South Korea’s Lee says he has no intention of seeking a second term
The presidency is currently restricted to a single five-year term by the Constitution.
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Trump ‘clearly’ wants dialogue with Pyongyang: South Korean President
He confirmed Seoul will not be deploying troops to intervene militarily in the Iran war.
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Foreign cards to work on Seoul buses from 2027
They will soon be able to pay for rides by tapping their contactless credit or debit cards.
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Thai finance minister runs on four hours of sleep, vitamin IV drips
He tries to claim one weekend day for himself, sleeping seven or eight hours and exercising before returning to work.
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Australia to detain tourists who overstay visa, minister says
People who don’t have the right to remain in Australia will face a “consequence” and be removed.
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South Korea President Lee apologises, vows to be humble as support nosedives
At home, many South Koreans have soured on Lee Jae Myung over the economy.
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Baby orang utans in India expose ‘frightening’ scale of trafficking
The situation is exacerbated by wealthy Indians seeking exotic status symbols to flaunt on social media.
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Malaysia's jailed ex-PM Najib Razak granted house arrest in second royal pardon
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 - Malaysia's king agreed on Friday to allow jailed former premier Najib Razak to serve the…
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Man who resold nearly 9,000 K-pop tickets for $2.2 million in South Korea arrested
He automated macro programs and relatives' accounts to buy 8,967 tickets from September 2018 to April 2026.
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New Zealand says it has not held talks with EU about becoming associate member
WELLINGTON, Sept 18 - New Zealand has not had any discussions with the European Union about becoming an associate…
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Qantas ground workers to strike over pay and conditions next week
Hundreds of ground workers who handle freight and regional flights will strike.
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Australian airlines back plan to shut Sydney control tower overnight
The move is the latest step to address a persistent labour shortage that is disrupting flights and raising safety…
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North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong blasts US drills, threatens ‘more offensive’ response
She described joint military drills held in recent months by US forces and allies in the Asia-Pacific region as a…
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North Korean vice foreign minister to attend UN General assembly next week, Yonhap reports
Sept 18 - Kim Son-Gyong, North Korea's vice foreign minister, plans to attend a high-level segment of the United…
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North Korean vice-foreign minister to attend UN General Assembly next week
In 2025, he told the assembly that North Korea would never give up its nuclear programme.
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China's Djibouti base upgrades should boost its monitoring reach, report says
WASHINGTON, Sept 17 - China has made upgrades to its military base at Djibouti that should significantly enhance its…
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What will Trump and Xi discuss in Washington next week?
Sept 17 - U.S. President Donald Trump will welcome Chinese leader Xi Jinping next week for their second meeting this…
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Australia tightens visa rules for foreign students, holidaymakers
The new rules come as Labor tries to stem surging support for anti-migrant populist Pauline Hanson.
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Indonesia’s cinema boom is finding audiences in unexpected places
Indonesia's film industry is booming and its cinemas are showing up in unlikely places.
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US officials made rare visit to Myanmar to free American businessman
WASHINGTON, Sept 17 - A delegation of U.S. officials traveled to Myanmar this week and met with the country's…
Read at source →Russia, China end mandate for independent monitoring of UN sanctions on Iran
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 17 - Russia and China ended on Thursday a United Nations Security Council mandate for the…
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China creates Italy-size no-fly zone around Beijing after rare crash
The airspace will be closed to all flights except commercial airline, approved business and emergency services flights.
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China, US top diplomats discuss ‘high-level interactions’ in call, Beijing says
The call came ahead of an expected visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to the US.
Read at source →One killed as Saudi Arabia intercepts drone launched by Yemen's Houthis
Sept 17 - A Yemeni living in Saudi Arabia was killed on Thursday in the interception of a drone, which the kingdom's…
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Micron’s Taiwan workers threaten strike, say up to 68 months’ bonus not enough
Memory chip giant's unions want a one-off bonus of 83 months’ salary and quarterly profit-sharing.
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Pakistan police re-arrest prominent rights lawyer after top court granted bail
LAHORE, Sept 17 - Pakistani police re-arrested prominent human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband on Thursday…
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Indonesia ends search for journalists missing on volcano mission
The search-and-rescue operation involving 22 naval assets “has been deemed ineffective”.
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South Korea’s $64m island-themed expo in Yeosu draws flak over performance, food
Some called the event embarrassing, especially given the number of foreign tourists.
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Pakistan maternity ward fire that killed 14 infants was ‘institutional failure’
The 42-page report found that there were no working smoke detectors or sprinklers.
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Pakistan announces austerity measures to conserve fuel as Gulf conflict spirals
Sept 17 - Pakistan announced on Thursday a cut in fuel for official vehicles, bans on vehicle purchases by the state,…
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Australia considers banning the use of smart glasses in government buildings
SYDNEY, Sept 17 - Australia is considering barring the use of camera-equipped smart glasses in government workplaces…
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China presses Iran to help rein in Houthis after Saudi appeal, sources say
DUBAI, Sept 17 - China has privately asked Tehran to help rein in Yemen's Houthis after an appeal to Beijing by Saudi…
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As US ups stakes on AI, can China win over the world with open-weight models?
The US and China are offering the world different pitches in AI governance and cooperation.
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A week after deferment, Najib’s release back on agenda as Pardons Board meets on Sept 18: Sources
The meeting is a rare and unusual move signalling possible “intervention”, according to sources.
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Energy disruption hits Bangladesh and Pakistan as Gulf crisis worsens
Shell estimates the world has lost roughly 36 million tonnes of LNG from the Middle East so far.
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Smog scuppers Japan force helping fight Indonesia wildfires
About 350 members of Japan’s Self-Defense Forces arrived last week in the West Kalimantan province.
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