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World
Iran warns against new escalation by US and allies
DUBAI, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Iran warned on Sunday against any big new attack by the United States and its allies, saying it had information such a move was being prepared, adding to the anxiety in a region already on edge after drone and missile strikes on Saudi Arabia.
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AseanPlus News
South-East Asia confronts a new wave of leaderless youth extremism: How parents and schools can spot it early
A group of teenagers in Indonesia watched school shootings online, sought out images of graphic violence and followed notorious mass killers on the internet.
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China
Can the new Pinglu Canal become China’s Yangtze of the southwest?
The 134.2km waterway promises shorter routes to the sea and lower transport costs, potentially reshaping the fortunes of landlocked regions
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Badminton
Zainuddin brothers reunite at Asian Games in different roles
ISKANDAR Zulkarnain Zainuddin never expected to find himself back at the Asian Games 12 years later in a completely different role, let alone sharing the experience with his younger brother Ameer Amri Zainuddin.
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China
Taiwan minister makes rare trip to China for APEC event
Taiwan's labour minister left on Sunday for China to attend an APEC event, the first ministerial-level visit of President Lai Ching-te's administration at a time when Beijing has ramped up military and political pressure.
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Thailand
'We also want peace' Thailand reaffirms to UNCLOS, peaceful solution in maritime dispute with Cambodia
Thailand has reaffirmed its commitment to international law and a peaceful resolution of its maritime boundary dispute with Cambodia
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World
Luxembourg deploys additional detection assets following drone sightings
BRUSSELS, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Luxembourg's government said on Sunday that additional detection assets have been deployed to strengthen airspace monitoring, after Luxembourg Airport temporarily suspended services late on Friday due to the sighting of drones.
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World
Italy to ban veils in schools, limit foreign students per class, Meloni says
MILAN, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Italy is preparing to ban face coverings in schools and to cap the number of foreign students per class, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Sunday as she played up her right-wing credentials at a youth event organised by her party.
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Laos
"Peace Train-2026" medical team conducts academic exchanges in Laos
The China-Laos "Peace Train-2026" medical team has conducted simultaneous academic exchanges and medical service activities at multiple locations across Laos.
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AseanPlus News
China-Asean Expo in Nanning debuts AI marketplace to boost digital cooperation
The 23rd China-Asean Expo, now underway in Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, has unveiled a first-of-its-kind AI marketplace.
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World
Iran seals French language centre in Tehran, accuses it of illegal activities
DUBAI, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Iranian authorities have sealed a French language centre affiliated with the French embassy in Tehran following a judicial order, the Tehran prosecutor's office said on Sunday according to the semi-official Tasnim news agency.
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Singapore
Wushu exponent Zeanne Law wins Singapore’s first medal at the Asian Games; Brunei's Basma makes history
National wushu exponent Zeanne Law clinched Singapore's first medal at the 2026 Asian Games on Sept 20, winning a joint bronze in the women's taijijian-taijiquan event.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Jalan Buli Sim-Sim, hiking trail temporarily closed due to landslide
SANDAKAN: Jalan Buli Sim-Sim from the temple towards Taman Grandview here has been temporarily closed from Sunday (Sept 20) to next Saturday due to a 150m landslide in the Bukit Sim-Sim area on Saturday.
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Nation
King has full discretion to decide on pardon, says Anwar
SHAH ALAM: The final decision on a pardon rests with the Ruler of a state or the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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AseanPlus News
How will the Okinawa governor’s race result reshape China’s local messaging?
Analysts say the election is a reality check for Beijing, which has sought to leverage local opposition to US-Japan military ties
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Children
Spouted food pouches not ideal for babies
The foods in this form of packaging are frequently unsuitable for the age group they are targetting.
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Philippines
Asean adopts voluntary early application of upgraded Atiga
Any member state of the Asean may now voluntarily implement the upgraded AseanTrade in Goods Agreement (Atiga) ahead of its entry into force in June 2027,
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Japan
'Where's the bus? ' South Korea in a huff after their team missed practice before the men's basketball final due to vehicle no-show
The South Korean men's basketball team missed a light practice session on Sunday, hours before they take on hosts Japan in the Asian Games final, after their shuttle bus did not show up
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Nation
G25 calls for transparency over Najib's house arrest order
KUALA LUMPUR: Full transparency is needed over the Pardons Board's decision to grant former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak a conditional pardon, allowing him to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest, says G25 Malaysia.
