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Haze Cuts Outdoor Tours in Singapore

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Haze Cuts Outdoor Tours in Singapore

Smoke from fires in Indonesia’s southern Sumatra and Kalimantan has been carried towards Singapore by southeasterly winds, the National Environment Agency said.

15-10-2026
Calvin Verdonk makes history for Southeast Asian football

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Calvin Verdonk makes history for Southeast Asian football

The milestone came in the 76th minute of the league phase clash between Lille and Arsenal on Tuesday night when the 29-year-old Verdonk came off the bench to replace Romain Perraud. Although Lille were already trailing by three goals and struggling against the hosts, Verdonk's appearance was historic for Southeast Asian football.

15-10-2026
New Plans to Make Diving in the Philippines Easier and Safer

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New Plans to Make Diving in the Philippines Easier and Safer

Tourism Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay said the country wants to build on the recognition by strengthening diving as one of its key tourism products, the Philippines Information Agency reported.

15-10-2026
Seeing Sharks Up Close May Lower Fear and Boost Conservation Support

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Seeing Sharks Up Close May Lower Fear and Boost Conservation Support

By Caroline Horn

05-10-2026
Cloning Australia’s Rarest Gum Tree to Build an Insurance Population

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Cloning Australia’s Rarest Gum Tree to Build an Insurance Population

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05-10-2026
Safety Check Delays Malaysia Airlines Flight and Leaves 78 Passengers Behind

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Safety Check Delays Malaysia Airlines Flight and Leaves 78 Passengers Behind

Flight MH181 was scheduled to depart at 11:55 p.m. on Oct. 11 with 178 passengers but it eventually took off at 2:20 a.m. with only 100 on board, The Times of India reported.

15-10-2026
AI Researcher and Running Influencer Dies at Seoul Half‑Marathon

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AI Researcher and Running Influencer Dies at Seoul Half‑Marathon

She collapsed at the 20.6-kilometer mark of the 21-kilometer course on Oct. 11, the race's organizing committee said in a notice on its website on Oct. 12.

14-10-2026
Why Da Nang Must Cap Visitors at Sensitive and Heritage Sites

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Why Da Nang Must Cap Visitors at Sensitive and Heritage Sites

Da Nang City, central Vietnam should control visitor numbers at ecologically sensitive and heritage sites, including Son Tra Peninsula, Cham Island, Hoi An, and My Son, rather than prioritize tourist arrivals at the expense of the environment, a tourism official said.

15-10-2026
Why Changi’s Carpets Silence Rolling Suitcases

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Why Changi’s Carpets Silence Rolling Suitcases

In a series of posts on Oct. 9, X user Neflorious complained that passengers had to arrive early because, in her view, the airport made every step of the journey unnecessarily difficult, before taking aim at its carpeted floors, AsiaOne reported.

14-10-2026
Why Valletta Fell from #1 to #5 in Tourist Rankings

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Why Valletta Fell from #1 to #5 in Tourist Rankings

Valletta, which placed fifth this year, is known for its golden architecture and warm climate and offers an underrated alternative to Mediterranean destinations such as southern Italy and the Canary Islands.

14-10-2026

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