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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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Trump to give Musk top US science medal

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump will present close ally Elon Musk and other tech bosses with the top US scientific award at a ceremony on Thursday, the White House said. Google co-founder Sergei Brin, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and AMD chief Lisa Su will also receive the National Medal of Science … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Ex-Thai PM Thaksin cites personal safety in tax challenge

BANGKOK: Ex-Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra told a court on Wednesday that his life could be in danger if authorities seize assets, including bullet-proof vehicles as part of a US$500 million, decades-old tax dispute. The Supreme Court's Tax Division last November upheld a tax claim by the revenue … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Mamdani highlights US ‘complicity’ in Gaza war on Oct 7 anniversary

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HAMILTON: New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday highlighted US "complicity" in the genocide in the Gaza Strip on the third anniversary of the Oct 7, 2023 attacks, Anadolu Ajansi reported. "This day is profoundly painful for so many New Yorkers," Mamdani said in a post on social media … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Italy’s Meloni passes key test as MPs approve electoral changes

ROME: Italy's parliament on Thursday approved a reform of the country's electoral law that opposition parties say prime minister Giorgia Meloni's hard-right government has designed to boost its chances of re-election next year. The reform introduces a fully proportional system that guarantees a … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Thailand begins extradition process against Chinese journalist

BANGKOK: Thai authorities began extradition proceedings on Thursday against a Chinese investigative reporter wanted by Beijing and detained for months in Thailand, his lawyer and an official told AFP. Bai Zhaodong, 56, exposed government corruption in China over two decades before leaving in 2023 … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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CNN, MS NOW, Politico call on judge to block White House ban

NEW YORK: CNN, MS NOW and Politico are due in Washington federal court on Thursday as they urge a judge to extend their protection against being banned from the White House on president Donald Trump’s order. Trump’s revocation of the outlets’ access for publishing what he said was “FAKE NEWS” was … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Slovakia to approve Tesla’s self-driving tech

GDANSK: Slovakia expects to approve Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system within days, Transport Minister Jozef Raz said in a video posted on LinkedIn on Wednesday afternoon, a decision that would make it the ninth European Union country to authorise the driver-assistance technology. "Data shows … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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US plans to charge international students US$70,000 for work authorisation

WASHINGTON: The US homeland security department (DHS) has proposed that international students pay at least US$70,000 in training fees if they want to work in the country, according to a government notice posted online on Wednesday, part of the Trump administration's wider crackdown on foreign visa … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Hormuz transits at lowest in over two months after attacks

SINGAPORE: The number of vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz fell to the lowest in more than two months after attacks on tankers in the key waterway reached their highest last week since the start of the US-Israeli war with Iran, shipping data showed. Seven commodity vessels passed through the … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Vance says Iran must cut nuclear enrichment to end war

FAIRBANKS: US vice-president JD Vance said in an exclusive interview with Reuters that Iran must make a “meaningful” reduction in its nuclear enrichment capacity to satisfy US demands and end the countries’ seven-month war, even as Washington was unsure how Tehran makes decisions in negotiations. … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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D’Masiv to make Sandakan concert history

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SANDAKAN:  Sandakan is set to mark a milestone in the development of its entertainment and tourism industries, with popular Indonesian band D’Masiv scheduled to perform at Sandakan Sports Complex on 18 October 2026. The concert is expected to be one of the largest international music events ever … Read at Borneo News

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China pushes for equal dialogue in resolving trade differences with EU

BEIJING: Open cooperation and equal dialogue are the way to resolving the economic and trade differences between China and the European Union, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Thursday. European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic is in Beijing until Friday and will meet China's Commerce Minister … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Ryanair chief says no Europe jet fuel shortages likely before summer 2027

BRUSSELS: Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary said Thursday that he did not expect any jet fuel shortages in Europe this winter, and not before summer 2027, even as the Iran war disrupts supply chains. "There is no question, I think, over availability of jet fuel in Europe this winter, or … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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UK court refuses permission to appeal in diesel emissions lawsuits against carmakers

LONDON: London's High Court on Thursday refused claimants permission to appeal against its July decision which broadly found in favour of some of the world's biggest carmakers over diesel emissions. The High Court had rejected most of the allegations that 20 sample vehicles made by Mercedes-Benz, … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Myanmar man arrested over suspected murder of compatriot

KUALA LUMPUR: A Myanmar national was arrested in Taman Maluri, Cheras, here yesterday on suspicion of murdering a fellow countryman. Kuala Lumpur police chief Fadil Marsus said the suspect, an unemployed man in his early 30s with no criminal record, was believed to have used a pair of scissors as … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Japan tells China to show ‘respect’ in addressing PM

TOKYO: Japan has told Beijing to "show appropriate respect" after a Chinese spokesman addressed prime minister Sanae Takaichi only by her name with no title. Japanese foreign ministry spokesman Toshihiro Kitamura said Wednesday that Tokyo had relayed its concerns to Beijing after its foreign … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Syria weighs military aid for Saudi Arabia amid Yemen war

RIYADH: Syria is carefully considering providing military assistance to key ally Saudi Arabia amid an escalating war against the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, a US official and a Syrian military official briefed on the matter said. "Options being considered include defensive aid to protect the … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Japan’s Fast Retailing lifted by strong sales in US, Europe

TOKYO: Japanese retail giant Fast Retailing on Thursday logged a record full-year net profit of ¥543 billion (US$3.43 billion), a rise of 25% year-on-year, buoyed by accelerating growth in North America and Europe. The parent company of Uniqlo now expects an annual net profit of ¥560 billion for … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Alcaraz feeling ‘mentally fresh’ ahead of Shanghai return

SHANGHAI: Carlos Alcaraz said he was feeling "mentally fresh" on Thursday ahead of the Shanghai Masters, after the Spanish star won his first title since returning from a months-long injury. The world number three said his body was still adjusting to playing demanding matches after coming back from … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Drones hit Yandex data centre in first major attack on Russian data hub

MOSCOW: Drones hit a major data centre in Russia's Ryazan region owned by the country's leading AI and technology company Yandex, the company said on Thursday. It added that the attack caused a fire and forced the company to fully suspend the centre's operations. The company said it was dealing … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Philippines says Chinese presence in disputed waters nearly doubles

MANILA: China's military and coast guard presence in South China Sea waters claimed by the Philippines nearly doubled last month, Manila said Thursday. Beijing claims most of the strategic waterway despite an international ruling that its assertion has no legal basis, and confrontations between … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Deloitte fined £6.05mil in UK over Go-Ahead Group’s audits

LONDON: Accounting firm Deloitte has been fined £6.05 million (US$7.98 million) over its audits of transport operator Go-Ahead Group for the financial years between 2016 and 2020, Britain's Financial Reporting Council (FRC) said on Thursday. The FRC said the financial penalty had been reduced from … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Iran says first flight operated by foreign airline lands since war began

TEHRAN: The first commercial flight operated by a foreign airline to fly into Iran since the outbreak of the Middle East war landed on Thursday, state media reported, after the US granted a sanctions waiver for Iraq's national carrier to fly to the Islamic republic. State TV broadcast a short video … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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BYD’s executive says geopolitics biggest challenge to expansion

SINGAPORE: The number one challenge to expansion for BYD is geopolitics, Stella Li, BYD's ​executive vice-president, said on Thursday, months after the Chinese company's chairman said it aims to become the world's largest automaker within five years. "When we do business, we want to do something … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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AI agents used in cyberattacks targeting South Korean banks, CrowdStrike says

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AN attacker targeting South Korea’s financial sector used a Chinese-developed AI agent alongside Anthropic’s Claude Code, cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike said, highlighting growing concerns over how AI tools are being used to support cyberattacks. CrowdStrike said it uncovered personal details … Read at The Vibes

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Bank sell-off casts pall in Southeast Asia, Singapore stocks drop 3%

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(Oct 8): Major banks in Southeast Asia declined more than 1% on Thursday, with the region's top lender, DBS Group, dragging Singapore stocks more than 3% lower as rising bond yields brought into focus risks to bank earnings growth and funding costs. The MSCI EM Asia equities index declined 1.8% in … Read at The Edge Malaysia

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World: Singapore’s Air Quality Remains Unhealthy Amid Persistent Haze

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SINGAPORE, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Singapore’s air quality remained unhealthy across all regions on Thursday as persistent haze pushed the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) to as high as 159 in the west. As of 11am, National Environment Agency (NEA) data showed that the 24-hour PSI stood at 159 in … Read at Bernama

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World: Laos To Ban Raw Mineral Exports By 2030 As It Retools Economy After LDC Status

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PHNOM PENH, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Laos will ban exports of raw minerals by 2030, marking a decisive shift away from its longstanding reliance on unprocessed mineral resources as the nation prepares to graduate from least developed country (LDC) status in November. Industry and Commerce Minister … Read at Bernama

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PM’s talks with Myanmar president aimed at resolving refugee issue, says Fahmi

PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's meeting with Myanmar president Min Aung Hlaing today does not constitute recognition of the country’s government, but is aimed at resolving the long-standing issue of Myanmar refugees in Malaysia, says government spokesman Fahmi Fadzil. Fahmi, who is … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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US opens direct talks with Myanmar’s generals, reversing years of isolation

WASHINGTON: The Trump administration has begun direct talks with Myanmar’s military-installed government, according to US officials and others familiar with the outreach, in a sharp reversal of Washington's efforts to isolate the country’s generals after the 2021 coup. The US Assistant Secretary of … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Britain says its consulate in Jerusalem to serve Palestinians

LONDON: British foreign minister Ed Miliband said on Thursday its Consulate General building in East Jerusalem, ordered to close by Israel, would remain open as an independent and operational UK Mission, serving the Palestinian people. Israel had ordered the British consulate in East Jerusalem to … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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World: Mikel Arteta Signs New Arsenal Deal Until 2030

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LONDON, Oct 7 (Bernama-PA Media/dpa) -- Mikel Arteta has committed his future to Arsenal by signing a new contract that will keep him at the club until the summer of 2030, reported PA Media/dpa. The extension of Arteta’s tenure as head coach – which had been due for renewal at the end of the season … Read at Bernama

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Myanmar leader says will take back migrants from Malaysia ‘as soon as possible’

PUTRAJAYA: Myanmar's leader Min Aung Hlaing said Thursday that migrants from his war-torn country held in Malaysian detention centres will be returned home "as soon as possible". Min Aung Hlaing has been a pariah in many capitals abroad since his putsch unleashed a civil war, but prime minister … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Alcaraz, Sinner, Osaka commit to Australian Open ‘1 Point Slam’

MELBOURNE: The Australian Open will revive its innovative "1 Point Slam" in 2027 with Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka and Jannik Sinner among those agreeing to take part Thursday. The sudden-death contest was played for the first time at Melbourne Park this year ahead of the opening Grand … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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India says satellite rules ‘fair’ after Musk claim

NEW DELHI: India on Thursday hit back at claims by tech billionaire Elon Musk that unnamed "oligarchs" had blocked his Starlink entry to protect their monopolies, with officials saying government regulations were "fair". The potential launch of Starlink, which provides high-speed internet access to … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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RBI signals further rate hikes as price pressures intensify

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(Oct 8) : India’s central bank raised interest rates for the first time in nearly four years and signaled further hikes may be on the table as accelerating inflation and a weakening currency drive a policy pivot.  The Reserve Bank of India’s six-member monetary policy committee voted unanimously to … Read at The Edge Malaysia

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El Nino will intensify before its peak in December, says UN

GENEVA: El Nino will intensify even more before peaking in December, the United Nations said Thursday, warning it could be among the strongest witnessed since at least 1950. The naturally occurring weather phenomenon is set to bring higher temperatures to much of the planet, the UN's weather and … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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EU dampens expectations ahead of UN climate summit

BRUSSELS: After having its hopes dashed for a more ambitious deal last year in Brazil, the European Union is setting its sights low for next month's COP31 climate summit in Turkey. The UN gathering in Antalya is being framed by Brussels as more about "implementation" than major announcements, with … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Japanese investors sell foreign bonds for third straight week

BENGALURU: Japanese investors pulled back from foreign bonds for a third straight week through Oct 3, as surging US Treasury yields and rising returns at home sapped appetite for overseas debt. They sold foreign debt worth a net 503.6 billion yen (US$3.19 billion), although this was the smallest … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Vietnam’s Long Thanh airport faces uphill battle to open on time

HO CHI MINH CITY: Vietnam’s new Long Thanh International Airport faces significant challenges to meet its December opening deadline, prompting the government to order round-the-clock construction to get the project completed on time. The flagship project, which is intended to relieve chronic … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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