On island off North Korea, 'broken-hearted' refugees cling to reunification hopes
Pacific Asia • Oct 15, 2025, 4:14 PM
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Elderly North Korean refugees in the South, separated from their families since the war, continue to live with deep sorrow and longing. On a border island just kilometres from their former homes, they hold on to the fading hope of reunification
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India’s baby bust: World’s most populous country fears demographic decline
Pacific Asia • 10:51 AM
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India, home to 1.45 billion people, recently overtook China as the world’s most populous country. Yet, behind this demographic milestone lies an unexpected challenge. While national leaders once warned that a large population could hinder development, se
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Syria and Russia rekindle realpolitik romance fuelled by military strategy, geopolitical ambitions
Pacific Asia • 10:33 AM
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The nascent Syrian leadership now seeks to "redefine" ties with Russia as the Damascus‑Moscow axis has undergone a startling metamorphosis: Russia’s deadly firepower from the air saved the ruthless Assad regime from the brink of collapse, amid civil war
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