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This year's forum will, for the first time, include a virtual component to allow for greater participation during the pandemic. #DavosAgenda
Seoul, Tokyo share increasing need to put historical animosity to rest: Korea Herald
Indian villagers celebrate inauguration of Kamala Harris
Anwar claims majority of MPs have asked King to reverse state of emergency in Malaysia
Extremist attacks in Mozambique fuelling aid crisis, says UN
Dutch government to introduce first curfew since World War II
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Both Koreas agree to: - turn #DMZ into a "peace zone"; - discontinue hostile acts as part of efforts to formally end Korean War; - hold a reunion for divided families on Aug 15; - push for 3-way or 4-way talks that also involve the US and China#InterKoreanSummit
#SouthKorea gripped by large-scale anti-government protest in Seoul
JUST IN: #China , #SouthKorea agree to get relations back on track after #Thaad fallout
JUST IN: Thailand's national assembly has invited Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn to be king
Polls have opened in #Thailand for the first election since a 2014 coup. A high turnout is expected for the election which pits the military-backed government against veteran opposition parties. Election2019#ThailandElection2019
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