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.
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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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Taiwan says it is in continuous talks with US about arms sales
Taiwan media have reported that the first two F-16Vs are currently in Hawaii awaiting their delivery flight.
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Malaysia starts sending Myanmar migrants home
It was not immediately clear how many in the group were Rohingya.
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New Zealand election on knife edge as Greens surge to 16%, poll shows
The governing National Party fell to 28 per cent, which is its lowest level of support since 2021.
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North Korea says US approval for South Korea’s nuclear submarine increases regional instability
The approval is also another demonstration of US nuclear proliferation through AUKUS pact, the North Korean ministry…
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Malaysia begins deportations, but hostility towards Rohingya refugees not stopping any time soon
Myanmar refugees in Malaysia fearful ahead of the first round of repatriations on Sept 29.
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Indonesian police question trio over fake S$10,000 notes used at RWS casino
Those convicted of using forged or counterfeit banknotes in Singapore may be jailed for up to 20 years.
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China's Wang tells ex-Japan minister bilateral ties need to be normalised
China’s foreign minister Wang Yi urged Japan to “correct the erroneous words” of its leader on the Taiwan issue as soon…
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China’s foreign minister urged Japan to “correct the erroneous words” of its leader on Taiwan as soon as possible.
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Anthropic, OpenAI will not attend Australian senate AI hearing on October 1
Sept 28 - Anthropic will not appear before an Australian senate committee hearing on AI on October 1, a source familiar…
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India poll chief Gyanesh Kumar under pressure over alleged manipulation of electoral rolls
NEW DELHI, Sept 28 - Opposition groups are demanding the resignation of India's election chief Gyanesh Kumar over…
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New Delhi to ban construction for six weeks to tackle air pollution
The construction ban will run from Dec 10 to Jan 20, 2027.
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Explainer-Why has the drive to verify India's billion voters put poll body under scrutiny
NEW DELHI, Sept 28 - India's drive to verify the eligibility of roughly a billion voters has put the Election…
Read at source →At least 33 people killed in western Myanmar airstrike, rebel group and aid worker say
Sept 28 - Dozens of people were killed in a Myanmar military airstrike on Monday near a market in the country's…
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At least 36 people were also injured in the air strike in the town of Kyauktaw in Rakhine state.
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JB police investigating S’pore-registered car caught on video ramming into food stall
The police said efforts to track down the suspect are ongoing.
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South Korea summons Ukraine envoy in protest over North Korean POW transfer
SEOUL, Sept 28 - South Korea's foreign ministry summoned Ukraine's acting ambassador on Monday to protest against…
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Indonesia suspends five prison officials over inmates’ ‘villa homes’
It included villa-like residences, luxury cars, a gym and a golf simulator under construction.
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Thai court dismisses petition challenging legality of 2026 election
The ruling averts the possibility of an election re-run.
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No typhoon hit South Korea this summer, but experts says it’s not all good news
With fewer typhoons stirring the ocean, warmer waters can fuel stronger subsequent storms.
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5 things to know about the late Siti Hasmah, wife of ex-Malaysia PM Mahathir Mohamad
Siti Hasmah was one of the first Malay woman doctors in then Malaya.
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India’s top court calls for accountability over recent rape cases: Media reports
Sexual violence is a major problem across the country, with over 80 rapes reported to police every day.
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Explainer: What comes next for North Korea soldiers transferred from Ukraine to South Korea?
Seoul’s Unification Ministry said their cases would be reviewed under relevant laws and past practices.
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400kg crocodile moved from flooded Prachinburi temple in Thailand
The crocodile was taken to a temporary holding facility in another subdistrict about 20km away.
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Malaysians pay tribute to ex-PM Mahathir’s wife Siti Hasmah on social media
Many shared their heartfelt condolences and fond memories of Siti Hasmah.
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Record high support for New Zealand Greens boosts chance of centre-left coalition, poll shows
Sept 28 - Support rose to 16% for New Zealand's Green Party a poll published on Monday showed, its highest ever…
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Nothing to seal here: New Zealand police help stranded pup home
The police and Department of Conservation officials helped the seal return to the water unharmed.
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India’s top court rebukes government over timeline for food warning labels
The court said it would soon issue a final order on the matter.
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Thousands huddle in Bangkok shelters as economic damage from Thailand floods rises
Bangkok is among 41 provinces across Thailand hit by floods since Sept 16
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South Myanmar floods, landslides kill at least 8, says rescue worker
Myanmar’s southernmost Tanintharyi region has been hit by heavy rains since the night of Sept 25.
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Ex-Yokohama mayor to run for comeback after resigning over abuse of power
Yamanaka was found to have abused his authority on multiple occasions, such as calling his subordinates “human scum".
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