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China’s Shein pulls child-like sex dolls from sale following French watchdog complaint
France’s consumer watchdog had spotted the dolls on the Shein website.
Almost 300 dead in political violence in Bangladesh since ex-PM Hasina’s fall: Rights group
Dhaka-based rights organisation Odhikar said mob attacks had been relatively frequent.
Turkey set to call for action on Gaza as soon as possible, source says
ISTANBUL - Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is expected to call at a meeting in Istanbul on Monday for arrangements to be made as soon as possible to ensure the security and administration of Gaza by Palestinians, a foreign ministry source said on Sunday.
Philippines, Canada sign visiting troops deal
The agreement, which allows Canadian troops to participate in joint exercises on land as well, is the latest in a series of pacts involving Manila aimed at countering China's assertiveness in the disputed South China Sea.
Philippines, Canada sign pact on troops to deepen defence ties
MANILA - The Philippines and Canada signed a pact on Sunday for their armed forces to train on each other's soil, boosting defence cooperation to tackle common security concerns in the Indo-Pacific region.
Philippines, Canada ink pact on troops to deepen defence ties
The pact sets up a framework for expanded military and defence cooperation.
Iran's president says Tehran will rebuild its nuclear facilities
DUBAI - Tehran will rebuild its nuclear facilities \"with greater strength\", Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian told state media on Sunday, adding that the country does not seek a nuclear weapon.
Pentagon chief urges close ties with Vietnam amid prolonged arms supply talks
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said deeper cooperation would benefit both countries.
Pentagon chief says US seeks deeper military ties with Vietnam
HANOI - Washington wants deeper military cooperation with Vietnam, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Sunday during a visit to Hanoi, where he is set to meet leaders of the Southeast Asian nation.
Syrian president will visit White House in early November, foreign minister says
Syrian Foreign Minister Asad al-Shaibani confirmed on Sunday that President Ahmed al-Sharaa will visit the White House in early November and discuss the reconstruction of Syria.
Israeli defense minister says Lebanese government must fulfill commitment to disarm Hezbollah
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Sunday the Lebanese government must fulfill its commitment to disarm Hezbollah and remove it from southern Lebanon, as Israel continued to intermittently attack the group in the south of the country.
Diplomacy of gifts: Inside South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s symbolic summit strategy
Lee's gifts offered a glimpse into the art of symbolic exchange between world leaders.
China, South Korea leaders discuss cultural ties a decade after ban
The move could provide a lift for South Korea’s pop culture industry.
US and China agree to set up direct military communication channels, says Pentagon chief
Pete Hegseth's remarks came just hours after the US defence chief urged Southeast Asian nations to stand firm and strengthen their maritime forces to counter China’s increasingly “destabilising” actions in the South China Sea.
Tourists return to Vietnam’s Hoi An as cleanup efforts progress after floods
Around 75,000 people are still experiencing power shortages.
Tourists return to Vietnam's Hoi An as cleanup efforts progress after floods
HANOI - Tourists are returning to Vietnam's ancient town of Hoi An as residents clean up mud and debris to reopen the UNESCO-listed site following floods that devastated the central region and killed at least 35 people.
Vietnam flood death toll rises to 35: Disaster agency
Five people are still missing in the deluge.
Canada, Philippines to sign defence pact to boost combat drills and deter China's aggression
Such agreements provide a legal framework for visits by foreign troops with weapons and for joint large-scale combat exercises in either country.
Death becomes a growing business in ageing, lonely South Korea
Growing numbers are finding work in the business of death.
North Korean POWs in Ukraine want to go to South Korea: Activist
Around 10,000 North Korean troops were sent in 2024 to fight for Russia in its war against Ukraine.
China hits out at Japan’s Sanae Takaichi for meeting Taiwan’s officials
Beijing expresses concern the Japanese PM “deliberately met” the Taiwan region and “hyped it on social media”.
India’s cloud seeding trials ‘costly spectacle’
Scientists and activists are questioning the effectiveness of the move.
US defence chief urges close ties with Vietnam amid prolonged arms supply talks
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth voiced commitment to continuing several bilateral military projects, while also expressing Washington's support for a strong and independent Vietnam.
Umno leaders weigh in on Khairy Jamaluddin’s potential return to party
Decisions involving former members returning to the party are guided by party rules, said a leader.
PUB resumes operations at Johor River Waterworks one day after water pollution halted supply
The incident also affected operations at Singapore’s national water agency PUB's water treatment plant.
What did Trump, Xi agree to on tariffs, export controls and fentanyl?
The summit between United States President Donald Trump and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Busan, South Korea, yielded several trade- and economic-related agreements.
Australian cruise cancelled after death of passenger left on island
Passengers will receive a full refund.
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth visits Vietnam amid prolonged arms supply talks
Mr Hegseth is expected to meet Communist Party chief To Lam and President Luong Cuong.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang to visit Australia in 2026: PM Anthony Albanese
Li last visited Australia in 2024 on a trip that marked a stabilisation in ties between the US ally and the world's second-biggest economy.
Devastation on repeat: How climate change is worsening Pakistan's deadly floods
The BBC speaks to those who have lost everything in this year's monsoon season and finds out why it will likely happen again.
Johor aims to produce three million litres of fresh milk in 2026
More than 1,000 cows were brought in from Australia for a dairy farm located in Mersing.
Australia PM writes to Turkey’s Erdogan about COP31 hosting stand-off
Albanese said Australia wanted to ensure Pacific island nations’ interests are protected.
Australia PM writes to Turkey's Erdogan about COP31 hosting standoff
SYDNEY - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday that he wrote to Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan to resolve a long-running tussle over who will host next year's COP31 summit.
Burnt out with 52-hour weeks: 1 in 3 Malaysian care workers intend to leave job within 5 years
Three-fourths or 75.7% of care workers surveyed reported a decline in their overall well-being.
Malaysian MP Syed Saddiq powers through Ironman Malaysia to beat 13-hour target for charity
A fashion house had pledged to donate RM1 million (S$308,301) to welfare initiatives in Mr Syed Saddiq’s Muar ward.
300 million tourists just visited China's stunning Xinjiang region. There's a side they didn't see
China has repackaged Xinjiang into a tourist haven, touting "ethnic" experiences that activists say it's trying to erase.
Australia PM says China’s Premier Li Qiang to visit Australia in 2026
The trip that may include a stop at Uluru, the giant monolith in central Australia.
Australia PM says China's Premier Li to visit Australia in 2026
SYDNEY - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday that China's Premier Li Qiang would visit Australia next year on a trip that may include a stop at Uluru, the giant monolith in central Australia.
Shein accused of selling childlike sex dolls in France
The fast fashion giant says it delisted the items "immediately" from its website and is investigating.
Backyard cafes in JB give their owners hope to extend land lease, preserve kampung heritage
Residents hope that with more economic activity in the area, they will have more grounds to keep their land.
Egypt opens colossal new antiquities museum after two-decade wait
CAIRO - Prime ministers, presidents and royalty descended on Cairo on Saturday to attend the spectacle-laden inauguration of a sprawling new museum built near the Pyramids to house one of the world's richest collections of antiquities.