I want justice for my daughter, says father of girl found dead in Johor school
A 16-year-old boy was remanded for six days until Oct 9 to assist with ongoing investigations.
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Forced to call him 'Dad': Trial over sexual abuse in disabled care home shocks South Korea
The BBC spoke to one of three residents at a care home who were sexually assaulted by a staff member.
Indonesia’s new peatland agency to get greater powers, but more work needed to stop forest fires
Indonesia is reviving a dedicated peatland and mangrove agency amid its worst wildfires in years. Experts cautiously welcome its greater powers and wider scope of responsibilities.
Commentary: Malaysia has diplomatic leverage in tackling transboundary haze
The haze is a recurring regional risk that can be forecast, prepared for and diplomatically managed, says Oh Ei Sun from Pacific Research Center of Malaysia.
Pro-Imran Khan march starts in Pakistan's northwest
Thousands of Imran Khan supporters begin a protest march in northwest Pakistan after talks with the government break down.
US backs major offensive as Yemen slides back toward all-out war
Yemen is spiraling back toward full-scale war after its Saudi-backed government launched a major offensive on Sunday to retake territory captured by the Iran-backed group Ansar Allah, also known as the Houthis. President Rashad al-Alimi said the armed forces would seek to
A tech glossary to thrive and survive in the AI era
Certain ideas define us. Some earned names of our own along the way. Others have run through nearly 240 pieces without ever being formally christened. Put together, they amount to a worldview. That worldview has been assembled one essay at a time since 2023. Many readers have
My fight to remain on the voter list in the world’s largest democracy
India’s effort to clean up its voter rolls is a bureaucratic nightmare for millions of Indians.
Russia’s new strategy aims to make Ukrainian cities unlivable
The Russians are struggling on land and at sea, and are having real difficulty protecting themselves from Ukrainian long-range attack. That has left them with one real strategic “advantage” and that is what we will see the next few months. As reports this week made clear, the
Taiwan’s envoy prods Trump administration on stalled arms sale
With Trump and Xi expected to meet twice more in 2026, he said the goal is “to ensure that Taiwan is not on the menu".
Indian police accused of sexually harassing journalists at protest
The allegations were made after police detained dozens of protesters demanding the resignation of the election chief over changes to voter rolls.
Ukraine believes Russia shared jet-drone technology with North Korea, says Zelenskiy
KYIV, Oct 4 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday he believed Russia may have shared jet-drone technology with its longstanding ally North Korea.
Turkey says Mecca pact committee to meet in Riyadh on October 5
ISTANBUL, Oct 4 - A committee of the Mecca defence pact between Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan will hold talks in Riyadh on Monday, with Turkish ministers among those attending, the Turkish foreign ministry said on Sunday.
Thai Airways expects to clear backlog of 1,092 bags by Oct 4
The baggage backlog has exceeded the Transport Ministry’s Oct 2 clearance deadline.
US Marine arrested over murder of woman in Japan's Okinawa
Japan's government lodged a formal protest with the US, demanding that military officials take action.
Probe opened on flydubai co-pilot’s links to extremists in Australia
He allegedly visited radical mosques and extremist websites while in Australia.
Australia probes flydubai co-pilot’s links to the country, police say
He allegedly visited radical mosques and extremist websites while in Australia.
Protests intensify in India over demands for election chief to quit
NEW DELHI, Oct 4 - Thousands of youth protesters and opposition supporters rallied in Delhi and Mumbai on Sunday to demand the resignation of India's election commission chief over changes to voter rolls, as police detained some demonstrators for a third day.
Indians protest election chief as police probe harassment claims
Protestors are demanding India's election chief step down, alleging wrongdoing during a large-scale voter-roll revision that has removed millions of names from the lists.
Baby among four killed in multi-vehicle crash on Malaysia’s East-West Highway
The victims comprised two men, a woman and a baby girl.
Philippines accuses Chinese coast guard of blocking law enforcement mission near Thitu
The Philippines described a Chinese navy helicopter as an “unnecessary act of intimidation”.
US carrier George H W Bush visits Thailand after Middle East deployment
The carrier arrived in Phuket on Sunday with about 4,800 personnel aboard for a rest-and-recreation break after six months supporting US operations in the Middle East.
Gay bar raid tests Taipei’s queer-friendly image ahead of Pride parade
Taiwan prides itself on its legal support for sexual minorities.
Gay bar raid tests Taipei’s queer-friendly image ahead of Pride event
TAIPEI, Oct 4 - Around 100 members of Taipei's LGBTQ+ community protested on Sunday after police raided a gay bar the day before and detained its customers, a highly unusual move given Taiwan prides itself on its liberal image and legal support for sexual minorities.
Singapore’s BDx AI sticks to 2027 target after Indonesia halts work on data centre
The 640MW project is part of a data centre boom that has raised concerns over water and power use.
Seoul police officer detained over AI sexual deepfakes, thousands of illegal files
The case came to light via an undercover investigation into a Telegram chat room where sexual images were circulated.
3 students arrested over alleged murder of 16-year-old female schoolmate in Johor
Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for a swift probe into the alleged murder of Irene Sofiya Mohd Khairool Faisal, 16, who died after being found unconscious and covered in blood in a school hall in Yong Peng on Saturday.
Indians protest election chief ahead of top court hearing
The allegations were made on Oct 3 when police detained scores of protestors around a protest site.
Name firms behind transboundary haze, Johor opposition chief urges Indonesia
This comes after Indonesian authorities had raised concerns about Malaysian-linked companies allegedly connected to the fires.
Japan PM protests to US after Marine arrested on murder suspicion in Okinawa
TOKYO, Oct 4 - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi registered a protest with the United States on Sunday after a US Marine was arrested on suspicion of robbing and murdering a Japanese woman in Okinawa.
US Marine arrested in Japan on suspicion of murder
The 20-year-old man is suspected of killing a 39-year-old woman at a hotel in Naha and stealing her wallet.
Philippines arrests 244 foreign workers in online scam crackdown
Authorities say that this is the Philippines' largest crackdown on illegal online gaming operators this year
‘Act before it’s too late’: Tokyo residents fight for more trees
Japan saw its hottest summer on record in 2025, with warmer days on the rise globally.
US carrier George H.W. Bush visits Thailand after Middle East deployment
BANGKOK, Oct 4 - The US aircraft carrier George H.W. Bush arrived off Thailand's resort island of Phuket on Sunday with about 4,800 personnel aboard for a rest-and-recreation break after months of supporting US operations in the Middle East.
Philippines arrests 244 ‘mostly Chinese’ workers in online scam crackdown
The government is investigating possible human trafficking-related offences by some of those arrested.
Inside the transport chaos that marred F1’s return to Sepang
F1 fans faced hours-long waits for shuttle buses and long walks from Sepang International Circuit.
5.8-magnitude earthquake strikes North Sumatra: MetMalaysia
There is no tsunami threat to Malaysia.
Haze in Johor: Batu Pahat worst affected as six areas record unhealthy air quality
Negri Sembilan and Samarahan also had unhealthy air quality; most other areas nationwide had moderate or good readings.
Myanmar migrants returned to war-torn nation from Malaysia
Three ships carrying Myanmar migrants had all docked at the Myanmar Navy base in Thanlyin on Oct 4 morning.
Tokyo’s record rainfall streak ends after 37 days
The previous record was 33 consecutive days of rain from late June in 2019.
First batch of migrants from Malaysia under repatriation plan return to war-torn Myanmar
UN warns conditions in Myanmar mean safe homecomings cannot be guaranteed.
Shark returns to Busan waterway after second rescue bid fails
The shark crossed over a net installed inside a waterway at North Port Waterfront Park in Dong-gu, Busan.
3 students arrested following death of 16-year-old girl at Johor school
PM Anwar ordered the authorities to conduct an immediate and thorough investigation.
Rare tornado rips through Australia town
The twister struck as swathes of Australia's east and south were swept by intense storms and rainfall.