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President Prabowo: Indonesia’s strongman or steward of Widodo’s legacy?
A military man with populist policies, Prabowo Subianto has pledged to continue Joko Widodo’s vision. Whether he delivers remains to be seen.
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Japan yakuza member arrested on suspicion of fraud after cutting off own finger
Masahiro Nouchi claimed he had lost his finger in an industrial accident, with his medical costs covered by national health insurance.
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A former yakuza gangster shows off his silicone-made finger for a chopped off finger. “Yubitsume” is a ritual in Japan’s underworld whereby a yakuza amputates a part of their little finger to express a sincere apology for a transgression. Photo: AFP
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IOC President Thomas Bach (right) shakes hands with chairman and CEO of Japan’s tyre maker Bridgestone, Masaaki Tsuya in 2014, when Bridgestone became an official Olympic sponsor. Photo: AFP
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AI is transforming South Korea, even helping pets and people with disabilities
South Korea is embracing AI, with innovative applications transforming everyday life from AI-powered translation services to X-ray analysis.
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Apollo Quiboloy Senate bid tests religion’s ‘unholy’ grip on Philippine politics
As his legal troubles mount, the Duterte-linked pastor’s candidacy blurs the lines between religious influence and political power.
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12 Oct 2024 - 4:00PM
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12 Oct 2024 - 1:52PM
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12 Oct 2024 - 1:13PM
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President Prabowo: Indonesia’s strongman or steward of Widodo’s legacy?
A military man with populist policies, Prabowo Subianto has pledged to continue Joko Widodo’s vision. Whether he delivers remains to be seen.
12 Oct 2024 - 8:30AM
Prabowo Subianto. When he finally ascends to the presidency on October 20, Indonesia’s future will be in his hands. Photo: Reuters
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Israel vs Iran: 1 year since Gaza, a new Middle East forever war looms
As US ally Israel lashes out at Iranian proxies, a perpetual multi-front conflict that threatens to set the whole region ablaze takes shape.
7 Oct 2024 - 8:29AM
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GISB and the horrific reality behind Malaysia’s worst child sex abuse scandal
The GISB scandal reveals a harrowing tale of exploitation, as former members recount a legacy of abuse hidden behind a facade of faith.
29 Sep 2024 - 12:52PM
People
Kamala Harris: Asia’s top pick for US president over a return to Trump’s chaos?
Many in Asia see Harris as a safer choice for navigating complex US-China relations, as ex-president Donald Trump grows ever more erratic.
23 Sep 2024 - 10:17AM
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