Trump and Xi didn’t ‘talk much’ about Taiwan. What does that say about where it stands?
Taipei is facing increasing pressure from Beijing, but the island still has economic and military value for Washington.
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South Korea says North Korean mines behind DMZ blast violated armistice
Defence Minister Kang Shin-chul wants both sides to "verify the facts together".
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Nepal suspends search after 16 swept away by avalanche
It is feared to be the worst expedition disaster in over a decade.
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Death toll from Myanmar airstrike in Rakhine state rises to 50
Sept 29 - The death toll from a Myanmar military airstrike in Rakhine state, which lies on the border with Bangladesh,…
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Myanmar airstrike death toll hits 50 as families gather bodies
Sept 29 - The death toll from a Myanmar military airstrike in Rakhine state, which lies on the border with Bangladesh,…
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Bangkok floods wipe out 80% of restaurant sales amid cash-flow crisis
The fallout could spark temporary business closures, unpaid leave, and staff layoffs across the sector.
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US and China are trying to make nice, says Singapore diplomat
Trump and Xi are nudging the bilateral relationship from confrontation to stability, says Chan Heng Chee.
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Users of generative AI in China surges by over 100 million in six months
This represents a significant rise from 602 million users at the end of 2025.
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Shark remains in Busan canal after rescue bid fails
South Korea's second-largest city has decided to make the shark an honorary city ambassador.
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18 dogs tested for rabies in Kedah after man bitten near Thai border
A dog bite incident involving a 31-year-old man has prompted heightened disease surveillance.
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Indonesia charges train driver over crash that killed 16 women
The driver risks up to 12 years in prison if found guilty.
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China’s Golden Week travel surge masks cautious consumer spending
A prolonged slowdown in consumer spending means record travel volume may not translate into bigger spoils, say analysts.
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North Korea operates secret detention facility beneath embassy in Beijing, says rights group
Nationals at risk of defection are reportedly monitored, tracked and forcibly returned.
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India court quashes order asking Red Bull to drop ‘energy drink’ label
The court said the decision had been taken without allowing the company to explain its position.
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Toyota global sales, production in August fall for 2nd straight month
Toyota’s overseas sales slid 8.4% from a year earlier, marking the seventh consecutive monthly drop.
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BitTorrent porn downloads bring costly surprise for users in Japan
Cases involving settlement demands over alleged copyright infringement linked to adult videos have been rising.
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Malaysia’s former PM Ismail Sabri seeks to challenge charge relating to failure to declare assets
The court fixed Dec 4 for next mention.
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More toddlers in South Korea start using smartphones before turning 2: Report
The report also found an association between mothers’ smartphone use and their children’s smartphone use.
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Malaysia’s transport minister says his resignation to take effect when ex-PM Najib serves house arrest
Anthony Loke said he had hand-delivered his resignation letter to PM Anwar Ibrahim on Sept 28.
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Malaysian High Court sets Jan 7 to hear 1MDB’s bid to freeze Rosmah’s assets
The court would also deliver the decision on the application on the same day.
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Ex-Malaysian PM Mahathir’s granddaughter recalls fond memories with grandmother in touching tribute
She thanked members of the public and well-wishers for their outpouring of condolences and support.
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Myanmar arrests 21 over alleged donations to opposition-linked fundraising platform
Investigations will continue, while financial accounts linked to the funding will be closed and confiscated.
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Sydney data centre plan scrapped by developer after community backlash
Residents cited risks to children, lower property values, and the cost of upgrading homes to mitigate the data centre’s…
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Bangkok floods put Thailand’s new ‘One Map’ warning system under scrutiny
The latest flooding has put particular emphasis on how warnings are communicated.
Read at source →Vietnam arrests three on terrorism charges, including Norwegian and Australian citizens
Sept 29 - Vietnam police have arrested three people, including a Norwegian citizen and an Australian national of…
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Malaysia begins sending home Myanmar refugees, including children, despite safety concerns
LUMUT, Malaysia, Sept 29 - Malaysia deported around 1,500 Myanmar nationals, including children, on Tuesday as part of…
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Japan veers from rice shortage to glut, dealing blow to farmers
Farmers face challenges such as weather extremes, rising costs for machinery and lower prices for their product.
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Central Tokyo logs 34 consecutive days of rain, longest on record
It has seen precipitation since Aug 27, with approaching typhoons and a stalled autumn rain front.
Read at source →Brakes activated before Vietnam Airlines 787 overran Munich runway, report finds
HANOI, Sept 29 - A Boeing 787-9 operated by flag carrier Vietnam Airlines recorded repeated brake inputs during takeoff…
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With national holidays approaching, workers in China demand a proper break
The online outcry is the latest in a series of social media flare-ups over gruelling schedules.
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OpenAI apologises for Australian government website hack, pledges to rebuild trust
The incursion in June is the first known instance of an AI agent hacking a government website.
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North Korea’s mines likely behind DMZ explosions, says Seoul
Two soldiers were seriously injured and one sustained minor injuries in the incident on Sept 21.
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At least 23 dead in Thailand floods, Bangkok airport in chaos
Bangkok was hit by 320mm of rain over two to three days, nearly as much as it usually gets in the month.
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Thai Airways cancels flights amid baggage crisis as stranded passengers await answers
Affected flights include those between Bangkok and Singapore.
Read at source →Haiti gang retaliation leaves at least 11 dead after security operation
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Sept 28 - At least 11 people were killed on Monday in Haiti's central Artibonite region by gang members…
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Nearly half a million summonses issued to foreign drivers in Malaysia since 2024
Officials said employers who hire foreign drivers must be responsible for ensuring their qualifications.
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