Orang utan rescued in Indonesia fires ‘walked through’ flames, says nonprofit CEO
The fires have piled pressure on the already endangered species.
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New Zealand censor says it would be powerless to block livestreamed US execution
Oct 9 - New Zealand's national censor said on Friday it would be unable to block the planned livestreamed execution of…
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New Zealand censor says it would be powerless to block live-streamed US execution
This would be an unprecedented broadcast of a US execution.
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From PhD student to Indian police’s most wanted Gen Z protester: Who is Neha Bora?
Bora’s rebellion has become a symbol of India’s Gen Z protests.
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Selangor postpones National Sports Day celebrations amid worsening haze
The move is made to protect participants, staff, volunteers, children and other vulnerable groups.
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South Korea, Japan buffeted by hacks as AI lowers bar for cybercriminals
Cybersecurity specialists say the technology is helping attackers automate tasks.
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Johor police say jealousy and revenge behind murder of 16-year-old girl in Yong Peng
Investigations showed that she had rejected the suspect’s love.
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Eswatini king pledges to strengthen 'enduring friendship' with Taiwan
TAIPEI, Oct 9 - Eswatini's king pledged on Friday to strengthen his country's \"enduring friendship\" with Taiwan,…
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Marcos confirms he will attend Singapore Grand Prix, cites chance to woo investors
The Philippine president is on a five-day working visit to Singapore.
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South Korea’s Lee oversees first test of a hypersonic missile
He calls it “self-reliant defence” and said he will keep investing in advanced defence technologies.
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Trump complained about the weak yen. Days later, Japan PM Takaichi signals the end of reflation
Experts warn that she must tackle structural weaknesses rather than rely on policy slogans.
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Modi wants India to power the AI age. Residents are pushing back
Amazon, Google and Microsoft data centres face resident anger over noise, water use and power demand.
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Chinese developer makes Artex AI agent closed-source after South Korean bank hack
The developer was opposed to any illegal use of the software, said the developer.
Read at source →Kashmiri filmmaker Arfat Sheikh released from US ICE detention, campaign says
WASHINGTON, Oct 8 - Award-winning Kashmiri filmmaker Arfat Sheikh was released from US Immigration and Customs…
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Worsening haze disrupts flights across Indonesia’s Sumatra
Five flights at an airport in Palembang were delayed on the morning of Oct 8 because of poor visibility.
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Seals and sea lions get hearing tested at Australia zoo
Keepers trained two sea lions and two fur seals to listen to sounds and press a paddle when they heard a tone.
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Thailand to serve up soft power with tilapia for finance elite at IMF, World Bank meetings
Thailand is treating everything from what they eat to what they hear as an exercise in soft power.
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Johor siblings who insisted on going to school despite haze closure killed in road accident
Their elder brother, who took them on his motorcycle to see the school for themselves, was also killed.
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Giant Taiwan flag flies from helicopter for national day, defying Beijing
TAIPEI, Oct 9 - Largely banned from display internationally due to Beijing's objections, a giant Taiwan flag suspended…
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400km overnight run for Kelantan breakfasts in KL
Every night, vans carry thousands of packets of Kelantanese food to feed the morning demand in KL.
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South Korea recalls ambassador from Ukraine amid N. Korea prisoners wrangle
Ukraine's President told the UN in September that Ukraine had sent North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea.
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Armenia, Azerbaijan discuss stepping up search for war missing
BAKU, Oct 8 - Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on Thursday he had discussed with Azerbaijani President…
Read at source →Russian liberal politician jailed for 4 years over donation to Navalny group
MOSCOW, Oct 8 - Elena Perepelitsa, a member of Russia's liberal Yabloko party which opposes the war in Ukraine, has…
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Schools in Negeri Sembilan, Melaka and Selangor to close on Oct 9 due to haze
The move follows the shutting of all schools in Johor on Oct 8 and 9 owing to unhealthy air quality.
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ICC says former Philippine President Duterte fit to stand trial
AMSTERDAM, Oct 8 - Judges at the International Criminal Court have found that former Philippine President Rodrigo…
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ICC says former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte fit to stand trial
The 81-year-old's trial is due to start on Nov 30.
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Dozens protest in Tokyo after Marine accused of murder in Okinawa
TOKYO, Oct 8 - Dozens of protesters lined up in front of Japan's Foreign Ministry on Thursday after a US Marine was…
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Dozens protest in Tokyo after US Marine accused of killing woman in Okinawa
Lance Corporal Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, has denied killing 39-year-old Anna Yagi.
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Attack risks rise for tankers as Iran vows to block more Hormuz routes
LONDON, Oct 8 - Tankers are facing a higher risk of attacks and intimidation as they try to get critical shipments…
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Pain at the pump sends Philippine car buyers rushing to EVs, hybrids
EV registrations, including hybrids, surged 130% annually from January to August.
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Turkey's foreign minister says Ankara weighing Saudi defence support, rules out offensive role
ANKARA, Oct 8 - Turkey is assessing how it can help Saudi Arabia defend against attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi…
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Puma Shen’s debut in Taipei mayoral election creates more than waves. But can it translate to votes?
A Taiwanese celebrity who attended Shen's rally has also been mired in controversy over his stance on 'Taiwan…
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53 companies in Japan hit by Qilin ransomware group: police agency
The cybercrime group began operating around October 2022 and has attacked some 4,000 companies worldwide.
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Russia says reports of second case linked to Siberian plague lab are false
MOSCOW, Oct 8 - Russia's health regulator denied on Thursday that someone had fallen ill after coming into contact with…
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Canadian poet and writer Anne Carson wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature
STOCKHOLM, Oct 8 - Canadian poet and writer Anne Carson won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature \"for her bold and…
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As Munir's military takes on Gulf role, Pakistan's parliament is not involved
ISLAMABAD, Oct 8 - Eleven years after Pakistan's parliament voted to keep the country out of a Saudi-led intervention…
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