China's ambassador to the Philippines said last week that Beijing would "easily win" a conflict between the countries, leading to calls for his expulsion.

One in every three residents in Chinese capital Beijing will be aged 60 or above by 2035. 

"If this technology is considered effective, does not cost too much and can be applied across Indonesia, then why not?" new Indonesia disaster agency head Kristomei Sianturi said.

China's economic growth in Q3 is an improvement on the more-than-three-year low of 4.3 per cent in the April-to-June period.

Demands for compensation from climate-vulnerable countries are unlikely to yield outcomes soon, says COP30 special envoy and think tank founder Arunabha Ghosh.

China's proposed rules aim to improve pay, rest and working conditions for tens of millions of gig workers, but analysts warn that financial pressures, differing work arrangements and enforcement challenges could limit their impact.

The flagship H3 rocket carrying the MMX is set to blast off from the Tanegashima Space Center on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 4.41am.

The heavily loaded truck reportedly lost control in the early hours of Sunday (Oct 18) and hit devotees gathered at a temple in Gwalior, in the central state of Madhya Pradesh.

Motorists reported problems including abnormal engine noises, jerking, loss of power and engines failing to start. Some vehicles were also reported to have suffered burnt engine valves.

The deal, between Southeast Asia's fastest-growing economy and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) eliminates or reduces customs duties, including on imports of industrial, fish and agricultural products.

The West Kalimantan conservation agency and Indonesian non-profit YIARI said a team evacuated 51 orangutans from locations in the province from Aug 6 to Oct 19.

Ab Rauf Yusoh, who is also Melaka’s caretaker chief minister, said the candidates would carry the responsibility of continuing the coalition’s mandate and securing victory at the polls.

French luxury house Louis Vuitton has closed five stores in mainland China in the past two years - including a chocolate boutique in Shanghai - while Parisian department store Galeries Lafayette shut its Beijing flagship in May.

The province is among six prioritised by Indonesia for forest and land fire prevention and response.

The state government had earlier ordered all schools to close for two days from Oct 8, before extending the closure to educational institutions for another five days from Oct 12.

A seven-year-old girl was among the dead, West Bengal's chief minister said.

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, rose to prominence this year when a weeks-long sit-in contributed to India's education minister resigning.

The country was without grid power for more than two hours on Saturday (Oct 17), with no clear timeline for when electricity would be restored.

The visits will provide an opportunity for Singapore to exchange views on recent developments in the region and strengthen cooperation with both countries in areas of mutual interest, such as in energy security and economic resilience, said the ...