Death toll in Philippine ferry fire rises to 35, coast guard says
More than 80 people remain missing.
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China halts new battery factories on capacity concerns: Report
Projects still in planning stages could be suspended.
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South Korea ramps up spy law to protect chip secrets from China
Half of all detected cases involving leaks of sensitive technology in 2025 involved China.
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From Maggi noodles to Thums Up: How India became dependent on cheap packaged food
LONDON/NEW DELHI, Sept 11 - India's proposal to put health warning labels on some food products has sparked a…
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From Genshin Impact to Arknights: What drives China’s mobile games industry?
Fans are flocking to this category of digital entertainment, drawn by solid gameplay, world building and Chinese…
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Teodoro’s public rebuttal of Chinese note in Seoul risks adding tension to strained Manila-Beijing ties
But the Philippine defence chief’s comments have drawn support at home.
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‘Like diamonds in the dust’: Ordinary Nepalis pull together for flood victims
As global aid trickles in, many Nepalis are also stepping up to facilitate the country's recovery.
Read at source →Explainer-What's happened to al Qaeda in the 25 years since 9/11?
Sept 10 - In the 25 years since al Qaeda militants hijacked passenger jets and flew them into New York's World Trade…
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Fire on moored cargo ship in China kills 25 people: State media
17 evacuated from Ocean Melody, which was undergoing maintenance, including five who were injured.
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Indonesia rescues six orang utans from fires in a week
They were saved from plantations in West Kalimantan province, on the Indonesian part of the island.
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India gets one of world’s steepest iPhone price hikes
It raised prices on its existing iPhone line-up by as much as 41 per cent within hours of unveiling newer models.
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After years of unfinished homes, China is changing its decades-old presale model
But analysts say dismantling the presale model, while making home buying safer, comes with its own trade-offs.
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Vietnam’s Grab drivers call for two-day app boycott over falling earnings
Drivers claimed that since Grab changed its payment structure, deductions could now be as much as 50 per cent of the…
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Son’s pleas end 18-hour stand-off with Thai policeman who allegedly killed wife in kindergarten
The police officer emerged unarmed following repeated appeals from his son.
Read at source →Pakistan says no military response discussed under Mecca pact over Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
ISLAMABAD, Sept 10 - Pakistan said on Thursday that there were no discussions about a military reaction from Islamabad…
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Hired to draw, told to prompt: How AI is changing creative work in Malaysia
Generative AI is reshaping the country's creative industries, impacting traditional jobs as new opportunities emerge.
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HK principal fired over SAFRA Jurong swearing incident seeks over $154,000 in unfair dismissal claim
The trial is scheduled to start on Dec 1.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s daughter believed to have younger sibling: Seoul
Seoul’s spy agency has previously said Kim is believed to have three children.
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Hong Kong court convicts Wall Street Journal publisher for blocking ex-reporter from union role
But Dow Jones is cleared of second charge of unlawfully firing her, with sentencing at a later date.
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Life sentence upheld for leader of South Korea’s largest online sex crime ring
The court described his crimes as “inhumane”.
Read at source →India signals stricter red warning labels in setback for Big Food
NEW DELHI, Sept 10 - India's government on Thursday said it could introduce tougher red warning labels for food…
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Chinese student sentenced to 18 months’ jail in S. Korea for creating 1,100 deepfakes of colleagues
He used AI to superimpose the victims’ faces onto sexually explicit images and videos.
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Sarawak helicopter crash: Preliminary report expected in early October
The crash on Sept 8 killed all five people on board.
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Japan’s Yamanashi prefecture to introduce helicopter rescue fees in Mount Fuji’s off-season
Multiple incidents have been reported as a result of reckless climbing practices.
Read at source →How a billion-dollar sanctions dodge kept Chinese goods flowing to Iran
PARIS, Sept 10 - Iran has used a barter-like arrangement to bypass sanctions on its oil sales and buy billions of…
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Syed Saddiq invites Ong Ye Kung to Oct 10 wedding with Bella Astillah
Singaporeans jokingly asked the health minister to take them to the highly anticipated event.
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Four Chinese nationals claim trial over kidnapping of Singaporean man in Penang
If convicted, the offence carries an imprisonment term of between 30 and 40 years, as well as whipping.
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Xi's India visit to help diplomatic thaw, but business ties bound by suspicion
NEW DELHI/BEIJING, Sept 10 - Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to New Delhi this week, his first to India in seven…
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Wildfires continue to rage across Indonesia, 139 arrested for arson
Questions are mounting over whether the crackdown will deter those truly responsible.
Read at source →Search expands after Philippine ferry fire kills five and leaves dozens missing
MANILA, Sept 10 - A large-scale search and rescue operation was underway off the western Philippine island of Palawan…
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Calls to halt Flying Doctor Service following fatal helicopter crash in Sarawak
The Health Ministry announced that Flying Doctor Service operations would proceed despite the crash.
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After outrunning Usain Bolt, China’s robot champion races towards real-world work
The aim is "to turn high performance into high reliability and high usability".
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Nepal floods aftermath through the lens of Reuters photographers
Sept 9 - The photos tell a story of lives, interrupted.
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North Korea's Kim thanks troops on overseas operations on founding anniversary
SEOUL, Sept 10 - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un used celebrations marking the 78th anniversary of the country's…
Read at source →North Korea’s Kim thanks troops on overseas operations on founding anniversary
North Korea has sent an estimated 15,000 troops to fight alongside Russian forces since late 2024.
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Battle for Tambun: Anwar faces high-stakes fight to hold his seat
Malay unity and a disillusioned non-Malay base test PM Anwar’s hold on Tambun despite his clout.
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