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As Russian President Vladimir Putin visits North Korea for the first time in 24 years on Tuesday, Western officials will be closely watching the two-day trip for signs of a closer military partnership between the nuclear-armed states.
Thaksin Shinawatra, a former prime minister of Thailand who is also a powerful behind-the-scenes player in the current government, was indicted on Tuesday on a criminal charge of insulting the monarchy, ushering in a period of uncertainty that could plunge the country into a political crisis.
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Thailand's Senate passed the final reading of a marriage equality law on Tuesday, paving the way for the country to become the third territory in Asia to recognize same-sex couples after Nepal and Taiwan.
SYDNEY -- A visit by Chinese Premier Li Qiang to resource-rich Western Australia on Tuesday underscored the difficulty facing the Australian government as it attempts to build up its own supply chain for critical minerals in an industry dominated by China.
NEW YORK -- China saw the world's biggest outflow of high-net-worth individuals last year and is expected to see a record exodus of 15,200 in 2024, dealing a further blow to its economy, a new report says.
SEOUL -- Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed ties with North Korea hours ahead of his arrival there on Tuesday, thanking it for supporting the war in Ukraine and stressing their common resistance to the U.S.