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Shock, chaos and a hollow win: Chasing a tariff deal with Trump
It's been a fraught process for many countries - with little detail about what exactly has been agreed. -
Should teen sex be a crime? Indian woman lawyer mounts challenge
India's age of consent is being challenged in court, renewing conversations around the criminalisation of teen sex. -
How a sinkhole revived a debate about migrant workers' rights in Singapore
A group of workers who rescued a driver from a sinkhole have drawn praise - and reignited debate. -
More than 30 killed in nursing home hit by Beijing floods
Local officials admit "loopholes in emergency planning" and say the incident is a painful lesson that serves as "a wake-up call". -
Trump's tariffs could deal a blow to India's growth and exports
The effect on India's GDP is unclear as Trump announced an unspecified penalty in addition to 25% tariffs. -
Trump announces deal to impose 15% tariff on South Korea
The agreement comes just a day before a 1 August deadline for countries to strike deals with the US. -
Finger painting by artist with nerve injury wins Australian art award
"Without a brush, painting was almost painless," said Filipina-Australian artist Loribelle Spirovski. -
Tsunami alerts lifted after huge earthquake prompts evacuations across Pacific
Alerts were issued across the Pacific following the 8.8 magnitude quake in Russia's Far East, but no deaths were reported. -
Air India watchdog audit reveals 51 safety violations
India’s aviation regulator details safety lapses at Air India amid scrutiny after last month's deadly crash. -
India and US launch 'first-of-its-kind' satellite
Nasa-Isro joint mission Nisar will record the minutest of changes in the land, sea or ice sheets. -
Japan's Fukushima plant workers evacuate after tsunami warning
Wednesday's tsunami warning is bringing back memories of one of the world's worst nuclear disasters. -
YouTube to be included in Australia's teen social media ban
The Australian government says the world-first ban is aimed at protecting youth from online harm. -
India says it killed militants who shot dead tourists in Kashmir
The men carried out the attack that sparked conflict between India and Pakistan, India's home minister says. -
Watch: Nursing home residents rescued from China floods
At least 30 people have been killed in floods that have inundated large parts of northeastern China. -
India's AI-driven tech firings could derail middle class dreams
India's largest IT services company has announced it will reduce its workforce by 2% as it gets future ready for AI.