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'Low-quality deal': NZ foreign minister slams India-New Zealand FTA
New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters has called the India-New Zealand FTA a "low-quality deal", criticising its impact on dairy, labour mobility and migration
 "'Low-quality deal': NZ foreign minister slams India-New Zealand FTA")
After Hadi, unidentified gunmen shoot another Bangladesh student leader
The Kaler Kantha newspaper, quoting hospital sources, said Sarkar was shot on the left side of his head, and he was bleeding profusely when he was brought to the facility
 "After Hadi, unidentified gunmen shoot another Bangladesh student leader")
WSJ parent firm on trial in Hong Kong for removing reporter over union role
The company pleaded not guilty to both charges, each of which carries a maximum fine of 100,000 Hong Kong dollars (about $12,850)
 "WSJ parent firm on trial in Hong Kong for removing reporter over union role")
Malaysian court rejects ex-PM Razak's bid to serve rest of sentence at home
The court ruled that a rare royal order issued by the nation's former king was not valid and not made in accordance with constitutional requirements
 "Malaysian court rejects ex-PM Razak's bid to serve rest of sentence at home")
Australian police allege gunman in Bondi Beach shooting trained with father
The police statement of facts was made public following Naveed Akram's video court appearance Monday from a Sydney hospital
 "Australian police allege gunman in Bondi Beach shooting trained with father")
Bangladesh minorities protest against lynching of Hindu man, demand justice
The demonstration was held at the National Press Club premises, where several organisations that have long campaigned against attacks on minority communities gathered
 "Bangladesh minorities protest against lynching of Hindu man, demand justice")
Nato intel suspects Russia developing weapon to target Starlink satellites
The thousands of low-orbiting satellites have been pivotal for Ukraine's survival against Russia's full-scale invasion, now in its fourth year
 "Nato intel suspects Russia developing weapon to target Starlink satellites")
Ukraine deploys low-cost interceptor drones to counter Russia's air attacks
Nightly attacks on Ukrainian cities and power infrastructure have forced Kyiv to rewrite the air defence rule book and develop cut-price drone killers costing as little as $1,000
 "Ukraine deploys low-cost interceptor drones to counter Russia's air attacks")
Passenger bus crash in Indonesia kills at least 16 people, says official
The bus carrying 34 people lost control on a toll road and struck a concrete barrier before rolling onto its side
 "Passenger bus crash in Indonesia kills at least 16 people, says official")
Why Google is rehiring former engineers amid the global AI talent war
With Big Tech locked in a fierce AI hiring battle, Google is turning to former staff, rehiring experienced engineers to strengthen research
 "Why Google is rehiring former engineers amid the global AI talent war")
Southeast Asian ministers meet in Malaysia over Thailand-Cambodia conflict
The new fighting derailed a ceasefire promoted by US President Donald Trump, which ended five days of combat in July
 "Southeast Asian ministers meet in Malaysia over Thailand-Cambodia conflict")
Indian-origin Singaporean charged for making false terror threat at church
Kokulananthan Mohan, charged with an offence under Regulation 8(2)(a) of the United Nations (Anti-terrorism Measures) Regulations, was arrested
 "Indian-origin Singaporean charged for making false terror threat at church")
Sheikh Hasina blames Yunus govt for violence, says lawlessness multiplied
Sheikh Hasina said that the killing of Osman Hadi was a reflection of the lawlessness under the present interim government
 "Sheikh Hasina blames Yunus govt for violence, says lawlessness multiplied")
US DOJ restores Trump's previously removed photo from Epstein files
A photo of Donald Trump removed from Epstein-related files was restored after the Justice Department found no evidence that Epstein's victims were depicted, following a court-mandated review
 "US DOJ restores Trump's previously removed photo from Epstein files")
Easy money defined Asia in 2025, but tightening curbs hint at harder times
The real hit - if there is to be one - from the barriers erected by the White House will only be truly felt in 2026
 "Easy money defined Asia in 2025, but tightening curbs hint at harder times")
OpenAI reports better margins on business sales amid push for AI dominance
The ChatGPT creator set off the modern AI boom, but it has yet to show a profit, one of the main indicators for investors concerned about a bubble in the industry
 "OpenAI reports better margins on business sales amid push for AI dominance")
iShowSpeed marvels at China as tourism boom offers many perks for visitors
Close to 5 billion people travelled in the first three quarters of 2025, an 18 per cent jump from last year
 "iShowSpeed marvels at China as tourism boom offers many perks for visitors")
Russia fully committed to achieving peace, says US envoy Steve Witkoff
The negotiations were held between Russia and the United States as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on Washington to increase pressure on Moscow
 "Russia fully committed to achieving peace, says US envoy Steve Witkoff")
Trump admin removes nearly 30 career diplomats from foreign service posts
All of them had taken up their posts in the Biden administration but had survived an initial purge in the early months of Trump's second term that targeted mainly political appointees
 "Trump admin removes nearly 30 career diplomats from foreign service posts")
US Coast Guard pursuing another tanker helping Venezuela skirt sanctions
This past week, Trump demanded that Venezuela return assets that it seized from US oil companies years ago, justifying anew his announcement of a blockade against oil tankers
 "US Coast Guard pursuing another tanker helping Venezuela skirt sanctions")