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Heir to Japanese throne says marriage not on his mind

Prince Hisahito, the Japanese imperial family’s last hope for the monarchy’s long-term survival — unless succession rules change — said marriage is not on his mind yet in his first press conference on Monday.

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Japan battles biggest wildfire in decades

Japan was battling its largest wildfire in more than three decades on Saturday, one of several blazes that have killed one person and forced the evacuation of more than a thousand.

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Taiwan detects 45 Chinese aircraft in 24 hours

Taiwan said on Thursday it detected 45 Chinese aircraft near the self-ruled island, the highest number this year and a tally that comes a day after Taipei condemned China’s ‘live-fire’ drills off the south.

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Thailand deports dozens of Uyghurs to China

Thailand deported dozens of Uyghurs to China on Thursday despite warnings from human rights groups that they would face persecution on their return, drawing swift condemnation from the United Nations...

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Manila puts bounty on dengue-carrying mosquitoes

Residents in a central Manila neighbourhood lined up Wednesday, as dengue cases spike nationwide, to collect a bounty — one peso for every five mosquitoes, dead or alive...

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Chinese minister meets Myanmar scam centre workers

A Chinese government minister met more than 1,000 alleged scam centre workers on the Thailand-Myanmar border on Monday, Thai media said, as the three countries vowed to crack down on the illicit compounds...

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