South Korean teen’s death reignites debate over privacy; shop had spread images of her shoplifting
Her father said she collapsed under "fear and despair".
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South Korea special prosecutor indicts Seoul mayor for violating political funding law
Oh is accused of running an opinion poll through the broker and having a third person pay for the poll.
Runner hit by truck during South Korean marathon dies
He was hit by a truck while running on a lane that had been closed to traffic for the race.
Taiwan’s first domestically built submarine misses delivery deadline
The original target was to deliver the submarine by the end of November.
Police comb fire-ravaged Hong Kong apartments, death toll at 146
HONG KONG, Dec 1 - Hong Kong authorities pressed ahead on Monday with combing the remaining apartment towers destroyed by a massive fire at a housing estate that killed at least 146 people and displaced hundreds now adjusting to life in temporary housing.
Pinpointing where North Korea hides its US-aimed missiles
Against the backdrop of North Korea disengaging from initially welcomed diplomatic talks with South Korea (ROK) and America, Pyongyang has again shifted toward a more belligerent stance. Already at a technological and military disadvantage vis-a-vis both the US and South Korean
Malaysia PM Anwar launches Perodua’s first EV with 445km range
The car includes safety features, such as a child presence detection system.
How Australia plans to ban under-16s from social media
Internet regulators the world over are watching to see if Australia can rein in the tech giants.
Please don’t rush: Slow changes in Laos 50 years after communist victory
Thousands of troops and state personnel will take part in a military parade on Nov 2 to mark the anniversary.
‘For him’: Australia mum channels grief into social media limits
About 97 per cent of teens surveyed said they used social media daily.
Melaka bachelor wins $6.4m in partial Toto 4D Jackpot in Malaysia
He spent RM2 on the two numbers to win more than RM20 million.
Aukus nuclear sub deal set to further fuel Australia’s hottest housing market in Perth
Property prices in Perth are already on a tear, fuelled by population growth, tight supply and a robust local economy.
Japanese 'One Piece' singer stopped mid-show after China-Japan feud
The sudden cancellation of Japanese events in Shanghai have sparked criticism and fanned nationalist sentiment.
Malaysia’s proposed social media ban fails to click with teens
Some teens believe it is another form of silencing a group of people.
Commentary: Sabah state election sends a clear message to KL – it’s time for a reset
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has a Borneo-shaped vulnerability right now, says Asian studies professor James Chin.
Taiwan reportedly plans first weapons purchases for T-Dome to counter China
When asked about the reported arms purchase, Taiwan’s Defence Minister said he would not comment yet on “specific cases”.
Migrant domestic workers seek support, solace after Hong Kong fire
Hong Kong is home to nearly 370,000 migrant domestic workers, predominantly women from the Philippines and Indonesia.
Four charged in Australia over ‘satanic’ child abuse material
Detectives were probing an “international satanic child abuse material ring”, when they identified the suspects.
China shoots for the stars with big bet on commercial space sector
The Chinese commercial space market is expected to exceed 2.5 trillion yuan (US$350 billion) in 2025, with Beijing positioning the industry as a key engine for future economic growth and global competitiveness.
Why 2026 will be a year like no other for India's Sun mission
For the first time Aditya-L1 will be able to watch the Sun in its maximum activity cycle.
Death toll hits 212 as Sri Lanka struggles with Cyclone Ditwah impact
More than 120 people were airlifted to safety in helicopters.
Taiwan airline seeks role in ‘whole of society’ defence with surveillance flights to counter China
Taiwan is seeking closer integration of civilian firms into defence.
Hong Kong’s migrant domestic workers mourn their losses in deadly fire
Foreign domestic workers also bore a significant share of the danger.
Ex-officer tells inquiry UK military committed war crimes in Afghanistan
LONDON, Dec 1 - A former senior British officer has told a public inquiry that British special forces in Afghanistan appeared to commit war crimes by executing suspects and despite widespread knowledge in the chain of command nothing was done.
Over 120 Johor homeowners seek help after developer declared bankrupt
The developer has allegedly left buyers disappointed with incomplete facilities, delayed handovers.
China’s military firms struggle as corruption purge bites, report says
The declines contrast with strong revenue growth globally for big arms and military-services companies.
China's military firms struggle as corruption purge bites, report says
HONG KONG, Dec 1 - Revenues at China's giant military firms fell last year as corruption purges slowed arms contracts and procurement, according to a study released on Monday by a leading conflict think tank.
South Korea’s Unification Church leader on trial over graft charges
She also faces graft charges over cash payments to a lawmaker linked to disgraced president Yoon Suk Yeol.
Commentary: Sheikh Hasina's death sentence could change the balance of power in South Asia
The lead-up to Bangladesh’s February elections will be a test of caretaker leader Muhammad Yunus' leadership, says Rishi Gupta from the Asia Society Policy Institute.
China steps up mineral diplomacy in rare earth power race
China launched the International Economic and Trade Cooperation Initiative on Green Mining and Minerals to build greener, more stable supply chains - and experts say Beijing still sets the rules.
‘This year, we hope to have zero maternal deaths’: India’s south makes giving birth safer
Measures include reaching out to unwed, minor mothers-to-be by giving them temporary ID numbers.
The curious case of four missing Cabinet ministers in Malaysia
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim faces a Cabinet reshuffle to quell discontent and solidify alliances.
Migrant communities at Thai-Myanmar border turn to water filters to quench thirst for safe water
Poor infrastructure and rainy weather compromise the safety of piped water in Mae Sot.
Hong Kong acts to quell anger after deadly building blaze
Police arrested three people so far, as the government warned against attempts to stoke unrest.
Bangladesh ex-PM Hasina ordered 2009 paramilitary mutiny massacre, says commission
The ousted prime minister was said to have approved a massacre that saw dozens of senior officers killed in 2009.
Indonesia searches for hundreds missing in deadly floods
The death toll on the island of Sumatra has risen to more than 440, the government says.
Allies of Kyrgyzstan's strongman president sweep snap parliamentary election
BISHKEK, Nov 30 - Allies of Kyrgyzstan’s President Sadyr Japarov swept the board in a snap parliamentary election on Sunday, preliminary results showed, cementing his increasingly tight control of politics in what had long been Central Asia’s most democratic state.
National Guard shooting suspect radicalized in US, homeland secretary says
WASHINGTON, Nov 30 - U.S. authorities believe the Afghan immigrant accused of ambushing National Guard members in Washington, D.C., was not radicalized until after he came to the United States, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said on Sunday.
Observing Japan: Some good news for Takaichi in a challenging week
The Takaichi government faces questions about its fiscal policy management as the cabinet approves its supplemental budget. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi continues to face questions about what she discussed with US President Donald Trump, notwithstanding her
Bangladesh's ex-PM Khaleda in critical condition, exiled son says his return not in his hands
DHAKA, Nov 30 - Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia remains in \"very critical\" condition at a Dhaka hospital, her party said on Sunday, as her self-exiled son and acting party chief Tarique Rahman signaled uncertainty over his return.
Death toll from Thailand floods reaches 170
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul acknowledged the government’s shortcomings in flood management.
