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Iran’s proxies moving towards ‘violent gig economy’, but no imminent threat to Southeast Asia: Expert

Iran’s proxies moving towards ‘violent gig economy’, but no imminent threat to Southeast Asia: Expert

While there are no reports of Iran-linked “violent gig economy” activities in Southeast Asia, “well-to-do” societies may be more vulnerable to threats, says a counterterrorism expert at a dialogue in Singapore.

09/06/2026

Air passengers urged to leave bags behind during evacuations in new IATA campaign

Air passengers urged to leave bags behind during evacuations in new IATA campaign

09/06/2026

Indonesia raises rates in surprise move to prop up sinking rupiah

Indonesia raises rates in surprise move to prop up sinking rupiah

09/06/2026

'No work-life balance': The dwindling youth of Beijing and what it means for China's capital

'No work-life balance': The dwindling youth of Beijing and what it means for China's capital

09/06/2026

Malaysia’s PAS severs ties with Bersatu, throwing opposition pact PN's fate into question

Parti Islam Se-Malaysia’s president Abdul Hadi Awang said the decision took into account the state of relations between the two parties.

09/06/2026

Trump says in 'final throes' of reaching Middle East peace deal

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian posted on X that Tehran was still "at the negotiating table".

09/06/2026

OpenAI wants a trillion-dollar debut. Here's how it stacks up against history's biggest IPOs

OpenAI wants a trillion-dollar debut. Here's how it stacks up against history's biggest IPOs

09/06/2026

Rescuers race to reach trapped victims after powerful quake in southern Philippines

Rescuers race to reach trapped victims after powerful quake in southern Philippines

09/06/2026

Beijing says 'firmly opposed' to US blacklist of Chinese companies

Beijing says 'firmly opposed' to US blacklist of Chinese companies

09/06/2026

Tiap Tiap Treats’ new shop brings mum-daughter duo closer over pandan cake and muah chee

Tiap Tiap Treats’ new shop brings mum-daughter duo closer over pandan cake and muah chee

09/06/2026

Air passengers urged to leave bags behind during evacuations in new IATA campaign

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09/06/2026

Indonesia raises rates in surprise move to prop up sinking rupiah

Indonesia raises rates in surprise move to prop up sinking rupiah

09/06/2026

'No work-life balance': The dwindling youth of Beijing and what it means for China's capital

'No work-life balance': The dwindling youth of Beijing and what it means for China's capital

09/06/2026

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