Japan drops masks

The Japanese government is easing COVID guidelines on mask-wearing, in a bid to to normalize daily activities.

But behavioral change is predicted to be slow and many people are likely to continue wearing them.

Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.

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N.Korea Fires Cruise Missiles from Submarine, Issue New Threat to US

North Korea says it test-fired two strategic cruise missiles from a submarine just as the US and South Korea kick off joint military drills.

Pyongyang also issued a new threat to mercilessly punish the US for the exercises, which it sees as a rehearsal for invasion.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Xi Jinping Officially Secures Third Term as China's Leader

China's Xi Jinping has officially clinched an unprecedented third term as President of the world's second largest economy.

That, following a vote at the National People's Congress in Beijing in a race where he was the only candidate.

Patrick Fok reports.

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North Korea calls for intense 'real war' drills

North Korea is calling for intensified drills to prepare for a "real war."

The announcement comes just before the United States and South Korea are set to kick off large-scale joint military exercises.

Nora Weinek reports.

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Former Malaysian PM Charged with Abuse of Power, Money Laundering

Malaysia's former Prime Minister, Muhyiddin Yassin has pleaded not guilty to accusations of abuse of power and money laundering over projects launched under his premiership.

He faces six separate charges in a case his supporters have described as political persecution.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Former Malaysian PM Charged with Abuse of Power, Money Laundering

Malaysia's former Prime Minister, Muhyiddin Yassin has pleaded not guilty to accusations of abuse of power and money laundering over projects launched under his premiership.

He faces six separate charges in a case his supporters have described as political persecution.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Former Malaysian PM Muhyiddin Summoned by Anti-Graft Agency

Malaysia's anti-graft agency has summoned former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin following allegations of abuse in stimulus programmes launched under his leadership of the country.

He's denied the accusations and described them as a political vendetta.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Japan's H3 rocket ordered to self-destruct after liftoff

Japan's new flagship H3 rocket was ordered to self-destruct minutes after first ever lift off.

The launch failure delivers a blow to Japan's efforts to expand space access in cooperation with the US and

Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.

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S. Korea and U.S. plan joined military drills

South Korea and the United States are planning a combined springtime military exercise for mid-March.

They aim to strengthen their defense against North Korea's evolving nuclear and missile threats.

Nora Weinek reports.

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G20 Foreign Ministers' meeting gets underway in New Delhi

Foreign Ministers from at least 50 countries have congregated in Delhi for a G20 summit.

This includes US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang.

Russia's war in Ukraine is expected to dominate discussions at the G-20 foreign ministers meeting in New Delhi today.

Host India though is keen to ensure that key issues like food security and climate change, are not sidelined.

Ishan Garg reports.

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The event takes place days after a gathering of finance chiefs of the bloc where they failed to reach a consensus on a joint statement on the Ukraine war, and settled instead for a summary document.

India's Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra has said it's unfair to set the summit up for failure even before it's begun.

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