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A man in his 70s died after a fire broke out in a Sai Ying Pun flat, forcing about 60 residents to evacuate as firefighters battled the blaze.

Independent MP Helen Haines is in critical condition after a car deliberately struck her outside her office in Victoria, prompting a police investigation involving a terrorism taskforce.

The World Food Programme will cut food aid to 500,000 Palestinians in Gaza as funding shortages threaten families already facing hunger, displacement and poverty.

More than 200 international scholars gathered at Hong Kong Baptist University to examine AI ethics, social inequality and the future of responsible communication.

The Kremlin says Putin, Xi and Trump could meet in Shenzhen next month, but no agenda has been agreed and Ukraine insists it must be included in peace talks.

Azerbaijan’s revised school uniform rules have sparked hijab protests, student boycotts and arrests, raising concerns over religious freedom and girls’ access to education.

Footage of floating boxes and perfume bottles has spread online after the GFS Pride sank in the Strait of Hormuz, but the cargo claims remain unverified.

Katie Zacharia mocked China's toilet facilities in an interview with right wing influencer Jack Posobiec, as questions also emerge over her legal credentials and professional background.

US producer prices rose 1.3% in September, the sharpest monthly increase since March 2022, as energy costs climbed and services inflation accelerated, adding pressure on the Federal Reserve.

Mahrah Al Nahyan, 32, admitted child neglect after being found unresponsive on a London pavement beside a barefoot three-year-old, a court heard.

Pakistani fast food chain Cheezious has opened its first international outlet in Ilford, London, with plans to expand across the UK and beyond.

Tokyo has summoned Russia's ambassador after Moscow detained Japanese journalist Yuki Imai on suspicion of espionage, demanding fair treatment and information.

Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer after surgeons removed the lower lobe of his right lung in a 90 minute operation in Rome.

DR Congo has reported 9,066 confirmed Ebola cases and 4,381 deaths across seven provinces as researchers prepare a vaccine trial against Bundibugyo virus.

Ukraine backs Donald Trump’s proposed energy truce with Russia but warns of retaliation if Moscow rejects it, as diesel talks and EU sanctions add pressure.

Donald Trump says he may meet Kim Jong Un during his November Asia trip as the US president signals interest in renewed contact with North Korea’s leader.

The Philippine House has approved a bill restricting social media access for children under 13, setting up negotiations with the Senate over tougher rules.

Estonia's new president Ülle Madise calls for stronger national defence and public trust as China's Xi Jinping seeks closer ties on the 35th anniversary of relations.

As the dust settles over a paralysed New Delhi, the stark contradiction at the heart of the modern Indian state stands exposed: a superpower on paper, governed by a regime terrified of its own people.

Russia has lifted health precautions after a plague institute worker died of pneumonia, reporting nearly 5,000 tests found no dangerous pathogens.

Girls and boys have reached global enrolment parity through secondary school, but early marriage, pregnancy, poverty and unsafe schools still push millions of girls out of education.

England plans earlier mental health support without diagnosis, tighter ADHD and autism assessment rules, and expanded help for children and young people.

Three years into the Gaza war, mass destruction, a fragile ceasefire and disputes over disarmament and Palestinian statehood threaten lasting peace.

Eco Expo Asia 2026 will launch its first ASEAN Pavilion as 13 green technology companies showcase solutions for a more sustainable Asia.

US jobless claims fell to 197,000 last week, staying below 200,000 for a fourth week as weak hiring makes finding work harder for job seekers.

The US accuses Chinese official Zhao Fugang of bribery in Fiji as Washington raises concerns over Beijing’s growing influence across the Pacific.

Britain removes signs from its East Jerusalem consulate after Israel’s closure deadline, escalating tensions over West Bank settlements and sanctions.

The Trump administration has proposed a $70,000 OPT fee for international students, raising concerns over jobs, colleges and US talent.

Ten people were injured in a machete attack at a Polish vocational school, as students barricaded classrooms and police detained a 19 year old suspect.

From a Renaissance masterpiece to paintings that helped rebuild Warsaw, four Polish museums show how art can preserve memory and shape a nation.

A US Marine has been arrested over the alleged killing and robbery of a woman in Okinawa, prompting a strong Japanese protest.

President Donald Trump has approved a firing squad execution for Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 people and wounded 32 at Fort Hood in 2009.

Hong Kong activists read names of Palestinians reported killed since the October 2025 Gaza ceasefire, turning a Causeway Bay protest into a public memorial.

Pakistan’s new National Mental Health Policy 2026–2035 aims to expand mental healthcare for 32.4 million people and close the country’s treatment gap.

The US has withdrawn its B 1 bombers from RAF Fairford after arrests linked to a suspected terror plot at the British base used for strikes on Iran.

Kyoto plans separate bus fares for residents and visitors, with lower prices for locals as the city tackles overcrowding and rising operating costs.

A 19 year old Indian passport holder was arrested after police traced missing luggage containing HK$78,000 in cash and luxury clothing.

Indian pilot Smit Machchhar was praised by Narendra Modi and Benjamin Netanyahu after passengers survived an alleged cockpit attack.

A Dutch review committee has confirmed that a child almost two years old died under the Netherlands’ expanded life termination rules in late 2025.

A 57 year old Brooklyn man died after his shopping bag became trapped in an A train’s doors at Utica Avenue, pulling him onto the tracks.

Israel’s prime minister says passengers subdued a co pilot after a violent cockpit incident sent a Dubai to Tel Aviv flight into a steep descent.

A Russian Tu 95 strategic bomber crashed during a training flight in the Far East, killing six crew members and injuring one.

Peeling produce can remove fibre, vitamins and antioxidants. Nutrition experts explain which 10 fruits and vegetables are better eaten with their skins.

Italy has introduced new school rules limiting some foreign student enrolment and requiring language support for parents, drawing criticism from education groups.

Xi Jinping’s three day US visit opens with a rare airport welcome from Donald Trump, as trade, artificial intelligence and Iran top the talks.

Iran has told Washington that lifting the naval blockade, releasing frozen assets and ending regional fighting are conditions for reopening Hormuz.

Three people died in connection with Burning Man 2026, an unusually high toll for the Nevada desert festival. Authorities are awaiting autopsy and toxicology results, while foul play has not been suspected in the deaths reported from the festival grounds.

A Venezuelan man was shot in the torso by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent during an operation in North Austin. Local officials are calling for city and state investigators to examine the incident alongside the federal probe.

The Pentagon estimates the Iran war has cost $43.6 billion through September 3, with munitions accounting for more than 60 percent as US weapons stocks face years of replenishment.

At least six people were reported killed and 17 injured in a shooting at a high school in South Cotabato, prompting an immediate investigation and the suspension of classes across Banga.

Chinese companies including BYD, CATL and Xiaomi could join Xi Jinping’s US visit as Beijing seeks greater market access and trade reciprocity.

A news helicopter covering a deadly Metro bus collision in Los Angeles crashed in Chatsworth, killing journalist Eliana Moreno, pilot George Marciniw and a person on the ground. Two others were taken to hospital as authorities investigate the cause.

Fiji will not introduce mandatory HIV testing despite a sharp rise in new diagnoses that has prompted the government to declare the situation a national health crisis, Health Minister Atonio Lalabalavu has said.

Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn personally piloted a royal Boeing 737 800 to Hanoi, with Queen Suthida serving as co pilot, as the couple began a historic state visit marking 50 years of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Vietnam.

A senior Thai Buddhist monk has been arrested over allegations that millions of baht donated to his historic monastery were diverted, while police also detained a woman accused of helping conceal the funds.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s departure from Moldova was delayed after authorities closed the country’s airspace following Russian drone incursions, with Norway’s prime minister saying his aircraft was nearly hit as it prepared to take off.

From taking the stairs to walking after meals, small bursts of movement can help people who spend long hours sitting at desks or in classrooms reduce inactivity without setting aside extra time for a workout.

Five people were killed and five others injured after an Amazon cargo aircraft overran a runway and crashed while landing at Miami International Airport on Sunday, prompting a major emergency response and an investigation by US aviation authorities.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is preparing to reshuffle her Cabinet and the ruling Liberal Democratic Party leadership on September 16, ahead of an extraordinary parliamentary session expected in October.

The UAE is expanding ports, pipelines, railways and alternative trade corridors to protect energy exports and commerce from disruption caused by the US Iran conflict.

John Christian Caldeira Weibull was just 10 months and seven days old when Guinness World Records recognised him as the youngest male artist. Now represented in Sweden, the young painter is preparing for a solo exhibition in Malmö in November 2026.

US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to visit Russia and Ukraine this weekend as Washington seeks to restart stalled peace efforts, according to TASS.

Cathay Pacific has suspended all passenger flights to Dubai and Riyadh until November 30 as security concerns linked to the escalating Middle East conflict continue to affect regional air travel.

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has urged a major expansion of the Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of Congo after the outbreak surpassed 3,000 deaths, warning that unknown chains of transmission are allowing the virus to spread.

At least 392 people have died and more than 1,400 remain missing after severe mudslides struck the China Nepal border, while authorities warn that a newly formed dammed lake could collapse and trigger further flooding downstream.

The US president dismissed reports that the CIA director travelled to Moscow to warn Russia against attacking a NATO member, although US intelligence sources said the issue was raised during the meeting.

The executive order directs US agencies to adopt the new name for federal use, but Canada is not required to recognise the change.

Ratko Mladic, the former Bosnian Serb military chief convicted of genocide over the Srebrenica massacre, has died at the age of 84 while serving a life sentence

Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese artist known for her polka dots, pumpkins and immersive installations, has died at the age of 97.

AI adoption alone does not make companies smarter. The real advantage comes from redesigning workflows, data, governance and leadership around the technology.

North Korea will send over 100 athletes to the Asian Games in Japan next month.

At least 19 people were killed, and 384 tourists remained unaccounted for after devastating floods and landslides struck Nepal near the Tibet border. Rescue teams continued searching for survivors amid warnings of further flooding.

An extraordinary UN General Assembly session on climate change has adopted a landmark resolution calling on all nations to halve greenhouse gas emissions from 2019 levels by 2035, backed by a new 500-billion-dollar annual finance mechanism for developing countries.

The Federal Reserve, European Central Bank, Bank of England and Bank of Japan have signalled coordinated interest rate reductions as inflation across major economies approaches target levels, potentially marking the end of the most aggressive tightening cycle since the 1980s.

Forty-seven nations have signed the Geneva Convention on Artificial Intelligence Accountability at the annual Global Technology Governance Forum, establishing the world's first multilateral treaty framework for AI safety, transparency, and accountability across national borders.

A comprehensive ceasefire agreement brokered by Qatar and Egypt has held for 30 consecutive days, enabling the opening of multiple humanitarian aid corridors and the deployment of a multinational peacekeeping force across previously contested territories.

A new report by the World Trade Organisation documents an accelerating shift in global manufacturing and supply chain configuration, with nearshoring and friend-shoring emerging as the dominant strategic priorities for multinationals across all major sectors.

Five Southeast Asian nations have established a new Regional Maritime Security Initiative to coordinate coast guard operations, share intelligence and conduct joint patrols in disputed waters, in response to escalating tensions over South China Sea territorial claims.

A Hong Kong man was warned over drinking at Taipei Metro’s Daan Station, sparking an argument with staff before his female companion made an offensive gesture after boarding the train.