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Chile's Bachelet withdraws from race to lead UN
GENEVA, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet announced on Saturday that she is withdrawing her candidacy to become the next secretary-general of the United Nations, ending a bid that had struggled to gain traction among Security Council members.
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AseanPlus News
Chinese man sentenced to 15 years' prison for 2024 Switzerland knife attack on children
A Chinese man who in 2024 knifed a group of children on their way to a daycare centre in Switzerland, wounding three of them, was on Friday sentenced to 15 years in prison.
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Nation
Amirudin to lead any possible talks on Pakatan-Bersatu cooperation, says Anwar
SHAH ALAM: Any discussion about possible political cooperation between Pakatan Harapan and Bersatu will be handled by Pakatan election director Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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AseanPlus News
Dong Jun takes softer line on US at Xiangshan Forum as Xi prepares for Trump summit
Retired PLA colonel says defence minister's speech signals growing confidence and lower tension with US
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Nation
MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm, heavy rain warning for KL, Labuan, nine states
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has warned of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and nine states until 9pm on Sunday (Sept 20) evening.
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Other Sports
Games-Olympic dreams flicker as teqball awards first Asian Games medals
NAGOYA, Japan, Sept 20 (Reuters) - With Spanish soccer great Carles Puyol on board and a growing fan base in Asia, teqball's ambitious global federation is confident that the sport's quirky hybrid of soccer and table tennis will one day muscle its way on to the Olympic programme.
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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
ByteDance spin-off Anew Labs raises US$290m as AI drug developers enjoy fundraising boom
As AI's role in drug design advances rapidly, Chinese start-ups are ramping up fundraising efforts
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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.
