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What happens in Taiwan's military exercise to defend against China?
The annual Han Kuang drill is aimed at sending a clear signal to Beijing.
US tariffs to take centre stage as Asean meets in Malaysia
A simmering territorial dispute between Thailand and Cambodia also threatens to disrupt the bloc's unity.
Ex-Bangladesh leader authorised deadly crackdown, leaked audio suggests
Sheikh Hasina authorised lethal force against protesters, according to leaked audio verified by the BBC.
China's emissions may be falling - here's what you should know
Experts are divided if the drop over really means China has reached the peak of its emissions.
No more concurrent Indonesia national and local elections: Political parties wary but experts laud move
The hope is that national issues will not overshadow regional issues, and political parties will have enough time to prepare their candidates, the constitutional court says in a landmark ruling.
Commentary: ‘Mr Japan’ is entitled to be furious with Trump’s copy-and-paste tariffs
US President Donald Trump’s brinkmanship might be setting up another TACO trade. The lasting damage to a vital friendship shouldn't be underestimated, says Bloomberg Opinion’s Gearoid Reidy.
Commentary: Is Nurul Izzah Anwar prime minister material?
Malaysia’s most famous political daughter must prove her worth or be left behind, says Southeast Asian politics expert Sophie Lemiere.
Chinese state-sponsored contract hacker arrested in Italy at US request, DOJ says
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Justice said on Tuesday a Chinese state-sponsored contract hacker was arrested last week in Italy at the request of Washington, but the arrested man claimed he is a victim of mistaken identity.
Trump says South Korea should be paying for its own defence
A day earlier, Mr Trump said he planned to impose a 25 per cent tariff on South Korean imports.
Trump's tariff deadline delay brings hope, confusion to trade partners, businesses
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff delay provided some hope to major trade partners Japan, South Korea and the European Union that deals to ease duties could still be reached, while bewildering some smaller exporters such as South Africa and leaving
ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over persecution of women
THE HAGUE - The International Criminal Court on Tuesday issued arrest warrants for two Taliban leaders in Afghanistan including supreme spiritual leader Haibatullah Akhundzada, accusing them of the persecution of women and girls.
New German chancellor set for first China visit later this year, source says
FRANKFURT - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to make his first visit to China towards the end of this year with a delegation of top business executives, a person with direct knowledge of the matter said.
Why Japan and South Korea are on different paths in the latest US trade salvo
The two US security allies face differing challenges, in particular those posed by domestic politics.
Armenia charges two top opposition politicians, readies indictment against another
Authorities in Armenia indicted two senior politicians from a pro-Russian opposition coalition for corruption-related crimes on Tuesday, as prosecutors prepared to file charges against another MP.
Armenia charges top opposition politician, readies indictments against two others
Authorities in Armenia indicted a senior politician from a pro-Russian opposition coalition for corruption-related crimes on Tuesday, as prosecutors prepared to file charges against two other MPs.
ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders for persecuting women and girls
The Taliban's supreme leader and chief justice are accused by the Hague-based judges of gender persecution.
PM Anwar called out by his own lawmakers as Malaysia’s judicial crisis heats up
The stance taken by nine PKR federal lawmakers is unusual, and could seen as a signal they have lost confidence in him.
Chinese man held in Italy on US warrant claims mistaken identity
MILAN - A Chinese man arrested in Italy on a U.S. warrant over alleged industrial espionage has opposed extradition, claiming he is a victim of mistaken identity, his lawyer said on Tuesday.
As Trump plays tariffs hard ball, Asean has little choice but to play on
Tariff letters provide three further weeks to negotiate, but also more unpredictability
Kurdish PKK militants to begin handing over arms in Iraq on Friday, NTV says
ANKARA - Militant fighters of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) will begin handing over weapons in groups in the northern Iraqi city of Sulaymaniyah on Friday as part of a peace process with Turkey, Turkish broadcaster NTV reported on Tuesday.
UN vote to phase out fossil fuels tests climate commitments
GENEVA - Countries are set to vote at the U.N. Human Rights Council on Tuesday on a pledge to phase out fossil fuels to fight climate change, with diplomats warning that Gulf states and others may renege on previous commitments.
Indian villagers beat five to death for ‘witchcraft’
Police said three people have been arrested and have confessed to the crime.
Cambodian garment workers fret Trump’s new tariff threat
This comes after US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 36 per cent tariff.
Top Turkish officials to visit Pakistan Wednesday, source says
ANKARA - Turkey's foreign and defence ministers will visit Pakistan on Wednesday for talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss bilateral ties, regional issues, and defence industry cooperation, a Turkish diplomatic source said on Tuesday.
Dependence on China’s minerals blocks Indian ‘strategic autonomy’
The US and China signed the London Agreement to end their tense trade standoff some days back. US President Donald Trump’s strategy of escalating tariffs to pressure China was counterbalanced by Beijing’s retaliatory measures, a mixed bag of counter-tariffs and “export
Seoul scorches at 37.8 deg C, highest early-July temperature ever recorded
Other regions across the country have also set record high weathers for early July.
Why meteorologists warn summer could be South Korea’s hottest yet
Cities such as Gwangmyeong and Paju in Gyeonggi Province also saw daytime highs of 40 deg C on July 8.
What could Malaysia’s arrest of Islamic State-linked Bangladeshi workers mean for the region?
Malaysia's recent arrest of 36 Bangladeshi nationals with links to the Islamic State terror group shows how internal vulnerabilities in Bangladesh can create opportunities for extremist groups to exploit and prey on overseas communities, say experts.
Japan, South Korea seek to soften tariff blow before August deadline
With the start date pushed back, countries are now focused on pressing for an easier ride.
China says US is in ‘no position’ to point fingers over Tibet issues
Beijing urged Washington to fully recognise the "sensitivity" of the matter.
Chef's food decoration at Chinese pre-school poisons 233 children
The kindergarten students are being treated in hospital after eating food with inedible paint.
From ‘fantastic’ to ‘spoiled’: How Japan’s trade effort to woo Trump backfired
Japan is the largest foreign investor in the United States and one of its biggest trade partners.
Russia’s formal recognition a shot in the arm for the Taliban
On July 3, Moscow formally recognized the Taliban as the legitimate government of Afghanistan. Recognition has opened a new chapter in the Taliban’s outreach to the outside world. Russia and the former Soviet Union have had a complicated history, to say the least, with
Spooked by Trump tariffs, Asia presses for more talks with US ahead of Aug 1 deadline
Asian economies formed the bulk of the 14 nations that received letters from the US so far, announcing higher tariffs on their goods from Aug 1.
China detains principal over lead poisoning of 200 children
Investigators found “abnormal” levels of lead in the blood of 233 children.
In Hiroshima, search for remains keeps war alive for lone volunteer
Mr Kayo’s drive for repeating the gruelling task year after year is partly personal.
Deepening crisis in Malaysia over top judges’ appointments poses stern political test for Anwar
Legal sources tell CNA that battlelines have been shaping up for some time between the Anwar administration and certain segments of the judiciary.
China’s Shandong aircraft carrier's visit to Hong Kong signals growing military ambitions: Analysts
The visit comes just days after Hong Kong marked its 28th anniversary of return to Chinese sovereignty.
Two Indonesian police officers arrested over subordinate’s death in Lombok
Muhammad Nurhadi was found dead in a villa swimming pool in mid-April. An autopsy later cast doubt on his superiors’ claims that he had drowned.
Japanese racehorse famed for losing all her races sees surge in popularity after mobile game launch
Retired Japanese racehorse Haru Urara never won a single race out of the 113 in her career.
Lurid tale of China’s cross-dressing ‘red uncle’ goes viral online
A 38-year-old man had been detained by the police on suspicion of spreading obscene material.
Thailand’s Cabinet shelves draft law for casinos
The government earlier set its sights on building a major gaming industry to complement tourism.
Dozens missing after floods on Nepal-China border
Floodwaters also washed away the "Friendship Bridge" that links China and Nepal.