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Mon, October 18, 2021 | 01:44

Singapore patrol robots stoke fears of surveillance state

Singapore has trialed patrol robots that blast warnings at people engaging in "undesirable social behavior", adding to an arsenal of surveillance technology in the tightly controlled city-state that is fueling privacy concerns.

2021-10-06 16:28

Taiwan defense minister says tensions with China the worst in 40 years

Military tensions with China are at their worst in more than 40 years, Taiwan's defense minister said on Wednesday, days after record numbers of Chinese aircraft flew into the island's air defense zone.

2021-10-06 15:43

China turns to stranded Australian coal to combat power crunch

China is releasing Australian coal from bonded storage, despite a nearly year-long unofficial import ban on the fuel, as it scrambles to ease a national power crunch stemming from a coal shortage, traders familiar with the matter said.

2021-10-06 15:28

Japan aims to restart nuclear power plants for 2030 climate goal

Japan aims to expand renewable energy as much as possible and restart nuclear power plants whose safety has been confirmed, its new industry minister said on Tuesday, to meet a 2030 target of a 46% cut in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from 2013 levels.

2021-10-05 15:48

New Zealand admits it can no longer get rid of coronavirus

New Zealand's government acknowledged Monday what most other countries did long ago: It can no longer completely get rid of the coronavirus.

2021-10-05 15:48

Singapore parliament approves law to tackle foreign interference

Singapore's parliament has approved a law that gives broad powers to the government to deal with foreign interference that has sparked concern from the opposition and experts about its wide scope and limits on judicial review.

2021-10-05 14:41

Kishida, Biden agree to cooperate on China, North Korea

Japan's new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held his first talks as Japanese leader with President Joe Biden and confirmed they will work to strengthen their alliance and cooperate in regional security in the face of growing challenges from China and North Korea.

2021-10-05 14:16

China sends 56 jets into Taiwan defense zone

Taiwan urged Beijing to stop "irresponsible provocative actions" after 56 Chinese warplanes crossed into its air defense zone on Monday in yet another record incursion.

2021-10-05 14:05

Philippines President Duterte to 'prepare defense' against ICC probe

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has said he will "prepare for my defense" against an International Criminal Court probe into his deadly drug war after he retires from politics.

2021-10-05 10:52

Myanmar's Suu Kyi tired, seeks less court time over 'strained health'

Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Monday asked a judge to reduce the frequency of her court hearings due to strained health, her lawyer said, but assured the public there was no concern about her condition.

2021-10-04 20:29

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