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Malaysia, Indonesia will discuss transboundary haze issue: Malaysian Deputy PM 17 Sep 2026 - 03:00 am
The Petronas twin towers in Kuala Lumpur, the Malaysian capital, enveloped in haze. Representational file photo. Reuters.
Solar power push: Renewables see a rise in hydro-dependent Bhutan 17 Sep 2026 - 01:00 am
This photograph taken on August 30, 2026, shows solar panels on rooftops of buildings in Bhutan's capital city of Thimphu. (Photo by Niharika Kulkarni / AFP)
Nepal flood missing toll rises to over 6,000 16 Sep 2026 - 06:36 pm
(Files) An aerial view shows houses lying deluged in sludge after flash floods at Devighat, Bidur Municipality in Nepal's Nuwakot district on August 27, 2026. (Photo by Prabin Ranabhat / AFP)
Philippines ex-leader Duterte makes first in-person ICC appearance 16 Sep 2026 - 04:18 pm
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appears at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague on September 16, 2026, during a preparatory session as he faces charges over his “war on drugs,” which killed thousands. Photo by Piroschka VAN DE WOUW / ANP / AFP
'Breathing toxin every day': Indonesians choked by haze feel helpless 16 Sep 2026 - 02:46 pm
People travel on a river boat as thick haze from forest and land fires blankets Benua Melayu Darat village in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, on September 16, 2026. (Photo by DITO / AFP)
Hong Kong unveils plan to align economy with China's goals 16 Sep 2026 - 12:13 pm
An aerial view shows high-rise buildings in the Central district of Hong Kong on September 16, 2026. (Photo by Peter Parks / AFP)
Anthropic signs deal for Australia data centre: government 16 Sep 2026 - 10:45 am
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Indonesia seeks $26-$27 billion for National Health System overhaul: health minister 16 Sep 2026 - 05:00 am
Buildings pictured during sunset in Jakarta, Indonesia. File photo for representational purposes only. AFP.
Official investigative report says Japan nuclear plant operator had falsified earthquake data 16 Sep 2026 - 02:00 am
This aerial picture taken on September 4, 2015 shows units 1 to 4 (L-R) of the Chubu Electric Power Hamaoka Nuclear Power Plant in Omaezaki, Shizuoka Prefecture. (Photo by JIJI PRESS / AFP) / Japan OUT
Duterte suffering 'significant memory impairment': defence 15 Sep 2026 - 05:08 pm
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Japan searches for missing Global Hawk drone 15 Sep 2026 - 01:39 pm
This picture taken on January 23, 2023 shows a Global Hawk unmanned surveillance aircraft of the Japan Air Self-Defence Force (JASDF) in Misawa, Aomori prefecture. (Photo by JIJI PRESS / AFP) / Japan OUT
Sri Lanka's javelin champ returns to 'broken' welcome 15 Sep 2026 - 12:36 pm
Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage in action (left) and photograph of his damaged javelins shared by the sports icon in his Instagram story.
Chinese architect Ma Yansong melds nature with 'futuristic feel' 15 Sep 2026 - 11:12 am
Chinese architect and founder of MAD Architects Ma Yansong poses for a photograph in Beijing on August 7, 2026. (Photo by Adek Berry / AFP)
Japan centenarians top 100,000 for the first time 15 Sep 2026 - 11:06 am
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China outlines DNA identification procedures for missing foreign citizens after border mudslide 15 Sep 2026 - 05:00 am
A rescuer from China Anneng observes the surrounding area when searching for survivors at the core affected zone of the mudslide-hit Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Sept. 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Tenzin Nyida)
Astana AI Film Festival draws over 8,000 entries submissions from 125 countries 15 Sep 2026 - 04:00 am
AI generated photo for representational purposes only.
Thai Election Commission targets 77 individuals, including 26 senators, in massive fraud probe 15 Sep 2026 - 02:00 am
A national flag of Thailand flutters in the wind with the city skyline in the background in Bangkok on September 9, 2026. (Photo by Amaury PAUL / AFP)
China's spy chief warns of national security risks from AI 15 Sep 2026 - 01:30 am
People visit a shopping mall in Beijing on September 13, 2026. (Photo by Pedro Pardo / AFP)

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Police officers stand in the smoke during a demonstration of high-school students, in Paris on October 6, 2026, as part of a nationwide protest movement over learning conditions. (Photo by Kenzo TRIBOUILLARD / AFP) Almost 500 arrested, over 40 police wounded in French school protests: ministry
Police officers stand guard by bins and furniture set on fire in the street during a demonstration of high-school students, in Paris on October 6, 2026, as part of a nationwide protest movement over learning conditions. (Photo by Kenzo TRIBOUILLARD / AFP) More than 250,000 protesters at school marches across France
A view of the entrance to the grounds of the anti-plague institute in the city of Irkutsk on October 6, 2026. Photo by AFP Russia denies imposing anti-plague measures after death of worker
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Africa

Kenyan Cabinet Secretary of Health Aden Duale speaks at a press conference in Nairobi on October 6, 2026. Photo by SIMON MAINA / AFP Kenya reports first-ever Ebola death
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French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot speaks with family members of Ebola patients during his visit to the Rwampara Ebola Treatment Centre in Bunia, Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of Congo, on October 3, 2026. (Photo by Hardy BOPE / AFP) MSF warns of Ebola surge in DRC's North Kivu province

Americas

Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon testifies during a New York City Council Committee hearing on the risks and regulation of artificial intelligence at City Hall on October 5, 2026, in New York City. Adam Gray/Getty Images/AFP VIDEO: 'Reckless' AI firms can't control models, says whistleblower
US President Donald Trump signs an executive order to lower the cost of diesel fuel on October 05, 2026 in Grand Island, Nebraska. Win McNamee/Getty Images/AFP Trump moves to cut diesel costs with order on tax-free 'red-dyed' fuel
:US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the press before boarding a plane en route to Iceland at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, on October 5, 2026. Photo by Mark Schiefelbein / POOL / AFP Rubio visits Iceland as US boosts Arctic presence
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks on stage at the Butler-Vandalia Student Activity Center during a campaign rally on October 03, 2026 in Vandalia, Ohio. Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP Trump confirms national intelligence chief as new AI czar

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