Wildfire smoke kills an estimated 3,560 in one month in Southeast Asia's largest economy

VNExpress - Oct 30, 2026

Smoke from forest and land fires across Indonesia caused an estimated 3,560 deaths in September, more than double the August figure, a Helsinki-based think tank said.

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Oct 30, 2026

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Harapan drops 'poster boy' tactic in Malacca after Johor, N Sembilan defeats

Oct 30, 2026

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Oct 30, 2026

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New BARMM chief minister offers reconciliation, vows to serve all

Oct 30, 2026

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COTABATO CITY — Newly elected Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua on Friday called on all political leaders, including his opponents, to work with his administration in serving the Bangsamoro people. In his inaugural speech following his election over MP Ahod “Al Haj Murad” Ebrahim, chair of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and his former

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Oct 30, 2026

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China helps dismantle major meth trafficking network in Southeast Asia

Oct 30, 2026

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Oct 30, 2026

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