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China bans storing cremated remains in empty 'bone ash apartments'
BBC Asia 1 month ago
China bans storing cremated remains in empty 'bone ash apartments'

China bans 'bone ash apartments' where mourners are storing cremated remains instead of cemeteries.

Eurovision Song Contest launches first-ever Asia edition
BBC Asia 1 month ago
Eurovision Song Contest launches first-ever Asia edition

Broadcasters from 10 countries, including South Korea and the Philippines, will be taking part.

'Felt close to death': Indian seafarers detained in Iran return home
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'Felt close to death': Indian seafarers detained in Iran return home

The crew members, whose ship was seized in December, got their release order a day before the war be…

'A succulent Chinese meal' - iconic Australian quote immortalised in national film archive
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'A succulent Chinese meal' - iconic Australian quote immortalised in national film archive

The theatrical monologue given by Jack Karlson as he was arrested in 1991 has been officially recogn…

How Pakistan won over Trump to become an unlikely mediator in the Iran war
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How Pakistan won over Trump to become an unlikely mediator in the Iran war

Pakistan's role as intermediary in this conflict took many by surprise. But perhaps it shouldn't.

Long queues in Myanmar as Iran war fuel crisis deepens
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Long queues in Myanmar as Iran war fuel crisis deepens

Drivers are queuing for hours at petrol stations in Myanmar as the Iran war continues to send shockw…

Social media firms must better enforce Australia under-16 ban, watchdog says
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Social media firms must better enforce Australia under-16 ban, watchdog says

Regulator eSafety says it has concerns about how Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube a…

Shock, sadness and relief in town at centre of Australia's seven-month police manhunt
BBC Asia 1 month ago
Shock, sadness and relief in town at centre of Australia's seven-month police manhunt

The Australian town has been in the spotlight since Dezi Freeman shot dead two police officers last …

How office chair racing in Japan is attracting thrill-seekers
BBC Asia 1 month ago
How office chair racing in Japan is attracting thrill-seekers

No souped-up chairs are allowed in this competition.

Fugitive Dezi Freeman shot dead by Australian police after seven months in hiding
BBC Asia 1 month ago
Fugitive Dezi Freeman shot dead by Australian police after seven months in hiding

Freeman has been wanted since the fatal shooting of two police officers in Porepunkah in August.

Oil rises above $115 and Asia shares slide as Iran war enters fifth week
BBC Asia 1 month ago
Oil rises above $115 and Asia shares slide as Iran war enters fifth week

It comes after Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen joined the conflict by striking Israel over the we…

How Australia’s seven-month-long manhunt came to an end
BBC Asia 1 month ago
How Australia’s seven-month-long manhunt came to an end

Fugitive Dezi Freeman has been wanted since he shot dead two police officers on his rural property i…