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AseanPlus News
Better times ahead for Thailand - Fitch revises country's outlook to 'stable' on debt stabilisation

itch Ratings revised Thailand's outlook to "stable" from "negative," - citing increased confidence that government debt will broadly stabilise over the medium term.
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Nation
Earlier accident believed to have triggered fatal Ipoh motorcycle pile-up

BATU GAJAH: An earlier accident that left a car in the middle of the road and poor lighting conditions may have led to the fatal accident involving 12 motorcycles on the Ipoh North–Ipoh South Local Express Lane between Meru and Bercham in Ipoh.
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Cambodia
Cambodia bans online gambling at all casinos from October to combat tech scams, says PM Hun Manet

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has announced that the Asean country will halt all online gambling operations at land-based casinos starting this October in a bid to crush technology-based fraud.
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AseanPlus News
75-year-old 'wuxia film mogul' Zhang Jizhong plans fourth child with wife 31 years his junior

Chinese director and producer Zhang Jizhong, 75, and his wife Du Xinglin, who is 31 years younger, are preparing to have their fourth child together.
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Nation
HR Ministry brings smiles to Rumah Kasih Harmoni residents

SUNGAI BULOH: The Human Resources Ministry, through the Trade Union Affairs Department (JHEKS), on Saturday (Sept 19) reached out to 120 residents of Rumah Kasih Harmoni (RKH), Paya Jaras, here, and 50 asnaf recipients, bringing smiles and joy to their day.
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AseanPlus News
Gold rebounds after Fed rate rise as banks back long-term demand outlook

Investment banks say central bank purchases and demand from China and India should support bullion prices
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Entertainment
Ed Sheeran returns to stage after Palestinian controversy; cheapest ticket price drops from RM500 to RM273

Protesters and police were expected to greet concertgoers in Philadelphia on Saturday for pop superstar Ed Sheeran's first show since he became embroiled in controversy set off by his opening act's pro-Palestinian comments.
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AseanPlus News
Fast-rising tennis star Alexandra Eala risks penalties to represent the Philippines at the Asian Games

World No 18 Alexandra Eala will represent the Philippines at the upcoming 2026 Asian Games in Japan, despite risking a financial fine and ranking penalties from the WTA.
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World
Trump says he is banning media outlets CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House

WASHINGTON, Sept 18 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump said on ⁠Friday he is banning three major news outlets – CNN, MS NOW and Politico – from the White House in his latest threat to the independent press.
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Arts
Five must-see things at the new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in LA

The LA museum combines populist painters, commercial illustrators, and comic artists with established fine artists
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AseanPlus News
Nearly one in four doctors worldwide are approaching retirement age, says WHO

Nearly one in four doctors worldwide is over the age of 55 and is expected to retire within the next decade, the World Health Organisation (WHO) warned Friday.
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India
Asia sugarcane supply face El Nino and weather pressure as global festival demand looms

The combination of El Nino and climate-related weather extremes threatens to hit sugarcane production across Asia, raising the risk of global price volatility as major festivals approach.
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AseanPlus News
Rare honour: Trump will greet Xi at Joint Base Andrews, not just White House

US president will personally greet Chinese counterpart on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews in Washington when Xi lands next Wednesday
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AseanPlus News
Airport drama: Cleaning company driver seriously injured after crashing into plane at Munich airport

The driver of a cleaning company car was seriously injured after crashing into a plane engine at Munich Airport early on Saturday, citing police.
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Philippines
The Philippines pushes for policies to boost Asean's global competitiveness

The Philippines is pushing for policies to boost Asean's global competitiveness ahead of the bloc's November summit, which will bring together leaders and dialogue partners,
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Nation
Najib's pardon gives Pakatan Harapan an 'advantage', claims Pasir Gudang MP

JOHOR BARU: Pakatan Harapan should now go on the offensive ahead of the 16th General Election (GE16), following the conditional pardon granted to former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, says Hassan Abdul Karim.
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AseanPlus News
Strait of Hormuz disruptions lead to the worst threat to global trade in 80 years, says WTO chief

Global trade is facing its worst disruption in 80 years as supply chain bottlenecks in the Strait of Hormuz threaten global food and fertiliser prices.
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Mind
Vitamin D could help delay dementia

Researchers find that this vitamin could bring cognitive benefits, especially in the early stages of the disease.
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Japan
Japan weather agency warns of landslides, floods as typhoon draws near as country hosts the Asian Games for the first time since 1994

Japan's weather agency has warned of landslides and flooding in areas spanning Japan's western to northern coasts over the next several days, with a typhoon possibly making landfall near Tokyo.
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World
Flames, smoke seen near Riyadh airport after Saudi warning of aerial attack threat

RIYADH, Sept 19 (Reuters) - A large plume ⁠of smoke was visible near Riyadh's main airport on Saturday after booms were heard and ⁠Saudi Arabia sent alerts overnight warning of potential danger around the capital, amid an ‌escalation in attacks by Yemen's Houthi group.