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Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:30:55 +0800Indonesian president's allies distance themselves from flagship free meals programme
A poll conducted in early October by a research firm showed about 62 per cent of the public opposed the programme.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:24:39 +0800
Taiwan issues land warning ahead of arrival of powerful Typhoon Champi
At one point a super typhoon and one of the strongest storms in the Pacific this year, Champi weakened slightly on Thursday but was still packing gusts of more than 227 kmh near its centre.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:38:50 +0800
South Korea's celebrity shark back in canal, prompting new rescue bid
The shark - nicknamed Bukhangi by fans - has drawn more than 1.6 million visitors to a canal in South Korea’s Busan since it was first spotted there last month.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:06:00 +0800
Bank of Korea holds rates after back-to-back hikes
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0800
A football meme sparked boycott calls for an Indonesian grooming brand. What can be learnt from Kahf’s misstep?
Kahf has faced boycott calls in Malaysia after a football meme was perceived as belittling the country and other regional neighbours.