Shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe appeals life sentence
Tetsuya Yamagami was given the life term as sought by prosecutors.
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Thailand’s ex-PM Abhisit returns to political fray in boost for his party
Despite the goodwill, Abhisit is unlikely to get enough support to become prime minister, surveys show.
Thailand's ex-PM Abhisit returns to political fray in boost for his party
BANGKOK, Feb 4 - Passersby stopped Thailand's former Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva every now and again to ask for selfies as the salt-and-pepper-haired leader walked through a bustling market in Bangkok, campaigning for general elections on February 8.
Who are the contenders to be Thailand's next prime minister?
BANGKOK, Feb 4 - Thailand will hold a general election on February 8, in a three-way contest of major parties to decide the leader of the Southeast Asian nation over the next four years.
Malaysian boy with autism wants someone to play chess with him
He dreams of playing against grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura from the US.
The Chinese planemaker taking on Boeing and Airbus
Comac's passenger jet is attracting customers in South East Asia where demand for affordable aircraft is growing.
UK, US agree Chagos air base is of strategic importance after Trump criticism of deal
Feb 3 - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and U.S. President Donald Trump recognised the \"strategic importance\" of the U.S.-UK air base in the Chagos Archipelago and will work closely to guarantee its operation, Downing Street said on Tuesday.
Thailand Election 2026: Can Anutin ride nationalism wave and lead Bhumjaithai to victory?
CNA visits the crucial electoral battleground of Thailand’s northeast region to gauge the mood ahead of Sunday’s (Feb 8) vote and speaks to PM Anutin Charnvirakul on the campaign trail.
Commentary: China’s US$1.2 trillion trade surplus is a sign of risk, not strength
China’s challenge is no longer about exporting more efficiently, but about changing its role in the global economy, says Enodo Economics’ Diana Choyleva.
Commentary: Modi got a nice US deal. But what did he give away?
The trade deal slashes US tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent, but further details on the agreement will be key, says Andy Mukherjee for Bloomberg Opinion.
Rebirth of the madman theory in foreign policy?
Tariffs are on, until they are not. Military force is an option … and then it’s off the table. Erratic behavior and unpredictability are having a moment in foreign policy circles. In the White House and elsewhere, such behavior is seemingly being viewed as a strategic asset
Beijing’s hands may be tied as US scores win in Panama Canal ports ruling
Analysts say Beijing’s options to wrest back CK Hutchison’s control of the Panamian ports are limited.
The strategic awakening of middle powers
This article, originally published by Pacific Forum, is republished with permission. “The powerful have their power. But we have something, too – the capacity to stop pretending, to name realities, to build our strength at home and to act together.” With those words during a
Syrian security deploy in key Kurdish city under US-backed deal
QAMISHLI, Syria, Feb 3 - Syrian government security forces entered the Kurdish-controlled northeastern city of Qamishli on Tuesday, security sources and witnesses said, implementing a U.S.-backed deal to bring Kurdish-run regions back under central government control.
Iran demands changes in venue and scope of talks with US, source says
DUBAI/WASHINGTON, Feb 3 - Iran is demanding that talks with the U.S. this week be held in Oman not Turkey, and that the scope be narrowed to two-way talks on nuclear issues only, a regional source said on Tuesday, casting doubt on whether the meeting will go ahead as planned.
China warns Panama of ‘heavy prices’ to pay after CK Hutchison contract quashed
A Jan 29 court ruling annulled Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison’s contract to operate two Panama Canal ports.
China warns Panama of 'heavy prices' to pay after CK Hutchison contract quashed
BEIJING, Feb 3 - China warned Panama on Tuesday there would be \"heavy prices\" to pay after a court ruling there annulled Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison's contract to operate two ports at the Panama Canal.
Pakistan plans Benghazi consulate, lending legitimacy to Libya's eastern authorities
KARACHI/BENGHAZI, Feb 3 - Pakistan is in talks to open a consulate in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi, three sources with knowledge of the matter said, as the leader of the Libyan National Army met Pakistan's prime minister in Islamabad.
Iran, the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and sovereignty’s price
In a landmark interview during the Cold War, Pakistan’s then-president and military chief General Muhammed Zia-ul-Haq defended his country’s refusal to sign the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) with a succinct assertion: “Freedom has no price.” For Zia and for other
Organisers of food and sales expo in Kelantan fined over uncontrolled mingling of men and women
The audience were seen dancing and jumping during the festival’s closing concert on Jan 31.
Indian exporters welcome tariff reprieve, but deal with US stirs unease for others
Analysts predict that the deal would not substantially alter India’s strategic ties with Russia.
Fake Singapore neighbourhood police centre found in Cambodian scam compound
A set-up mimicking the facade of Woodlands East Neighbourhood Police Centre was discovered.
Poland to probe possible links between Epstein and Russia, PM Tusk says
WARSAW, Feb 3 - Poland will launch an investigation into possible links between the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and Russian intelligence, as well as any impact on Poland, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Tuesday.
'I don't think I am a hero': Boy, 13, describes 'superhuman' swim to save family
Austin Applebee recounts his 'superhuman' swim which saved the lives of his mother and siblings in Australia.
Rights group decries detention of China investigative journalist
Mr Liu Hu has been reporting on graft among high-profile figures in the Communist Party of China.
Top EU diplomat to visit Kyrgyzstan for talks on sanctions
BISHKEK, Feb 3 - Kyrgyzstan said on Tuesday the European Union's sanctions envoy would visit on February 26 after a report that the EU was planning to ban some exports to the Central Asian country for allegedly facilitating Russian sanctions evasion.
Ukraine to adjust peace negotiators' work after Russia's strike, Zelenskiy says
KYIV, Feb 3 - The work of Ukraine's negotiating team will be adjusted after Russia's overnight attack on Ukrainian energy facilities, which involved a record number of ballistic missiles, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday.
Armed boats attempt to intercept vessel in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO says
DUBAI, Feb 3 - A group of armed boats attempted to intercept a vessel 16 nautical miles (29.6 km) north of Oman, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said on Tuesday.
China to ban 'hidden' car door handles to address safety fears
BEIJING, Feb 3 - China will ban 'hidden' car door handles from 2027, becoming the first country to phase out a design pioneered by Tesla and adopted by Chinese competitors including Xiaomi.
Australia needs to get real about Trump’s America
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Davos speech should unsettle Australian strategic thinkers, who have been raised in the belief the US alliance is the unshakeable foundation of Australia’s regional security. Carney’s point – that American leadership is no longer a reliable
Trump's tariff cut spells relief in India despite scant details
NEW DELHI, Feb 3 - U.S. President Donald Trump's move to slash tariffs on Indian imports sparked a relief rally across the Asian country's markets on Tuesday, lifting sentiment among exporters and policymakers even as details of the agreement remained scant.
Indonesian civil servants to undergo military training to boost national defence
Some 4,000 of them will begin training, which is voluntary, in the first half of 2026, says Indonesia Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin. But observers have voiced concerns about the plan.
JB driver who sexually harassed passenger loses e-hailing licence
A video shows the driver reaching towards the rear passenger seat while asking the woman for her age.
China’s YJ-18 missile reimagined to strike US naval logistics
China’s unveiling of the YJ-18C cruise missile underscores a shift in its military thinking toward cheap, stealthy weapons designed to erode US naval endurance by attacking logistics rather than seeking decisive fleet engagements. This month, the South China Morning Post (SCMP)
Middle East does not need Iran-US war, diplomatic adviser to UAE president says
DUBAI, Feb 3 - The Middle East does not need another confrontation between the U.S. and Iran, and Tehran needs to reach a nuclear deal with Washington, the diplomatic adviser to the president of regional power United Arab Emirates said at a World Governments Summit panel in
Thailand’s coffee giants to halve default sugar levels in major health drive
"Normal sweetness" will now contain only 50 per cent of sugar indicated in the original recipe.
Drunk passenger strips on AirAsia flight from Vietnam to Bangkok, barges past others after landing
The man stripped down to his underwear and demanded to be let off the aircraft.
Trump’s dollar downer buoying Xi’s global yuan ambitions
China is accelerating its long-running effort to turn the yuan into a genuine global currency, and recent signals from Washington are strengthening Beijing’s resolve. For years, Chinese policymakers have worked quietly to expand the yuan’s role in trade, finance and reserves.
Soldiers, snow plows in Japan battle deadly winter storms
TOKYO, Feb 3 - Soldiers and swarms of snow plows battled in Japan on Tuesday to clear record-breaking snowfalls that have buried some northern and western cities, as the death toll rose to 30 from winter storms.
Ever wonder what ‘bomba’ means? Melaka firefighter chief says term has Portuguese roots
Mr Mohd Zaidi began researching the department’s roots after frequent questions from the public.
South Korea’s Cabinet passes law revision against abuse targeting Itaewon victims, families
It specifies a ban against spreading falsehoods concerning the Itaewon tragedy.
Skeletal remains of six including three children found in burnt-down house in Johor
Two male suspects will be charged on Feb 4 for murder.
Thai military finds fake police setups at Cambodian scam complex
The O'Smach scam complex included rooms set up to imitate police offices from at least seven countries, including Singapore, China, India, Indonesia and Vietnam.
Singaporean man among two nabbed in Johor raids on syndicate peddling drug-laced vapes
Both suspects have been remanded for seven days until Feb 4 for investigation.
Prabowo slams Bali local government over island’s waste crisis, warns of threat to tourism
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said that he would not hesitate to deploy military and police personnel to assist with clean-up efforts if local governments are unable to act swiftly.
Malaysian court acquits French man on drug charges
He was arrested in 2023 after police found cannabis in a home he shared with his Malaysian business partner.
No defect found in switch of jet grounded by Air India - regulator
The Boeing 787-8 jet was grounded after a pilot reported a possible issue with the fuel control switch.
