Taiwan’s US envoy says ties robust after Trump-Xi summit
Trump held back approval of new arms sales to Taipei to maintain warm relations with China's Xi.
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Attacks on tankers in Hormuz hit highest of any week since start of Iran war, sources say
LONDON, Oct 7 - Attacks on tankers sailing through the Strait of Hormuz hit their highest last week of any week since…
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Rahul Gandhi, Indian opposition lawmakers detained over election chief protest for second day
NEW DELHI, Oct 7 - Indian police detained opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and several lawmakers for the third time in…
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Rahul Gandhi, opposition lawmakers detained again in India over election chief protest
Protesters are seeking the resignation of India's election chief over a controversial revision of voter lists.
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Former Thai PM Thaksin cites personal safety in tax challenge
The tax claim was upheld against Thaksin over the 2006 sale of his telecoms firm.
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Iranian official says 'illegal routes' in Strait of Hormuz to soon be blocked
DUBAI, Oct 7 - Transit routes in the Strait of Hormuz deemed illegal by Iran will soon be closed, an adviser to the…
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All schools in Johor to shut on Oct 8 and 9 as air quality deteriorates due to haze
Parents were advised to keep their children indoors and make sure they are hydrated.
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Former Indonesian anti-graft prosecutor goes on trial for corruption
Indonesia has long struggled with corruption and has arrested scores of public officials in recent years.
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Turkey sending technical, defensive support to Saudi Arabia to help fight Houthis, officials say
ANKARA/RIYADH, Oct 7 - Turkey is sending mainly defensive and technical support to Saudi Arabia to help it fight…
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Kagan and Soai win 2026 Nobel chemistry prize
STOCKHOLM, Oct 7 - Scientists Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry \"for the discovery of…
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Malaysian PM Anwar set to boost budget spending as election speculation grows
He is likely to prioritise cash handouts to middle-income groups when he presents the 2027 spending plan to Parliament.
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South Korea plans to ease student visa rules, new gap-year track to woo foreign talent
Proposals include simpler part-time work permits and new pathways to employment and long-term residence.
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Taiwan indicts 10 for alleged resale of US chips to China
They allegedly repackaged controlled chips and disguised them as non-controlled chips “made in Taiwan”.
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Thailand floods death toll rises to 60 since mid-September
A month’s worth of rain fell over several days in late September in the capital Bangkok.
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Next steps unclear after Indonesia’s pledge to stop clearing forests for rice fields
The Forestry Ministry says it cannot yet say if or when all activities will automatically stop.
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Indonesian court hears ‘negligence’ complaint against state over fires, haze
President Prabowo Subianto and the governor of West Kalimantan are among 10 defendants.
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Micron workers at Taiwan plant vote to strike over bonuses
Move comes after talks with US memory chip giant on bonus reforms collapsed.
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Pacific's new climate fund gets $15 million boost but remains far below target
NADI, Fiji, Oct 7 - Nations including Fiji and Ireland said on Wednesday they were donating about $15 million to a fund…
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Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing arrives in Malaysia; repatriation among key issues
He will be accorded an official welcoming ceremony at the Perdana Putra Complex on Oct 8.
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Constitutional Court rejects bid to disqualify Indonesian V-P Gibran over high school credentials
Petitioners lacked legal standing, but now they plan to take their case to Parliament.
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Malaysia’s former PM Najib notified of house arrest rules; details to be released soon
Malaysia’s Prisons Department is expected to release the SOPs on Najib’s house arrest soon.
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Four Indonesian seamen return home after Somali pirate ordeal
The pirates had already killed 5 crew members before the vessel was rescued.
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South Korea launches ‘K-brand’ authentication scheme to fight counterfeits
The authentication system that will let consumers know if goods they are purchasing are the real deal.
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China says it’s talking to Russia on suspected plague case
Irkutsk is a major hub with frequent flights and rail links to Chinese cities.
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Once shunned, Myanmar's military-backed leader set for Malaysian red carpet
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 - Myanmar's junta chief-turned-president Min Aung Hlaing will arrive in Malaysia on Wednesday for…
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Japan raids beer giants over alleged price cartel
Recent years have seen these firms raise beer prices, citing the rising costs of raw material and logistics.
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China plans late entry into WHO leadership race, sources say
Beijing has long sought to take on more responsibility within UN agencies and other multilateral bodies.
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Australia’s top court backs grassroots group in landmark climate case on coal mine
The judges are upholding a decision to block a two-decade extension of a coal mine in the state of New South Wales.
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Malaysia sets Nov 14 for Melaka state election in new test for PM Anwar
Candidates will file their nominations on Oct 31, kicking off a two-week campaign period.
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Busan’s celebrity shark gets no break from late-night crowds
Some visitors have reportedly entered the park without permission after midnight, drawing further criticism.
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South Korean megachurches probe suspected AI-linked cyberattacks
SEOUL, Oct 7 - Two South Korean megachurches are investigating suspected cyberattacks that may have exposed the…
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2 South Korean megachurches probe suspected AI-linked cyberattacks
Personal data of congregants from Yoido Full Gospel Church and Sarang Church reportedly exposed.
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S’porean pilot among 13 nabbed over 521kg meth seizure from private jet in Laos
Malaysian police said the drugs were meant for the Philippines market and not the Malaysian market.
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US forces face curfew, alcohol ban in Japan's Okinawa after murder case
TOKYO, Oct 7 - US soldiers stationed on Japan's Okinawa have been given a month-long curfew and banned from drinking…
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US forces face curfew, alcohol ban in Japan’s Okinawa after murder case
Lance Corporal Devin Ballard is suspected of killing a Japanese woman and taking her belongings.
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Singaporean among 3 women with breathing difficulties after JB City Square carpark fire
The blaze originated from a sport utility vehicle.
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