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Saudi Arabia to participate in Miss Universe 2024 for first time

Saudi Arabia will participate in the Miss Universe 2024 pageant for the first time in the history of the competition, as announced by Saudi beauty queen Rumy Alqahtani on Monday.

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LRMC eyes new LRT-1 fare hike

LRMC eyes new LRT-1 fare hike
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Taiwan faces steady 'drip' of pressure as China tightens pre-inauguration squeeze | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

TAIPEI--Taiwan is facing a steady “drip, drip” of Chinese pressure ahead of the inauguration of its next president in May, with officials in Taipei fearing Beijing could further squeeze the island’s room to maneuver without resorting to direct conflict.

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Young S. Korean doctors resist back-to-work orders, risking prosecution | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

SEOUL--As South Korea’s government made a last plea for junior doctors to end a walkout hours before a Thursday deadline, many were expected to defy orders to return to work, risking suspensions of medical licenses and prosecution.

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China's manufacturing activity contracts for 5th straight month despite policy support | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

HONG KONG--Manufacturing in China contracted for a fifth consecutive month in February, according to an official survey of factory managers released Friday, reflecting persistent weakness in the economy ahead of annual legislative meetings where officials are expected to boost policy support.

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European countries eye reopening embassies in North Korea after pandemic closures | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

SEOUL/BERLIN--A German delegation visited the North Korean capital of Pyongyang for the first time since its embassy was shuttered during the pandemic, as other European countries prepare for an anticipated return.

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'No role' for China in Pacific policing, Australian minister says | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

CANBERRA--Australia’s Pacific Minister Pat Conroy said there should be “no role” for China in policing the Pacific Islands, and Australia will train more local security forces to fill gaps, after Reuters reported Chinese police are working in Kiribati.

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South Korea's Yoon says won't back down over medical reforms as doctors strike | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

SEOUL--President Yoon Suk Yeol vowed on Tuesday to go ahead with a plan to increase the number of students admitted into medical schools to improve healthcare in South Korea, and said there was no justification for the protests this reform had triggered.

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China's embattled former foreign minister steps down as member of the legislature | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

TAIPEI--China’s former foreign minister, Qin Gang, who has been missing from public view since last June, has resigned from the national legislature, state media reported Tuesday.

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Two Chinese bloggers in exile warn that police are interrogating their followers | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

SHANGHAI--Two prominent Chinese bloggers in exile said police were investigating their millions of followers on international social media platforms, in an escalation of Beijing’s attempts to clamp down on critical speech even outside of the country’s borders.

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