Busan to make third attempt to guide shark Bukang-i back to sea
The two previous attempts on Sept 29 and Oct 2 failed.
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Japan envoy Sasakawa meets Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing: State media
International re-engagement with Myanmar is ramping up after years of diplomatic isolation.
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Overseas New Zealanders can start voting from Wednesday
WELLINGTON, Oct 21 - New Zealanders living or travelling overseas can vote in the country's 2026 general election from…
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TSMC says four construction workers killed at Taiwan site, halting work
They were killed on Oct 20 during steel structure construction at the site in Kaohsiung.
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Coral reef health at Malaysia’s Tioman, Redang islands worsening due to rising sea temperatures
Four other popular islands, including Perhentian and Payar are also affected.
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China says it is 'safeguarding order' around Taiwan-controlled South China Sea atoll
BEIJING, Oct 21 - China's government said on Wednesday that its coast guard was \"safeguarding order\" around a tiny…
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Israel accepted as a Pacific Islands Forum partner, Israeli Foreign Minister says
WELLINGTON, Oct 21 - Israel has become a Pacific Islands Forum partner, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said on X,…
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Malaysia, Singapore police arrest 30 suspects in cross-border crackdown
Investigations showed the group had been operating a prostitution ring in Singapore since 2024.
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Taiwan security agency flags rise in Chinese disinformation ahead of local elections
TAIPEI, Oct 21 - China spread more than 2.5 million pieces of disputed or false online information targeting Taiwan in…
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Australia seeks global alliance to fight Big Tech on child harms
Canberra said children are exposed to an expanding array of online harms from sex and violence to predators and…
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Malaysia expects tourism fallout from Indonesia haze
Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Jakarta were listed among the world’s 10 most-polluted major cities on Oct 20, according to…
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Man accused of ramming car into Australian lawmaker to face three charges in court
SYDNEY, Oct 21 - The man who allegedly rammed his car into Australian lawmaker Helen Haines outside her electoral…
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Suspect in vehicle attack on Australian lawmaker appears in court as police probe motive
Authorities say the attack on independent MP Helen Haines was deliberate.
Read at source →Australian lawmaker loses both legs in vehicle attack as suspect appears in court
The authorities say the incident involving independent MP Helen Haines was a deliberate attack.
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UN experts urge Indian authorities to cease 'use of excessive force' to curb protests
WASHINGTON, Oct 20 - UN experts called on Tuesday for an independent investigation into Indian authorities' conduct in…
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Iran's Pezeshkian discusses mediation efforts in meeting with Pakistan's army chief
CAIRO, Oct 20 - Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian discussed mediation efforts and regional developments during a…
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Live snake found on plane after flight cancelled in south-western Japan
The snake, measuring about 40cm in length, was found by a mechanic under the carpet in the aircraft at Fukuoka Airport.
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Blame game erupts between Jakarta and provinces as Indonesia fires rage
The forestry ministry insists that fire prevention and control are shared responsibilities.
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Rubio says Ukraine interceptors may not have been delivered, but not for political reasons
MUMBAI, Oct 20 - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday acknowledged that a batch of interceptors purchased for…
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Brutal attack on MP in Australia prompts national reckoning over rising threat of political violence
The attack has stunned the nation, where politicians tend to mingle freely with the public.
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Rubio says India diversifying oil, trade deal ‘very close’
India is a major importer of Russian oil.
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Iran prolongs talks in stalemate to influence US midterms, officials say
DUBAI, Oct 20 - Iran has deliberately prolonged talks with the US to try to weaken Donald Trump politically ahead of…
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UN says 19.2 million Afghans facing acute food insecurity by April 2027
The food crisis in Afghanistan is projected to affect millions of children in 2027.
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Vietnam eyes remote work, online classes as air quality worsens
Hanoi regularly ranks among the world’s most polluted cities during the winter months.
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Launderette underwear thief jailed nine months in Melaka
Mohammad Hamdan Awal was charged with stealing several pieces of underwear belonging to a 26-year-old woman.
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Australian police charge man over ‘targeted’ attack on lawmaker
The man, named by the local media as Brendan Nugent, remains in custody and will face court on Oct 21.
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China’s push for contributions to bolster social insurance schemes draws online backlash
Social media users are demanding better jobs and higher wages first.
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China opposes ban on use of DeepSeek by US government agencies
Beijing said the move “overstretched” the concept of national security.
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‘Memorial runs’ for athlete who died during race in South Korea spark debate online
Yoo Ji-won collapsed during the 2026 Seoul Race half-marathon on Oct 11, about 500m from the finish.
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Near miss: Indonesia probes crash of suspected Chinese rocket fragment
Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency said the debris appeared to come from a Zhuque-2E rocket.
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Malaysia de-registers main opposition bloc as elections loom
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 - Malaysia cancelled the registration of the country's main opposition coalition Perikatan…
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Malaysia de-registers main opposition bloc Perikatan Nasional as elections loom
PN’s dissolution would mean that its component parties cannot contest elections under a common banner.
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South Korea to pull more Ukraine embassy staff after POW dispute
SEOUL, Oct 20 - South Korea will withdraw additional embassy personnel from Ukraine following Kiev's lack of…
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The fake commute: How China's unemployed save face
BEIJING/HONG KONG, Oct 20 - A photo of a home-cooked lunch almost exposed Coco Li's secret.
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The fake commute: How China’s unemployed save face
The scale of online engagement suggests pretending to have a job is widespread.
Read at source →Busan shark Bukang-i may have just 2 weeks to live, says expert
Bukang-i was first spotted in the canal at the North Port Waterfront Park on Sept 18.
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