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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:29:00 +0800Delhi shuts metro stations, restricts traffic ahead of new protest against election chief
Six metro stations were closed on Monday for "security reasons", and police imposed traffic restrictions and diversions along over 20 stretches.
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:35:00 +0800Malaysia education minister defends day-to-day decisions on haze-related school closures
Some parents have suggested closing schools for several consecutive days to make it easier for families to make arrangements, said Malaysia Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:52:42 +0800Football meme sparks boycott calls in Malaysia; Indonesian grooming brand apologises
Men’s grooming brand Kahf posted the meme after Indonesia won the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup. Netizens criticised it for appearing to belittle Malaysia and other countries.
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:27:00 +0800Opposition, journalists allege police abuses during India protests
Reporters Without Borders said at least 16 journalists were detained during the weekend protests, calling the actions "unacceptable".
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:08:00 +0800Pakistan sees growth above 4%, looks to raise more than US$1 billion from privatisation
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:10:00 +0800North Korea fires 'several ballistic missiles' into Sea of Japan
Tensions between the two Koreas have been high since three soldiers from the South were injured last month when two landmines detonated in the DMZ.
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:42:00 +0800Shares seesaw in Asia as earnings loom, oil skids
Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:39:00 +0800Protesters seeking India election chief's ouster detained, as 'cockroach' leaders released
A court ordered the release of "cockroach" movement founder Abhijeet Dipke and two other senior leaders with an undertaking to "maintain public peace".
Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:52:00 +0800Pakistan imposes emergency rule in northern province after protests
The province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is a stronghold of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party.
Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:44:12 +0800Indian capital braces for second day of protests against poll chief
Thousands of police and paramilitary personnel continued to be deployed across New Delhi on Sunday (Oct 11) although metro stations reopened and mobile internet services were back up.
Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:01:25 +0800Malaysian low-cost carrier Firefly cancels all flights between Subang, Seletar airports due to haze
All flights between Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang and Singapore’s Seletar Airport have been cancelled through Monday (Oct 12).
Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:57:24 +0800South Korea completes Arctic-Europe commercial voyage, eyes regular service despite risks
South Korean President President Lee Jae Myung has made Arctic shipping a priority, and officials hope to launch regular services by 2030.
Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:55:00 +0800Nepal urges villagers to evacuate after flood triggered by landslide
Authorities said several houses and two suspension bridges had been swept away, and a hydroelectric project was damaged by the flood.
Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:03:18 +0800WHO unsure what caused pneumonia that killed plague-lab worker in Russia
The lab worker fell ill and died in undisclosed circumstances on Oct 2, prompting authorities to quarantine about 200 people and causing public health fears on social media.
Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:24:51 +0800'Everyone is angry': Okinawans fearful and frustrated after alleged killing by US Marine
According to police, a US marine stationed on Okinawa was arrested on suspicion of killing a 39-year-old woman at a hotel in Naha and stealing her wallet.
Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:35:18 +0800Johor extends school closures to Oct 16 as haze worsens
The southern Malaysian state of Johor first began closing its schools on Oct 8.
Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0800Following a deadly train crash, Indonesia steps up safety reforms as experts push for long-term improvements
Authorities have begun addressing communication, signalling and other safety gaps exposed by the deadly April train crash, but experts say Indonesia needs broader reforms to prevent similar accidents elsewhere.
Sun, 11 Oct 2026 05:05:00 +0800India detains thousands, locks down Delhi to foil election chief protest
Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:30:00 +0800'Beyond the uniform': Singapore, Brunei officers share stories of lasting friendships as defence ties turn 50
Three pairs of officers tell CNA how football, food and shared experiences brought them together.