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It's not an exaggeration to call the Mid-Autumn Festival the world's largest full moon party. Celebrated across East and Southeast Asia, it's a time when families gather to light lanterns, share mooncakes, and admire what's believed to be the roundest moon of the year. In 2025, the festival falls on October 6, and you can bet on an abundance of mooncakes, pomelos, and traditional feasts.
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The Himalayan region of Ladakh has been placed under curfew following violent clashes in Leh that left at least four people dead and dozens injured. Demonstrators demanding statehood for the federal territory clashed with security forces, resulting in some of the worst unrest the region has seen in decades. An office belonging to India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party was set on fire, and a police vehicle was torched during the violence.
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After two failed attempts, Sanae Takaichi has finally realized her long-held ambition to lead Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) — and with it, to stand on the brink of history. On October 4, 2025, coinciding with the LDP’s 70th anniversary, the 64-year-old politician was elected party leader, putting her on course to become Japan’s first female prime minister once parliament confirms her appointment on October 15.

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US chipmaker Nvidia is under scrutiny in China, with the country's market regulator alleging that it has violated Chinese anti-monopoly laws. While the regulator did not specify how Nvidia breached the rules, it announced it would continue its investigation. Nvidia responded by asserting its compliance with the law and pledging to cooperate with all relevant government agencies.

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Millions of Indians are immersed in festivities as Dussehra, one of Hinduism's most significant celebrations, lights up the nation with vibrant rituals, theatrical performances, and joyous gatherings. Rooted in centuries of tradition, Dussehra honors Lord Ram's victory over the ten-headed demon king Ravan, symbolizing the timeless triumph of good over evil.
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Bali, one of Indonesia's most popular islands, has been struck by its worst flooding in a decade, leaving at least 14 people dead and dozens more displaced. Torrential rains battered the island earlier this week, overwhelming rivers and drainage systems, and triggering severe landslides that cut off major roads and damaged bridges. Though the rains have eased and water levels are receding, rescue operations remain underway as authorities search for survivors, with two people still missing in Denpasar.
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Nepal has been thrown into turmoil following the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli amid some of the most intense civil unrest the nation has witnessed in decades. His decision comes after the deaths of at least 19 protesters during violent clashes with police, events that have sparked widespread anger across the country.
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