{
  "id": 5871012,
  "title": "Malaysia’s Taanusiya Chetty is second runner-up at Miss World 2026 pageant",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/malaysias-taanusiya-chetty-is-second-runner-up-at-miss-world-2026-5871012",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-05T23:46:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/09/06/malaysia-s-taanusiya-chetty-is-second-runner-up-at-miss-world-2026-pageant"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Malaysia's Taanusiya Chetty secured the second runner-up position at the Miss World 2026 pageant held in Nha Trang, Vietnam. Chetty, 26, known as Taanu, matched the previous achievement of Lina Teoh, who also finished in the same position in 1998. The competition, which featured 111 contestants, concluded with Joheirry Mola Dominguez of the Dominican Republic crowned as Miss World 2026, and Elisabeth Reynes Alabern of Spain named first runner-up. Chetty qualified for the Top Six by winning the Beauty With A Purpose segment, which recognizes contestants based on their commitment to community projects. She showcased her elegance in the evening gown segment, wearing a pink gown designed by Vietnamese fashion designer Minh Tuan Couture. Chetty gained significant attention after a video of her speaking in four languages during the Miss World 2026 Head-to-Head Challenge went viral.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Malaysia’s Taanusiya Chetty is second runner-up at Miss World 2026 pageant",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/malaysias-taanusiya-chetty-is-second-runner-up-at-miss-world-2026",
        "published": "2026-09-05T23:46:33.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}