South Korea urges improved ties with Japan on freedom anniversary https://ift.tt/7cZyYMX

Final appeal hearing scheduled to begin for ex-PM Najib’s 1MDB-linked conviction https://ift.tt/SkBUxh7

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Putin says Russia and North Korea will expand bilateral relations: KCNA https://ift.tt/DBzCscW

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Commentary: Pandemic, war and climate change mean more in Southeast Asia go hungry https://ift.tt/Ze2P4J1

US adversaries could exploit former Afghan commandos: Report https://ift.tt/5jJnctC

Biden calls India an ‘indispensable partner’ on 75th anniversary of independence https://ift.tt/UL9ihOV

US adversaries could exploit former Afghan commandos: US Republican report https://ift.tt/ZWoONhL

US congressional delegation to visit Taiwan from Sunday https://ift.tt/5HJVDlZ