Survivors ‘still traumatised’ after Indonesia quake
More than 46,000 houses were damaged by the seismic shock, and nearly 28,000 people were still displaced as at Sept 24.
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Two dead, 14 missing after avalanche on Nepal’s Himlung peak
The avalanche swept through the base camp of the 7,126m peak early on Sept 27.
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Round-the-clock security at Najib’s residence to remain, says KL top cop
The security detail will remain active until further instructions are received.
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Cheonjiyeon Falls on South Korea’s Jeju Island to be closed at night after fatal fall
Cheonjiyeon Falls is about 22m high, with the pool below reaching a depth of about 20m.
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Indonesia ferry death toll hits 71 as search enters 16th day
Searchers recovered five bodies from inside the 4,277-ton ship on Sept 28.
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Taiwan must deepen drone cooperation with democratic partners, president says
Taiwan’s government has made defence modernisation and increased spending a core policy.
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Rising coffee prices drive search for substitutes in Japan
Climate change is expected to cut the global land area suitable for growing the major coffee varieties in half by 2050.
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Siti Hasmah, wife of Malaysian ex-PM Mahathir, dies at 100
Siti Hasmah and Mahathir Mohamad just celebrated their platinum wedding anniversary on Aug 5.
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Taiwan pushes back after Xi seeks to win over Trump on World War Two narrative
TAIPEI, Sept 28 - Taiwan is pushing back against what it sees as Beijing's efforts to rewrite the history of World War…
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‘Currently impossible’: North Korea defections in free fall
The main cause is leader Kim Jong Un’s aim to preserve his family dynasty by sealing the country off from the outside,…
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China says US trade truce extension creates space to advance talks
BEIJING, Sept 28 - China said on Monday a two-month extension of a trade truce with the United States would provide…
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Bangkok flood jet ski rider faces court on Sept 28
A widely circulated video showed the rider accelerating and making sharp turns, sending waves towards structures.
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Formula 1 return to Malaysia will drive business in Sepang
The Oct 2-4 event is expected to draw more than 110,000 spectators.
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Bank of Japan debated need for faster rate hikes, July minutes show
The central bank pushed its policy rate to a 31-year high in September amid the Middle East war and a weak yen.
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Raccoons spread into Japanese cities as farm damage mounts
The problem is also becoming increasingly visible in urban areas.
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The surprising reasons China is sceptical of AI safety calls
For many in China, AI doomsday warnings feel remote and distinctly Western.
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Thai court to rule on challenge to 2026 election legality
Analysts say the court is likely to rule that the ballots were lawful.
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Thai PM Anutin’s support drops in latest poll as pressures rise
His Bhumjaithai Party’s rating declined to 12.1% from 17% cent over the same period.
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Despite controversy, Malaysian scholars’ nativist views draw support
Some believe the country’s multi-ethnic character has diluted Malay historical primacy.
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Hezbollah plans to contribute to project to house thousands of Lebanese displaced, chief says
BEIRUT, Sept 27 - Iran-backed Lebanese group Hezbollah said on Sunday it would contribute soon to a project aimed at…
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South Korea demands apology from Ukraine over disclosure of North Korean PoW transfer
Sept 27 - South Korea's presidential office demanded an official explanation and apology from Ukraine, accusing Kyiv of…
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South Korean military, UN command launch investigation into DMZ explosion
SEOUL, Sept 27 - South Korea's military and the United Nations Command launched a joint investigation into a landmine…
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Bangkok floodwaters recede after torrential rain as residents count losses
BANGKOK, Sept 27 - Floodwaters receded in many parts of the Thai capital Bangkok on Sunday after torrential rain eased,…
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Thailand declares two-day civil service holiday due to floods
BANGKOK, Sept 27 - Thailand's cabinet on Sunday approved special holidays on September 28 and 29 for civil servants in…
Read at source →Afghanistan says 28 fighters killed after crossing from Pakistan; Islamabad denies ties
KABUL/ISLAMABAD, Sept 27 - Afghanistan's defence ministry said on Sunday its forces had killed 28 fighters and wounded…
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Iran's army voices readiness for potential renewed US attack
DUBAI, Sept 27 - Iran's armed forces are prepared for any renewed U.S. attacks, state media quoted army spokesperson…
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Ten missing on Nepal’s Himlung peak after avalanche
The 7,126m tall Himlung peak had several days of heavy snowfall ahead of the avalanche.
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Barisan Nasional to leave unity govt once Parliament is dissolved, says chairman Zahid
He said the coalition would remain committed to the unity government until then.
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Floods, landslides kill 56 in India and 14 in Nepal
The Nepali authorities warned of possible flash floods in 49 of the country’s 77 districts.
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$2.9 million raised so far for Malaysia’s ex-PM Najib, says DPM Zahid
Najib Razak must pay a RM50 million fine before his house arrest can be fully implemented.
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Bangkok floods force thousands into shelters
Nearly 4,900 people have been evacuated to shelters, with around 52,000 households affected by the floods.
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OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs called to appear at Australian AI probe
This comes days after the revelation that a rogue OpenAI bot had hacked the country’s health system database.
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Nepal’s hydropower ambitions face climate reality check
A devastating flood in August knocked 410 megawatts – about 10 per cent of generation capacity – out of its power…
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Japanese anime actor fights TikTok over AI voice cloning
The lawsuit was filed by Kenjiro Tsuda, known for his starring roles in mega-franchises including Jujutsu Kaisen and…
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Curtain falls on the romance of India’s single-screen cinemas
The old cinema halls offered a collective, interactive experience.
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US 'very much' understands Taiwan's defence needs, Taipei official says
TAIPEI, Sept 27 - The United States \"very much\" understands Taiwan's defence needs and the severe military threat it…
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