BERNAMA - Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam : Sept 16, 2026

• Delhi Lieutenant Governor Tarunjeet Singh Sandhu addressed a book fair held at Lucknow University. • The event focused on promoting reading habits and literary engagement among students and faculty.

• Rain returned to Solan after a four-day gap, leaving the city covered in thick fog. • The weather shift caused a noticeable drop in local temperatures.

• Floods in the Manjha Kala area of Ayodhya have displaced 1,200 families. • These affected households have lost their homes and continue to struggle with outstanding debts.

• South Korea’s Uwayapply application site crashed on September 11 at 5:50 p.m., disrupting the 2027 university early admissions process. • The technical failure occurred during a critical window for students applying to higher education institutions.

• Verve Research published a report titled "Voices From the Region: Reimagining Global Cooperation From Southeast Asia" detailing the region's push for a larger role in global governance. • The report highlights a regional demand for international institutions that provide tangible results while maintaining the strategic autonomy of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

• Wearable AI interface company Plaud opened its Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore to manage operations across the region. • The company committed at least $20 million to the region to support its expansion.

• A Seoul court ordered North Korea to pay $32.5 million for the destruction of the Inter-Korean Liaison Office. • North Korean forces blew up the building in June 2020 following a period of rising tensions between the two nations.

• The U.S. House of Representatives voted for a third time to approve a war powers resolution to end the war in Iran. • This legislative decision aims to halt President Donald Trump’s ability to continue military actions without the explicit approval of Congress.

• The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday to combat stubbornly high inflation. • This quarter-point increase brings the key interest rate to approximately 3.9%.

• The US Federal Reserve announced a 25-basis point interest rate hike today. • This represents the first increase to the benchmark interest rate since 2023.

• The US House of Representatives voted to approve a war powers resolution to end military action against Iran. • Seven Republicans joined the majority to pass the measure for a third time.