Feminist activist Gloria Steinem dies at age 92
Sept 3 - Gloria Steinem, the American writer, lecturer, activist and organizer who fought for gender equality and…
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China artists quit South Korea exhibition over Taiwan row
It comes after organisers of the Gwangju Biennale allowed "Taiwan" to be used in the name of an exhibition.
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Political courtship deepens between PAS and UMNO as both pressure Anwar for earlier polls
PM Anwar Ibrahim’s administration faces a critical test when the budget is tabled in October.
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Philippines looks beyond US ties as Trump tests alliances
The Philippines’ foreign policy is “evolving”, says the country’s top diplomat.
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Seoul police uncover human fat, blood from cosmetic procedures dumped in sinks and toilets
In some cases, human tissue waste was mixed with general medical waste before disposal.
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China urges France to ‘halt’ fast-fashion law, warns of countermeasures
The law, which came into effect on Sept 1, imposes fees on certain items.
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Aeroline resumes Kuala Lumpur-Singapore coach service after four months
Passengers will have to transfer via shuttle bus at IOI City Mall to reach TRX shopping centre.
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In El Nino-hit Sri Lanka, wells run dry and farmer incomes shrink as drought deepens
GALWELA YAYA, Sri Lanka Sept 3 - For the first time in over three decades, Sri Lankan farmer A.M. Pathmasena says, his…
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CNBC to shutter Hong Kong office, cancel some daily live shows
CNBC earlier in 2026 laid off nearly a dozen people as part of a newsroom reorganisation.
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Sarawak launches 3-day cloud seeding to fill dams, tackle haze
It comes ahead of an expected dry spell in October.
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Taiwan proposes extra $5.8 billion in defence spending for 2026
Taiwan’s government has made defence modernisation and increased spending a core policy.
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Myanmar vows ‘safe’ returns ahead of Malaysia repatriations
About 126,000 Rohingya live in Malaysia, alongside displaced Myanmar citizens from different ethnic groups.
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Otters return to Seoul’s Han River after decades, with 5 families spotted
A new DNA survey identified 27 otters along the river and its tributaries.
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Iran warns US against Israeli attack on south Lebanon ridge held by Hezbollah, sources say
BEIRUT, Sept 3 - Iran has warned the United States that it would respond forcefully to an Israeli offensive on a…
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Mongolia bears brunt of Russia's fuel crunch, official says
VLADIVOSTOK, Russia, Sept 3 - Mongolia, Russia's long-term trading partner, is feeling the pinch of fuel shortages in…
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South Korea utility proposes Samsung pays $18 billion in advance for power, paper says
It has also proposed that SK Hynix pay five trillion won (S$4.67 billion) in advance.
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Philippines stages school safety drill after shootings
BULACAN, Philippines, Sept 3 - As an alarm warning of an active shooter threat blared through a Philippine public…
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Families descend on Nepal in search of missing tourists
A total of 583 foreigners remain unaccounted for, many of them pilgrims.
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Nepal must rebuild thousands of homes, no let-up in search for missing
The authorities are working to identify safer areas where new houses can be built.
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Nepalis pin hopes on 'wall of the missing' in hunt for relatives after deadly flood
KATHMANDU, Sept 3 - Sati Sigdel makes daily visits to a hospital wall in Kathmandu blanketed in hundreds of…
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Vietnam court sentences 11 to death in major drug trafficking case, state media reports
HANOI, Sept 3 - A court in Vietnam sentenced 11 people to death in one of the country's largest drug trafficking cases…
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Partner of Australian missing in Nepal floods presses tech firms for access to data
Working from Sydney, she says obtaining information out of Nepal has been difficult.
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Japan to toughen skills test for elderly drivers in bid to curb accidents
The updated test will add a "direction change" task to check pedal use and steering accuracy.
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India busts firm faking expiry dates, nutrition labels on PepsiCo, Nestle food exports
The products included Lay’s potato chips and Maggi noodles.
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North Korea ruling party revisions bolster Kim Jong Un’s control, report says
The report described the revisions as part of a “Kim Jong Un era 2.0”.
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Leatherback turtles return to Terengganu waters after nine-year absence
A total of 44 turtle eggs found at the location were safely transferred to a hatchery.
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China says it conducted survey of waters east of Taiwan in August
Beijing said the survey would help it create “one map” for territorial planning and resource management.
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South Korea top court rules cinemas must provide audio, visual aids for people with disabilities
The plaintiffs said not having such aids is discriminatory to people with disabilities.
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‘We were incredibly lucky,’ says Swiss survivor of Nepal floods
Natalia Rjumin-Girardet, whose bus stopped next to a staircase, says “divine providence” saved her.
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South Korea to open Sejong presidential office by 2029, move 350 institutions from Seoul
The move is part of a drive to curb the capital’s dominance.
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Chinese students marooned in floods unleashed by Typhoon Saudel's rains
BEIJING, Sept 3 - China warned of flash floods in the southeastern province of Fujian while heavy rain trapped teachers…
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Some tourist attractions including theme parks were also temporarily closed.
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Thailand’s ‘Jurassic Park’ shines light on dinosaur evolution
Researchers have found a trove of dinosaur fossils across the region.
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Interest in tech tours to China surging amid global AI hardware boom
One Shanghai tech tour agency has seen a 50 per cent jump in inquiries from mostly European, Singapore clients.
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Australia, US to boost defence ties as China's Pacific influence grows
Sept 2 - Australia and the United States said they would boost their defence ties in a move that could expand the U.S.…
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