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Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificNorth Korea launches unidentified projectile off east coast
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff reported that North Korea launched an unidentified projectile off its east coast on Thursday. Japan's Coast Guard suggested it could be a ballistic missile, a detail not widely reported.
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Business & Economy · Asia-PacificSaudi Arabia and Singapore Sign Oil Storage Deal
Saudi Arabia and Singapore have agreed to a memorandum of understanding for storing Saudi crude oil in Singapore's Jurong Rock Caverns. The arrangement, set to begin in the second half of 2027, aims to bolster Singapore's energy security and the resilience of Saudi crude supply in Southeast Asia.
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Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificUS Marine Indicted for Okinawa Murder and Robbery
A 20-year-old U.S. Marine, Devin Ballard, has been indicted on suspicion of robbing and murdering a woman in Okinawa. The incident, which occurred in early October, has led to a curfew for U.S. military personnel and a protest from the Japanese government.
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Business & Economy · Asia-PacificAPEC Finance Ministers Warn of Global Imbalance Risks
Senior finance officials from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum have warned that persistent global economic imbalances pose risks to growth and stability. They pledged to enhance cooperation and communication, emphasizing trade rebalancing as a shared interest.
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Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificChina-linked hackers targeted Fiji organization, US embassy warns
Hackers with suspected links to China compromised a regional organization in Fiji between July and August. The US embassy in Fiji issued a warning that governments and telecommunication networks across the region may also be targeted.
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Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificNorth Korea launches intermediate-range missile, expert warns of Guam threat
North Korea launched an intermediate-range strategic missile on October 3, 2026, supervised by leader Kim Jong Un. An expert warned the missile's range could threaten Guam, parts of Alaska, and Japan, while South Korea condemned the launch as a UN resolution violation.
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Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificNorth Korea fires strategic missile with AI, sister says
North Korea announced it conducted a firing drill involving an intermediate-range strategic missile on Saturday. Kim Yo-jong, sister of leader Kim Jong-un, stated the missile used artificial intelligence and had a special flight mode, capable of changing its orbit at low altitude.
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Climate · Asia-PacificHo Chi Minh City faces rising flood risk from climate change
Ho Chi Minh City is experiencing increased flooding as high tides and heavy rain combine with climate change impacts. The city is implementing a multi-billion dollar plan to address flood hotspots by 2030.
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Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificSuicide bombing at Kohat police headquarters kills at least 20, injures dozens
A suicide bomber detonated a vehicle bomb at a mosque within Kohat’s police headquarters on 18 September 2026. At least 20‑21 people died, most of them police officers, and dozens were injured. President Asif Ali Zardari condemned the attack and Saudi Arabia expressed solidarity with Pakistan.
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Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificRussia demands Japan remove US missile systems
Russia has demanded that Japan remove US-made Typhon missile systems from its territory, citing them as a threat to its security. Moscow sent a protest note on September 3, with China also expressing concern.
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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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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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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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Climate · Asia-PacificStanford study: Older adults face heat risk at lower temperatures than estimated
A Stanford-led study reveals older adults are vulnerable to dangerous heat at temperatures 4.7 to 7.5°C lower than previously thought. At 1.5°C warming, 22% of people over 60 could face unsafe heat monthly, with risks rising sharply in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
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Politics · Asia-PacificThai PM suspends gun permits after 14-year-old kills seven in school shooting
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul proposed suspending new firearm permits after a teenager shot seven people at his home and school. Traders in Bangkok’s gun district argue the move will drive legal buyers underground, while Thailand’s civilian gun ownership remains among Asia’s highest.
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