South Korea’s UNESCO-listed tidal flats expanded with 4 new sites
The inscription expands the site from four to six components.
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Malaysian police probe deaths of two teens in Ipoh
Initial investigations found no foul play, said the police.
Southern China braces for typhoon Noul, suspends public transport
BEIJING, July 25 - Strong winds and torrential rain lashed China on Saturday, brought by a strengthening typhoon Noul, weather authorities said, urging people to avoid unnecessary travel as transport links could be disrupted.
Indonesian authorities arrest former anti-corruption prosecutor after seizing US$19 million and gold
Former anti-graft prosecutor Febrie Adriansyah has been accused of money laundering while serving as Indonesia’s top anti-corruption prosecutor. He denied wrongdoing after being questioned on Friday (Jul 24), saying he was a victim of “criminalisation”.
Italian embassy in Bangkok apologises after video of students’ behaviour on train sparks fury
The Italian Embassy in Bangkok condemned the disruptive behaviour of Italian teenagers on a BTS Skytrain.
Trump’s new tariffs to cost Americans $100 billion per year
US President Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled a new package of tariffs targeting 60 countries that account for over 99% of US imports, a move that—if upheld in court—would cost Americans an estimated US$100 billion per year in the form of higher costs. The duties, ranging from
India's Modi under pressure as youth protest leaders set for more talks
NEW DELHI, July 25 - The Indian government was set to begin a fresh round of talks on Saturday with leaders of a Gen-Z protest that led to disruptions in the capital this week, as demonstrators press a demand for the education minister to resign.
China evacuates 20,000 people as Typhoon Noul nears
The typhoon is forecast to hit the coast between Hong Kong and Guangdong from the evening of July 25.
Politicians vs generals: Ukraine’s long, hidden war within
The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, has dismissed the country’s commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, after a turbulent week in which he also removed his defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov. The dismissal of the popular defense minister, who is credited by many as the
Pakistan’s only choice is active neutrality in US-Iran war
A war is entering Pakistani homes right now. Not through headlines, but through the electricity bill, the bus fare, the price of vegetables at the local market. Wars in the Middle East rarely stay confined to the countries that start them — their consequences travel through oil
Malaysia targets 2028 to produce its first human vaccine to cut import reliance
Malaysia’s first locally produced human vaccine will be for treating illnesses like pneumonia, meningitis, sepsis and blood infections, says Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang.
New Zealand faces aftershocks, minor damage after 5.9-magnitude earthquake
There were 73 aftershocks recorded in about five hours following the quake.
Blind spot: The hidden workers behind Indonesia’s digital boom
Today, Indonesia stands as one of the most formidable digital economic powerhouses in Southeast Asia. Bank Indonesia recorded digital payment transaction volumes reaching 5.22 billion in May 2026, marking 28.14% year-on-year growth. Meanwhile, QRIS transactions — the country’s
‘Betrayal’: The young victims of India’s exam leak scandal
The medical exam leak has since sparked a row over the pressures of India’s education system.
Australia's Queensland confirms H5N1 bird flu case, fourth state
SYDNEY, July 25 - Queensland became Australia's fourth state to confirm a case of H5N1 bird flu after authorities said on Saturday that a migratory seabird tested positive for the highly pathogenic virus.
Five people killed in soil collapse in northern China
BEIJING, July 25 - Five people were killed and three injured after a loess collapse buried a house in a village in northern China's Shanxi province, state-owned Xinhua News Agency said on Saturday.
China fines Trip.com Group $992m over online hotel-booking monopoly
Trip.com used exclusive deals and technical measures to limit competition and offer lowest prices.
Samsung, SK Group seal $1.23 trillion deals as South Korea hosts AI powers
About 150 executives, investors, researchers and start-up founders attended the summit.
Malaysia set to produce its first human vaccine from 2028
The move reduces reliance on imported vaccines and strengthens the country’s health security.
'It eats away at my body': The human cost of S Korea's ultra-convenient overnight deliveries
Night-time deliveries are ubiquitous in hyper-connected Korea, stirring a debate about working conditions.
The great tech manhunt: East Asia’s billion-dollar race for ASEAN talent
Japan, South Korea and Taiwan are turning to South-east Asia to plug a shortage of tech talents.
South Korea’s hunt for 100,000 tech workers
Its search for the brightest young minds extends beyond the country’s borders.
Prayers, parties and the changing face of Kuala Lumpur’s Bukit Bintang
The mosque plans have spurred debate over what kind of place Bukit Bintang is becoming.
No poaching, just ‘enticing environment’: Fukuoka, capital of Japan’s ‘Silicon Island’
Japan is staging a comeback with Fukuoka at the forefront.
From tech visas to ‘gold card’, scholarships: Fast track to working in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan
These East Asian economies are looking for tech talent overseas to plug labour shortages back home
Explained: China’s ‘ethnic unity and progress promotion’ law
Could a law passed in China actually reach you, thousands of miles away? Beijing's new law says yes.
Mozambique-flagged LPG tanker attacked in Iranian waters, Indian embassy says
July 24 - A Mozambique-flagged LPG tanker carrying 28 Indian crew members was attacked in Iranian territorial waters on Friday, the Indian embassy in Tehran said.
India’s Gen Z protesters adapt to internet curbs
Thousands of young people have been protesting, demanding changes to the education system.
Trump warns China, Russia against involvement in Iran war
WASHINGTON, July 24 - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he does not believe China or Russia are \"participating\" in the ongoing Iran conflict, but warned that if they did get involved \"it would be very bad for them.\"
India cockroach protests: Videos show officers firing 'pellet guns'
Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Delhi as part of the cockroach protests, calling for educational reforms.
Pakistan, Iran explore path towards new talks with US in a China-initiated push, sources say
ISLAMABAD, July 23 - Pakistan is exploring a path towards a resumption of stalled U.S.-Iran talks over ending their nearly five-month-old war, three Pakistani sources said, following a push initiated by China.
The age of rearmament
Subscribe now with a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. Japan’s nuclear taboo is slowly unravelingScott Foster reports that Japanese officials are increasingly willing to debate nuclear weapons, nuclear sharing and revisions
China’s top police chief and FBI director pledge closer law enforcement cooperation
China’s Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong conferred with FBI Director Kash Patel in Beijing.
Suicide bombing in Pakistan kills 15, including 12 soldiers, army says
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan, July 24 - Islamist militants rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a Pakistani security checkpoint, killing 15 people, including 12 soldiers, in northwest Pakistan, the military said on Friday, adding that 12 militants had been killed in retaliation.
Thailand to scrap $38.3 billion land bridge project after study
The pitch for the land bridge project replaced a decades-old Thai proposal to dredge a canal through the Kra Isthmus.
Iran-Iraq-Pakistan ‘axis of sympathy’ signals a reshaping Southwest Asia
Earlier this month, the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was buried in his hometown of Mashhad after a four-day ceremony. Many international delegations were present, but each country will have chosen their representatives with the utmost care. Sending
Bangladesh president resigns citing ill health
"Due to worsening physical and mental incapacity ... it is no longer possible for me to properly discharge the responsibilities of an important constitutional office such as the presidency," President Mohammed Shahabuddin said in a resignation letter.
Thailand scales back US$30 billion 'land bridge' on commercial viability concerns
Thailand will instead pursue the expansion of a port in southern Ranong province and related rail links.
Bangladesh President Shahabuddin, 76, resigns citing health concerns
He has held the largely ceremonial post of president since April 2023.
ASEAN sees progress on South China Sea code, targets year-end conclusion
Maritime security concerns – from the Strait of Hormuz to the South China Sea – emerged as dominant issues at this week's ASEAN meetings in the Philippines, alongside discussions on energy security and Myanmar.
What one county’s fake rice figures reveal about China’s food security push
Food security, long a top strategic priority for China, has recently taken on greater importance.
Preparing for disruption: Offline messaging apps join India’s protest toolkit
As concerns over connectivity disruptions grow, protesters in India are turning to offline messaging apps as part of an emergency toolkit. How do they work, and what are their limitations?
India's pharma sector braces for impact of proposed Trump tariffs on generic drugs
Analysts warn the levies could disrupt global drug supply chains, push up medicine prices for Americans and force Indian drugmakers to rethink their manufacturing strategies.
Japan zoo gets thousands of birthday cards for Punch the monkey as he turns one on July 26
The young macaque shot to stardom after he was seen clinging to a plush orangutan toy for comfort.
In China, AI is ‘everything, everywhere’. Is there a dark side?
From running marathons to being personalised chefs, robots are redefining life in the future.
Philippines accuses China of using water cannon on its vessels for a second day
China's Coast Guard says it imposed "control measures" on several Philippine vessels operating illegally around the Scarborough Shoal.
'Lapdog media': Indian reporters caught in youth protest anger
NEW DELHI, July 24 - When Indian television reporter Dev Kotak went to cover a massive youth protest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government this week, he planned to deliver a live broadcast, mill around and leave.
New surveillance commons means the end of military concealment
On February 26, 2026 – 48 hours before the United States and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury – Hangzhou-based MizarVision posted AI-annotated satellite imagery of F-22 Raptors at Ovda Air Base in Israel, carrier strike group positions in the Arabian Sea and AWACS aircraft
South Korea welcomes 10 million visitors in first half of 2026, surpassing pre-pandemic levels
The tourism boom is also reshaping where visitors are going.