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Strong 7.6-magnitude quake hits off Indonesia: USGS https://ift.tt/xpIKrJc

Pakistan confirms commitment to IMF programme after meeting https://ift.tt/JaD45NI

Chinese ‘wolf warrior’ diplomat no longer ministry spokesman https://ift.tt/Y1dyzVC

Flowers and face masks as Chinese tourists return to Thailand https://ift.tt/jcDAQOm

Long-serving Thai PM hints at re-election bid under new party https://ift.tt/82zbrom

Johoreans urged to take second COVID-19 booster shot; only 1.9% have done so https://ift.tt/jPRcBy2

Pfizer’s Paxlovid not included in China’s national insurance https://ift.tt/5ZmNArs

CNA Explains: What the Sabah political impasse means for federal politics https://ift.tt/M5bHQwR

New Indonesia capital will benefit Borneo states: Malaysia PM Anwar during first overseas official visit https://ift.tt/ITyvDZz