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India detains protesters demanding election chief’s resignation over voter roll changes

India, Pakistan summon top diplomats over border incident

Oct 3 - India and Pakistan summoned each other's top diplomats on Saturday over a border incident on October 2, with…

China slams US ‘lie’ over Starbucks stores in Xinjiang

China has been accused of rights abuses against Xinjiang’s predominantly Muslim Uighur minority.

‘Unsafe’ Nestle low-fat dairy whitener sample found at India hotel, says regulator

Nestle India insisted the product was safe to consume and complied with applicable regulations.

Portugal prosecutors probe legality of US use of Lajes base in Iran war

LISBON, Oct 3 - Portuguese prosecutors said on Saturday they had opened a probe into the legality of the centre-right…

Indian police detain several people in Gen Z-led protests against voter roll changes

NEW DELHI, Oct 3 - Indian police detained several people in the capital New Delhi on Saturday, disrupting a second day…

Suborbital space tour listed on Trip.com for $973,000

This marks a direct effort by Western commercial space operators to tap high-net-worth travellers in China.

Thai PM Anutin orders urgent nationwide water drainage ahead of new downpours

Thailand is preparing for a fresh wave of heavy rainfall forecast between Oct 4 and Oct 7.

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong says intermediate-range missile test was conducted

SEOUL, Oct 3 - North Korea's Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong Un, said in a statement on Saturday…

North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong says intermediate-range missile test was conducted

North Korea has launched missile tests on more than 10 occasions so far in 2026.

Iran executes detainee over January protests, judiciary says

Oct 3 - Iran has executed a man detained during protests in January for allegedly firing at police, the judiciary said…

Enough with your don’ts. Fix the system instead, say angry Indian women demanding safety

Activists call for a change in societal attitudes as sexual assaults continue despite stricter laws.

Allegedly drunk motorcyclist crashes into two Kuala Lumpur Marathon runners

Rider ignored the police officer's stop order at road closure but fled against the flow of traffic.

Philippines voices concern over Myanmar air strike deaths, injuries

The attack on Sept 28 in Kyauktaw in Rakhine state killed 50 people and wounded dozens more.

Why were 4 pilots aboard flydubai flight 1073?

Pilots routinely hitch rides on flights they are not operating.

Several injured in Australia as car crashes into crowd north of Sydney

SYDNEY, Oct 3 - A car drove into a crowd in the Australian city of Newcastle on Saturday, injuring several people,…

Japan’s entertainment robots diversify with AI, offer comfort

The growing use of artificial intelligence is helping to expand the home entertainment robot market.

AI tools suspected in South Korea’s Shinhan Bank hack, Yonhap says

Information exposed in the breach included names, phone numbers, annual income and borrowing limits.

North Korea fires unidentified projectile toward sea off east coast, Seoul says

SEOUL, Oct 3 - North Korea fired an unidentified projectile toward the sea off its east coast, South Korea's Joint…

North Korea fires unidentified projectile towards sea off east coast, Seoul says

North Korea has sharply ramped up hostility against the South in recent years.

Trump visa policies weigh on Columbia journalism program as admissions pause

Oct 2 - The Trump administration's changing visa policies caused a sharp drop in international applications to Columbia…

Israeli officials to question co-pilot of flydubai flight, source says

TEL AVIV, Oct 2 - Israeli officials are expected to question the co-pilot who allegedly attempted to crash a commercial…

Pakistan says Mecca pact members to hold emergency talks on engaging Houthis

ISLAMABAD, Oct 2 - Pakistan's foreign minister said Iran has suggested engaging Yemen's Houthis politically after…

Detailed plan led to murder of Hong Kong model Abby Choi, court hears

The trial is expected to last at least until December.

North Korea rejects South’s accusation over DMZ mine blast and won’t apologise

Kim Jong Un's sister calls the South's demand for an apology over the incident “really despicable”.

Nepal plans to drain four glacial lakes after deadly floods

KATHMANDU, Oct 2 - Nepal will kick off a high-stakes effort this fiscal year to drain four glacial lakes perched high…

Nepal plans to drain four glacial lakes after deadly flood

Canals will drain the water into nearby rivers in a regulated way, said an expert overseeing the new project.

8 in 10 Japanese want to keep writing by hand despite very little opportunity to do so

They also prefer handwritten letters or postcards or printed ones with a handwritten note added.

Brazil next, US midterms coming, in impactful global election year

LONDON, Oct 2 - Brazil's voters will choose from a field of presidential contenders with two familiar frontrunners on…

Thai Airways chief says he was fired by board after Bangkok flood chaos

The airline was forced to cancel flights and suspend cargo operations when the floods hit last week.

Sweating in KL: Inside Malaysia’s growing Hyrox fixation

Urbanites trade late-night drinks for gruelling 5am workouts, driving commercial growth and a wave of sports injuries.

Malaysia’s ruling coalition loses a fourth MP from PM Anwar Ibrahim’s party

Lee Chean Chung hints he wants to contest Petaling Jaya seat again but stays mum on joining Bersama.

Protesters in India demand resignation of election chief

They demanded his resignation over alleged voter-roll irregularities.

Hailstorm hit parts of Bangkok amid heavy rain on Oct 1

It comes after the Thai capital experienced some of its worst flooding in years in late September.

Thai Airways opens self-collection hub for luggage as flooding backlog eases

Labour shortage from severe flooding across Bangkok led to an accumulation of about 10,000 suitcases at Suvarnabhumi…

Indian pilot tells PM Modi he opened flydubai cockpit door during attack

Oct 2 - The Indian pilot stabbed by his co-pilot on a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv replayed the dramatic…