Selangor school stabbing: Malaysian teen, 15, acquitted on grounds of insanity
A psychiatric evaluation found that the boy has schizophrenia.
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South Korea's Lee hits new approval low as housing discontent grows
SEOUL, Sept 14 - South Korean President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating fell to a new low on Monday, extending a steep…
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South Korea’s Lee hits new approval low as housing discontent grows
In a survey, 63.3 per cent of respondents said they disapprove of Lee's performance.
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Philippine President Marcos’ cousin to be moved from hospital to jail
The former house speaker was admitted at an upscale private hospital after a court ordered his arrest.
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What is the Philippines' BARMM regional election and why does it matter
MANILA, Sept 14 - Nearly 2.4 million registered voters in the Philippines are expected to cast ballots in the…
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Australia’s far-right leader Pauline Hanson vows to cut migrants by 750,000
Her party’s plan will target visas issued to international students and their dependants, as well as skilled migrants.
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Himalayas approaching tipping point, millions of livelihoods at stake: Report
Himalayan glacier mass loss had accelerated in recent decades, according to the study.
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Indian government pushes wider roll-out of polarising civil code
The move is expected to stoke concern among minority Muslims.
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Beijing bans drones in sweeping curbs after Citic Tower crash
Residents will not be allowed to possess or store drones or drone parts from Nov 15.
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Malaysia charges second UMNO leader after pilgrimage fund probe
Jamil Khir Baharom, the religious affairs minister from 2009 to 2018, pleaded not guilty on Sept 14.
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China’s Global Times blasts Anthropic’s calls to slow AI as ‘Cold War’ tactic
The tabloid says the true agenda is “to attempt to curb China’s AI development”.
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Man hospitalised after shark attack in Western Australia
There have been nearly 1,300 shark incidents around Australia since 1791.
Read at source →Voting starts in Philippines' south after three killed in election violence
MANILA, Sept 14 - Voting began on Monday in the Philippines' Muslim-majority south under heightened security after…
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S. Korea’s gender minister nominee pulls out in fresh blow to Lee
Yong Hye-in's withdrawal is the latest setback for President Lee Jae Myung following a hasty Cabinet reshuffle.
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School-age suicides in South Korea rise 65% in 5 years
The government announced in June a nationwide strategy for teenage suicide prevention.
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Global panel to hear Cambodia-Thailand sea dispute
The two countries’ representatives are set to give their opening statements on Sept 15 in Singapore.
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South Korea aims to save seniors lost in digital age
The so-called grey digital divide has created significant challenges in the nation of about 52 million.
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Dance, off: South Korea’s live music venues caught in regulatory limbo
Small music venues registered as restaurants face suspensions for dancing.
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Indonesia rescuers battle turbulent seas in search of 129 people after passenger ship capsizes
The Virgo Transport 8 ship carrying 243 people initially went missing in bad weather on Sept 13.
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Philippines halts exports of fresh purple yam as demand rises
The indefinite suspension, imposed in mid-August, covers the crop and its propagative planting material.
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Malaysia says DBS-linked 1MDB asset recovery not just about lost funds
The fallout from the scandal continues to reverberate years after billions were allegedly siphoned from 1MDB.
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Chinese defence forum set to open amid roiling regional tensions
Hundreds of military officers and diplomats from dozens of countries are expected to attend the three-day event.
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A $9.4 billion fuel bill sees developing Asian nations sour on LNG
The more than doubling of costs threatens to tarnish the reputation of LNG as a reliable energy source.
Read at source →Okinawa election win may give Tokyo freer hand on military build-up
TOKYO, Sept 14 - A candidate backed by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government won Okinawa's gubernatorial…
Read at source →Attack hits Panguna camp as Bougainville backs copper mine restart
WELLINGTON, Sept 14 - Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama condemned an attack on a mining camp at Panguna and said…
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Philippine Muslim enclave votes for parliament after deadly shooting
More than two million voters were eligible to vote for 80 Parliament seats that had previously been filled by…
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North Korea says missile launches were part of live-fire drill
The “joint firepower attack drill” on Sept 12 involved five army units and tested several weapon systems.
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Nepal tunnel survivor finds solace in village homecoming
Sanjay Sah was one of just three pulled from debris-buried tunnels.
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Seoul’s Myeong-dong holds lead as South Korea’s tourist shopping hub
Seoul’s Jung-gu, home to Myeong-dong, captured nearly a quarter of foreign-card spending for shopping.
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Can a 20-second Modi-Xi handshake at the BRICS summit break years of India-China ice?
Xi’s first India trip in seven years stirs hope, but border tensions and tech curbs hinder a full reset
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South Korea aims to finalise details of US investment plan this week, minister says
A US$200 (S$253.46 billion) billion ceiling for strategic investments has been agreed on.
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Chiefs of Japan’s nuclear plant operator to quit over data fraud
The company earlier commissioned an investigation into alleged earthquake-risk data falsification.
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Seoul to designate patient-friendly hotels as medical tourism surges
Foreign patient numbers rose 71.9 per cent to 2.01 million in 2025.
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Hong Kong homes flattened for $36b high-tech hub
The government says the Northern Metropolis will cost at least HK$224 billion (S$36.2 billion).
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China, Russia, India seek economic cooperation at BRICS
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pointed out that the bloc represents 40 per cent of global GDP.
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Philippines says it may take months to identify ferry fire victims
Officials said more remains could still be found, adding that “most of them are already in a charred condition”.
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