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Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:34:09 +0800Philippines voices concern over Myanmar airstrike deaths, injuries
Monday's (Sep 28) Kyauktaw airstrike, Rakhine's deadliest such attack since a December hospital bombing, killed 50 people and wounded dozens more.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:48:00 +0800Fast cars, slow queues: Malaysia hosts F1 race after 9 years, but some fans fume
The long queues for shuttle buses at Sepang International Circuit reportedly prompted some to walk several kilometres out of the area along main roads and motorways, according to their posts on TikTok.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 11:47:00 +0800Between 'frustration' and 'good news', RTS Link delay triggers contrasting reactions across Causeway
The Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link is now expected to launch in February 2027, putting it at risk of missing the busy travel and shopping period before Chinese New Year.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 07:13:42 +0800Spotting pygmy elephants, eating UFO tarts: Why Sandakan should be on your Sabah travel list
Not far from Singapore, this laid-back harbour town is the gateway to Borneo’s extraordinary wildlife – but stay awhile for its fascinating wartime history, fresh seafood and distinctive local eats.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:07:00 +0800US arrests man over alleged smuggling of US$300 million worth of computer servers to China
Greg Lui operated a technology company called Earthmade Computer, which he used to buy and send items to China without the licences required by the US Department of Commerce from 2023 to 2024, said the Department of Justice.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:12:00 +0800Thai Airways chief says he was fired by board after Bangkok flood chaos
The airline was forced to cancel dozens of flights this week when floods hit the Thai capital.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:21:00 +0800'I could not let all those people die': Wounded flydubai pilot describes moment he realised plane was going down
"I could feel that the aircraft was going down. I knew this was the last push," says flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar during a call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:19:27 +0800Can AI help Hong Kong’s struggling comic book industry turn the page?
As local artists grapple with sluggish comic book sales, some are turning to artificial intelligence to cut production time and take their creations beyond the printed page.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0800Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link passenger service delayed to February 2027
More time is needed to complete testing, obtain independent safety certification and secure regulatory approvals before the cross-border rail service can open, Singapore and Malaysia authorities said on Friday (Oct 2).
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0800Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link timeline: A project 16 years in the making
A look back at the more than 16-year journey of the Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:20:00 +0800Hundreds from India's Gen Z-led 'cockroach' party protest, seek election chief's resignation
The protests mark the latest escalation in a dispute that has put unprecedented scrutiny on India's Election Commission.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:06:15 +0800Taiwan confronts surge in drug-driving as new narcotics rapidly emerge
“Zombie vapes”, online dealers and new, unlisted narcotics. CNA examines how deadly drug-driving cases are a visible sign of a much wider drug problem in Taiwan.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:26:00 +0800South Korea's Lee threatens action against Ukraine over transfer of North Korean soldiers
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0800Commentary: China opens door to 100,000 American students. The US must do more to get them there
If Americans head to China for educational exchanges, their experience and expertise could benefit more than the US, says Kevin Chen from the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:58:00 +0800Commentary: What happens when Chinese AI goes rogue?
Using China as the boogeyman is no longer a convincing excuse for inaction on AI regulations by US lawmakers, says Catherine Thorbecke for Bloomberg Opinion.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:28:31 +0800Nepal rescuers recover eight bodies after Himalayan avalanche
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:48:08 +0800As bear encounters surge, Japan looks beyond culling
Japan’s estimated 58,000 bears are increasingly coming into contact with people, prompting authorities to rethink how they manage the population.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:37:47 +0800Afghanistan says deadly Pakistani strikes hit Helmand