Central Japan cities hit 40 deg C, officially marking first ‘kokushobi’
“Kokusubi” – which means “cruelly hot day” – was introduced to better warn the public.
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Johor authorities revoke Network School’s business licences
The company was found to have breached licensing conditions and premises usage requirements.
Batanes latest on the list of China-Philippines flashpoints
When Chinese scholars recently argued that Batanes was a natural extension of Taiwan — and therefore part of China’s territorial claim — they demonstrated how indigenous history and cultural ties can become entangled in contemporary geopolitical competition. Although the
'Flying low is still flying': Food delivery rider wins China's top literary prize
Wang Jibing, a 56-year-old food delivery rider from China’s eastern Jiangsu province, won the Lu Xun Literary Prize for his poetry collection titled Low Flight.
Great Barrier Reef at risk of ‘collapse’, scientists warn
“Ecosystem collapse” is linked to 2026’s El Nino weather phenomenon.
China summons Philippine ambassador over clash in disputed waters
The Philippine military accused the China Coast Guard of clubbing a Filipino sailor with a baton on July 20.
China's rising obesity fuels demand for weight-loss camps, drawing overseas interest
With weeks of supervised training and controlled meals, stay-in fitness programmes in China are attracting overseas participants looking to build healthier habits.
South Korea to launch free home-grown AI chatbot in 2026
Seoul is seeking to reduce reliance on foreign platforms.
India summons senior Russian diplomat over killing of four Indian ship crew
NEW DELHI, July 21 - India said it had summoned a senior Russian diplomat and expressed \"grave concerns\" after a missile strike killed four Indians on a Black Sea cargo ship that was leaving a Ukrainian port.
Nine dead, 15 trapped after India tunnel collapse
The collapse was likely triggered by a blast, the cause of which was yet to be ascertained.
Members of Indonesia syndicate which sold babies to Singapore get 3 to 7 years' jail
The 19 defendants were convicted of selling at least 34 babies between 2022 and 2025, some of whom were taken to Singapore and sold for thousands of dollars for each child.
South Korea probes diplomatic academy hack, eyes possible North Korea link
The authorities are examining potential involvement by foreign state-backed hacking groups.
Nine dead, 15 trapped after tunnel collapse in India
Toxic methane gas leaking from underground rock formations was hampering rescue efforts.
More than 15 Indian workers trapped after hydroelectric tunnel blast kills nine
GUWAHATI, India, July 21 - More than 15 workers were feared trapped on Tuesday after a blast caused by a suspected gas leak in a tunnel being built for a hydroelectric project in India's rugged northeastern state of Sikkim that killed nine, officials said.
China must offer reassurance on its military build-up, Australian Foreign Minister says
She said Australia has raised its concerns about China’s recent missile test in the Pacific.
All 19 members of Indonesian trafficking ring that smuggled babies into Singapore sentenced to prison
The jail sentences were lower than what the prosecutors demanded.
Forest City welcomes Network School government probe, says it has cooperated fully
The developer stressed that every investor, tenant and operator in Forest City is subject to Malaysian laws.
Taiwan lawmakers remove legal hurdles for Starlink to operate satellite internet service on island
The authorities will be required to take into consideration national security and network security.
India 'cockroach' group says will not march again because police will 'hurt youth'
Nearly 60 protesters were injured after clashes between police and supporters of the self-named Cockroach Janta Party over demands for the resignation of India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Crime gangs snare more than US$88 billion in scams in Asia-Pacific, UN says
Networks that once operated within specific territories or illicit trades are increasingly expanding across multiple illegal markets while using shared services, said Delphine Schantz, UNODC Regional Representative for Southeast Asia and the Pacific.
Economic losses from Vietnam’s deadly floods, landslides estimated at nearly $22 million
Flooding and landslides in the northern region of Vietnam have left six dead, two missing and 10 injured.
Desperate Rohingya risk deadly voyages at sea as trafficking surges
Nearly 900 Rohingya were reported dead or missing at sea in 2025, the deadliest year on record, according to UNHCR.
South Korea’s pregnancy badges being resold online, raising concerns over misuse
These badges may be proof of eligibility for priority services intended for only expectant mothers.
India’s ‘cockroach’ movement to continue protest but will not march again
NEW DELHI, July 21 - India's youth-led \"cockroach\" movement said on Tuesday it would continue its anti-government protest but will not march again, a day after scores of supporters were injured in clashes with police who tried to stop their march on parliament.
Rohingya targeted by resurgence of ‘hateful’ disinformation in Malaysia
Malaysia hosts more than 215,000 refugees and asylum seekers through the United Nations refugee agency UNHCR.
Crime gangs snare more than $88 billion in scams in Asia-Pacific, UN says
BANGKOK, July 21 - Scam gangs defrauded Asia-Pacific residents of at least $88 billion in 2025, a United Nations office said on Tuesday, with transnational crime groups rapidly evolving tactics to stay ahead of law enforcement.
Video appears to show confrontation between Chinese and Philippine navy vessels
A member of the Chinese Coast Guard appears to strike someone using a wooden baton on a Philippine Navy vessel, according to the Philippine Armed Forces.
Asia stocks up as chip stocks recover, oil eases
US technology stocks advanced on Monday and this was mirrored in Asian trade.
New Bangladesh government’s rights vow tested by disappearance
The “disappearance” of Miraj Sheikh has become more than a missing-person case. It has emerged as the first major test of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) government’s pledge to break decisively with the human rights practices that defined the final years of ousted Prime
Online scam losses in Asia-Pacific region up to $147.2 billion in 2025: UN
The combined losses far exceed the US$18 billion (S$23.2 billion) to US$38 billion estimated to have been lost in 2023.
Gulf of Thailand’s untapped energy could fuel SE Asia’s growth
For 25 years, Cambodia and Thailand have been unable to resolve a dispute over a shared area of the Gulf of Thailand, keeping one of Southeast Asia’s most promising energy opportunities out of reach. At a time of high energy costs and growing demand across the region, leaving
Taiwan charges ex-TSMC employee over attempted tech leak to China
The authorities said this was the first such case on the island.
Japan’s revised law clarifying dangerous driving takes effect
The newly defined standards put forth by the law come amid calls for greater clarity.
Philippines’ Marcos names new military chief
Antonio Nafarrete takes the helm of the 160,000-strong Philippine military.
Samsung Electronics creates robotics division; ex-Hyundai executive to head strategy
The company plans to develop humanoid robots for use across the manufacturing, home, and retail sectors.
At least 20 dead and more than 100 missing in Afghan floods
Afghanistan is among the nations most vulnerable to the extreme impacts of climate change.
‘Sit down!’ Australian politician berates dog on live TV
One Nation has become Australia’s most popular party in recent months.
Sri Lanka uses air force drones to help tackle rapidly spreading dengue outbreak
The drones are deployed to spot potential mosquito breeding grounds on rooftops.
Some remote Indonesian communities still await free meals as programme resumes after review
The initiative has also come under scrutiny after senior nutrition agency officials were detained in a corruption probe and food poisoning incidents raised safety concerns.
Power, water needs test South Korea’s push to build AI chip hub beyond Seoul
South Korea wants to establish a new semiconductor hub in its south-west within four years.
Rubio in Philippines as US condemns ‘dangerous’ China actions
The US Secretary of State has said he is open to meeting his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi.
How China’s rise changed the logic of globalization
A recent Pew Research Centre survey found that people in most of the 36 countries surveyed now view China more positively than the United States. More respondents also expressed confidence in Xi Jinping than in Donald Trump on world affairs. The findings suggest that Beijing’s
Three Chinese injured in drone attack on Moscow
BEIJING, July 21 - Three Chinese nationals were injured during a Ukraine drone attack on Moscow, Chinese state media said on Tuesday.
Sri Lanka uses air force drones to tackle spreading dengue outbreak
COLOMBO, July 21 - Sri Lanka's public health services and hospitals are battling the worst outbreak of mosquito-borne dengue in nearly a decade, and turning to the island nation's armed forces to help curb the spread of the disease.
South Korea military buildup is for the alliance – and for itself
The United States and South Korea describe the latter’s defense buildup with the same enthusiasm but mean two different things. American officials call it “alliance modernization,” while South Korean officials increasingly call it “autonomous defense.” Neither side has much