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US Democrats criticize lavish Trump-Xi summit as lacking substance
WASHINGTON, Sept 24 - US Senate Democrats criticized President Donald Trump's summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday, saying it prioritized pageantry over substance on issues such as artificial intelligence, trade, critical minerals and weapons for Taiwan.
Xi backs AI safety with Trump, draws Taiwan line, urges Iran talks
Beijing has agreed to work with Washington to improve governance of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and to enhance cooperation as Chinese President Xi Jinping and United States President Donald Trump met face-to-face at the White House on Thursday. Xi made the pledge
Xi visit to Washington all pomp but little progress so far
The summit so far has focused on "positive vibes", says one analyst, with several pressing issues awaiting discussion.
Drones could expand North Korea’s gray zone options
If the wars of 2026 have demonstrated anything, it is that drones have become a key element of modern warfare. In Eastern Europe, both Moscow and Kyiv deploy drones at an unprecedented scale across the theater’s so-called “kill zone.” For Ukraine, unmanned aerial vehicles
‘Semiconductor sector poised to take off in India’: More Singapore firms show interest
The growing presence of international semiconductor firms in India like Micron is a big draw.
The social media app forcing Japan to take digital privacy more seriously
BeReal, which allows users to post photos of their “true self”, has also caused accidental data leaks.
That matcha in your cup? It probably didn’t come from Japan
As the world’s thirst for matcha surges beyond what Japan can readily supply, China is stepping in.
Four civilians killed in Pakistani strikes in Afghanistan, Taliban says
Pakistan says it struck 10 targets, adding the strikes were "strictly limited to identified military objectives".
Why Australia chose the world's biggest political stage to reveal OpenAI hack
Australia, which has strict social media restrictions and has proposed controls on algorithms and smart glasses, announced the breach at the UN.
Tibetan activists protest Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Washington visit — in photos
Organizers estimate thousands are gathering to call attention to the ‘ethnic unity law’ and human rights.
Twelve Kazakhstan military personnel die after being washed out to sea during exercises
ALMATY, Sept 24 - Twelve Kazakh military personnel died after being swept out to sea during a naval training exercise, authorities said on Thursday.
China's Xi says pandas will soon arrive in Atlanta
WASHINGTON, Sept 24 - Chinese President Xi Jinping has news for the people of Atlanta: The pandas are coming.
Asia pays the price as rich nations borrow like emerging markets
Global debt has passed US$365 trillion, and the cost of carrying it is now rising faster than any government can control. For investors with money anywhere in the world, few risks matter more over at least the next two years. Asia funds a large share of Western borrowing
North Korea rejects call to halt nuclear tests
A meeting of ministers on Sept 22 urged Pyongyang to fully comply with UN Security Council resolutions.
Heavy snow forces climbers to cancel expeditions on Nepal’s Manaslu
Nepal has issued a nationwide high alert for four days, starting from Sept 24.
Negeri Sembilan royal row: Revocation of 10 exco members’ appointments official, says state gazette
Their removal, according to the Sept 24 state gazette, took effect on Sept 20.
Highlights: Trump hails 'tremendous strides' and Xi calls for 'healthy' competition as leaders meet
Donald Trump says the two sides have made progress on key issues, while Xi Jinping says their rivalry should be a "race", not a "wrestle".
India’s ‘Cockroach’ party threatens fresh protests unless election chief resigns
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke issued the ultimatum to Gyanesh Kumar at a press conference in New Delhi.
India's 'cockroach' movement says it will launch protest if poll panel chief doesn't quit in 48 hours
MUMBAI, Sept 24 - The leaders of India's \"cockroach\" youth movement said on Thursday that they would launch nationwide protests if India's chief election officer does not resign within 48 hours, after a newspaper report said he had been questioned by his deputies over changes
Monks and troops protect Thailand’s Ayutthaya temples as Chao Phraya rises
Despite the rising river, Wat Chaiwatthanaram remained open to Thai and foreign visitors.
Thai teenager Nene Royal wins 'America's Got Talent', sparking celebrations back home
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul sent his congratulations, saying Nene "brought pride to Thai people".
Japanese police seek law revision to remotely access crime ring members’ phones
The proposal follows a series of crimes carried out by people recruited through social media.
Sri Lanka protests oppose contentious judicial reforms
The government argued that the reforms are necessary to clear a backlog of 1.1 million cases.
Can prediction markets create the future they predict?
Prediction market platforms allow people to bet on real-world events like politics, culture, economics, war, and sports. Their defining feature is the buying and selling of contracts. They operate on a peer-to-peer model in which participants buy and sell contracts tied to the
Who’s coming to dinner? US business bigwigs set for Trump-Xi state banquet, China line-up unclear
A Chinese CEO delegation was said to be in the works just a week before the Washington summit, but multiple reports now indicate Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in the US without one.
Cambodia to target casinos in next phase of anti-scam sweep
The shift comes as Cambodia claims to have completely dismantled all large-scale scam compounds.
Cambodia an early warning of China’s AI surveillance exports
Chinese investment has long been a cornerstone of development policy for many Southeast Asian nations. From roads and buildings to green energy that helps countries keep up with global environmental regulations, Beijing’s investment has created significant development
Why India's Election Commission is in the eye of a storm - again
India's polling monitor is facing yet another crisis of credibility with fresh allegations against its chief.
Thai police hunting financier behind $3.8m counterfeit cough medicine ring
Items seized include production machinery, mixing tanks and packaging materials.
Pakistan blocks roads around capital ahead of planned pro-Khan protest
Action taken ahead of a weekend demonstration by supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan.
Man, 85, fined for molesting 16-year-old girl in Penang
Yong Lip Fook pleaded guilty to using criminal force with intention of outraging the 16-year-old's modesty.
Malaysian woman, 62, loses $238,500 to scammers in a bid to attain Singapore PR
The woman made 123 transactions over about three months to various bank accounts.
Ukraine war speeding lethal race toward fully autonomous drones
A battlefield dominated by fully autonomous drones capable of selecting and engaging targets without human intervention sounds like a dystopian sci-fi plot. And while that scenario has not yet arrived, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine has moved modern warfare a notch
India takes battle against junk food to shops near schools
No shop within 50m of schools can carry products high in fat, salt and sugar.
Teen rocker Nene Royal becomes first Thai to win America's Got Talent
Her heavy metal performance trumped nine other finalists, including magicians and even a robot crew.
Poland suspects fire at Starlink station was act of sabotage
WARSAW, Sept 24 - A fire broke out on Wednesday evening at a ground-based Starlink satellite communications station in central Poland providing connectivity for the region, including Ukraine, Deputy Prime Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski said, adding the systems were now operational.
Indonesian court reduces Gojek founder’s sentence to 9 years in appeal hearing
He was found guilty of abusing his authority in the procurement of Google Chromebooks for schools.
Turkey's Erdogan says equal climate pace unrealistic due to financing gaps
ANKARA, Sept 24 - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said it was unrealistic to expect all countries to make the same progress on climate policy while inequalities in access to financing and technology persisted, adding he expected support from all nations for Turkey's COP31
Stop mad Donald’s Iran war: open letter to the US Congress
Dear Members of Congress, In truly deranged remarks to world leaders at the UN, Donald Trump declared that “I have a big decision to make,” whether to negotiate a deal with Iran or instead to “annihilate the Islamic Republic” and drive Iran “into hell with no chance of
Najib Razak’s crowdfunding drive draws support and ridicule, including one-cent donations
The “Najib Razak Solidarity Fund” by UMNO party has raised more than RM1 million (US$244,530) for the former premier to pay a fine required to serve his remaining jail term at home. A legal expert says there are no specific laws in Malaysia governing crowdfunding of this nature.
How US blindly ceded its rare earth dominance to China
Look around you, and you’ll see rare earth elements at work. A phone vibrates because a magnet moves a weight. Its screen was polished with cerium powder. Its connection to the rest of the world crosses oceans on cables amplified with erbium. If you drove today, a rare earth
Trump welcomes Xi to Washington looking for a trade win
WASHINGTON, Sept 24 - US President Donald Trump welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday for a lavish state summit expected to be heavy on symbolism but light on substance, with both leaders keen to showcase stable ties despite a deep underlying
A diplomatic split screen as Trump and Xi meet
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 24 - While world leaders gather at the United Nations for their annual diplomatic ritual, the two biggest power brokers in global politics will sit down in a different venue on Thursday: the White House.
Philippines bets on Luzon corridor to fix its jobless growth
The Philippines has a growth problem that GDP statistics miss. Although the economy has expanded rapidly for most of the past decade, many Filipinos still cannot find work— or work that matches their skills. The most recent labor statistics make the point plainly. In July 2026,