Around 100 Japanese protesters gathered outside the US Embassy in Tokyo, voicing anger over alleged violence involving US military personnel and demanding greater accountability following the reported killing of a 39-year-old woman in Okinawa. The demonstration came after Japanese police arrested a 20-year-old US Marine stationed in Okinawa on suspicion of killing the woman at […]
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As Israel marks the third anniversary of the October 7 attack, tensions remain high across the occupied West Bank, where Israeli forces have carried out operations targeting Palestinian memorials and other sites associated with Palestinians killed or accused of attacks against Israelis. The Israeli military said it destroyed what it described as “monuments to terrorists” […]
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Indonesia has announced that it will stop plans to clear millions of hectares of forest for rice cultivation, marking a significant shift in its approach to food security and land use. The government launched the ambitious programme in 2024 with a five-year goal of reducing Indonesia’s dependence on rice imports. The plan initially involved opening […]
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France is preparing for another difficult day as authorities plan to fully or partially close as many as 500 high schools amid a rapidly expanding student protest movement. Education Minister Édouard Geffray said the decision was primarily driven by concerns over the safety of students and staff, with another major round of demonstrations expected on […]
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Malaysia is moving closer to strengthening its maritime enforcement capabilities with the launch of the Multi-Purpose Mission Ship 1 (MPMS 1), the largest vessel ever built for the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA). The vessel was launched at Desan Shipyard in Istanbul, Türkiye, where its construction has reportedly been progressing smoothly and ahead of schedule. […]
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US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran could face severe retaliation if investigators establish that Tehran was connected to a dramatic midair attack involving a flydubai flight travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Trump made the comments as authorities continue investigating what happened aboard flydubai flight FZ1073, where the Omani co-pilot allegedly attacked and […]
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The Pentagon is looking further into how technology could reshape warfare, with US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announcing a new initiative that will involve tech billionaire Elon Musk in studying the future of military capabilities. Hegseth made the announcement on Wednesday during his “State of the Force” address at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia, […]
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President Donald Trump is set to meet some of the world’s most influential technology executives at the White House on Tuesday as pressure grows in Washington for greater oversight of the rapidly expanding artificial intelligence industry. The planned lunch meeting, which had not yet been officially confirmed by the White House, is expected to bring […]
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Malaysia is mourning the passing of Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali, the wife of former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who died at the age of 100 at the National Heart Institute (IJN) in Kuala Lumpur on Monday, September 28, 2026. Her passing was confirmed by her son, Tan Sri Mokhzani Mahathir. Reports […]
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Schools across Riyadh have moved classes online for a full week after Saudi authorities instructed schools to remain closed, leaving many parents with little information about the reason behind the sudden decision. According to messages shared with AFP, families were informed by their schools about the last-minute change, with some notices saying that schools had […]
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