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Evidence of 25,000-year-old drug use found in Indonesia
Analysis of prehistoric human remains from Indonesia has revealed evidence of habitual drug use dating back approximately 25,000 years. This predates agriculture and suggests humans may have been consuming psychoactive substances much earlier than previously understood.
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Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificIndonesian ship with 243 people lost contact in Java Sea
An Indonesian passenger ship carrying 243 people has been reported missing after losing contact on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The vessel was travelling from Surabaya, East Java, to Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, and its last known position was in the Java Sea. Rescuers have launched a search operation.
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Daniel Billings jailed for 28 years for Molly Ticehurst murder
Daniel Billings has been sentenced to 28 years in jail for the murder of Molly Ticehurst. He broke into her home and stabbed her 15 times in April 2024. The murder was motivated by revenge after Ticehurst reported alleged sexual assault to police.
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Science & Tech · Asia-PacificIndonesian Airports Closed Due to Anak Krakatau Eruption
Eight Indonesian airports, including Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta and Halim Perdanakusuma, were closed on 7 September due to ash from the Mount Anak Krakatau eruption. The transport ministry reported 170,000 people were affected by flight cancellations.
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Science & Tech · Asia-PacificAnak Krakatau volcano erupts, spewing ash and causing booms
The Anak Krakatau volcano erupted on September 4-5, 2026, with an ash column observed by satellite. Loud booms were heard up to 150km away, and Indonesian authorities placed the volcano under Alert Level III, prohibiting access within a 3km radius.
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Cambodia to Resume Joint Military Exercises with US
Cambodia's army announced it will resume joint military exercises with the United States in February next year. The drills, named 'Exercise Angkor Sentinel 2027,' were suspended in 2017. The resumption follows recent high-level meetings aimed at improving relations, though US concerns about Cambodia's ties to China remain.
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Business & Economy · Asia-PacificChina dissents from G20 statement on 'cheap exports'
China was the sole dissenter from a G20 finance ministers' statement calling out 'non-market based economies pushing out a never-ending stream of cheap exports'. Nineteen members agreed to address global economic imbalances caused by such practices.
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Business & Economy · Asia-PacificHonda targets $9.4bn cost cuts to counter Chinese competition
Honda aims to cut more than $9 billion in costs over the next four years, with internal documents showing a target of 1.5 trillion yen (about $9.4 billion) by 2030. The company has instructed suppliers to reduce prices and explore using more Chinese-made components.
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Politics · Asia-PacificErdogan seeks deeper SCO ties at Bishkek summit
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishkek, stating Turkey aims to deepen cooperation. He described the SCO as a 'rising star' and discussed its role in peace, transport, and energy security. Erdogan also held bilateral meetings with other leaders.
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Business & Economy · Asia-PacificAsia Manufacturing Expands in August Driven by AI Hardware Demand
Manufacturing activity across Asia expanded in August, with China, Japan, and South Korea reporting growth. This expansion was primarily driven by strong global demand for artificial intelligence hardware, particularly semiconductors and computers, which helped offset rising costs and economic uncertainty linked to the Middle East conflict.
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Politics · Asia-PacificModi, Xi, Putin meet at SCO Summit in Bishkek
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Russian President Vladimir Putin were seen interacting at the 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The leaders posed for a group photograph and participated in a roundtable discussion.
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Japan requests record ¥8.9 trillion defense budget for drones, AI
Japan's Defense Ministry has requested 8.9 trillion yen ($55.6 billion) for the upcoming fiscal year's defense budget. The request signals a shift towards incorporating drones, artificial intelligence, and new warfare methods to adapt to evolving security challenges.
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Business & Economy · Asia-PacificIndia and Uzbekistan agree strategic partnership and $5bn trade target
India and Uzbekistan have elevated their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership. The leaders agreed to a bilateral trade target of $5 billion by 2030, aiming to significantly boost economic cooperation between the two nations.
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Politics · Asia-PacificModi and Mirziyoyev agree long-term uranium supply deal
India and Uzbekistan have agreed to establish a long-term uranium supply arrangement. The deal was announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Tashkent, where bilateral relations were elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
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Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificNepal floods kill at least 165 after glacial collapse
Flash floods and landslides swept away villages along the Nepal-Tibet border, killing at least 165 people. Experts suggest a glacial collapse, not an earthquake, was the cause, with climate change and the region's topography exacerbating the risks.
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Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificSouth Koreans Missing After Nepal Flash Flood
Eight South Koreans working on a hydropower plant project are missing and 10 others are stranded after a flash flood in Nepal. South Korea's Foreign Ministry has established a task force and plans to send a response team to the affected Rasuwa district.
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Rohingya refugees rally in Bangladesh demanding return to Myanmar
Tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh held a rally to demand safe return to Myanmar, marking the ninth anniversary of Rohingya Genocide Day. Most fled Myanmar in 2017 after a government crackdown, and the International Court of Justice is hearing a genocide case against Myanmar.
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Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificTrump cuts military drills, allies reassess US commitments
Donald Trump's decision to reduce military exercises with South Korea has prompted Japan, Taiwan, and India to reconsider their reliance on the United States. Analysts suggest this move will increase existing concerns about U.S. security commitments in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificUS Navy aircraft transits Taiwan Strait
A US Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft flew through the Taiwan Strait in international airspace on Friday. The US 7th Fleet stated the transit demonstrates commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, while China's military monitored the aircraft.
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Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificKim Yo-jong says scaled-down US-South Korea drills leave Seoul in 'poor plight'
North Korea’s Kim Yo-jong stated that the US decision to scale down the Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercise forced South Korea into a 'poor plight' of cancelling war games. She called South Korean President Lee Jae-myung’s response 'double-dealing' and described the reduced drills as an 'evident disaster' for Seoul.
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Politics · ChinaXi Jinping May Facilitate Trump-Putin Meeting at China APEC Summit
Russian Assistant President Yuri Ushakov suggested Chinese President Xi Jinping might initiate a trilateral meeting with Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump at the upcoming APEC summit in China. Preparations for a Putin-Trump meeting have not yet begun, according to Ushakov.
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Politics · IndiaG4 Nations Demand UN Security Council Reform
The G4 nations have called for urgent reform of the UN Security Council, stating it is currently unable to effectively uphold international peace and security. The ministers met on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.
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US Considers Delaying Taiwan Arms Sales Past Summits
The United States is reportedly considering delaying announcements on significant arms sales to Taiwan. This potential postponement could extend past the APEC and G20 summits, with implications for defence firms and diplomatic relations.
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