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Budget will be a major test for new French government
The survival of the new French government will hinge on the far right
China may try to weaken Pacific policing deal
Pacific nations have backed a regional policing plan
Philippines will strengthen its defence partnerships
Manila is striving to bolster its military amid increased Chinese assertiveness in the South China Sea
Malaysia opposition faces heightened pressure
Key opposition figure Muhyiddin Yassin, a former prime minister, was charged with sedition last month
MalaysiaChina’s urbanisation push cushions its growth slowdown
The State Council has released plans to boost urbanisation, particularly by increasing numbers holding urban residency
ChinaUS Democratic convention ends with unity and warning
The Democrats concluded a successful convention last night as Kamala Harris accepted the party's presidential nomination
United StatesNew premier’s father will have key role in Thailand
Paetongtarn Shinawatra, elected prime minister by MPs last week, is the daughter of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra
ThailandPakistani authorities face dilemma over Balochistan
The restive province has seen major protests recently
PakistanAI investments will take years to pay off
Over USD1tn has been invested in AI with the intention of lifting productivity
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