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A U.S. Marine has been arrested in Japan on suspicion of robbing and murdering a woman, putting renewed pressure on an already sensitive U.S.-Japan military relationship.
The Japanese government has lodged a complaint with the U.S. government and is demanding full cooperation with the investigation.
@PaddyFok explains how the case threatens to revive tensions over America’s military presence in Okinawa.
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Singapore is seeing a surge in deepfakes impersonating celebrities and leaders, fuelling AI fraud. An AI-generated video of PM Lawrence Wong helped defraud a victim of nearly $4m.
Al Jazeera’s Patrick Fok reports from Singapore.
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Deepfake scams are becoming harder to spot as criminals use AI to impersonate officials and public figures.
In Singapore, one victim lost nearly $4m to a deepfake scam, while researchers warn the technology is becoming easier to create.
Al Jazeera’s Patrick Fok reports.
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As Hong Kong's population ages, a community initiative is turning time into currency. Seniors exchange skills and services using time credits instead of money, while AI-powered matching helps connect people to much needed support. @PaddyFok reports. @trtworld
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Hong Kong has expanded its Dragon Boat Festival into a 13-day event in a bid to revive tourism and boost visitor spending, as the city continues its post-pandemic recovery amid weaker spending and shifting travel habits.
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Japan is considering deploying its navy to the Strait of Hormuz for minesweeping and escort operations following a US-Iran deal. The route is vital to its oil imports, but constitutional constraints and public opposition cloud the decision.
Al Jazeera’s @PaddyFok reports.
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A sharp rise in rice prices is putting pressure on Singapore's iconic hawker stalls and raising concerns about the future of affordable meals across Asia.
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Japan is facing a growing loneliness crisis. From elderly residents living alone to younger generations struggling with social disconnection, loneliness is becoming a major social challenge.
Al Jazeera’s Patrick Fok reports.
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A French teenager is facing up to two years in jail in Singapore after a video showing him licking a straw from a public juice dispenser went viral.
It’s the latest in a number of social media stunts drawing tough penalties across Asia.
Al Jazeera’s Patrick Fok reports.
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Disruptions to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz have raised concerns in another critical maritime corridor. The Strait of Malacca will be top of the agenda at this week's ASEAN summit.
Al Jazeera’s @PaddyFok reports from Singapore.
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Markets in Asia fell sharply as the war on Iran entered its fifth week. Trump’s optimism over possible talks to end the crisis did little to calm regional investors.
Al Jazeera’s @PaddyFok reports from Singapore.
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Several countries, including Taiwan, have rolled out emergency measures to manage the impact of rising energy prices, due to the conflict in Iran. But those measures may only offer short-term relief if the war drags on.
Al Jazeera’s Patrick Fok reports from Taiwan.
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Correspondent Patrick Fok reports on how police in Nonthaburi province, Thailand, used a lion dance costume during Lunar New Year celebrations to arrest a suspected burglar at a temple.
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China removed its top army general last weekend, in what many analysts see as a move to cement loyalty to President Xi Jinping.
It’s rattling Taiwan amid already heightened fears that the U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro could embolden China to mimic the move against Taipei.
@PaddyFok has more.
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The man who killed Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during a campaign event in 2022 has been sentenced to life in prison. Al Jazeera’s Patrick Fok explains why the court ruling has divided public opinion.
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Singapore has reported a rise in rogue tankers carrying sanctioned cargo through its shipping lanes. Authorities say the “shadow fleet” vessels disable tracking systems or use false identities, raising safety risks. Al Jazeera’s @PaddyFok reports.
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Focus - Shifting gears: Malaysia bets on indigenous plant for EV future
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