SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son has rare cautionary note on AI safety
Superintelligence in the wrong hands can become “super dangerous”, he said.
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As Thailand cracks down on foreigners, a tourist paradise reconsiders its welcome
The tiny island of Koh Phangan is among the most popular tourist destinations in the region.
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I want justice for my daughter, says father of girl found dead in Johor school
A 16-year-old boy was remanded for six days until Oct 9 to assist with ongoing investigations.
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My fight to remain on the voter list in the world’s largest democracy
India’s effort to clean up its voter rolls is a bureaucratic nightmare for millions of Indians.
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Taiwan’s envoy prods Trump administration on stalled arms sale
With Trump and Xi expected to meet twice more in 2026, he said the goal is “to ensure that Taiwan is not on the menu".
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Ukraine believes Russia shared jet-drone technology with North Korea, says Zelenskiy
KYIV, Oct 4 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday he believed Russia may have shared jet-drone…
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Turkey says Mecca pact committee to meet in Riyadh on October 5
ISTANBUL, Oct 4 - A committee of the Mecca defence pact between Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan will hold talks in…
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Thai Airways expects to clear backlog of 1,092 bags by Oct 4
The baggage backlog has exceeded the Transport Ministry’s Oct 2 clearance deadline.
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Australia probes flydubai co-pilot’s links to the country, police say
He allegedly visited radical mosques and extremist websites while in Australia.
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Protests intensify in India over demands for election chief to quit
NEW DELHI, Oct 4 - Thousands of youth protesters and opposition supporters rallied in Delhi and Mumbai on Sunday to…
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Baby among four killed in multi-vehicle crash on Malaysia’s East-West Highway
The victims comprised two men, a woman and a baby girl.
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The Philippines described a Chinese navy helicopter as an “unnecessary act of intimidation”.
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Rare police raid of Taipei gay bar sparks angry protest
TAIPEI, Oct 4 - Around 100 members of Taipei's LGBTQ+ community protested on Sunday after police raided a gay bar the…
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Gay bar raid tests Taipei’s queer-friendly image ahead of Pride parade
Taiwan prides itself on its legal support for sexual minorities.
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Singapore’s BDx AI sticks to 2027 target after Indonesia halts work on data centre
The 640MW project is part of a data centre boom that has raised concerns over water and power use.
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Seoul police officer detained over AI sexual deepfakes, thousands of illegal files
The case came to light via an undercover investigation into a Telegram chat room where sexual images were circulated.
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Indians protest election chief ahead of top court hearing
The allegations were made on Oct 3 when police detained scores of protestors around a protest site.
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Name firms behind transboundary haze, Johor opposition chief urges Indonesia
This comes after Indonesian authorities had raised concerns about Malaysian-linked companies allegedly connected to the…
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South Korean president orders probe into data leaks across financial industry
The authorities could not rule out the possibility that artificial intelligence was used in the attacks.
Read at source →Japan PM protests to US after Marine arrested on murder suspicion in Okinawa
TOKYO, Oct 4 - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi registered a protest with the United States on Sunday after a US…
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‘Act before it’s too late’: Tokyo residents fight for more trees
Japan saw its hottest summer on record in 2025, with warmer days on the rise globally.
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US carrier George H.W. Bush visits Thailand after Middle East deployment
BANGKOK, Oct 4 - The US aircraft carrier George H.W. Bush arrived off Thailand's resort island of Phuket on Sunday with…
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Inside the transport chaos that marred F1’s return to Sepang
F1 fans faced hours-long waits for shuttle buses and long walks from Sepang International Circuit.
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Philippines arrests 244 ‘mostly Chinese’ workers in online scam crackdown
The government is investigating possible human trafficking-related offences by some of those arrested.
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5.8-magnitude earthquake strikes North Sumatra: MetMalaysia
There is no tsunami threat to Malaysia.
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Haze in Johor: Batu Pahat worst affected as six areas record unhealthy air quality
Negri Sembilan and Samarahan also had unhealthy air quality; most other areas nationwide had moderate or good readings.
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Tokyo’s record rainfall streak ends after 37 days
The previous record was 33 consecutive days of rain from late June in 2019.
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First batch of migrants from Malaysia under repatriation plan return to war-torn Myanmar
UN warns conditions in Myanmar mean safe homecomings cannot be guaranteed.
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Shark returns to Busan waterway after second rescue bid fails
The shark crossed over a net installed inside a waterway at North Port Waterfront Park in Dong-gu, Busan.
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3 students arrested following death of 16-year-old girl at Johor school
PM Anwar ordered the authorities to conduct an immediate and thorough investigation.
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Rare tornado rips through Australia town
The twister struck as swathes of Australia's east and south were swept by intense storms and rainfall.
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Earthquake of magnitude 5.9 strikes Indonesia’s Sumbawa region: GFZ
The quake was at a depth of 10km.
Read at source →North Korea says it conducted intermediate-range strategic missile drill
SEOUL, Oct 4 - North Korea fired an intermediate-range missile in a test overseen by leader Kim Jong Un, state media…
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North Korea’s Kim oversees launch of missile that uses AI
The drill was intended to train troops operating a hypersonic strategic weapon system.
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Prabowo’s direct oversight of peatlands could bolster battle against haze, analysts say
It will give new agency more power to cut across ministries, enforce rules and ensure restoration.
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‘Blessing in disguise’: Malaysia's Transport Minister Loke sees silver lining despite setbacks for his DAP
His decision to resign over Najib’s house arrest illustrates balancing act between staying in power and holding to…
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