Exotic plant industry; Australia, India unite on rare earths: 7 Asia highlights

SCMP | Aug. 12, 2025, 12:30 a.m. | Original
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The family of Zara Qairina Mahathir has raised questions about the process of evidence collection during investigations into the death of the 13-year-old Malaysian student. Photo: Facebook

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A Grab car pick-up and drop-off point in Kuala Lumpur. Photo: Shutterstock
A Grab car pick-up and drop-off point in Kuala Lumpur. Photo: Shutterstock
Malaysian police are re-examining the case of Zara Qairina Mahathir to determine the cause of her death. Photo: YouTube
Malaysian police are re-examining the case of Zara Qairina Mahathir to determine the cause of her death. Photo: YouTube
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at a G20 summit in 2023. Photo: Reuters
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at a G20 summit in 2023. Photo: Reuters

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