World

India anti-terror agency seizes properties of alleged Khalistan militant

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's federal anti-terror agency on Saturday said it confiscated the properties of an alleged Khalistani militant whom it accuses of terror activities in India, as tensions with Canada grow over Sikh separatists.

Nation

Angler feared drowned in Sungai Besut

JERTIH: A man is feared to have drowned while angling for giant freshwater prawns with his friend after their boat overturned near the Pengkalan Nangka Dam (Tok Gong) in Sungai Besut, early Saturday (Sept 23) morning.

Football

Soccer-Vinicius overcomes injury for possible Real return against Atletico

(Reuters) - Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Jr. could return for this weekend's LaLiga clash against Atletico Madrid, manager Carlo Ancelotti said on Saturday.

World

Landslide causes large chunk of Swedish motorway to collapse

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -A large chunk of a motorway in southwest Sweden collapsed overnight, causing three people to be taken to hospital with light injuries, police said on Saturday.

World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy meets Sudanese leader, discusses Russian paramilitaries

KYIV (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday he held an impromptu meeting in Ireland's Shannon airport with the head of the Sudanese Sovereign Council, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and that they discussed Russia-funded armed groups.

China

Lots of dignitaries but no real fireworks - only electronic flash - as the Asian Games open

The opening ceremony of the Asian Games on Saturday in China offered all the staples of a major international sports event.

Nation

Melaka to help private healthcare facilities in hiring foreign trained nurses

MELAKA: The state government is ready to assist private healthcare facilities in getting foreign trained nurses, to help improve the quality of services in the private healthcare sector and enhance the health tourism industry in the state.

Philippines

Philippines hopes to boost cooperation with US in mining and batteries

The Philippines is eager to expand economic cooperation with the United States, particularly in critical minerals and production of battery components, Philippines Foreign Minister Enrique Manalo said on Friday.

Laos

Who says no more oil here... Lao govt debunks rumours of fuel shortage in country, affirms fuel distribution still strong

Laos have assured residents that the country’s fuel distribution situation is under control, in response to a statement from PTT Lao Limited that Laos may experience a fuel shortage due to difficulties in exchanging foreign currency for fuel purchases.

Brunei

Brunei’s job market sees growth but challenges remain, says economic ministry

Brunei witnessed a slight increase in its employment rate, rising from 4.9 per cent in 2021 to 5.2 per cent in 2022, according to the recently released Labour Force Survey Report 2022.

Thailand

New Thai government led by Srettha Thavisin seeks to “rectify” cannabis policy

Thai prime minister Srettha Thavisin has vowed to restrict the use of marijuana for medical purposes following the decriminalisation of cannabis a year ago, making the nation a first with thousands of weed shops opening across the country since then.

Singapore

Four teens among 11 suspects nabbed in two-week islandwide anti-scam operations in Singapore

Four teenagers were among 11 people arrested for their alleged involvement in a spate of banking-related malware scams, the police said on Saturday.

World

Shared intelligence from Five Eyes informed Trudeau's India allegation, CTV News reports

(Reuters) - U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Cohen confirmed that "shared intelligence among Five Eyes partners" had informed Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of the possible involvement of Indian agents in the murder of a Canadian citizen in June, CTV News reported.

Nation

MCA Polls: Voting for MCA Wanita and Young wing ends smoothly

KUALA LUMPUR: Voting for the MCA Wanita and Youth wing leadership ended smoothly at 7pm on Saturday (Sept 23).

AseanPlus News

The much loved blooming Rafflesia - The world’s largest – and stinkiest – flower in danger of extinction, says research

Most species of the famously large Rafflesia flower, which has long captured the imagination with its enormous speckled red petals, are now at risk of extinction, a new research has warned.

Cycling

Motorcycling-Martin wins Indian GP sprint after Bezzecchi crashes on first turn

(Reuters) -Pramac Racing's Jorge Martin won Saturday's sprint at the inaugural Indian Grand Prix ahead of Ducati's championship leader Francesco Bagnaia, after pole-sitter Marco Bezzecchi was involved in a crash at the first turn of the Buddh International Circuit.

Rugby

Rugby-Wallabies in a bubble as pressure mounts ahead of Wales showdown

LYON, France (Reuters) - The Wallabies say they are living in a bubble ahead of their crunch World Cup match against Wales on Sunday and leaving head coach Eddie Jones to bear the brunt of criticism from back home over their faltering start to the campaign.

Vietnam

Vietnam executes man despite diplomatic pleas for mercy

Vietnam has executed long-time death row prisoner Le Van Manh, a lawyer confirmed Saturday, despite international pleas to spare his life.

World

Pope Francis moved as Reuters photographer shows him child migrant picture

ROME (Reuters) - Pope Francis was moved as he was shown a picture of a migrant child by Reuters photographer Yara Nardi during his flight to a Church conference on Mediterranean issues in Marseilles, France.

Rugby

Rugby-Scotland centre Tuipulotu won't dwell on Tongan roots

NICE, France (Reuters) - There will be no mixed emotions for Scotland centre Sione Tuipulotu in Sunday’s Rugby World Cup Pool B clash against Tonga with victory the only thing on his mind as his side look to get their tournament back on track.