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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Beijing accuses Pacific forum host Palau of 'hype' over its missile test
SYDNEY, Sept 3 - Beijing has accused Palau of \"hype\" over its Pacific missile test, after the host of the regional…
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QR code scams on the rise in Malaysia, with $9.4 million in losses in first half of 2026
There were over 5,000 cases recorded in the first half of 2026.
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Palau urges ‘unified’ Pacific response to China missile test
China’s security and economic influence has added resonance in 2026 as the summit is being hosted by Palau.
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China’s waning appetite for oil is keeping emissions in check
Oil consumption fell 9 per cent year on year in the second quarter of 2026.
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AirAsia launches first codeshare with Turkey’s Pegasus Airlines
The partnership, which started on Sept 2, initially covers five European destinations.
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Philippine couple married in hip-deep floodwaters
“They love each other. Nothing could stop their union,” said their wedding photographer.
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From ‘family gatherings’ to electoral might: Why PAS’ grip is growing in Perak
Seat allocations pose a key obstacle to sustained cooperation between PAS and UMNO.
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Student arrested after allegedly firing 8 shots in school in Thailand, no injuries reported
The suspect’s name and the name of the school are being withheld.
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Nepal floods should mobilise climate action: UN green fund chief
The Green Climate Fund was established by the UN to help developing countries deal with the impacts of climate change.
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Vietnam arrests deputy minister on bribery charge
Deputy Health Minister Tran Van Thuan was taken into custody.
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Nepal to rebuild early-warning system on China border after deadly flood, sources say
Sept 2 - Nepal plans to rebuild an early-warning system for landslides on part of its border with China, installing…
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Singapore, Indonesia business chambers push ahead with AI trade platform, eye 2027 Jakarta forum
The platform will be an Indonesian version of one that Singapore businesses use when expanding abroad.
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Jakarta police probe ‘intellectual actors’ behind Aug 27 unrest that left one dead
Police say groups who caused chaos in Jakarta were not part of the original protest rally.
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Everest is melting and one contributor is human urine, study finds
Human urine is responsible for an estimated 154,000kg of melt in the thawing Khumbu Glacier.
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US sailors descend on Thai resort town Pattaya after months at sea
With authorities wary of potential trouble, security has been stepped up in the city.
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6 missing, 1 dead after tugboat capsizes off South Korea’s Busan
A 57-year-old Korean was found unconscious inside the capsized tugboat but later died in hospital.
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‘Without hope, it is game over’: China rescuers cling to narrow survival odds week after Tibet flood
Access to major highway has been restored, allowing emergency supplies to reach hardest-hit area.
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Japan mulls over allowing police to remotely access phones used in crime
The recommendation follows a series of armed robberies carried out by people recruited via social media.
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US, China arm for space warfare: hunter satellites and orbital weapons
Sept 2 - In June, a secretive unmanned Chinese spaceplane closely monitored by U.S. military analysts released a small…
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Good chance that trapped workers are still alive in Nepal hydropower plant, official says
Sept 2 - There is a high chance that dozens of workers may be found alive after a week trapped in an underground…
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China’s Xi urges new Middle East security framework during Egypt visit
US partners in the region are reviewing their strategic relationships after amid the Iran war.
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Too weak, too strict: India's food warning labels draw fire from all sides
NEW DELHI, Sept 2 - The Indian government is facing fierce opposition on proposed food warning labels from both health…
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Nepal sends climate bill to China, US and India after deadly floods
Nepal’s push adds to the debate over who should bear the cost of disasters linked to climate change.
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Upper Thailand faces heavy rain, flood risk until Sept 7
Heavy and accumulated rainfall could cause flash floods, rapid run-off and short-term inundation.
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Hong Kong court rejects lawyer's request to use Evergrande founder's funds for legal costs
HONG KONG, Sept 2 - Hong Kong's High Court on Wednesday rejected a request from the lawyer for the founder of embattled…
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Malaysia Day events in Kuching to be held indoors on Sept 16
The main Malaysia Day celebration will be held indoors at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching.
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South Korea's Lee calls for conditions to resume US-North Korea dialogue
SEOUL, Sept 2 - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Wednesday that conditions should be created to resume…
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South Korea’s intelligence agency had said North Korea and the US are showing signs of resuming dialogue.
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Sri Lanka-US agents bust Pakistan drug network
Some 463kg of meth were seized from a shipping container that arrived in Colombo.
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Russia's Putin renames planned 'Power of Siberia 2' pipeline to 'Power of Baikal' pipeline, minister says
VLADIVOSTOK, Russia, Sept 2 - Russian President Vladimir Putin has renamed the planned \"Power of Siberia 2\" gas…
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Two held after baby found alive in sanitary bin at Penang airport toilet
A 23-year-old woman and a 22-year-old man were arrested.
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Indonesia’s Mount Sinabung eruption halts flights, thousands evacuated
In-class learning at several schools has also been suspended temporarily.
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Indonesian officials say government-supplied meals tested after more than 500 students fall ill
Police had taken samples from the meals as part of the investigation.
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Floods killed dozens, yet officials wore Prada and Balmain. Here’s why Filipinos are furious
Politicians wearing luxury gear during flood inspections have sparked calls for greater oversight.
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Seven airlines offer free 10kg fruit check-in at 20 Thai airports
The programme will run from Sept 1, 2026, to Aug 31, 2027.
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