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Sun, 01 Nov 2026 17:13:00 +0800
Filipino families keep their loved ones close on All Saints' Day
Thousands of Filipinos who flocked to cemeteries across Manila on Sunday (Nov 1) to visit the graves of their loved ones, marking All Saints’ Day.

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 16:44:31 +0800
New restrictions kick in as Delhi battles pollution in winter
The restrictions, which came into force on Sunday (Nov 1), include a doubling of vehicle parking charges and work-from-home arrangements aimed at cutting traffic emissions.

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 15:41:00 +0800
Winds of change: Laos looks up for renewables push
Hydroelectric dams have proliferated across Southeast Asia in recent years but experts say wind energy is now set to take off.

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 15:22:18 +0800
Bangladesh forms wage board as garment protests turn violent
The wage board was formed after discussions with workers' representatives and industry leaders.

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 13:38:24 +0800
Binance’s US$6b crypto heist: Five things to know about North Korea’s TraderTraitor hackers
The Oct 29 attack is believed to be the largest crypto heist in history and is latest in a string of high-profile cyber thefts linked to Pyongyang.

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 13:06:24 +0800
Trump says US looking ‘closely’ at report Nvidia CEO is target of China spy plot
US President Donald Trump voiced on Saturday (Oct 31) his support for the “brilliant” head of US chip giant Nvidia, Jensen Huang after a report that he was targeted by a Chinese spy plot.

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 13:01:03 +0800
Malaysia Airlines says customers may be affected by Amadeus breach
The incident may have affected information processed between August 2023 and September 2026, the airline said on Sunday (Nov 1).

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:42:46 +0800
Indian authorities tighten security ahead of big opposition march in Delhi
Protesters are set to demand the resignation of India's election chief over a controversial revision of voter lists.

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 09:35:52 +0800
North Korea says defence research institutes tested major weapon system
The test was intended to “assess adaptation to combat and power of a cluster-bomb warhead to be tipped on tactical ballistic missiles”, state media KCNA said on Saturday (Oct 31).

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0800
Malaysia wants to move away from Waze. Will drivers make the switch?
Malaysia has banned the popular Israeli navigation app for civil servants and urged citizens not to use it. Motorists say they lack a viable homegrown alternative.

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 05:51:11 +0800
India opposition parties hold mock impeachment of poll chief

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:02:08 +0800
Pakistan military 'cautiously optimistic' on Iran-US mediation
Pakistan's chief mediator in its efforts to de-escalate the now eight-month-old Iran war has been to Tehran twice this month, most recently on Monday alongside Saudi and Turkish officials.

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 14:47:41 +0800
Melaka state election: Anwar's PH, Muhyiddin's Bersatu avoid clashes in 4 seats as candidates confirmed
Analysts say Melaka could serve as a testing ground to see whether Bersatu can help Pakatan Harapan win over Malay voters ahead of Malaysia's next general election.

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:34:29 +0800
US, South Korea, Japan vow 'complete' North Korea denuclearisation
They also pledged "full implementation" of UN Security Council resolutions, including a ban on supporting revenue for North Korea's nuclear and ballistic missile programmes.

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0800
End of an era: Tracing Lee Biscuits' 92-year journey from Singapore to Johor
From Marie biscuits and cream crackers to colourful iced gems, Lee Biscuits' snacks were household staples for generations of Singaporeans and Malaysians. After 92 years, production is coming to an end.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:55:05 +0800
India orders top drugmaker to halt eye medicine production at plant over quality lapses
Indian regulators have escalated action against India's largest drugmaker, Sun Pharma, barring ophthalmic drug production at its Assam factory until it submits a satisfactory compliance report.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:15:26 +0800
Six feared dead in helicopter crash in Indian Himalayan state
The helicopter was flying from Badrinath, a prominent pilgrimage destination for Hindus located in the mountains, to Dehradun city, carrying five passengers and a pilot.

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