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Former Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has been dealt a legal setback after a Kuala Lumpur court ordered him to pay 1.35 million ringgit ($308,078) in damages for defaming former Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng. The ruling, issued by the Kuala Lumpur High Court on Friday, requires Muhyiddin to retract his defamatory statements against Lim and prohibits him from making similar claims in the future, according to state media.

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Authorities in Lahore city in Pakistan have been forced to close schools after an unprecedented air pollution record. From Monday, 50% of office workers will also work from home, as part of a "green lockdown" plan. Other measures include bans on engine-powered rickshaws and vendors that barbecue without filters.

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The election of Donald Trump as the next US president is poised to bring about significant shifts in American foreign policy, potentially upending the status quo on multiple fronts a

mid global crises. Trump's "America First" approach, marked by non-interventionism and trade protectionism, is set to redefine Washington's stance on issues ranging from the Russia-Ukraine war to the US-China rivalry.

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Under new regulations implemented on Friday, cyclists in Japan who use a mobile phone while riding may face a maximum jail time of six months.

Those who breach the revised road traffic law can be punished with a maximum sentence of six months in prison, or a fine of 100,000 yen ($655; £508).

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Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most cherished and widely celebrated festivals in India and among the global Indian diaspora. It holds deep cultural, spiritual, and social significance, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. Rooted in ancient Hindu traditions, Diwali has evolved to embrace diverse communities and modern-day celebrations while keeping its timeless message alive.

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Bangladesh is adding up payments to Adani Power following a decision by the Indian conglomerate to reduce electricity supplies by 50%, allegedly due to an outstanding $800 million bill.

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For the first time in 130 years, Japan's iconic Mount Fuji has reached late October without a trace of snowfall on its summit. This unprecedented delay has been attributed to unusually warm temperatures throughout Japan, which recently experienced its joint hottest summer on record. While snow typically dusts the mountain by early October, this year's persistent warmth has kept temperatures above freezing, preventing the snowfall that typically marks the beginning of winter on the 3,776-meter (12,460 ft) peak.