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On visit to Southeast Asia’s largest mosque, Pope says battling climate change and religious extremism a common cause

Jakarta, Indonesia CNN  —  Since his papacy began in 2013, Pope Francis has signaled his intention to build bridges with other faiths. The global growth of Islam, and the rise of extremism across religions, also made this an urgent priority. On Thursday, in the biggest mosque in the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation, the pontiff used …

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Singapore defends Taylor Swift’s exclusive Southeast Asia stop after neighbors cry foul

CNN  —  Singapore is drawing fans from all over Southeast Asia and beyond to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, much to the annoyance of the city-state’s regional neighbors. The anger is not directed at the superstar but at the Singaporean government for an exclusive deal it struck with concert organizers to make sure the city-state is …

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Vietnam and Laos record hottest temperatures ever as heat wave grips Southeast Asia

Hong Kong CNN  —  Temperature records tumbled across Southeast Asia over the weekend as the region swelters under a weekslong heat wave that has brought misery to millions. All-time highs were recorded in Vietnam, Laos and Thailand’s capital, where the heat has been compounded by an intense smoggy season that has caused pollution levels to …

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