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Luggage with drugs were never loaded onto private jet, says firm

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PETALING JAYA: The flight crew of the private jet linked to the discovery of 521kg of methamphetamine in Laos refused to allow the passenger to bring on board the 23 bags that were later found to contain the drugs, the private charter firm that operated the flight said. Singapore-based CGT Asia Pte … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Bollywood actor Nana Patekar dies aged 75

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MUMBAI: Nana Patekar, a veteran Indian actor known for his fiery performances in Bollywood films and theatre, died on Thursday aged 75, local media reported. Patekar was found unconscious at his home in the coastal state of Goa early on Thursday morning and doctors were unable to revive him, news … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Australian rare earths project begins construction

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CANBERRA: The Australian government announced on Thursday that construction has begun on a major rare earths project in the Northern Territory, backed by A$1.2 billion (about US$850 million) in federal investment, reported Xinhua. The Arafura Rare Earths Nolans Project, located about 135km north of … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Singapore GP entertainment may be curbed if haze worsens, says FIA

SINGAPORE: There might be "some restrictions" on outdoor activity such as entertainment during this weekend's Singapore Grand Prix, but not on the race, if the haze currently blanketing the city-state worsens, the motorsports governing body said on Thursday. Singapore has been shrouded in smoke for … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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US teen charged over alleged IS-inspired mall shooting plot

NEW YORK: US authorities on Wednesday charged a man who allegedly planned a mass shooting at a shopping mall in Minnesota in support of the Islamic State group. The FBI arrested Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud, 18, after he bought an AK-47 rifle and ammunition from an undercover agent in a sting … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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China names candidate for WHO chief position

BEIJING: China nominated a candidate to lead the World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday, a move which could expand Beijing's influence over the international body after the US quit this year. Beijing is putting forward maternity health expert Song Li for the top position, foreign ministry … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Red skies, thick haze shroud Kalimantan as Indonesia records 1,176 hotspots

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JAKARTA (Oct 8): Reddish skies and thick haze have shrouded parts of Indonesia’s Kalimantan as forest and land fires sent air quality plunging to very unhealthy and hazardous levels. The Forestry Ministry said 1,176 high-confidence hotspots were detected nationwide as of Wednesday night. Citing … Read at The Edge Malaysia

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One dead, 2 injured in Poland’s second school attack in two days

WARSAW: A 15-year-old former pupil killed one person and injured two others at a Polish primary school on Thursday, police said, just a day after a 19-year-old wounded 10 people including himself in an attack at another school. Authorities said a 37-year-old woman who worked as a caretaker had died … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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China’s draft rules offer millions of gig workers employment contracts

BEIJING: Millions of gig workers in China could benefit from stronger labour protections under proposed rules announced Thursday that would mandate online platforms sign employment contracts with them. The draft measures from China's human resources and social security ministry require internet … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Wall St opens lower as oil jump, high yields fuel inflation concerns

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(Oct 8): US stocks opened lower on Thursday as oil prices surged and Treasury yields hovered near multi-year highs, stoking inflation worries ahead of an earnings season that will test whether corporate profits can sustain the momentum. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 178.5 points, or 0.35%, … Read at The Edge Malaysia

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