North Korea says opening ceremony was held for new bridge to China
SEOUL, Oct 16 - North Korea's state media KCNA said on Friday that an opening ceremony was held for the Amnok River…
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Uprooted by war, displaced Cambodians build new life in Waiting Village
Some 13,000 housed there lost livelihoods and are taking courses and opening small businesses to survive.
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Afghan UN mission reports arbitrary detentions, ill-treatment by Taliban
KABUL, Oct 15 - The United Nations mission in Afghanistan said on Thursday that Taliban morality police arbitrarily…
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Malaysia has no plans to take legal action or issue diplomatic note over haze, says foreign minister
He said discussions between leaders and regional channels are the preferred approach.
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Indonesia ready to accept foreign firefighting assistance on haze, says foreign minister
The decision follows days of mixed signals from officials over offers of aid from Malaysia and Singapore.
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Robots first, soldiers follow: A glimpse of South Korean battlefield tactics in 2040
The approach is intended to reduce soldiers’ exposure to danger and improve combat efficiency and survivability.
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US-S. Korea intelligence rift adds to bilateral strains. How will it affect security cooperation between the allies?
Analysts say Seoul’s security posture is unlikely to be significantly affected by the quarrel, but restoring trust will…
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Nine crocodiles caught in two days in Sarawak
The catch included two male crocodiles measuring over 5m long.
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Malaysia’s haze frustration boils over school closures as calls grow to hold polluters to account
Unpredictable school closures disrupt families as Malaysians demand action for recurring haze.
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Nepal’s Aug 26 floods: Authorities begin process to declare 58 missing people dead
Families must provide a self-declaration and documents establishing their relationship with the missing person.
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South Korean army officer suspended for leaving post 64 times in 10 months to ‘feed his lizard’
He was also disciplined for verbal abuse and delayed approval of soldiers’ leave applications.
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JAL, All Nippon Airways to raise fuel surcharges amid Middle East tensions
The airlines previously lowered fuel surcharges after a preliminary US-Iran deal was signed in June.
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Philippines hits onion cartel with record fine for price surge
The price of onions were more expensive than meat in 2022.
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Man sentenced to 12 years’ jail for raiding ancient tombs in China as court issues stern warning
Raiding ancient tombs, which is a crime, is on the rise in the country.
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Shorter, warmer cool season expected in Thailand, with lows of 19 deg C in Bangkok
Upper Thailand will enter the cool season in the third week of October and last until mid-February 2027.
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Bollywood actor Imran Khan asked to leave India after participating in protest, media says
The authorities said he breached immigration laws after joining a protest against the election commission chief.
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Schools in three Malaysian states, Putrajaya to open on Oct 16
Schools in eight districts in Selangor will now remain closed on Oct 16.
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34 children and a teacher killed in Pakistan school roof collapse
Most students were below the age of 13.
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Tokyo govt boosts support for marriage seekers in bid to raise birth rate
Measures include matchmaking events, subsidising housing and childcare.
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Indonesia blames peatland degradation for raging fires, vows restoration
Central Kalimantan and South Sumatra are now the worst affected areas because of peatland fires.
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Australians cut fuel purchases as Iran war drives prices higher
Consumers react to the spike in fuel prices by driving less and switching to electric and hybrid vehicles.
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Germany's Klingbeil says support for Ukraine comes with reform expectations
BANGKOK, Oct 15 - German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said on Thursday his country's support for Ukraine was clear…
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Taiwan President calls for Micron workers to negotiate ‘sincerely’ ahead of possible strike
The strike is over a dispute concerning Micron’s bonus scheme.
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Japan PM Takaichi taps Arata Takebe as new farm minister
Arata Takebe will take up the role after Kazuo Yana stepped down Oct 14.
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‘Very dangerous’: Timor-Leste shuts schools over Indonesia haze
Residents welcomed the decision, although they said the pollution had been even worse earlier in the week.
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Prolonged war, renewed disruptions pose biggest risk to Middle East region: IMF
The global lender is forecasting a 1.3% contraction in the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan.
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UNDP chief sounds alarm on growing poverty after succession of crises
People in South and East Asia and sub-Saharan Africa are at particular risk.
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Indonesia swops out electricity chief after 16-hour Batam blackout
Darmawan Prasodjo, who had been PLN's CEO since December 2021, will be replaced by Suroso Isnandar.
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Japan denies spying after Russia arrests journalist
The journalist was accused by Russia of “conducting espionage activities on Russian territory”.
Read at source →Police say Chicago suburb suspect in alleged mass shooting plot had white supremacy manifesto
Oct 14 - A man arrested in a Chicago suburb had shared a document expressing white supremacist views and outlined an…
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Teenager charged with murder of 16-year-old girl at Johor school
The offence carries the death penalty, or up to 40 years’ jail with at least 12 strokes of the cane.
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EU leaders to tackle China exports, energy prices, budget at summit
BRUSSELS, Oct 15 - European Union leaders began a packed summit on Thursday to debate how to curb surging exports from…
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Indonesia rescues starved orang utan from fires: Officials
Indonesia has rescued 232 wild animals as at Oct 8, including 76 proboscis monkeys and 71 orang utans.
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Australia says it won’t let big tech have ‘unfettered’ access to kids
In 2025, Australia barred children under the age of 16 from accessing a number of social media apps.
Read at source →South Korea official says shifting goalposts could block wartime command transfer from US
SEOUL, Oct 15 - South Korea's Defence Ministry spokesperson said on Thursday that continually changing the requirements…
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Mobile clinics battle Mongolia’s childhood dental ‘disaster’
Around nine of 10 children across Mongolia have tooth decay.
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