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Republic of Korea ex-commanders jailed up to 18 years over martial law 21 Sep 2026 - 12:40 pm
A person walks down the entrance of a metro station in Seoul on September 20, 2026. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)
Loud audio, feet on seats to draw fines on Singapore buses 21 Sep 2026 - 11:50 am
 This photo taken on Sept. 14, 2026 shows the city skyline of Singapore's Marina Bay area. (Xinhua/Then Chih Wey)
Heavy rain, strong winds batter Japan as typhoon nears eastern coast 21 Sep 2026 - 10:56 am
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Three South Korean soldiers injured in DMZ blast: military 21 Sep 2026 - 10:55 am
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'For my family': India boxer beats hardship, injury to go for Games gold 21 Sep 2026 - 10:26 am
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New Zealanders pick endangered black robin as Bird of the Year 21 Sep 2026 - 08:23 am
This handout photo taken by Calen Teague on October 28, 2024, and released by Royal Forest & Bird Society of New Zealand on September 21, 2026, shows the critically endangered black robin on a branch on Chatham Island. (Photo by Calen Teague / Royal Forest & Bird Society of New Zealand / AFP)
China cultivates 14 plant species aboard space station 21 Sep 2026 - 04:00 am
Peninsula
Nepal establishes environment diplomacy division under foreign ministry 21 Sep 2026 - 03:00 am
Security and relief personnel stand along the Trishuli riverbank in the aftermath of flash floods at Trishuli Bazar in Nepal's Nuwakot district on September 5, 2026. File photo. Representational.
Bear nap interrupted when animal falls overboard fishing boat in Japan's Miyagi 21 Sep 2026 - 02:30 am
Peninsula
North Korea fires two missiles toward the sea of Japan 21 Sep 2026 - 01:00 am
Peninsula
Korea Republic reopens military-service alternative for AI talent 20 Sep 2026 - 04:12 pm
People shield themselves with umbrellas while walking past the metro station entrance in Jongno 3-ga in Seoul on September 20, 2026. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)
AI 'warning shots' focus Beijing on national security risks 20 Sep 2026 - 10:53 am
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First Asian Games gold goes to Japan as China's 13-year-old Yu lights up pool 20 Sep 2026 - 08:20 am
Japan's Takumi Hojo holds his gold medal on the podium of the men's individual triathlon during the 2026 Asian Games, on September 20, 2026. (Photo by JIJI Press / AFP)
China advances lunar spacesuit, bed rest research for 2030 moon landing mission 20 Sep 2026 - 02:00 am
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Security guard shot dead by neighbor in northern Philippines 19 Sep 2026 - 06:06 pm
Peninsula
Indonesia extends search for individuals missing in Java Sea ferry accident 19 Sep 2026 - 06:05 pm
This handout picture taken on September 17, 2026, and released on September 18, 2026 by the Indonesian Navy shows the passenger ship Virgo Transport 8 which capsized in the Java Sea waters, as seen from a Navy vessel. (Photo by Handout / INDONESIAN NAVY / AFP)
Power exports in Nepal continue despite hydropower flood damage 19 Sep 2026 - 05:24 pm
People commute across a bridge over the Tadi river, rebuilt by army personnel in the aftermath of flash floods at Devighat in Nepal's Nuwakot district on September 11, 2026. (Photo by PRAKASH MATHEMA / AFP)
Malaysian Transport Minister steps down over ex-PM Najib's conditional pardon 19 Sep 2026 - 05:12 pm
A general view shows the home of Malaysia's former prime minister Najib Razak in Kuala Lumpur on September 19, 2026. (Photo by Arif Kartono / AFP)