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Malaysian troops attend a ceremony before leaving for Lebanon at the air force base in Subang near Kuala Lumpur on November 6. Photo: AFP

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Malaysians outraged after Israeli drone strike injures troops in Lebanon

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Iranians burn a US flag to mark the 45th anniversary of America’s expulsion from Iran on Sunday. Photo: West Asia News Agency via Reuters

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Trump’s victory raises fears of Israel-Iran clash before he can ‘stop wars’

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The rise of cyberattacks, information warfare, and disinformation campaigns has forced the Philippines to adapt its defence strategies, officials say. Photo: Shutterstock

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‘Pressing challenge’: Philippines ramps up cyber fight against disinformation

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Then-US President Donald Trump meets with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un at the demilitarised zone separating the two Koreas, in Panmunjom, South Korea on June 30, 2019. Photo: Reuters

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Trump’s victory is ‘good news’ for North Korea. But will Kim denuclearise?

A selection of newspaper front pages in Tokyo on November 7, with images of US president-elect Donald Trump the day after his election victory. Photo: AFP

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Japan ‘bracing for what might come’ from Trump’s return to the White House

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Iranians burn a US flag to mark the 45th anniversary of America’s expulsion from Iran on Sunday. Photo: West Asia News Agency via Reuters

Politics

Trump’s victory raises fears of Israel-Iran clash before he can ‘stop wars’

Analysts warn both sides are likely to ‘take even more risks’ in the dying days of the Biden administration.

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Malaysians outraged after Israeli drone strike injures troops in Lebanon

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‘Pressing challenge’: Philippines ramps up cyber fight against disinformation

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Southeast Asia

Singapore airport to hike flying fees to fund US$2.3 billion upgrade

Most of the money will go towards enhancing facilities like baggage handling, check-in desks and airside infrastructure.

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Singapore’s Changi Airport will increase passenger fees to fund its service upgrade. Photo: AFP
Singapore’s Changi Airport will increase passenger fees to fund its service upgrade. Photo: AFP

Politics

Trump’s victory is ‘good news’ for North Korea. But will Kim denuclearise?

Trump and Kim met twice in Singapore in 2018 and Hanoi in 2019 but the summits failed to yield a commitment by Pyongyang to denuclearise.

Southeast Asia

Jilted man stabs woman, her father to death in Malaysia

The 32-year-old suspect suffered self-inflicted injuries and was sent to hospital for treatment.

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East Asia

Japan brokerage giant told to probe alleged arson, murder attempt by ex-worker

A former employee is accused of stealing US$170,000 in cash from an elderly client’s home and setting it on fire.

Nomura’s Tokyo headquarters. Photo: AFP
Nomura’s Tokyo headquarters. Photo: AFP

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Japan ‘bracing for what might come’ from Trump’s return to the White House

Tokyo is concerned about potential US troop withdrawals, higher defence costs, and the impact of new tariffs on Japanese businesses operating in China.

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What Trump 2.0 means for India’s trade with US, China-West balancing act

India may be able to dodge import tariffs, while Modi’s friendship with Trump could also be key to shaping ties, analysts note.

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‘Make Kelantan Great Again’: Malaysians mock proposal for Thai border wall

The Kelantan state government wants the federal government to fund the wall, which it says is aimed at curbing smuggling and flood waters.

A tower on the Thai side of the border between Thailand and Malaysia. Photo: Hadi Azmi

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Why Vietnam is staying silent on South China Sea dispute with Malaysia

Hanoi’s lack of response so far a sign it may not want to jeopardise bilateral ties amid Asean divisions over code of conduct, analysts note.

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Vietnam has significantly accelerated the expansion of its outposts in the Spratly Islands in recent months. File photo: CSIS/AMTI
Vietnam has significantly accelerated the expansion of its outposts in the Spratly Islands in recent months. File photo: CSIS/AMTI

South Asia

India’s Hindus bathe in ‘toxic’ holy river defiled by pollution

Thousands of people entered the stinking waters to pray in a religious festival, with some drinking the water.

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Australasia

Australia to ban children under 16 from social media: ‘real harm to kids’

The proposed age limit would be among the world’s strictest measures targeting children.

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East Asia

South Korea’s Yoon apologises for first lady’s controversies

He will also appoint a special inspector general to oversee the misconduct of individuals close to the president.

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South Korea’s President Yoon Suk-yeol acknowledged that his wife Kim Keon-hee’s carelessness had caused public concern. Photo: AP

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Southeast Asia’s e-commerce gold rush draws Chinese giants

The region’s e-commerce market is set to double by 2030, a new report finds.

Sellers in Jakarta, Indonesia, conduct a live-streamed sales session on TikTok. Photo: AFP
Sellers in Jakarta, Indonesia, conduct a live-streamed sales session on TikTok. Photo: AFP

Economics

Higher education: why are more schools in Asia favouring high-rise buildings?

Among them, three junior colleges in Singapore will move to new campuses in 2028 and occupy smaller sites with blocks up to 12 storeys.

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Southeast Asia

‘I’m glad it is over’: Thai woman acquitted over 2015 blast that killed 20

Wanna Suansan was accused of aiding the bombers, but a judge ruled that prosecutors failed to prove her connection to the suspects.

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Economics

Kuala London: aspiration, class and the Malaysian dream of a British education

In a country still shaped by its colonial past, the pursuit of a UK education by Malaysia’s elites reveals a stark opportunity gap at home.

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Illustration: Huy Truong
Illustration: Huy Truong

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‘The race is on’: Brics ramps up its challenge to the Western-led world order

The growing bloc, which seeks alternatives to Western-led institutions, is being leveraged by Beijing and Moscow to forge a multipolar world.

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Huawei and Malaysia’s 5G future: unpacking the embrace of Chinese tech

The Chinese tech giant has emerged as the odds-on favourite to build Malaysia’s second 5G network – despite the West’s espionage concerns.

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President Prabowo: Indonesia’s strongman or steward of Widodo’s legacy?

A military man with populist policies, Prabowo Subianto has pledged to continue Joko Widodo’s vision. Whether he delivers remains to be seen.

Prabowo Subianto. When he finally ascends to the presidency on October 20, Indonesia’s future will be in his hands. Photo: Reuters