South Korean wildfires spread, three more disaster zones named
SANCHEONG COUNTY, South Korea - Deadly wildfires spread further across South Korea on Monday as authorities designated three more counties 'special disaster zones'.
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The high, high price of killing USAID
The decision by the Trump administration to order a 90-day pause in Washington’s foreign development and humanitarian aid has not only created a major humanitarian crisis among the recipients; it has also hit the NGO community like a thunderbolt. And it has also highlighted the
China rolls out new rules to step up countermeasures to foreign sanctions
BEIJING - Chinese Premier Li Qiang has signed an order to implement new rules for strengthening China's countermeasures to foreign sanctions, the Chinese government said on Monday.
Singaporean tourist injured in fall on Mount Kinabalu
The 56-year-old woman was descending the mountain when she fell at around 7am.
Egypt makes new proposal to restore Gaza ceasefire deal, sources say
CAIRO - Egypt made a new proposal last week aimed at restoring the Gaza ceasefire deal, security sources told Reuters on Monday.
Rohingya in Bangladesh face dire consequences if aid money drops, say UN agencies
GENEVA - Two United Nations agencies said on Monday that any shortfalls in funding from global donors could have dire consequences for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh.
Malaysia’s top court rejects Najib’s bid to block AGC’s appeal on house arrest royal addendum order
The Federal Court has set Apr 28 to deliver its decision on the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) application to stop Najib Razak’s bid to seek a judicial review of the purported house arrest addendum order.
Kremlin says Russian moratorium on Ukrainian energy attacks remains in place despite Kyiv's actions
MOSCOW - The Kremlin said on Monday that a Russian moratorium on striking energy infrastructure in Ukraine remained in place despite reports of continued Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy infrastructure targets.
As Hong Kong hosts finance, sports and arts events, some say the city is getting its groove back
Some observers, however, have struck a cautious tone on Hong Kong’s present and future, especially with the looming impact of tariff threats and trade wars coming from US President Donald Trump's administration.
Blind Bulgarian runner defies sleep and exhaustion in 'Everesting' climbing challenge
VITOSHA MOUNTAIN, Bulgaria - Blind Bulgarian ultramarathon runner Victor Asenov defied sleeplessness and exhaustion to repeatedly scale Vitosha mountain near Sofia non-stop for nearly two days last week, climbing the equivalent of the height of Mount Everest in one of the
South Korea authorities deploy choppers, troops to battle wildfire
Officials warned that high winds and rising temperatures were hindering efforts to put out the blazes.
Cherry blossoms blooming in Tokyo, beating 2024’s date by 5 days
The trees are expected to be in full bloom in about a week, according to Japan's weather agency.
Duterte falls victim to oligarchic power in the Philippines
When former President Rodrigo Duterte was handed over to the International Criminal Court (ICC) on March 11, 2025, it was more than the culmination of a family drama—it was the latest chapter in the centuries-old story of oligarchic power that has shaped Philippine politics,
Sovereign fund Danantara Indonesia’s ‘dream team’ names ex-presidents, ex-Thai PM Thaksin, experts
Danantara aims to manage over US$900 billion (S$1.2 trillion) in assets.
Mob ransacks Indian comedy venue after politician ridiculed
At least 20 people were being sought in relation to the vandalism at the club.
Media groups sound alarm after Indonesian magazine is sent mutilated animal carcasses
Tempo Magazine was sent a pig's head on March 19 and six headless rats three days later.
Australia pledges $209m investment boosting nature market
The programme will cover an area larger than New Zealand.
Laos signs $1.94 billion clean energy deal with Chinese industrial company
Laos has produced about 80% of its electricity from hydropower over the last decade.
The real US jobs disruptor? America’s own future
US President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs, set to take effect on April 2, mark a renewed push for economic nationalism, targeting steel, aluminum, autos and other imports. The White House frames it as a move toward reciprocal trade, a boost for US manufacturing and the growth
Married Malaysian couple nabbed with over $360,000 worth of drugs disguised as health drinks
A total of about 37,331ml of liquid methamphetamine was seized.
Foreign embassies, including S’pore’s, advise people to avoid protest hubs in Seoul ahead of Yoon ruling
The court’s ruling on Mr Yoon’s impeachment is expected after Mr Han’s.
NewJeans announce hiatus after setback in court battle
The K-pop group, which now call themselves NJZ, announce a pause after debuting a new song.
New Australian election battleground is working from home
The resulting increased traffic congestion would have a knock-on effect on millions more workers.
Losing the war of wedges
While US President Donald Trump is talking to his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, he’s also engaging with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. The American strategy is to drive a wedge between the two leaders and turn them against each other. The goal could be to have
Thai casino plan wins overwhelming support in public hearing
The move has been criticised by the opposition and groups tackling gambling addictions among Thais.
Japan aims to make military more potent with new joint command
The joint operations command would ensure coordination between Japan's air, land, sea and other forces.
US turning F-16s into stealthy Chinese ship-killers
The US is turning its aging F-16s into long-range ship killers with stealthy anti-ship missiles—an upgrade that raises firepower, flexibility and big questions about survivability and stockpiles in a potential Pacific fight with China. The US Navy has revealed plans to
South Korea court reinstates PM as acting leader
The court has dismissed Han Duck-soo's impeachment, as South Korea's political turbulence continues.
Japan protests Chinese government statement it says misquoted PM Ishiba
China’s foreign ministry on March 21 had said Mr Ishiba had said Japan 'respects' the positions of the Chinese side.
Jack Ma-backed Ant Group touts AI breakthrough built on Chinese chips
Ant’s platforms could mark another step forward for Chinese artificial intelligence development.
Malaysia to tighten semiconductor regulations under US pressure, FT reports
This is over US suspicions that many high-end Nvidia chips are ending up in China.
Taiwan President’s gambit: Time for a tougher stance on China
Mr Lai Ching-te has been accused of being a separatist by China.
Rodent found in miso soup prompts plunge in eatery chain Sukiya owner’s stock
Shares of Zensho Holdings fell as much as 7.1 per cent.
TSMC making a risky bet on MAGA
Succumbing to President Donald Trump’s blatant “pay for protection” extortion, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) recently pledged US$100 billion to build additional chip factories in the American state of Arizona (on top of the three it already has there). The
Australia to speed up $840 million in defence spending in budget, says defence minister
Australia and other US security allies are under pressure from Donald Trump to increase defence spending.
Australia to speed up $1 billion in defence spending in budget, says defence minister
AVALON - Australia will bring forward A$1 billion in defence spending in Tuesday's federal budget to boost its military capability, including guided weapons manufacture, an AUKUS submarine base and a frigate program, Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Monday.
Re-election pledges set to tip Australian budget back into the red
But analysts expect the shortfall will not be as large as the A$26.9 billion deficit flagged by the govt in its projections.
Johor Bahru launches massive post-flood clean-up
The government has deployed over 3,000 volunteers since March 22 to aid in the efforts.
India-China relations: Modi's hope for a thaw amid uncertain geopolitics
India and China are natural competitors but developments in strained ties can help with easing diplomatic tensions.
Thai PM Paetongtarn grilled in censure motion over father Thaksin’s influence
She is also set to be grilled in Parliament on Thailand’s underperforming economy.