Japan marks 15 years since tsunami disaster as Takaichi pushes more nuclear energy use

Nepal counts final votes with rapper Shah poised for PM

The March 5 parliamentary vote was the first since youth-led protests toppled the government in September.

Woman found dead with multiple stab wounds in JB hotel room

The woman is believed to have been killed between 1.30am and 5.30am on March 11 at a Johor Bahru hotel.

Does Iran’s new supreme leader actually matter?

Iran’s announcement of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s replacement after his death by US-Israeli bombing came at an unexpectedly rapid pace. Within days, the Assembly of Experts appointed his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, as supreme leader — a smooth transition, at least in theory. But the

Cathay says surcharge to rise as fuel prices jump during Mid-East war

The price of fuel so far in March is double the average of the previous two months.

Russia says it shot down two British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles

MOSCOW, March 11 - Russian Defence Ministry said on Wednesday that its forces shot down two British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles over the past 24 hours, according to the RIA news agency.

Cliffside Chinese village draws visitors with cable car. Can this be replicated?

Gulu was hailed as a successful example of China’s rural revitalisation efforts at the country’s parliamentary meetings.

Three vessels hit by projectiles in Strait of Hormuz

DUBAI, March 11 - Three vessels have been hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, maritime security agencies and sources said on Wednesday, as one of the strikes led to a fire onboard a ship and forced most of its crew to evacuate it.

Japan marks 15 years since quake-tsunami, Fukushima nuclear crisis

The 2011 disasters led to the loss of more than 22,000 lives.

South Korea finds faulty approvals at airport where Jeju Air plane crashed

Seoul says it can deter threats from North Korea even if US weapons shifted to Middle East

President Lee Jae Myung has said his government is unhappy with the reported asset move but acknowledged there was little it could do about it.

Punch the baby monkey isn’t being bullied: Japan zoo

The zoo's statement follows an outpouring of concern online.

Two drones fall in vicinity of Dubai airport as Iran crisis shows no sign of easing

DUBAI, March 11 - Two drones came down in the vicinity of Dubai International Airport (DXB) on Wednesday, injuring four people, Dubai's media office said, as attacks on infrastructure across the Gulf continued on the 12th day of the Iran crisis, which has caused widespread

Oil price volatility puts energy-dependent Asian economies at risk: Analysts

Economists warn that prolonged disruptions in Middle East oil flows could move the region from price shocks to fuel shortages, with broader risks to growth and inflation.

Death of teen highlights persistent problem of illegal gold mining in Indonesia

Since the beginning of 2026, at least 20 deaths have been confirmed in connection with such activities.

Sabah leaders condemn online post showing defaced Quran stepped on

Dr Mohd Arifin Mohd Arif said the alleged act was an attempt to hurt the feelings of Muslims.

Australia expects Iran war to intensify, shuts some Middle East embassies

Australia has also directed dependants of diplomatic officials ‌in the UAE and Israel to leave.

South Korea helps end dog slaughter in Indonesia

The operation was conducted in Kupang, on Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara island.

Men linked to Myanmar fraud hub charged in South Korea over romance scam

Five suspects were indicted in detention while three were charged without arrest.

China moves to curb use of OpenClaw AI at banks, state agencies

OpenClaw gained popularity for its ability to operate autonomously.

From Marx to mosque: how Iran reshaped global extremism

The Iranian Revolution of 1979 reshaped the political landscape of the Middle East, replacing Iran’s Western-backed leader with an Islamic Republic. It transformed modern political extremism. Now, more than 40 years later, the Israeli–US attacks have killed the country’s

South Korea to speed up nuclear restart amid Middle East crisis

It will seek to start two units in March and another four by mid-May.

Seoul to toughen security for massive BTS comeback concert

The one-hour event will be streamed live on Netflix to 190 countries.

Giant pipe protrudes over 10m above ground at construction site in Osaka

The pipe is reportedly 5m wide in diameter.

Sri Lanka court orders 84 Iranian sailors’ bodies be handed to Iran embassy, local media says

They were killed in an attack on an Iranian warship off Sri Lanka’s coast last week.

Sri Lanka court orders 84 Iranian sailors' bodies be handed to Iran embassy, local media says

COLOMBO, March 11 - A Sri Lankan court has ordered that the bodies of 84 sailors killed in an attack on an Iranian warship off the island nation's coast last week be handed over to the embassy of Iran, local media reported on Wednesday.

Thai Airways to raise fares as fuel costs soar and demand surges

It has room to raise the fuel surcharge further if oil prices continue to climb.

US had blueprint to cut civilian war casualties – Trump killed it

Originally published by ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power, this article is republished with permission. Images from the missile strike in southern Iran were more horrifying than any of the case studies Air Force combat veteran Wes J Bryant had

Parents in Japan to get Instagram notifications when teens repeatedly search for suicide content

It will also introduce a feature that restricts access to posts about drugs and dangerous behaviour.

Iran war on same disastrous path as Iraq war

The United States military achieved every objective it set when it went to war in Iraq in 2003. Decapitation: Saddam Hussein was captured, tried and hanged. Air dominance: total, within days. Regime collapse: The Iraqi government fell in 21 days. Now, consider Iraq more than 20

A Putin peace gambit to end two wars at once

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke for the first time this year on Monday in a conversation that touched upon the Iran war, the content of which Putin’s senior aide Yury Ushakov described as “very substantive” and “useful”, along with other

South Korea considers extra budget to counter Middle East impact

The finance minister said the government will roll out the fuel price cap sometime this week.

Indonesian President Prabowo’s free meals plan draws court challenge by civil groups

The initiative accounts for 11 per cent of the central government’s spending in 2026.

A winning smile: Malaysian man shows off record-setting 42 teeth in viral TikTok video

With 10 more teeth than the average person, he has been turning heads online.

Israel strikes apartment building in central Beirut, Lebanese state media say

March 11 - Israeli strikes targeted an apartment building in central Beirut on Wednesday, Lebanese state media said, marking the second strike in the city in recent days.

Asia stocks rise but oil resumes gains amid IEA supply report

The IEA has proposed a release of oil reserves that would exceed the 182 million barrels member countries put on the market following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

Indonesia’s BrahMos missile buy targets China’s sea lanes

Indonesia’s planned purchase of India’s BrahMos missile could transform its vast archipelago into a maritime barrier, reshaping regional deterrence from the South China Sea to the Indian Ocean. This month, Reuters reported that Indonesian Defense Ministry spokesperson Rico

Inside the Australian hotel where Iranian footballers escaped to claim asylum

Activists played a key role in making contact with the women as they tried to dodge their minders.

Member of Iranian football delegation granted Australian asylum changes her mind

One of the seven women who received visas has reversed her decision after speaking to teammates, minister says

Australian designer Katie Perry wins trademark appeal vs Katy Perry

The US singer lost the case in 2023 and later won on appeal, but now judges have ruled against her.

Combatants in Mideast war trade more air strikes as Iran clamps down on dissent

DUBAI/TEL AVIV/WASHINGTON, March 11 - The U.S. and Israel traded air strikes with Iran's military across the Middle East as the besieged Tehran government warned its state security forces were ready with \"fingers on the trigger\" to confront any revival of anti-government

Malaysia steps up enforcement to curb fuel smuggling amid Mid-East tensions

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had said the government would do its utmost to maintain the price of RON95 at RM1.99.

Bangladesh sari weaving tradition hangs by a thread

The practice has suffered from a market slump that began during the Covid-19 pandemic and never recovered.

Australian designer Katie Perry wins trademark spat against US singer Katy Perry

Australia’s High Court rules in favour of the designer on appeal.

North Korea says it respects Iran’s choice of new supreme leader: Report

Pyongyang accused the US and Israel of undermining regional peace.

Childcare centre in Malaysia shuttered after death of 4-month-old baby; 2 employees arrested

The baby died past midnight on March 9 after developing complications.

China and North Korea to reopen passenger train service after pandemic halt

Tickets for the first train departing on Thursday have reportedly sold out.

Meghan to appear at £1,400 per person 'girls' weekend' in Australia

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are returning to Australia in April, their first visit since 2018.