikes against Taliban targets in Afghanistan to deter militant attacks, risking increased violence. Officials emphasize defensive motives, while the Taliban vows retaliation amid regional tensions and diplomatic efforts.

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Man with assault rifle dressed all in black next to wreckage of a building

China’s Long-Term Energy Strategy Proves Vital Amid Global Crisis

China’s long-term energy strategy, including vast reserves and renewable investments, helps it navigate the Middle East crisis better than other Asian economies.

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Worker assembling electric road sweepers at a manufacturing facility in Wuhu, China

Trump References Pearl Harbor in Response to Question on Iran Conflict

During a meeting with Japan's prime minister, President Trump referenced Pearl Harbor in a response about the Iran conflict, drawing mixed reactions from supporters and critics alike.

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man in suit speaks to woman in suit while seated in gold-gilded room

Unseasonal Storms Devastate Karachi; Heatwave Hits Western US

Unseasonal storms in Karachi cause deaths and damage; heatwave breaks records in western US, with temperatures soaring above seasonal averages.

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Several brightly coloured trucks drive through flooded road