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US Marine, 20, arrested in Japan over woman’s death at hotel
US Marine, 20, arrested in Okinawa on suspicion of killing a woman at a hotel; police cite security footage; he denies allegations.
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South Korea president orders probe into bank data leaks
South Korea's president orders investigation after data leaks at Shinhan, KB Kookmin, Hana and Woori banks; FSC holds emergency meeting.
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US carrier George H.W. Bush docks off Phuket for five days
US carrier George H.W. Bush docks off Phuket Oct 4-9 with 4,800 personnel after Middle East deployment; destroyer accompanies.
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Iran says it received latest US response on ceasefire proposal
Iran says it received Washington's response to its latest ceasefire proposal; US completes Iraq troop withdrawal amid eighth month of war.
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G7 agrees to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel
G7 agrees 100-million-barrel oil and diesel release coordinated by IEA after Trump's export-ban threat; diesel hits record highs.
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MEA warns Indians against joining Russian armed forces
The MEA issued a fresh advisory strongly discouraging Indians from joining the Russian armed forces, calling it a dangerous path with mortal…
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Russian strikes on Ukraine grid kill seven, force power cuts
Russia's heaviest combined assault on Ukraine's energy grid in months killed seven people and forced emergency power cuts in Kyiv as winter…
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Nepal to drain four glacial lakes after deadly floods
Nepal will drain four high-altitude glacial lakes in a $50-million, six-year project after August's floods killed more than 1,400 people.
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Munich Leaders Meeting opens in New Delhi today
The Munich Leaders Meeting opens October 4 in New Delhi with 100 decision-makers discussing security, trade and defence.
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Japan tightens permanent residency rules, raises fee 20-fold
Japan's new permanent residency rules took effect October 1: fees rise from 10,000 to 200,000 yen with tougher income and language criteria.