Australia PM eyeing trade on China trip despite regional angst
PM Anthony Albanese has said that all issues will be on the table during upcoming discussions with Chinese leaders.
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Taiwan deploys advanced US Himars rockets in annual drills
With a range of 300km, Himars could strike coastal targets in China's southern province of Fujian.
German backpacker drank from puddles in Australian bush ordeal
Ms Carolina Wilga was found “exhausted, dehydrated and hungry”, suffering from cuts and bruises.
Thai government headed, for the moment, by former student leftist
BANGKOK – Thailand’s struggle with democracy has resulted in three very different prime ministers in three days with Phumtham Wechayachai becoming the newest caretaker leader, after a court suspended former Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra for alleged “ethical misconduct.”
Indonesian authorities downplay report of rampant prostitution in new capital Nusantara
Authorities acknowledged there were some online practices outside the core area of the capital.
Semi-naked dancing: Malaysian police probe claims of deviant activities at motivational talk
The alleged incident took place in September 2024, with a police report lodged at the end of February 2025.
Search underway in Bali waters for missing Saudi tourist
This is the fourth incident of a foreign tourist missing at sea in Bali in three months.
Indonesia raids GoTo Gojek Tokopedia office in probe of US$610 million Chromebook graft case
The alleged corruption case involved the procurement of Chromebooks at the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology from 2019 to 2022 under a budget of 9.9 trillion rupiah (US$610 million).
Why cockpit audio deepens the mystery of Air India crash
Fuel cut-off switches flipped seconds after takeoff in Air India crash, preliminary report finds.
German backpacker found alive after 12 days missing in Australian outback
SYDNEY - Australian authorities said they found alive a 26-year-old German backpacker who had been missing in a remote part of the country's northwest for almost two weeks.
Matchmaking agency in Japan offers safe space for LGBT community
Around 150 people in their 20s through 60s have since signed up.
Australia says World Heritage listing to protect Indigenous carvings
The art, thought to be 50,000 years old, lies in a peninsula that has gas and explosives plants.
China foreign minister Wang Yi slams South China Sea ruling as ‘farce’ at regional meeting
The Chinese foreign minister said the ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague was “orchestrated and manipulated by external powers” who wanted to “destabilise the South China Sea for their own benefit”.
Seconds to disaster: What we know about the Air India crash and the fuel switches under scrutiny
A cockpit voice recording suggests confusion between the two pilots, raising fresh questions over the change of the fuel switch settings from run to cutoff.
North Korea's Benidorm-style resort welcomes first Russian tourists
Details of how it was built - in a country largely closed to the outside world - are shrouded in secrecy.
Who were the two pilots who flew the Air India jet that crashed?
NEW DELHI - Investigators probing a deadly Air India crash said in a preliminary report that the aircraft's engine fuel switches were flipped to an off position briefly, leading to confusion in the cockpit and putting focus on the pilots flying the Boeing 787.
The beauty and brutality of life in the shadow of Kashmir killings
BBC visits ground zero of the April attack in Pahalgam where locals are picking up the pieces of their broken lives.
Huawei seeks AI chip clients in Middle East, South-east Asia
The move is part of efforts to establish a foothold in markets dominated by Nvidia.
What are the fuel switches at the centre of the Air India crash probe?
Here are a few facts about the switches, their functions in the aircraft and their movements on the Air India flight.
Inside the cockpit: How Air India’s Boeing Dreamliner flight ended in disaster
Here is the sequence of events – by the seconds – on June 12.
Watch: Role of plane fuel switches explained
A preliminary report investigating the Air India crash finds both fuel switches were moved to the off position.
An Indigenous Australian community is fighting to protect sacred springs from a coal mine
One Aboriginal family has been fighting for nearly a decade to protect the Doongmabulla Springs.
Trade trumps geopolitics as Australia PM visits China
The visit comes as countries around the world navigate the US president's "America First" policies.
Extreme weather, safety lapses: Bali ferry tragedy spotlights maritime risks in Southeast Asia
The deadly Bali ferry sinking in early July has cast fresh light on regional maritime safety, as analysts warn that worsening climate risks are colliding with chronic enforcement failures.
Commentary: Why Samyang Buldak instant noodles is an US$8 billion tariff-proof brand
The ultra-spicy ramen appeals to young Americans seeking exotic tastes – that means it’s immune to Donald Trump’s tariffs, says Shuli Ren for Bloomberg Opinion.
Russian foreign minister arrives in North Korea, KCNA says
SEOUL - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in North Korea on Friday, North Korea's state media KCNA said on Saturday, the latest visit by a senior Russian official to the isolated state amid warming ties between the countries.
Russian Foreign Minister arrives in North Korea, KCNA says
Mr Sergei Lavrov’s visit, scheduled till July 13, includes a meeting between the countries' foreign ministers.
Key events in the Air India crash investigation
A preliminary report into the Air India crash that killed 260 people last month showed that seconds after taking off, the plane's engines fuel cutoff switches almost simultaneously flipped from run to cutoff, starving the engines of fuel.
Rubio says no ‘drama or division’ in US relations with Japan
He disputed reports of US pressure on Japan to significantly increase its defence spending.
Rubio says no 'drama or division' in US relations with Japan
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday played down concerns about relations with key U.S. ally Japan, saying there is no \"drama or division,\" despite the Japanese prime minister speaking of the need for Tokyo to wean itself off U.S. dependence.
Air India crash report shows pilot confusion over engine switch movement
A preliminary report does not explain how the switches could have flipped to the cutoff position.
Will the real muslin please stand up? Ancient cloth from Bengal region makes comeback amid fakes
Despite the revival, challenges remain – low wages for artisans, lack of awareness and cheap knock-offs.
Video: U.S. Secretary of State Rubio meets Chinese Foreign Minister Wang at ASEAN
Top U.S. diplomat on first trip to Asia at regional summit as President Trump sends tariff letters.
Constitutional amendment allows Cambodian government to revoke citizenship
The decision in Cambodia’s National Assembly clears the way for officials to strip citizenship from dissidents.
‘Ravaged by mosquitoes’: German backpacker found alive after 12 days missing in Australian bush
A member of the public found the 26-year-old on a bush track at the edge of a nature reserve.
India could sell more broken rice from reserves to free up storage, boost exports
Move also aims to free up space for upcoming harvest, improve supply for ethanol makers.
‘Not your typical pick’: Trump’s nominee for US ambassador to Malaysia raises eyebrows
Some are seeing the possible upsides, given nominee Nick Adams' seemingly close ties to the US leader.
Manage differences responsibly, ASEAN foreign ministers tell global powers
To develop a more coordinated regional response to economic headwinds and rising trade tensions, ASEAN foreign and economic ministers are set to hold a joint meeting in October ahead of a leaders' summit.
EU pressing Israel to improve Gaza humanitarian situation, top diplomat says
KUALA LUMPUR - The European Union is seeking ways to put pressure on Israel to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza, its top diplomat said, as member states weighed action against Israel over what they see as potential human rights violations.
Malaysian minister urges hotels to be more durian-friendly
He said such an initiative represents a celebration of Malaysia’s rich culinary heritage.
US and China have 'positive' meeting at ASEAN foreign minister talks
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese top diplomat Wang Yi's first face-to-face meeting since US President Donald Trump returned to office came as both countries vie for greater influence in the region.
Asean must double down on economic integration to withstand external pressures: Vivian Balakrishnan
He was speaking to Singapore media after the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Kuala Lumpur.
‘Direct line’ to Trump? US envoy pick for Malaysia stirs debate following Singapore controversy
“Alpha-male” influencer Nick Adams has been nominated by US President Donald Trump as envoy to Malaysia. He has faced criticism for reportedly misogynistic remarks.
EU waits on Trump letter as markets digest latest tariff salvo
BRUSSELS - The European Union braced on Friday for a possible letter from U.S. President Donald Trump, outlining planned duties on his largest trade and investment partner after a broadening of his tariff war in recent days.
Support for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh risks collapse, UN refugee agency says
GENEVA - Essential services for the Rohingya refugee population in Bangladesh are at risk of collapsing unless more money is found, the United Nations refugee agency said on Friday, with its appeal for $255 million to support them just 35% funded.