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Nepal picks three with reformist credentials for interim Cabinet
Nepal’s worst protests in decades were led by the Gen Z group opposing widespread corruption.
Landslide claims lives of five family members in Malaysia’s Kota Kinabalu
They were in a makeshift wooden house when the landslide struck.
Chinese teens who urinated into Haidilao hotpot in Shanghai ordered to pay more than US$300,000 in compensation
Damages include reputational and business losses done to Haidilao as well as legal fees, said the Huangpu District People's Court of Shanghai.
China says preliminary probe shows Nvidia violated anti-monopoly law
China in December launched a probe into Nvidia over suspected violations of its anti-monopoly law.
US Typhon missile system’s presence in Japan sharpens Asia arms race
The system’s unveiling in western Japan follows its deployment to the Philippines in April 2024.
Malaysia’s largest state Sarawak aims to be region’s ‘green battery’
The state remains dogged by concerns over the destruction of ancient tropical rainforests for hydropower construction.
India top court pauses key parts of disputed Muslim property law
The law involves land or real estate gifted to Muslims for religious, educational or other philanthropic purposes.
Living alone most common in Seoul households: Report
In 2024, single-people households made up nearly 40 per cent of all households in Seoul.
Eight killed near Indonesia’s Mount Bromo as tour bus carrying hospital workers and family members crashes
The bus driver said his brakes had failed, according to East Java police. Three of the passengers who died were members of the same family.
‘We shouldn’t bring to ASEAN an additional burden’: Timor-Leste president on joining the bloc
In an exclusive interview with CNA's Saifulbahri Ismail, Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta says the country will be ready to host its first ASEAN Summit by 2029.
Australia PM Albanese arrives in Papua New Guinea ahead of defence treaty signing
The mutual defence treaty is expected to increase interoperability between the two militaries.
Australia PM Albanese arrives in PNG ahead of defence treaty signing
SYDNEY - Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, arriving in Papua New Guinea on Monday, said he expects to sign a defence treaty on Wednesday that lifts ties with Australia's closest Pacific neighbour to the equivalent of its security alliance with the United States.
Seoul’s first water bus to officially launch on Sept 18
This follows a three-month-long trial that began in July.
Official in Japan’s Haneda Airport nabbed for allegedly stealing money from passengers
The security screening agent at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport was arrested on Sept 14.
Why China could well win its Cold War with US
Two separate questions are troubling America and every other country dealing with China: What is China’s military industrial production capacity, and how much do Chinese weapons really cost? The first answer is simple: Chinese industry is unmatched in the world. It operates an
From Gaza to Europe, via jet ski: Muhammad Abu Dakha's daring escape story
LAMPEDUSA, Italy - It took more than a year, several thousand dollars, ingenuity, setbacks and a jet ski: this is how Muhammad Abu Dakha, a 31-year-old Palestinian, managed to escape from Gaza to reach Europe.
Mosquitoes return as weather cools in South Korea
Environmental conditions like high temperatures make it less favourable for mosquitoes to be active.
South Korea to waive highway tolls, offer discounts for Chuseok holiday period in October
Its government is offering extra incentives to encourage travel and ease household costs.
Malaysian state assemblyman warns vape smugglers of strict laws in Johor, Singapore
He said those who are caught will have to face the island republic’s strict laws on their own.
Australia, Papua New Guinea to sign ‘historic’ defence deal
The deal would enable Papua New Guinea nationals to serve in the Australian Defence Force.
Students killed at Myanmar boarding school as junta escalates air war
At least 19, aged between 15 and 21, had died, said the Arakan Army.
At least 10 Malaysian politicians targeted in AI sex video blackmail scam; police probe underway
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil and former Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli are among those who have received email threats asking for payment of US$100,000.
After Indonesia, Nepal — is the Philippines next to erupt?
MANILA – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Monday said police would not stop a nationwide protest planned for this Sunday, while vowing to investigate alleged massive corruption in state infrastructure projects. Filipinos have been glued to their television sets in recent days
South Korea to probe potential human rights abuses in US raid
More than 300 South Korean workers returned home on Friday after being held for a week in the US following the raid.
US says China spreads 'false' World War Two narratives to pressure Taiwan
TAIPEI - China is intentionally mischaracterising World War Two-era documents to put pressure on and isolate Taiwan given those agreements made no determination of the island's ultimate political status, the de facto U.S. embassy in Taipei said.
US says China spreading ‘false’ World War II narratives to pressure Taiwan
Beijing says documents like the Potsdam Proclamation support its legal claims of sovereignty over Taiwan.
Deepfake, other digital sex crimes by teens nearly double in South Korea in four years
Deepfake crime increased ten-fold, from 52 cases in 2022 to 548 in 2024.
Philippines’ Marcos says no one will be spared in infrastructure corruption probe
He urged those planning to mount protests to do so peacefully.
Rising seas will threaten 1.5 million Australians by 2050 - report
Australia's first National Climate Risk Assessment predicts more frequent and severe climate hazards.
Surprise! Comedian Uncle Roger got married in July, shares Portugal wedding photos
The Malaysian comedian married Miami-based lawyer Sabrina Ahmed in July and shared about the wedding festivities last Sunday (Sep 14).
Philippines president says corruption scandal protests justified
Anger is mounting in the Philippines over a corruption scandal involving phony flood control projects.
Japan’s railgun takes the sting out of China’s hypersonics
Japan has fired the first ship-mounted railgun at sea, a hypersonic shot that could rewrite the balance between guns and missiles in naval warfare. This month, Naval News reported that Japan’s Ministry of Defense (MoD), through its Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency
Malaysia asks Google for help investigating sex video blackmail threats
At least nine MPs received the threat via Gmail: Communications Minister
US and China hold second day of trade talks as TikTok deadline looms
The negotiations are the latest attempt to end a trade war between the world's two biggest economies.
North Korean hackers used ChatGPT to help forge deepfake ID
The group, dubbed Kimsuky, is a suspected North Korea-sponsored cyber-espionage unit.
In Australia, a data centre boom is being built on vague water plans
There are concerns that the sector’s rapid growth will leave residents competing for water.
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle opens to US$70m, biggest anime debut in North America
Infinity Castle became the highest-grossing anime debut in North America, surpassing 1999's Pokemon: The First Movie. It is the first part of a three-film finale trilogy.
South Korea foreign minister to visit China September 17-18
SEOUL - South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun will visit China between September 17 and 18, the foreign ministry said on Monday.
Australia faces cascading climate risks, says government report
No Australian community will be immune from climate risks, the climate risk assessment report said.
Australia faces cascading climate risks, government report says
CANBERRA/SYDNEY - Australia will suffer extreme climate events more frequently - and often simultaneously - putting severe strains on health and emergency services, critical infrastructure and primary industries, a government climate report said on Monday.