Kuala Lumpur is world’s most polluted city due to haze, Singapore third, index shows
The readings for Kuala Lumpur at 166 and Singapore at 155 put both cities’ air quality as unhealthy, according to Swiss monitor IQAir
· Agence France-Presse
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Ranulph Fiennes’ stepson says he is in contact with police about explorer’s wellbeing
Exclusive: Alexander Millington-Cotes says call from police has given him hope concerns are being taken seriously
· Daniel Boffey
Maradona mural poses and a piglet race: photos of the day – Wednesday
View image in fullscreenSt Peter’s Square, VaticanPope Leo arrives for the weekly general audiencePhotograph: Yara Nardi/ReutersShareView image in fullscreenNanjing, ChinaA performer dressed as a mermaid at Nanjing Underwater WorldPhotograph: China News Service/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenBetween Wakefi…
· Pejman Faratin
South Korea says Zelenskyy's POW revelation was likely aimed at boosting support
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s spy agency said Wednesday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's recent revelation of a supposedly secret transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to the South was likely meant to generate public support in this Asian democracy for greater assistance to Ukraine.
· Associated Press
Oasis take legal action to stop sale of unheard tapes
The 63 tapes feature sound checks and live performances recorded by sound engineer Huw Richards
· Bbcnews
How does Iraq’s security change after US forces withdraw?
United States forces have departed their remaining bases in Iraq as the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIL (ISIS) expires, opening a new chapter in Iraqi security.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Watch: Detail about new call to police changes RAF Fairford timeline
One of five men arrested near RAF Fairford in the early hours of Sunday morning had dialled 999 himself, the BBC understands.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ ‘pampered’ life in prison exposed: Alcohol, cellphones, massages and more
Sean “Diddy” Combs is reportedly living a “pampered” life while serving his 50-month sentence at FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey.
· Tamantha Ryan
Labour minister: British Muslims haven't always been heard but Burnham will change that
Not too long ago, British Muslim civil society barely engaged with the government. This was less because of British Muslims than because of the government itself.
· Middleeasteye
What Hayden Panettiere’s family thinks of late actress’ ex Wladimir Klitschko’s guardianship filing
Hayden Panettiere’s family fully supports the late actress’ ex Wladimir Klitschko filing for guardianship of their daughter Kaya’s estate, according to a new report.
· Riley Cardoza
Israel-bound plane co-pilot behind suspected terror attack was Omani and had worked for Flydubai under a year
The pilot behind Wednesday’s suspected terror attack on a flyDubai plane bound for Israel was an Omani national who had worked for the airline for less than a year, according to reports.
· Chris Bradford
NHS trust admits 'failing families' over stillbirths
The stillbirths all occurred at the East Kent NHS trust between June 2025 and March 2026
· Bbcnews
Graphic video shows blood-drenched pilot clinging to life after ‘attempted terror attack’
Graphic video shows the captain of a Tel Aviv-bound flight drenched in blood and clinging to life after his co-pilot allegedly attacked him in what Israeli officials believe was an attempted terror attack.
· Chris Nesi
Suspect in feared terror plot on UK airbase bizarrely called cops on himself: report
One of the men busted in a suspected terrorist plot at a UK military base used by the US Air Force for its strikes on Iran had called police on himself, according to a report.
· Patrick Reilly
Gaza students take Ireland to court over visa refusals
When Hazem Faris, 19, received a full scholarship to study Computer Science at Ireland’s South East Technological University, it felt like he had the opportunity to “achieve a dream”, he said.
· Middleeasteye
Residents fear new rules could mean dangerous cladding is left on blocks of flats
Natasha Parcell is living in a hotel following a fire in the tower block where she owns a flat
· Bbcnews
N. Korean soldiers intrude across MDL around 50 times in Aug.-Sept. period: lawmaker
North Korean soldiers are judged to have intruded across the heavily fortified inter-Korean border around 50 times between August and September alone, a lawmaker said Wednesday.
· Yonhap
S. Korea reach men's football final
South Korea rallied past China 2-1 to move on to the gold medal in men's football at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Wednesday.
· Yonhap
UN experts say food waste is driving up global greenhouse gas emissions
As the world marked International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste on Tuesday, the United Nations said food waste is helping to fuel global warming, one half-eaten sandwich at a time.
· AfricaNews
S. Korea's Jang Se-yun wins silver in women's judo at Asian Games
South Korea's Jang Se-yun won the silver medal in the women's -52-kilogram judo event at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Wednesday, grabbing the country's first judo medal at the Games.
· Yonhap
Special counsel seeks 20-yr prison term for Daegu mayor over martial law involvement
A special counsel team on Wednesday requested a 20-year prison term for Daegu Mayor Choo Kyung-ho on charges of helping former President Yoon Suk Yeol maintain martial law in 2024 when he was the floor leader of the then ruling People Power Party.
· Yonhap
Sport climber Lee Do-hyun grabs silver in men's boulder
Sport climber Lee Do-hyun seized silver in the men's boulder event at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Wednesday for South Korea's first medal from the sport here.
· Yonhap
‘Economic war’: Is Iran losing its leverage over the Strait of Hormuz?
As Iran and the United States work with mediators to end seven months of hostilities, the reality in the Strait of Hormuz is shifting in ways that could prove to be a game-changer in ongoing negotiations.
· Usaid Siddiqui
Germany is buying every missile it can get. What is Berlin preparing for?
Berlin is exploring missiles from the US, Israel, Ukraine and Türkiye while expanding its arms industry. How far could Germany’s buildup go? Read Full Article at RT.com
· RT
Germany is buying every missile it can get. What is Berlin preparing for?
Berlin is exploring missiles from the US, Israel, Ukraine and Türkiye while expanding its arms industry. How far could Germany’s buildup go?
· RT
Did Beijing and Washington agree on a crisis prevention deal, or not?
While the Chinese side said the nations agreed to conclude a deal, a US official reportedly denied the discussion took place
· Amber Wang
Did Beijing and Washington agree on a crisis prevention deal, or not?
While the Chinese side said the nations agreed to conclude a deal, a US official reportedly denied the discussion took place
· Amber Wang
Top Trump figures push to direct human rights funding to rightwing causes
Support for white Afrikaners, anti-communism and others reveals how US redefining what qualifies as human rights
· Roth Andrew, Joseph Gedeon
‘So much uncertainty’: Michigan’s Arab American businesses navigate Trump’s Canada trade war
Arab communities on both sides of the border grapple with ongoing tensions as US-Canada relations continue to sour
· Stephen Starr
From Malaysian chicken to Caribbean crab: four global curry recipes
A Japanese fusion-fuelled garlic mushroom doria, an aromatic Malay chicken and squash curry, a rich Rajasthani papad ki sabji, and a Caribbean curry crab with roasted corn and dumplings
· Anderson Tim, Mandy Yin, Maunika Gowardhan
Tennis star Jessica Pegula says helping her family run the Buffalo Bills could be in her future
Jessica Pegula is the No. 3 women's tennis player in the world, but she's also thinking about a future in sports ownership.
· Jessica Golden, Alex Sherman
Reporter's Notebook: Tourists visit northern Israel as sense of normalcy returns to kibbutzim
On the road between Kibbutz Dan and Kibbutz HaGoshrim, there is a clump of large cement blocks, stacked like one might stack Lego. They are in a field near Kibbutz Dafna. They appear to be one of the many fortifications added or improved in this region after October 7, when there was fear of a mass Hezbollah attack.
· SETH J. FRANTZMAN
Regev moves to halt flydubai flights over pilot's suspected Omani background, source tells 'Post'
Transportation Minister Miri Regev on Wednesday has requested that the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) halt all flights by the airline flydubai entering and exiting the country following the suspected attempted hijacking of a commercial passenger aircraft flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv, a source within the ministry…
· SHIR PERETS
Russia launches largest attack on Ukraine energy infrastructure since spring
Russia has launched the largest attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure since the spring, primarily targeting Kyiv and the surrounding region, Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhiy Koretskyi has said.
· Bbcnews
Ken Paxton admitted ‘everybody’s numbers dropped’ after GOP midterm convention: report
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Republican candidate for Senate from the Lone Star State, privately told a group of conservative donors and lobbyists that GOP polling numbers suffered as a result of the party’s much-hyped midterm convention in Dallas earlier this month.
· Samuel Chamberlain
Democratic lawmakers call for protections over third country deportations after ‘indefensible’ court ruling – US politics live
Lawmakers say ‘Congress must step in’ after supreme court ruled to allow Trump officials to resume deporting people where their lives could be in danger
· Tom Ambrose, Shrai Popat, Roberttait, Joseph Gedeon, Nick Robins Early
Last UK and US troops leave Iraq as anti-Islamic State mission ends
Iraq's security forces have now assumed full responsibility for the nation's security following confirmation of the US and UK withdrawal
· Bbcnews
Fears raised by critics as Iraqi government approves controversial PMF law | The National
Iraq has approved a controversial law regarding the Popular Mobilisation Forces and referred it to parliament for voting as US forces concluded their mission in the country.
· Mina Aldroubi
Russian attacks on Kyiv region kill four people, target power grid
Russian attacks on Kyiv and the surrounding region have killed at least four people, including a child, Ukrainian officials said, as Moscow presses on with its weeks-long bombardment of the Ukrainian capital.
Youth-led environmental projects to keep Jane Goodall’s memory alive in UAE | The National
Young people will be encouraged to be the voices of change and promote environmental action under programmes designed to keep the memory of conservationist Jane Goodall alive in the UAE.
· Ramola Talwar Badam
PPI, SSS open ‘Pambansang Botika Plus’ in QC
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Pharma Procurement Inc. (PPI) and the Social Security System (SSS) led the grand opening of PPI’s ‘Pambansang Botika Plus’ program at SSS Diliman in Quezon City on Sept. 29.
· Arlie O. Calalo
Morocco appoints its first woman prime minister
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as head of the government, one week after her party won the legislative elections.
· Middleeasteye
Eight Egyptians seized in pirate attack off Somalia freed after months in captivity | The National
Eight Egyptian sailors seized from a tanker off Somalia’s coast have been freed, months after they were taken captive by armed pirates during a hijacking.
· The National
Eight Egyptians held captive by pirates off Somalia freed after months-long ordeal | The National
Eight Egyptian sailors seized from a tanker off Somalia’s coast have been freed, months after they were taken captive by armed pirates during a hijacking.
· The National
Farrah Abraham unrecognizable after jaw surgery leaves her face severely swollen
Farrah Abraham is recovering from major jaw surgery that has left her unable to speak and eating only liquids for the next several weeks.
· Adam Silverstein
‘Who wants McDonald’s?’: mainland tourist shares HK$10,000 prize in Hong Kong
Visitor turns her winnings into 24-hour citywide giveaway, treating passers-by, cleaners and homeless people
· Lexi Tian
‘Who wants McDonald’s?’: mainland tourist shares HK$10,000 prize in Hong Kong
Visitor turns her winnings into 24-hour citywide giveaway, treating passers-by, cleaners and homeless people
· Lexi Tian
Watch: SC dismisses 3 petitions vs. Impeachment Court’s interpretation of vote threshold
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· The Manila Times
How Zayed National Museum helps us understand the man that was Sheikh Zayed | The National
Not only does Zayed National Museum offer a glimpse into the nation’s past but it also helps us understand the man that was the UAE Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
· Shireena Al Nowais
Maluto to compete in Bali 9-Ball Open
Veteran international pool campaigner Aivhan Maluto is set to compete in the 2026 RBC Bali 9-Ball Open slated on Oct. 6-9, 2026 in Bali, Indonesia.
· The Manila Times