Stranded shark draws a million visitors in South Korea, boosts retail
The shark has become an internet darling and tourist sensation.
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Pacific nations insist world must increase efforts to meet global warming limit
NADI, Fiji, Oct 7 - Global governments must increase efforts to reduce emissions because the planet is \"hurtling…
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Thai police inspect care centre after patient claims assault, confinement
A complainant told a well-known TV programme that patients were physically assaulted and held against their will.
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Australia probes app used in cheap smart glasses over privacy fears
China-based Shenzhen Qingcheng is the maker of the HeyCyan smart glasses app.
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North Korea criticises US support for Taiwan, pledges backing for Russia
Pyongyang accused Washington of fuelling tensions in the Taiwan Strait.
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Marcos makes 5th Singapore visit with investments, nuclear energy on agenda
PM Wong has also invited the Philippine President to attend the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix from Oct 9 to 11.
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Carney to make first bilateral visit by a Canadian PM to Turkey
OTTAWA, Oct 6 - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Ankara and Istanbul from October 21 to 23, his…
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Why have India-US trade talks stalled again and what's next?
NEW DELHI, Oct 6 - Senior officials in India and the United States have indicated long-running efforts to finalise a…
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OpenAI contrite at Australian inquiry on breaches but avoids full public glare with Altman’s absence
OpenAI’s chief strategy officer said the firm had introduced new measures to prevent a repeat of the incident.
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Taiwan’s new F-16V fighter jets have landed – what now?
While the delivery of the two jets from the US was hailed by the ruling DPP as an important milestone for Taiwan’s…
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From FIFA suspension to prized partner: Has Indonesia turned its football around?
Indonesia is winning again, but questions remain over whether its football system has truly changed.
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North Korea warns of stronger action towards South Korea over mine blast accusations
Seoul said two soldiers were wounded by a mine planted by the North in the Demilitarised Zone.
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US and China discuss reciprocal visits to nuclear sites, CNN reports
Oct 6 - The United States has discussed starting reciprocal visits to nuclear sites with China, and plans to continue…
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Countries weigh banning smart glasses over privacy concerns
Oct 6 - Governments, courts and companies are considering restrictions and examining existing rules on smart glasses…
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Philippine security council looking into China-linked remittances to Duterte family firm
MANILA, Oct 6 - The Philippines' National Security Council said it is looking into information presented during the…
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Nepal plans to split aviation regulator to improve air safety
KATHMANDU, Oct 6 - Nepal plans to split the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) into two separate agencies to…
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Indonesia says it will halt forest destruction for rice paddies
Data showed countrywide rice demand had been met with domestic production.
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TV personality Dewi Sukarno ordered to pay fine over assaults
The 86-year-old Japanese TV personality is the widow of Indonesia’s first president Sukarno.
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Measures to tighten airport security at Malaysia’s KLIA to be implemented in three phases
The measures are part of targeted, risk-based screening and tighter access controls at the airport.
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Thailand asks firms to cut egg exports after flood losses
Singapore accounted for nearly 80% of Thailand's egg exports in 2025, data shows.
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Pacific leaders watch Tuvalu reclamation effort ahead of UN climate meet
FUNAFUTI, Oct 6 - Representatives of 30 nations watched on Tuesday as white sand dredged from an atoll lagoon was used…
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Purple reign: Philippines seeks to keep grip on ube throne
Keeping pace with the international boom has proven tricky for the country's smallholder farmers.
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OpenAI, Anthropic tell Australia they would welcome data breach rules
SYDNEY, Oct 6 - OpenAI and Anthropic told Australian parliament on Tuesday they would welcome laws requiring them to…
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OpenAI sorry for Australia hack, wants to rebuild trust
A rogue OpenAI model had bypassed safeguards to gain access to a government health statistics website.
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Flydubai co-pilot completed part of his flight training in New Zealand, police say
Police said the man was in New Zealand between November 2018 and May 2019 on a student visa.
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Myanmar leader to visit Malaysia after migrant returns begin
The visit, expected later this week, is part of a diplomatic push for legitimacy by Min Aung Hlaing.
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Japan’s Toyama city accused of inflating census numbers as country’s population shrinks
The police are probing how some 3,000 non-existent residents were added to official data for Toyama.
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Malaysia says around 10,000 Myanmar nationals sent home since January
This is part of Malaysia's efforts to repatriate refugees from Myanmar who fled a civil war.
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Ready, set, snooze: Sleep-deprived Japanese compete for best-rested
The winner was chosen based on how quickly and soundly they slept.
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Malaysia’s school safety measures still insufficient, says PM Anwar
He said 5,107 guidance and counselling teachers had been added and 400 wardens trained.
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Indian opposition marches in protest seeking resignation of election chief
Authorities advised against travel around planned protest areas and shut off some routes.
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Visitor numbers down at Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo following giant pandas’ return to China
The zoo has singled out shoebills, or hashibiroko, as its next stars.
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Thailand to offer free stopover tours for transit passengers
Thailand is planning short tours focusing on culture, street food, health and wellness.
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Australian opposition party vows ‘biggest cut to immigration’ in country’s history
The proposed policy aims to ease infrastructure and housing pressures, it says.
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South Korea says it is preparing response to force North Korean apology over DMZ blast
The mine blast in the Demilitarized Zone wounded three South Korean soldiers, two of them seriously.
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Zetrix AI submits proposed solution to Malaysian government on $98.4m outstanding remittances
The Malaysian government had suspended it and MyEG as collection agents for the Road Transport Department.
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