How a Singaporean heatproofs himself to cope with 40 deg C summer in Chongqing
It is known as one of the country’s “furnace cities”, where high temperatures can last for more than 70 days during summer.
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AfD’s Keuter: Chancellor Merz’s rhetoric risks wider Ukraine war
In an era marked by open confrontation between NATO and Russia, Germany finds itself at the epicenter of both the military and economic implications of the Ukraine war. While the government of Chancellor Friedrich Merz continues to expand its support for Kiev — including
Eastern China swelters under early heatwave, threatening crops and industry
SHANGHAI/BEIJING - Sweltering heat enveloped China's eastern seaboard on Friday, as a high-pressure system settled over the country's most populous region, baking key agricultural and manufacturing hubs along the Yangtze River and raising fears of droughts and economic losses.
US plans AI chip curbs on Malaysia, Thailand over China concerns
The US has effectively banned sales of Nvidia’s advanced AI processors to China.
India proposes retaliatory duties at WTO against US tariffs on vehicles
India will impose an “equivalent amount of duty collected from products originating in the United States”.
Chinese captain in Baltic sea cable damage case appears in Hong Kong court
HONG KONG - The captain of a Hong Kong-registered ship alleged to have damaged undersea cables in the Baltic Sea was assigned a lawyer in a Hong Kong court on Friday, with the case adjourned until September to allow the prosecution to gather more evidence.
At 90, Dalai Lama still charts an uncertain future
The Tibetan spiritual leader's newly announced succession plan follows decades of balancing defiance and diplomacy.
JB petrol station shooting: Dead man with bullet wounds dumped at hospital
Four masked men armed with machetes had attempted to ambush a parked vehicle at a petrol station.
Tibetan leader expects more back-channel talks with China, but not hopeful on results
DHARAMSHALA, India - The Tibetan government-in-exile could hold more back-channel talks with China this year on greater autonomy for Tibet, although they are unlikely to yield results given Beijing's unyielding stance, the head of the government said on Friday.
Malaysia’s Umno may welcome back ousted members to boost Malay votes but reactions mixed
The party's Supreme Council said it could consider appeals from members like Hishammuddin Hussein.
Escaped lion attacks woman and children in Pakistan street
The lion, an 11-month-old male, has been sent to a wildlife park.
Thai zoo plans free birthday bash as Moo Deng turns 1
The festivities will kick off on July 10, Moo Deng’s actual birthday.
Thai-US trade negotiations not concluded yet, minister says after talks
The US has threatened to impose a 36 per cent levy on imports from Thailand.
In reversal, Japan now wants rice farmers to produce more. Will it work?
Japan aims to secure the country’s food security without sending prices into freefall.
China helped Pakistan with ‘live inputs’ in conflict with India, Indian Army deputy chief says
He called for urgent upgrades to the country's air defence systems.
Hong Kong’s wistful longing for its cityscape to remain unchanged
From the use of bamboo scaffolding for construction projects to an old public housing estate, changes are afoot.
Russia becomes first state to recognise Afghanistan's Taliban government
The foreign minister in Kabul called Moscow's decision "courageous".
Japanese airlines to ban power banks in overhead compartments from July 8
This comes after a series of in-flight cabin fires involving power banks.
Regulators warned Air India Express about delay on Airbus engine fix, forging records
NEW DELHI - India's aviation watchdog reprimanded Air India's budget carrier in March for not timely changing engine parts of an Airbus A320 as directed by European Union's aviation safety agency, and falsifying records to show compliance, a government memo showed.
The two Panchen Lamas: China's role in Tibet and the clash with the Dalai Lama
BEIJING/DHARAMSHALA, India - Weeks before the Dalai Lama ruled out China's role in choosing his successor, President Xi Jinping met a Tibetan Buddhist monk installed three decades ago by Beijing as the faith's No. 2 leader, the Panchen Lama.
Philippines asks Japan’s help searching lake for 34 murdered cockfighters
The justice minister says he needs help mapping the floor of Taal Lake where the bodies are allegedly dumped.
Singaporean man among 9 nabbed in Johor drug raids
The Malaysian police seized drugs with a total estimated value of over $500,000.
Manila’s mayor returns to office to face mountains of rubbish
Piles of garbage were being left uncollected across the city by contractors saying they had not been paid.
Mi Jingyang: the guardian and torchbearer of Chinese painting
In recent months, a retrospective exhibition honoring the late Mi Jingyang (1936–2023)swept through Shanghai and Beijing to packed crowds and glowing praise. More than just ashowcase of his rich and colorful ink works, the exhibition reignited public interest in a figure who
Fictional K-pop bands beat BTS and Blackpink in US charts
Songs from the film KPop Demon Hunter have surpassed the success of real-life K-pop bands BTS and Blackpink.
Pakistan army kills 30 militants trying to cross border from Afghanistan
The militants came from the Pakistan Taliban or its affiliated groups, the military said.
Myanmar junta says 93 child soldiers already released, as it counters UN criticism
Over 370 children were used in combat roles in 2024, according to a UN report.
‘Bro found peace’: Stuck F-35 warplane now a top tourist draw in India’s Kerala state
The fighter jet has been stuck at an airport there since June 14 due to a technical snag.
Malaysia dismantles ISIS network involving workers from Bangladesh
A total of between 100 and 150 people are suspected to be involved in the network.
Malaysian scientists discover bed bugs can help in forensic investigations
Research showed that the bugs can retain human DNA in their guts for up to 45 days after feeding.
South Korea launches emergency response to battle lovebug outbreak
The unprecedented explosion of the insects has prompted the government to dispatch 37 personnel.
Tariff and trade wars will have ‘no winners’: China’s vice president at World Peace Forum
Han Zheng said maintaining the multilateral trade system is key to avoiding disruptions in global supply chains, and touted China as a key force in maintaining peace.
Even Dems succeeding Trump in power won’t restore allies’ trust
Just six months after Donald Trump’s return to the presidency in the United States, it feels like there has been a sharp break with America’s post-war diplomatic legacy. The Trump administration has been steadily making announcements that upset the established order, including
Indonesian rescuers widen search for the missing after ferry sinks
At least six people have died, including a three-year-old boy.
China plans nationwide subsidies to boost birth rate, growth
The government is set to provide 3,600 yuan (S$640) a year for each child, born on or after Jan 1, 2025.
India backs Dalai Lama’s position on successor, contradicting China
Beijing says it has the right to approve the Dalai Lama’s successor as a legacy from imperial times.