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Commercial vehicles and motorcycles, whose prices vary significantly within their categories, merit a closer look

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Oct 14, 2026

For a decade, former Chongqing mayor Huang Qifan stood out as a political survivor while colleague after close colleague fell in China’s far-reaching anti-corruption campaign. Throughout that time, including his seven years as the megacity’s mayor from 2009 to 2016, Huang was seen as a “tumbler” in Chinese politics – a weighted doll that wobbles but never falls over. The nickname was well-deserved – he served under six municipal Communist Party secretaries, watching two of them – Bo Xilai and...

Ex-Span chief questions data centre water source plan, warns of public costs

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Deputy minister's concerns suggest entire ecosystem has not been carefully designed, planned before implementation - Charles.

In the Public Square: Cardinal Chito Tagle, Dean of Cardinals

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What does Tagle's elevation to such a post mean? Is it only ceremonial, or is it in fact an important development?

Tuanku Muhriz: Custom cannot be defended by violating its own rules

Oct 14, 2026

Ruler urges disputes over succession be settled through Adat and law.

Fadhlina raises school closure API threshold to 200

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Change is in line with provisions under National Haze Action Plan, she says.

EXPLAINER: What is lung adenocarcinoma, the cancer diagnosed in Pope Leo?

Oct 14, 2026

Pope Leo was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma after doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung during surgery on Tuesday, the Vatican said. Some facts about the disease.

Beijing warns Taiwanese not to be ‘two-faced’ after Kevin Tsai attends DPP rally

Oct 14, 2026

Beijing has warned Taiwanese people against acting “two-faced” on the issue of “Taiwan independence” after television host Kevin Tsai Kang-yong attended a campaign rally for a Taipei mayoral candidate labelled a separatist by Beijing. The episode underscores the political risks facing Taiwanese entertainers working on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. “No individual or force may act as a ‘two-faced person’ – reaping the benefits of the mainland’s development while simultaneously colluding with...

Police deployment more than doubled to 111,000 for Undas 2026

Oct 14, 2026

Over 111,000 policemen will be deployed to enforce security across the country for the observance of All Saints' Day and All Soul's Day on November 1 to 2, more than doubling the manpower compared to last year.

SB19, BINI to receive FAMAS Youth Achievement Award

Oct 14, 2026

SB19 and BINI are set to receive this year"s FAMAS Youth Achievement Award!

FAST FACTS: What changed in final version of the under-18 social media ban bill?

Oct 14, 2026

The Senate-approved bill expands the proposed social media ban to online gaming services, requires government-issued IDs for age verification, and targets addictive platform features

Taiwan turns to US drone boats to track rising mainland Chinese sea activity

Oct 14, 2026

Taiwan’s coastguard is buying US-designed uncrewed surface vessels for its first dedicated drone-boat programme to strengthen its ability to detect and track the growing presence of mainland Chinese vessels operating around the island. Florida-based Maritime Tactical Systems (Martac) announced on Tuesday that the deal covered an undisclosed number of its Devil Ray T24 autonomous boats, with production planned for both the United States and Taiwan. Martac described the deal as “one of the most...

Opposition MPs echo calls for answers over Noorizwan's death amid continued silence

Oct 14, 2026

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