World politics
Opposition Leader Anwar claims 'formidable' majority to govern
If Anwar Ibrahim wins the leadership of Malaysia it would be the culmination of a 22-year-long struggle, including almost 10 years in jail.
- by Joseph Sipalan
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Putin's Russia
Hospital says Kremlin critic Navalny has been discharged
Doctors said he was well but it was still too early to gauge the potential long-term effects of his severe poisoning.
- by Riham Alkousaa
United Nations
Moon proposes regional initiative to tackle health, peace
The South Korean President says the pandemic has highlighted the importance of protecting thy neighbour.
- by Josh Smith and Hyonhee Shin
Digital transformation
Suga wants new digital agency to cure Japan's bureaucratic woes
Old systems were blamed for delaying delivery of cash payouts to help citizens withstand the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
- by Kaori Kaneko
Coronavirus pandemic
Duterte extends virus calamity status by a year
The President of the Philippines has lashed out at critics who have accused his administration of not doing enough to contain COVID-19.
Russia
Alexei Navalny demands authorities return 'poison-laced' clothes
Navalny said the nerve agent was found “in and on” his body, and the clothes taken off him when he was hospitalised are “very important material evidence”.
- by Daria Litvinova
USA
Woman accused of sending White House a poison letter arrested: sources
The woman was taken into custody at the Peace Bridge border crossing near Buffalo, New York and is expected to face federal charges, the officials said.
- by Michael Balsamo and Eric Tucker
Belarus
Seventh week of Belarus protests marked by march of 100,000
Some protesters bore placards depicting Lukashenko as a moustachioed cockroach.
- by Yuras Karmanau
Brazil
Brazil's Bolsonaro to undergo surgery, doctor says
Bolsonaro said in late August that he would undergo a procedure to remove a kidney stone this month, although he later said it was actually a bladder stone.
- by Rodrigo Viga Gaier
Protest
Thai protesters rally for big anti-government demonstration
Demonstrations have built since mid-July. The biggest so far drew 10,000 in Bangkok last month, but protest leaders have said they expect this one to be much bigger.
- by Matthew Tostevin and Patpicha Tanakasempipat
China relations
Beijing vows to protect Chinese firms after Trump's TikTok ban
The US issued a ban on TikTok and WeChat on Friday, citing national security concerns. China replied with a vow to take "necessary measures" to protect its interests.
- by Bloomberg News