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US midterms: El-Sayed’s Senate win hailed by Egyptians but snubbed by state media

Abdul El-Sayed’s victory was nevertheless hailed by prominent Egyptian public figures, many noting that he was able to succeed despite being a fierce opponent of US President Donald Trump.

On All Saints’ Day, Philippine mountain town honours dead with fire

Relatives burning pinewood sticks next to the graves of loved ones as part of a tradition called Panag-aapoy (”to light a fire”) in Sagada, the Philippines.

Letter From Kuala Lumpur

Step away from the malls to find the soul of KL’s historic city centre

A construction worker during restoration work on a heritage building facade at Medan Pasar in Kuala Lumpur on Oct 13.

3 dead as ‘fairy chimney’ rock spires collapse at tourist site in Turkey’s Cappadocia

Turkey’s Cappadocia region is home to exquisite rock formations known as “fairy chimneys”.

Arts Picks

Singapore arts guide (Oct 28 to Nov 8): Exhibitions, makers’ market and Singapore Clay Festival

Veteran ceramicist Peter Low’s works are celebrated in a showcase at the Singapore Clay Festival.

Man sentenced to 12 years’ jail for raiding ancient tombs in China as court issues stern warning

The court noted that heritage-related crimes in China are becoming increasingly professionalised.

Police say Chicago suburb suspect in alleged mass shooting plot had white supremacy manifesto

A drone picture shows the Chicago skyline in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. August 14, 2024. REUTERS/Vincent Alban

Solitary weavers in Japan’s Fukushima create lustrous threads and fabrics

Eriko Yamauchi makes thread in a quiet environment where bird songs can be heard, in Showa, Fukushima Prefecture.

Macron invokes Europe’s Judeo-Christian foundation as Leo visits

French President Emmanuel Macron shakes hands with Pope Leo at a meeting titled \"At the Roots of Europe for Peace and Unity\" at the Robert Schuman convention centre, in Metz, as part of Pope Leo's four-day apostolic journey to France, September 28, 2026. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/Pool

Visit Kusu Island on weekdays to avoid large crowds this pilgrimage season: SLA

Kusu Island is home to a keramat built to commemorate the 19th century pious man Syed Abdul Rahman, his mother Nenek Ghalib, and sister Puteri Fatimah.

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