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China’s Xi Jinping launches new AI alliance: What is it?
Beijing is likely to use the WAICO alliance to influence global AI regulations, analysts say.
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Southeast Asia shuts offices, limits travel as oil crisis deepens
Countries such as Indonesia and Vietnam heavily depend on fuel imports and have limited energy reserves.
From: 101 East
Dinosaurs for sale: Is the global fossil market harming science?
In a two-part special, 101 East explores Asia’s role in the booming multimillion-dollar dinosaur fossil trade.
Published On 7 Feb 2026
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Why is India’s Nipah virus outbreak spooking the world?
The virus spreads from animals to humans, via person-to-person contact or through consuming contaminated food.
At least 2 sailors dead after cargo ship sinks in disputed South China Sea
A Singapore-flagged vessel with 21 Filipino sailors on board capsizes, killing two and leaving four missing.
French firm Lactalis latest to recall baby formula amid contamination scare
Swiss food giants Nestle has also recalled infant formula batches in recent weeks over toxin fears.
US approves $2.3bn sale of torpedoes, air defences, aircraft to Singapore
Singapore’s Ministry of Defence plans to replace its fleet of Fokker 50 Maritime Patrol Aircraft with Boeing planes.
Tech giant Meta buys Chinese-founded AI firm Manus
Meta says ‘autonomous’ AI agent will help improve the lives of billions following rare deal amid US-China tech rivalry.
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Rogue tankers off Singapore: What are shadow fleets and who uses them?
Ageing ships flying false flags are used to avoid Western sanctions on Russian, Iranian and Venezuelan oil.
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Who was Sharif Osman Hadi; why is Bangladesh on fire over his death?
Hadi’s death has led to protests, anti-India sentiment and attacks on newspapers in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh on edge after killing of 2024 uprising activist triggers unrest
Security forces fan out nationwide after violent demonstrations follow the shooting of an election candidate.
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