Wildfize haze pushes two Southeast Asian capitals into world's most polluted cities

VNExpress - Oct 1, 2026

Malaysia's capital topped a global pollution ranking on Wednesday and nearby Singapore came in third, with smoke from wildfires in neighboring Indonesia blamed for the unhealthy conditions.

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MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines is reviewing its security protocols and looking into all possibilities, including whether information may have been compromised, after Chinese vessels intercepted a Philippine resupply mission to Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal much farther away from the military outpost than in previous operations. AFP spokesperson for the West

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Oct 1, 2026

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DBM-Ombudsman pact can hasten graft probes

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