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AseanPlus News
Scientists trace half the DNA in Xinjiang’s oldest tombs to Yellow River farmers

Study of Bronze Age remains uncovers a population with roots in both Yellow River farmers and Eurasian steppe groups
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World
Canada optimistic about concluding trade talks with India by year-end, minister says

MUMBAI, Sept 19 (Reuters) - ⁠Canada is optimistic about concluding negotiations on a comprehensive economic partnership ⁠agreement (CEPA) with India by year-end, the country's minister for international trade ‌said on Saturday.
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AseanPlus News
More trouble in southern Thailand - Two dead and 16 defence force members injured in Narathiwat blast

Two volunteer defence corps members were killed while 16 others were injured in a bomb explosion and gunfight in Sukhirin, Narathiwat, on Friday evening (Sept 18).
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World
Hungarians and Slovaks share breakfast on Danube bridge that survived war and division

ESZTERGOM, Hungary/STUROVO, Slovakia, ⁠Sept 19 (Reuters) - A historic bridge linking Hungary and Slovakia became ⁠an unlikely breakfast venue on Saturday, as locals gathered on the ‌Danube crossing to celebrate friendship between the two neighbouring communities.
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Analysis
Doom and gloom in DAP

The house arrest decision for Najib has been like a nightmare become reality for Pakatan but a dream come true for the Umno crowd.
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Nation
Nearly 20,000 take to KL streets for Malaysia Sarong Music Run

KUALA LUMPUR: About 20,000 people took part in this year's Malaysia Sarong Music Run 2026 on Saturday (Sept 19), which was flagged off by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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AseanPlus News
South-East Asia economies set for 4.8% growth annually through 2035, says international business report

South-East Asia's six largest economies -- Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam -- are projected to grow by an average of 4.8 per cent annually between 2026 and 2035.
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World
After deaths of nine women, South Africans gather to run, mourn and demand change

JOHANNESBURG, Sept 19 (Reuters) - South Africans gathered ⁠for memorial runs and protests this week after the killings of nine women near Johannesburg reignited ⁠anger and fear over violence that many say mirrors the dangers women face every day.
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Indonesia
Indonesia looks to deepen ties with Malaysia after 69 years of diplomatic relations

Indonesia looks forward to deepening its longstanding friendship and cooperation with Malaysia, building on nearly seven decades of diplomatic ties.
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AseanPlus News
China’s ‘future Elon Musk’ solves daily problems with AI; vocabulary method draws 20 million views

Looking ahead, Yang is driven to become a programmer or AI researcher, determined to leave his own mark on the world
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Fashion
The drop-waist is back, bringing a fresh twist to fashion’s silhouette game

The drop-waist is back, bringing unexpected proportions, sculptural shapes and playful new takes on the modern dress.
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Nation
Four arrested over murder of Myanmar refugee in Kota Baru

KOTA BARU: Police have arrested four individuals to assist investigations into the murder of a male Myanmar refugee in Taman Desa Kujid, Kampung Pok Boh here in the wee hours of Saturday (Sept 19).
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AseanPlus News
Brussels announces dates for second round of China-EU trade talks in Beijing next month

October 8-9 schedule revealed after video call between European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic and Commerce Minister Wang Wentao
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Singapore
Singapore Airlines wins the world's Best Airline award for 2026; its sixth overall title in total

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has been named the World's Best Airline at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards, clinching the title for the sixth time.
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World
Russian election triggers row with Moldova over voting in separatist region

CHISINAU, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Russia's ⁠parliamentary election has triggered a diplomatic row with Moldova over its ⁠objections to the Kremlin's plan to open 15 polling stations ‌for Russian nationals in the separatist Transdniestria Region.
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World
Russia reports online attacks on electoral system on second day of parliamentary vote

MOSCOW, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Russian authorities ⁠reported attacks on voting systems and communication lines across the country on Saturday, ⁠the second day of a September 18-20 parliamentary election that Moscow is ‌treating as a test of public support for the war in Ukraine.
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World
Denmark says Greenland sovereignty safe under Trump's deal

COPENHAGEN, ⁠Sept 19 (Reuters) - Denmark said on Saturday that its sovereignty over Greenland would not be compromised by a deal taking shape with ⁠the Trump administration that would allow a significant expansion of the US military presence on the Arctic island.
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AseanPlus News
Hong Kong’s new training visa could be available in first quarter of 2027

New visa category among spate of new talent-trawling measures unveiled in city leader John Lee's policy address
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Nation
Anthony Loke offers to resign as Transport Minister

KUALA LUMPUR: DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has offered to resign as Transport Minister as the party's response to the house arrest granted to the former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.
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AseanPlus News
Hongkongers pay tribute to late leader Tung Chee-hwa at community halls

Residents lay flowers and leave messages in condolence books ahead of vigil on Saturday and state funeral on Sunday