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South Korea proposes military talks with North to ease border tensions after DMZ blast
SEOUL, Oct 23 — South Korea proposed today military talks with North Korea to “mutually confirm the precise location” of their border and discuss restoring communication channels, after an explosion […]
Flights cancelled, homes evacuated as Typhoon Champi closes in on Taiwan
TAIPEI, Oct 23 — Most shops and schools were shut across Taiwan on Friday as Typhoon Champi neared the island, forcing hundreds of people to leave their homes ahead of […]
At least 16 killed, 32 injured as 7.0-magnitude quake strikes Tibet
BEIJING, Oct 23 — At least 16 people were killed and 32 more injured when a strong 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck China’s remote Tibet region, state news agency Xinhua said, […]
Trump says Musk has restored Ukraine’s access to Starshield military communications
WASHINGTON, Oct 23 — The Starshield military communications system is “back” in Ukraine, Donald Trump said yesterday after the Wall Street Journal reported the US president asked tech billionaire […]
Trump’s 250-foot triumphal arch in Washington could move ahead despite court battle
WASHINGTON, Oct 23 — Construction of a massive arch in Washington proposed by US President Donald Trump could move ahead despite ongoing legal action, with a recent court filing […]
End of the ride? New York moves to ban Central Park horse carriages
NEW YORK, Oct 23 — New York’s city council yesterday voted to ban horse-drawn carriages in Central Park, signaling the end of a tourist ritual that’s been subject to […]
Trump given December deadline to testify in US$10b BBC defamation suit
MIAMI, Oct 23 — A US judge yesterday issued President Donald Trump a December 11 deadline to testify under oath in his US$10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC. […]
Why Taiwan is racing against time as it waits for US missiles and defence systems
TAIPEI, Oct 23 — Taiwan has been waiting months for US President Donald Trump to approve a US$14 billion (RM57 billion) sale of weapons and equipment, which the island democracy […]
Indonesia forest fire liability: Can multinational companies be held responsible for the haze?
BANGKOK, Oct 23 — After months of fires in Indonesia that have caused thick regional haze, attention is turning to whether companies can be held accountable for the blazes and […]
Israel election: October 7 failures, military conscription and cost of living top voters’ concerns
JERUSALEM, Oct 22 — When Israel goes to the polls this month, voters will weigh in on military conscription, the economy and how the state should investigate its inability to […]