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Kuala Lumpur Police Allow Only 'Happy Boom' and 'Pop-Pop' Fireworks for Chinese New Year
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Kuala Lumpur Police Allow Only 'Happy Boom' and 'Pop-Pop' Fireworks for Chinese New Year

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Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Fadil Marsus stated that only 'Happy Boom' fireworks and 'Pop-Pop' firecrackers are permitted for Chinese New Year...

Feb 15, 2026 12:06 PM 2 min read
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Australian Man Dies in Bali After Consulate Refuses Medical Transfer Assistance
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Australian Man Dies in Bali After Consulate Refuses Medical Transfer Assistance

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An Australian man died in Bali after the consulate refused to assist with his medical transfer. The refusal of assistance by the consulate...

Feb 15, 2026 10:48 AM 1 min read
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Kolkata Police Chief Introduces Measures to Enhance Women's Safety
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Kolkata Police Chief Introduces Measures to Enhance Women's Safety

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The Kolkata top cop is implementing strategies to improve women's safety in the city. These strategies include night surprises aimed at enhancing...

Feb 15, 2026 10:05 AM 1 min read
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Bangladesh Seeks to Renegotiate Ganga Water Sharing Treaty as Top Priority
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Bangladesh Seeks to Renegotiate Ganga Water Sharing Treaty as Top Priority

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The new Bangladesh government has identified renegotiating the Ganga Water Sharing Treaty as its top priority. This treaty involves water sharing...

Feb 15, 2026 10:05 AM 1 min read
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37th Anniversary of Soviet Withdrawal Observed by Amu TV
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37th Anniversary of Soviet Withdrawal Observed by Amu TV

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Amu TV observed the 37th anniversary of the Soviet withdrawal. This observance was reported by Amu TV. The event centers on the Soviet withdrawal...

Feb 15, 2026 10:04 AM 1 min read
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Mongolian national arrested in Philippines for alleged espionage
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Mongolian national arrested in Philippines for alleged espionage

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The Bureau of Immigration has arrested a Mongolian national. The arrest was due to alleged espionage activities. These activities took place in...

Feb 15, 2026 10:03 AM 1 min read
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South Korea's Cremation Rate Nears 95% Amid Rapid Aging and Feared Facility Shortages
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South Korea's Cremation Rate Nears 95% Amid Rapid Aging and Feared Facility Shortages

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In South Korea, the cremation rate is nearing 95 percent as reported in the article. A shortage of cremation facilities is feared due to this high...

Feb 15, 2026 09:05 AM 1 min read
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South Korea's Defense Minister Inspects Front-Line Military Unit
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South Korea's Defense Minister Inspects Front-Line Military Unit

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Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back inspected a front-line military unit on Sunday. The inspection took place on February 15, as reported from Seoul....

Feb 15, 2026 09:02 AM 1 min read
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