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China eyes C919 jet breakthrough as AirAsia weighs orders
Published on 11/09/2025
» The Malaysian low-cost airline AirAsia has shown strong interest in acquiring the Chinese C919 passenger jet, its executive said, as part of its strategy to tap into Southeast Asia's 700 million-strong population and capitalise on growing China-Asean business ties.
French lawmakers urge ‘digital curfew’ for teens
AFP, Published on 11/09/2025
» PARIS - Children under 15 in France should be banned entirely from using social media, and those aged between 15 and 18 should face a nighttime “digital curfew”, a French parliamentary committee urged on Thursday.
Seoul says ‘bewildering’ US immigration raid could chill investment
AFP, Published on 11/09/2025
» SEOUL - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Thursday that a massive US immigration raid on a Hyundai-LG battery factory site was “bewildering” and could have a chilling effect on future investment.
Air Cambodia to become latest customer for China-made Comac planes
Published on 11/09/2025
» SEOUL/BEIJING - Air Cambodia said it could buy up to 20 Chinese-made C909 regional jets, adding Cambodia to a growing list of Southeast Asian customers of China's state-owned planemaker Comac, which is seeking to sell its aircraft globally.
Trump blasts ‘radical left’ after killing of influencer Charlie Kirk
AFP, Published on 11/09/2025
» OREM, Utah - US President Donald Trump lashed out at the “radical left” on Wednesday after the apparent assassination of his right-wing ally Charlie Kirk, vowing a crackdown after a killing that has sparked fears of worsening political violence in the United States.
Many teens 'exposed to sexual content'
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/09/2025
» One in three Thais aged 14–17 has been exposed to nude or sexual content online, a study has found.
Lifetime strategy transforms heart valve disease management
Published on 11/09/2025
» Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) represent an increasingly significant health concern, especially among individuals under the age of 60. Although CVDs have traditionally been prevalent in older populations due to age-related degeneration, modern lifestyle factors are contributing to earlier onset. Notable risk factors include high-fat diets, physical inactivity, tobacco use, and excessive alcohol consumption, all of which promote the development of obesity, diabetes, hyperlipidaemia, and hypertension at younger ages. Additionally, congenital abnormalities and post-infectious complications play roles in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disorders. According to the World Heart Federation, cardiovascular diseases, including heart valve disease, constitute the leading cause of global mortality, accounting for more than 20.5 million deaths annually.
Australia investigates American influencer over croc wrestling
AFP, Published on 11/09/2025
» SYDNEY - Australian authorities are investigating an American influencer who filmed himself wrestling wild crocodiles in Queensland, condemning the “extremely dangerous and illegal” activity.
After protests oust PM, Nepal stares into political void
AFP, Published on 11/09/2025
» KATHMANDU - Shaken by deadly protests that ousted its veteran prime minister and set parliament ablaze, Nepal faces the pressing question of who will step into the political void.
Cambodian deputy PM rejects 'debt trap' label for China's Belt and Road Initiative
Published on 11/09/2025
» A high-ranking Cambodian official said on Wednesday that China's Belt and Road Initiative - an infrastructure-focused strategy to accelerate regional trade - has, contrary to claims that the plan creates a "debt trap" for struggling nations, supported his country's economic development.