China expels nine senior officials from the Communist Party in anti-corruption drive
Pacific Asia • Oct 19, 2025, 9:28 AM
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China's second-highest ranking general and eight other senior officials have been expelled from the ruling Communist Party and the military on suspicion of serious misconduct linked to corruption. Story by Caroline Baum.
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China expels nine senior officials from the Communist Party in anti-corruption drive
Pacific Asia • 9:28 AM
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China's second-highest ranking general and eight other senior officials have been expelled from the ruling Communist Party and the military on suspicion of serious misconduct linked to corruption. Story by Caroline Baum.
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Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to 'immediate ceasefire' in Qatar ceasefire talks
Pacific Asia • 9:22 AM
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Afghanistan and Pakistan agreed to an immediate ceasefire during talks in Doha. This came after a week of fierce border clashes — the worst violence between the South Asian neighbours since the Taliban seized power in Kabul in 2021. Story by Nicholas Cha
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Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to immediate ceasefire, Qatar says
Pacific Asia • 5:39 AM
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Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to an "immediate ceasefire" at talks in Doha, Qatar's foreign ministry said early Sunday after more than a week of fighting that killed dozens of people and injured hundreds.
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