Millions of hacking attempts as companies, governments rush to patch critical PHP flaws
PHP developers released urgent fixes on Oct 21 for vulnerabilities that had lurked in the software for years.
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Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi speaks to son for first time in over five years
BANGKOK, Oct 22 - The son of Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi said on Thursday that he had spoken with…
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Rahul Gandhi’s nephew says he was forced to remove protest artwork from Delhi exhibition
NEW DELHI, Oct 22 - The nephew of Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi said he was forced to remove several pieces of…
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Anti-scam action sees US$1b in Cambodia’s Prince Group assets frozen; 29 Interpol notices sought
So far, Cambodian courts have issued arrest warrants for 32 accused individuals.
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Malaysian High Court stays former ruling coalition PN’s deregistration by Registrar of Societies
For now it can continue its political activities, including contesting the Melaka state election.
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Shark nicknamed ‘Bukangi’ foils rescue attempts, returns to South Korean canal
SEOUL, Oct 22 - A shark that South Korean authorities spent hours guiding into the open sea has swum back into a canal…
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Myanmar’s Suu Kyi sounded ‘fairly healthy’, son says after first call in years
Kim Aris, who lives in the United Kingdom, spoke to ex-leader from Myanmar's embassy in London.
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Indonesia warns it could review energy exports to countries that ‘disrespect’ it
Jakarta plans to prioritise domestic needs over gas exports, said a senior minister.
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Turkey to host regional and European foreign ministers for talks on regional conflicts, source says
ANKARA, Oct 22 - Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will host his counterparts from Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia,…
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China’s Xi calls for qualitative improvement, measurable growth in economy
In his speech, Xi called for comprehensive social progress while maintaining stability.
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How PAS pulled off a historic win in East Malaysia and what this says about its strengths
One lesson has to do with the strength of the party’s extensive network of pre-schools.
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Japan’s banks and airlines pull digital services offline in scramble to fix PHP flaws
Japan is particularly vulnerable due to its heavy reliance on legacy software and outsourcing.
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BEIJING, Oct 22 - Chinese President Xi Jinping urged effective qualitative improvement and reasonable quantitative…
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Lee Biscuits, maker of Marie biscuits, to end production, shutter factory by end-October
Lee Biscuits is reportedly exiting snack manufacturing to consolidate its assets.
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Review finds KPMG Australia mishandled whistleblower claims, pause on government work extended
But it stopped short of recommending a permanent ban on the firm from federal government work.
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Malaysia continues efforts to find 54 missing in Nepal, says Foreign Minister
The Malaysian Embassy in Kathmandu was working with local authorities to pursue any remaining leads.
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Handful of Micron workers strike in Taiwan
Workers at the Taoyuan plant are pushing for a bigger share of the company’s earnings.
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Malaysia’s TuJu highway navigation app hit by technical disruptions amid user surge
The outage comes a day after the government banned civil servants from using navigation app Waze.
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Student suicides in South Korea rise 26% in three years
The annual number rose from 194 in 2022 to 244 in 2025.
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Taiwan issues land warning, cancels more than 100 flights ahead of arrival of Typhoon Champi
More than 120 flights had been cancelled on Oct 22, mostly domestic ones.
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S. Korea’s Yonsei University portal breach affects 10,000 local, international students and faculty
Compromised information included identification numbers, names, affiliations and passwords.
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Websites of Japanese ministries partially suspended due to PHP vulnerabilities, patching underway
The vulnerabilities prompted governments around the world to temporarily shut down websites.
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India voter roll protests: ‘Cockroach’ movement leaders released from jail
The duo were jailed for allegedly violating peace bonds and trespassing at a historic protest site.
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Kuching school attack: Sarawak minister urges accountability and compassion
Police are investigating a 16-year-old student for allegedly injuring a teacher with an axe.
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Malaysia’s airport scanners not designed to detect drugs, says Home Minister
The country plans to upgrade baggage and body scanners at international entry points in phases.
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No repatriation if Rohingya returnees face persecution in Myanmar, says Malaysia’s Home Minister
The ministry is implementing a phased repatriation programme for up to 5,000 Myanmar refugees.
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Australia boosts defence ties with Timor-Leste, seeks to curb China’s regional influence
Australia is worried by China’s naval expansion and its police presence in Pacific Island countries.
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SYDNEY, Oct 22 - An Australian television reporter and a bystander rescued a man from a car as it was engulfed by flood…
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Taiwan probes organised crime links to China's 'transnational repression'
TAIPEI, Oct 22 - Taiwan is probing organised crime's links to Chinese efforts to carry out \"transnational…
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Taiwan's government said Beijing was behind an attack on a comedian who mocked President Xi Jinping.
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Malaysia allows first export of raw rare earths under new rules
Earlier in October, Malaysia released guidelines for the conditional export of raw rare earths.
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Man charged over threats at Australian lawmaker’s office, days after attack on another MP
The man allegedly made threats and brandished a pair of nunchucks.
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Busan’s celebrity shark Bukang-i back in canal again, a day after returning to sea
The authorities are unsure why it keeps returning, but concerns for its health are mounting.
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Meta sued in Australian class-action lawsuit over alleged social media harm to children
The lawsuit has been filed on the behalf of eight plaintiffs.
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Philippines exploring deeper cooperation with Taiwan to protect cables
Taiwan has stepped up efforts to protect undersea cables after incidents with China-linked vessels.
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North Korea's Kim Yo Jong warns South Korea, says border loudspeakers to be ready within days
SEOUL, Oct 22 - North Korea will place anti-South Korea loudspeakers on standby along the entire border within days and…
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