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World
Iraqi court opens trial of six French Islamic State suspects
BAGHDAD, Sept 20 - An Iraqi court on Sunday opened the trial of six French nationals accused of belonging to Islamic State, with a member of the Supreme Judicial Council telling the court that the suspects could face the death penalty if convicted of crimes committed against Iraq and the Iraqi people.
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Fashion
Garden party: Why luxury fashion’s latest bags are blooming with nature
From floral motifs to whimsical insects and sculptural accessories, luxury fashion is turning the garden into its latest source of inspiration.
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AseanPlus News
China publicly names officials in ‘unprecedented’ hidden-debt crackdown. Can it work?
The escalating campaign comes as officially identified hidden debt shrinks, even as broader estimates of local financing vehicle liabilities remain far larger
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Nation
Najib's conditional pardon prerogative of the King, decision should be respected, says Johor MIC
JOHOR BARU: The conditional pardon granted to former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is the prerogative of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and should be respected, says Johor MIC chief K. Raven Kumar.
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Nation
Anwar to meet Loke on return from Shanghai over resignation offer
SHAH ALAM: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to meet Anthony Loke Siew Fook after the Transport Minister returns from Shanghai to discuss his offer to resign from the Cabinet.
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AseanPlus News
Bangkok MRT track fire prompts evacuation from station building, causing a 60-minute delay
A fire on the tracks of Bangkok's Metropolitan Rapid Transit (MRT) Blue Line prompted the evacuation of passengers from a station building on Sunday (Sept 20).
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AseanPlus News
Hong Kong’s five-year plan, policy continuity offer investors more stability, experts say
Explicit directions set by John Lee seen as ensuring persistence in policies even if there are changes in government leadership
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AseanPlus News
US families ramp up efforts for loved ones’ release from China ahead of Xi’s visit
Cases of US citizens detained in China gain greater attention as their families increase pressure on Trump administration to help them
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Sabah & Sarawak
Karim Bujang laid to rest in Kimanis home village
KOTA KINABALU: Veteran Sabah politician Datuk Karim Bujang was buried at his village in Kimanis about 70km from here on Sunday (Sept 20) evening.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Teen allegedly molests Chinese tourist at Semporna resort
SEMPORNA: An 18-year-old local man has been arrested after a 25-year-old Chinese national was allegedly molested in her room at a resort here.
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Nation
Malaysia's e-sports boom: from gaming passion to digital economy opportunities
KUALA LUMPUR: E-sports enthusiast and full-time accountant Mohamed Ilyas Suhairi returns to video games to unwind after a long day, as there is always something new to explore.
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World
Police arrest Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan's sister in Lahore ahead of party's planned march
LAHORE, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Police arrested Aleema Khan, the sister of Pakistan's jailed ex-prime minister Imran Khan at her house in Lahore, a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Punjab spokesman said on Sunday, ahead of a planned protest march by the party on September 27.
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World
Billionaires abound in California. Why not tax their wealth?
Sept 20 (Reuters) - No state may be a more natural fit for a tax on billionaires than California. The state leans left politically, needs funds for healthcare and is home to as many as 250 billionaires collectively worth upwards of $2 trillion.
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AseanPlus News
Bursa Malaysia seen cautious amid global uncertainties; investor positioning remains relatively defensive
Bursa Malaysia's benchmark index is expected to remain cautious this week, with investor sentiment likely to be shaped by the Federal Reserve's latest policy decision, developments in West Asia, oil prices and shifts in US interest rate expectations.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Fewer unwanted puppies, one surgery at a time in joint effort by Sabah DVS, Sandakan SPCA
SANDAKAN: For animal welfare volunteers here, every dog that is neutered means fewer unwanted puppies being born onto the streets.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Serian tops 32 areas with unhealthy API readings late Sept 20
KUALA LUMPUR: Thirty-two areas nationwide recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 4.30pm on Sunday (Sept 20), according to the Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System (Apims) portal.
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AseanPlus News
Russians in Malaysia turn out to cast ballots in the State Duma elections
Russians residing in Malaysia could be seen strolling along Jalan Ampang or taking e-hailing services to the Embassy of Russia here on Sunday.
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China
China's teenage swimmer Yu Zidi scoops first swimming gold at the Nagoya Asian Games
China's teenage swimmer Yu Zidi won the women's 200m butterfly to claim the first swimming gold with a new Games record at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games here on Sunday.
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Living
Contradictheory: Why fly when you can walk?
AI can take us straight to the answer, but what do we lose when we skip the thinking that gets us there?
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Philippines
The Philippine government and MILF peace mechanism move to ease a recent a localised conflicttensions
The govt and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) have deployed joint peace mechanisms to de-escalate tensions arising from a localised conflict (rido) in the Special Geographic Area (SGA).
