Why the Trump-Xi summit in Washington could be considered a win for Beijing
China is realistic about how many concessions can be achieved given pressure from the US Congress.
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Eastern Bangkok on flood alert as water in canals reach critical levels
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has stepped up pumping and drainage operations.
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India orders crackdown on nicotine pouches, citing health risks
A federal study in June called them “a largely unregulated public health concern”.
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US-sanctioned oil tanker Sibu 1 rescued from Somali pirates
NAIROBI, Sept 25 - A US-sanctioned oil tanker, Sibu 1, has been freed after being hijacked by Somali pirates in August,…
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Pact with Saudi and Pakistan could expand to Muslim world, Iran, Turkish speaker says
ANKARA, Sept 25 - A defence pact between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan could turn into a broader pact \"for the…
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Will Najib’s house arrest derail or help UMNO-PAS unity plans?
There’s a potential Malay political realignment. Here’s what it means for regional stability and Malaysia’s governance.
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Haze in Malaysia: Kuching marathon cancelled
Registered participants may collect finisher medals and T-shirts at Plaza Merdeka starting Sept 26.
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Over 10,000 homes remain without power in eastern Japan after Typhoon Dujuan
TEPCO Power Grid warned the outages could continue for an extended period.
Read at source →Cold War comrades Vietnam, North Korea pledge to deepen defence cooperation
The two countries have maintained diplomatic ties dating back to the Cold War.
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Anwar, dignitaries pay final respects to Malaysian PM’s late brother Idrus Ibrahim
Idrus, 83, died at 5.30pm on Sept 24 due to age-related illnesses.
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Australia steps up response to AI after OpenAI bot breaches health system database
New regulations may include mandatory reporting for AI companies if their products engage in security breaches
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Cambodia to target scam ‘masterminds’ as critics question crackdown’s effectiveness
Cambodia emerged after the Covid-19 pandemic as a hub for industrial-sized scam centres.
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Taiwan cries foul after Xi presses Trump to change stance on island
TAIPEI, Sept 25 - Taiwan denounced Xi Jinping's comments to Donald Trump on the island's future on Friday after the…
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China's first lady Peng Liyuan turns soft power on US audience
Sept 25 - She chatted with US first lady Melania Trump in English without a translator, and sang along quietly when…
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China’s First Lady Peng Liyuan turns soft power on US audience
Peng projected a gentler, more approachable image of China.
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Japan says Trump voiced concern over weak yen in summit with PM Takaichi
Japan and the US reaffirmed their commitment to coordinated intervention to counter excessive yen volatility.
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Philippines accuses China of obstructing resupply mission in South China Sea
It said China’s actions were inconsistent with international law and a 2016 arbitral ruling.
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Trump to wrap up Xi summit with a tour of US archives
WASHINGTON, Sept 25 - US President Donald Trump will follow up his summit with Xi Jinping by taking the Chinese leader…
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How Trump's diplomatic week exposed the limits of his power
WASHINGTON, Sept 25 - From his high-profile address to the UN General Assembly to his high-stakes White House summit…
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Philippines pardons drug mule Mary Jane Veloso repatriated by Indonesia
Her case sparked an uproar in the Philippines that forced Manila and Jakarta to strike a deal.
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Malaysian ex-PM Najib asks court for stay of 15-year jail sentence
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 - Jailed former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak has asked a court to suspend a 15-year…
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Najib cannot afford $15.7 million house arrest fine due to frozen accounts: Lawyer
The Kuala Lumpur High Court will decide on Oct 14 on whether to grant Najib’s request.
Read at source →Pakistan thwarts border attack, several Taliban dead, security sources say
Sept 25 - Pakistan has thwarted an attempted Afghan attack in its border area of Gulistan, killing several members of…
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HK actress Uki Law juggles 4 jobs to make ends meet, relies on coupons to save up
Besides acting, Law works as a host, yoga instructor, and at a nine-to-five office job.
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India rape cases turn focus back onto women’s safety
India recorded an average of 80 rape cases per day in 2024, according to the latest available official data.
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Rich nations should foot climate bill, says Nepal minister
More than 1,400 people died and 6,000 are still missing after the Nepal floods in August.
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Explainer-What is 'Taiwan independence' and is Taiwan already independent?
TAIPEI, Sept 25 - China's Xi Jinping told President Donald Trump on Thursday that he hoped the US will adhere to the…
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Over 100,000 flock to see shark on first day of Chuseok holiday
The shark, nicknamed “Bukangi”, was first seen in the park’s waterway on Sept 18.
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Nepal PM says floods ‘a warning to the world’ about climate change
Over 1,400 people died, 6,000 are missing, and economic devastation runs in the billions of dollars.
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Scientists in Malaysia discover gecko species unknown to science in Sabah
Their findings were published on Sept 22 in the international taxonomic journal Zootaxa.
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Nepal seeks grants, not loans, for flood recovery after deadly glacier disaster
Sept 24 - Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah called for grant-based international support at the United Nations General…
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Thai court case risks election rerun, renewed political turmoil
Civil-rights groups say that the unique barcodes on the Feb 8 election ballots made votes traceable.
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North Korea says South Korea a target if it becomes US collective defence hub
SEOUL, Sept 25 - North Korea said on Friday that South Korea would become a \"decisive target\" for collective…
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US Democrats criticize lavish Trump-Xi summit as lacking substance
WASHINGTON, Sept 24 - US Senate Democrats criticized President Donald Trump's summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping…
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‘Semiconductor sector poised to take off in India’: More Singapore firms show interest
The growing presence of international semiconductor firms in India like Micron is a big draw.
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The social media app forcing Japan to take digital privacy more seriously
BeReal, which allows users to post photos of their “true self”, has also caused accidental data leaks.
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