China halts ban on export to US of dual-use metals, further easing tensions

Imposed in December 2024, the ban will now be suspended until Nov 27, 2026.

Japan observes tiny tsunami following 6.7-magnitude quake

Northern Japan is haunted by the memory of a massive 9-magnitude quake in 2011 that left some 18,500 people dead of missing.

Japan issues tsunami warning following 6.26-magnitude quake

TOKYO - Japan issued a tsunami advisory for Iwate prefecture in the north of the country on Sunday, public broadcaster NHK said, asking residents to stay away from coastal areas.

Influencer Iris Hsieh death: Malaysia police seek to extend Namewee’s remand in murder probe

Wee Meng Chee, better known as Namewee, had earlier been remanded until Nov 10 after surrendering to the police on Nov 5.

South Korea to see cold snap before warm temperatures return Wednesday

In Seoul, morning lows on Nov 10 could reach as low as 2 deg C, and as low as 3 deg C on Nov 11.

China's factory-gate deflation eases in October, consumer prices rise

Despite the improvement in headline numbers, analysts warn that deflationary pressures on the world's second-largest economy are not yet over.

Huge Godzilla installation to see off travellers at Tokyo’s Haneda airport from December

Monument portraying the reptilian monster as if bursting from a building is about 40m long and 9m high

BBC on Luzon Island as super typhoon nears Philippines

Typhoon Fung Wong will bring sustained winds of 185 km/h (155mph) and torrential rain to several areas on Sunday.

Russia's Lavrov: I am ready to meet Rubio

MOSCOW - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said he was ready to meet U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio but that Russia's interests would have to be taken into account for there to be peace in Ukraine.

Myanmar junta says it is demolishing 150 scam-hub buildings

In October, the military had announced a raid on infamous scam centre KK Park.

China halts export ban to US of some 'dual use' materials: Ministry

The restrictions banned the export of so-called "dual-use" goods, materials that can have both civilian and military applications.

Migrant vessel sinks off Malaysia-Thailand border, hundreds missing

The vessel had left Myanmar's Buthidaung with about 300 people on board.

Malaysian minister Ewon Benedick resigns from Cabinet over Sabah's 40% ruling

"As the President of UPKO, I would like to see Sabah's rights exercised. That's the principle and the reason I joined politics," wrote Ewon Benedick, who is also Malaysia's Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Minister.

As Afghan-Pakistan talks falter, fears grow of a wider conflict

The danger is that the Taliban could wage a long and grinding guerrilla war if the conflict escalates.

South Korea rescuers recover third body after power plant collapse, media reports say

A decommissioned heating facility in Ulsan collapsed Nov 6  as workers were taking down parts of the massive steel structure to prepare for demolition.

Tour bus overturns on Thailand’s Lampang-Chiang Mai highway, 12 foreign tourists injured

Authorities temporarily closed the affected road as the overturned bus blocked traffic.

South Korea rescuers recover 3rd body after power plant collapse, media reports say

SEOUL - South Korean rescue officials pulled a third body from the rubble after the collapse of a large structure at a power station, media reports said on Sunday.

South Korea rescuers recover 3rd body after collapse in power plant: Media reports

Rescue efforts have been affected by the risk of a further collapse of the structure.

Two teachers, one classroom: Malaysia’s plan to roll out ‘co-teaching’ sparks concern

The will also be a new subject, Alam dan Manusia (Nature and Humanity), covering areas like science and music.

Philippines braces for Super Typhoon Fung-wong, still reeling from Kalmaegi

Super Typhoon Fung-wong, locally known as Uwan, is forecast to make landfall in Aurora province in central Luzon on Sunday night at the earliest.

Taiwan is not alone, vice president says after breakthrough Europe trip

China's mission to the European Union condemned Hsiao Bi-khim's visit, saying it was a serious interference in China's internal affairs.

Still reeling from previous storm, Philippines braces itself for Super Typhoon Fung-wong

Nearly 400 domestic and international flights have been cancelled as the typhoon barrels across the archipelago.

Philippines evacuates 100,000 people as Fung-wong intensifies into super typhoon

ISABELA, Philippines - The Philippines evacuated over 100,000 residents across its eastern and northern regions as Fung-wong intensified on Sunday into a super typhoon ahead of its expected arrival later in the day, threatening to unleash torrential rains, destructive winds,

Japan police discover stand-ins taking ‘specified skilled worker’ visa language tests for foreigners

Foreign workers under the system can earn higher average monthly wages.

Taiwan is not alone, vice-president says after breakthrough Europe trip

Hsiao Bi-khim said Taiwan should have the chance to participate in the international community.

Thousands of Chinese lured abroad and forced to be scammers - now Beijing is cracking down

Myanmar's scam clans are being brought to justice in the full glare of Chinese state TV.

Firefighters battle out-of-control 1,000ha blaze in New Zealand’s Tongariro National Park

Firefighting efforts were suspended overnight for safety reasons.

Firefighters battle 1,000-hectare blaze in New Zealand's Tongariro Park

WELLINGTON - New Zealand firefighters have resumed battling an out-of-control wildfire in a national park in New Zealand's central North Island, which is now estimated to cover over 1,000 hectares (3.9 square miles), Fire and Emergency New Zealand said on Sunday.

EU says China confirms Nexperia chip export resumptions

The exports will be allowed as long as the chips are only for "civilian use", Sefcovic added, saying the measure would take effect "immediately".

Delhi airport operator says all flight operations back to normal after glitch

A technical glitch led to delays of hundreds of flights over the past two days.

China says it's hoping for action from Netherlands to resolve Nexperia crisis

Russia's Lavrov says work under way on Putin's order on possible Russian nuclear test

MOSCOW - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Saturday that work is under way on President Vladimir Putin's order to prepare proposals for a possible Russian nuclear test, state news agency TASS reported.

Taiwan police detain mother of Thai girl forced into sex work in Tokyo

A Japanese man was arrested earlier in the week on suspicion of employing the 12-year-old girl.

Nearly a million evacuated as Philippines braces for 'super typhoon'

Typhoon Fung-wong with sustained winds of 185 km/h (115mph) is expected to make landfall on Sunday evening.

Fujian carrier a flashy flex but not a game-changer

China’s new Fujian aircraft carrier has sailed into service, vaulting its blue-water ambitions toward the Second Island Chain and testing US naval primacy from Taiwan to the South China Sea. This month, multiple media sources reported that China’s Fujian aircraft carrier has

Taliban says Pakistan ceasefire to hold, despite talks failing