Drone strike in disputed Sudan-South Sudan area kills dozens, minister says
NAIROBI, Oct 20 - At least 73 people were killed when drones struck a market in the disputed Abyei region along the…
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Attack on Australian politician follows years of threats to public figures
SYDNEY, Oct 20 - Australian lawmakers and enforcers have to sought to lower the temperature of political debate and…
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Malaysian government working to ensure its students’ safety amid unrest in France
Malaysian Minister Zambry Abdul Kadir said students have been told to avoid unrest areas.
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As Japan pursues a chip-industry reboot, it’s being pressed to build America’s
It is not the first time that Japan has been pushed around by the US over chips.
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China sends naval forces to monitor US warship near disputed shoal
BEIJING/TAIPEI, Oct 20 - China's military said on Tuesday it had sent forces to watch a US warship that \"illegally\"…
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Beijing sends naval forces to monitor US warship near disputed South China Sea shoal
Taiwan says Chinese Coast Guard ship entered "restricted waters" near the Pratas Islands it controls.
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Malaysia will form special committee to probe ‘corporate mafia’
The body will publish a report within three months.
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Japan slams lack of access to journalist detained in Russia
Russia arrested the journalist from the Hokkaido Shimbun newspaper on suspicion of espionage.
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Security firm finds China-linked AI agent behind Japan cyberattacks
The AI agent concerned has been allegedly also used in recent cyberattacks against South Korean financial institutions.
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Payment giant Mynt boosts Philippine market hopes with IPO record
Analysts said the listing could significantly raise the fintech profile of the country.
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Australia to sue Facebook, TikTok for alleged breaches of ban: Minister
Companies are required to take steps to stop underage users from holding social media accounts.
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Declared dead: Indian voters fight to get back on electoral rolls
Voters struck off the rolls are worried about access to subsidised ration and welfare schemes.
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Chinese patrols to Taiwan’s east are ‘destabilising’: US Congress-appointed official
China has stepped up activity off the island’s east coast since June with regular coast guard patrols.
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South Korea warns of ‘firm’ response to further provocations from North
A string of cross-border incidents has weighed on North-South ties in recent years.
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Seoul vows 'resolute punishment' after North Korea threatens new border measures
SEOUL, Oct 20 - South Korea on Tuesday vowed a stern response if North Korea acts on threats to strengthen its military…
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Australian barber hailed as a hero for running to lawmaker’s rescue during attack
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese praised the man’s intervention, calling him a hero.
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Malaysia’s Registrar of Societies cancels registration of Perikatan Nasional coalition
Malaysia’s Registrar of Societies said it had submitted a notice dated Sept 22 to Perikatan Nasional.
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Micron union in Taiwan to launch one-day strike as bonus dispute escalates
Micron employs about 15,000 people in Taiwan.
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No commitment for public funding support for AirAsia, says Malaysia’s Finance Ministry
AirAsia reported losses in its latest quarterly results, attributed to a rise in jet fuel prices.
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Japan probe on its way to Mars moon in historic mission
The mission's aim is to reveal how Mars and its two moons formed, in a bid to work out how the solar system was born.
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Australia's Albanese says attacker's car made U-turn before critically injuring lawmaker
SYDNEY, Oct 20 - The car that struck an independent Australian lawmaker outside her office had performed a U-turn…
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Lawmaker Helen Haines underwent surgery overnight and remained in critical condition.
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Trump says he is open to joining trilateral meeting with Xi, Putin
WASHINGTON, Oct 19 - US President Donald Trump said on Monday he is open to participating in a trilateral meeting with…
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South Africa must prepare for potential loss of US trade benefits, president says
JOHANNESBURG, Oct 19 - South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that the country must prepare for its…
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Paul Mackenzie, the Kenyan preacher who led hundreds to starve to death
NAIROBI, Oct 19 - More than three years after Kenyan police unearthed mass graves linked to a starvation cult led by…
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Indian court extends custody of 'Cockroach' movement leaders, local media says
NEW DELHI, Oct 19 - An Indian court said on Monday two \"Cockroach\" movement leaders would stay in prison for two more…
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They had already been in prison for five days for demonstrating at a banned historic protest venue.
Read at source →Three killed, four injured in violence in eastern Indian border state
GUWAHATI, Oct 19 - At least three people were killed, and four more injured, as more violence broke out between two…
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Malaysia wants at least half its highways equipped with smart tech
The initiative would incorporate AI, smart CCTV systems and early-warning accident detection systems.
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Sri Lanka rations electricity after coal plant breakdown
Power will be cut for one hour in stages across Colombo during a four-hour period from Oct 19.
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Myanmar authorities release rare images of Aung San Suu Kyi
Oct 19 - Myanmar's military-backed government on Monday released rare photographs of the country's imprisoned former…
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Prolonged exposure to haze could hurt agriculture, fisheries sectors, says Johor govt
The haze could affect plant growth and the health of livestock.
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Indonesia probes 98 cases involving firms linked to fires, discusses assistance with Singapore
Police will identify suspects soon, potentially holding company owners and shareholders accountable.
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Man arrested after allegedly discussing Sydney childcare mass shooting plans with AI chatbot
David Lan Thackray was arrested after his conversations with Claude were flagged by Interpol.
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Rubio seeks to expand Central Asia ties with pomp-filled Uzbekistan visit
SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan, Oct 19 - Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with counterparts from five Central Asian nations in…
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Helen Haines: Who is the Australian lawmaker targeted in vehicle attack?
The Australian lawmaker has been left critically injured after being struck by a vehicle late on Oct 19.
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