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Bangkok flood jet ski rider faces court on Sept 28

A widely circulated video showed the rider accelerating and making sharp turns, sending waves towards structures.

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Bangkok floodwaters begin to ease after torrential rains affect 700,000 people

Flooding in the Thai capital Bangkok has been subsiding, though some neighborhoods and major roads are still unable to clear away water from near-continuous rains over the weekend

Bank of Japan debated need for faster rate hikes, July minutes show

The central bank pushed its policy rate to a 31-year high in September amid the Middle East war and a weak yen.

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Bank of Japan debated need for faster rate hikes, July minutes show

TOKYO, Sept 28 : Many Bank of Japan policymakers saw the need to focus on mounting inflation risks, with some calling for faster interest rate increases, minutes of their July meeting showed, cementing the case for further hikes to still-low borrowing costs.After raising interest rates in June, the central ba

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Rescue teams search Nepal mountain for 12 swept away by avalanche

Rescue teams on Monday searched for a dozen people swept away by an avalanche that killed at least two others on a Nepalese mountain during severe weather.

Raccoons spread into Japanese cities as farm damage mounts

Raccoon invasions in Japan are causing rising agricultural damage and urban issues, prompting expanded control measures under the Invasive Alien Species Act.

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Japan's corporate services inflation hits 2-year high

TOKYO, Sept 28 : A key gauge of Japan's service-sector inflation rose in August at the fastest annual pace in more than two years, data showed on Monday, highlighting mounting price pressures that will keep the central bank on track for further interest rate hikes.The services producer price index, which trac

The surprising reasons China is sceptical of AI safety calls

Explore why China views AI safety concerns differently from the West, focusing on control, culture, and the country's approach to AI regulation and innovation.

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Thai downpours shift north-westwards after Bangkok declared a disaster zone

Capital city submerged in waist-high flood water, while elsewhere Hurricane Nolo threatens Hawaii’s Big Island

India: LPU suspends classes after violent protests over alleged campus rape

A university in Punjab has suspended classes after protests over a rumored sexual assault took a violent turn. Separately, the Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognizance of recent rape cases in Delhi. DW has more.

Thai court to rule on challenge to 2026 election legality

Thailand’s Constitutional Court will decide on the legality of the 2026 election amid concerns over ballot secrecy and potential impacts on government legitimacy.

She once interviewed boy bands – now she fights for migrant workers’ dignity and rights

Almost two decades of advocating for migrant workers in Singapore have changed how Stephanie Chok sees everyday life. From restaurant staff’s work passes to whether a domestic worker gets her day off, the HOME executive director says she is always alert to the inequalities migrant workers face.

Bangkok streets turn to canals as days of heavy rain bring citywide flooding | Africanews

Days of heavy rain have flooded Bangkok, disrupting transport and businesses, with shelters opened and officials warning water could take days to recede.

Rescuers search for 12 missing after Nepal avalanche kills two

Rescue teams resume search for missing people after avalanche on Himlung Himal killed two people during severe weather.

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Seoul demands apology after Zelenskyy reveals North Korean prisoners of war transfer

Seoul has demanded an apology after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed what it says was supposed to be a secret transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea

Commentary: Pressures of platform work in Singapore push drivers and riders to take risks

Platform workers operate in an environment shaped, in part, by the expectations of the people they serve, says SUSS’ Victor Seah.

Indonesia’s disaster mitigation masterplan hinges on enforcement, community preparedness

A string of disasters has prompted Indonesia to draw up a mitigation masterplan. Experts tell CNA that one of the challenges is ensuring the capabilities are consistently connected and maintained across a country of more than 17,000 islands.

Virat Kohli passes 15,000 ODI runs as India beat West Indies

‘Still a lockdown’: Deadly floods hit Nepal tourism as peak season begins

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Rescue teams search Nepal mountain for 12 swept by avalanche

Rescue teams are searching for a dozen people swept away by an avalanche on a Nepalese mountain

Despite controversy, Malaysian scholars’ nativist views draw support

Explore the debate on Malay historical narratives, alternative histories, and their impact on identity and socio-political anxieties in Malaysia.

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Heavy rain and flooding kill at least 62 in northern India

Officials say at least 62 people have died after days of heavy rain and flooding in India’s northern Uttar Pradesh state

14 killed, a dozen missing as Nepal is hit by more floods and landslides

At least 14 people have been killed and 11 remain missing after heavy rain triggered floods and landslides across Nepal.

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Inside Malaysia's gambit to make its pungent durian the most wanted

Malaysia is pushing to take durian beyond its roadside stalls and family orchards to convince fans of the spiky fruit that its varieties are worth seeking out