Workers rally behind Indonesia’s Prabowo as women take to streets against his policies

The rallies provide a split-screen on public perception of Indonesia’s beleaguered leader.

Indonesian workers rally for Prabowo as women march against president

JAKARTA, Nov 7 - Hundreds of workers rallied in support of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Saturday amid allegations that police illegally wiretapped him, while hundreds of women marched against the president's policies.

Malaysia's attorney-general defends halting Najib's house arrest after king's rebuke

Malaysia's attorney-general on Saturday (Nov 7) stood by his decision to seek legal clarifications over former Prime Minister Najib Razak's house arrest order, and rejected accusations of treason after the palace insisted it must be implemented.

Traffic slows on several major highways in Malaysia ahead of Deepavali

Deepavali falls on Nov 8 in 2026.

Iran executes Baluch militant over armed attack on police station

Nov 7 - Iran executed a Baluch man for involvement in an armed attack on a police station in the southeast of the country in which several officers were killed or wounded, Iranian media reported on Saturday.

Execute Royal Decree on Najib’s house arrest without selective approach: Malaysian opposition leader

He said that safeguarding the dignity of the Royal Institution is a constitutional duty.

Australia PM Albanese urges Iran de-escalation after US midterms

Albanese said the results won’t alter how Canberra engages with the White House.

Malaysia's king warns against challenging his order allowing house arrest for ex-PM Najib

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 - Malaysia's king warned on Saturday that any attempt to challenge his order letting former Prime Minister Najib Razak go from jail to house arrest could amount to defying his decree, a day after authorities delayed Najib's transfer.

New Zealand election early count shows two main parties near deadlocked

With the race so close, smaller parties are likely to shape the next governing coalition.

Malaysia’s AGC denies defying King, seeks court clarity on Najib’s house arrest to avoid legal conflict

The AGC’s clarification coincides with an official royal decree issued on Nov 7 by Istana Negara.

UMNO demands immediate house arrest for Malaysia ex-PM Najib following King’s decree

Several of party’s leaders file police report over delay in implementing house arrest order.

Malaysia's king says Najib's conditional pardon is unambiguous, warns against disputing it

The royal decree comes a day after the Attorney-General's Chambers called for a temporary suspension of Najib Razak's house arrest, citing legal questions over the implementation of his pardon and its implications for a separate prison sentence.

Han Feizi’s 50th: Tesla, Chinese math and America’s face problem

Hey, Stephen, I could give you fifty reasons Why I should be the one you choose All those other girls, well, they’re beautiful But would they write a song for you? (Ha-ha) – Taylor Swift “Repetition is reputation!” the grizzled banking industry veteran told the young Turks at a

Delhi world's most polluted major city on eve of Diwali, Swiss group says

BENGALURU, Nov 7 - Delhi was the world's most polluted major city on Saturday morning, according to Swiss group IQAir's live ranking, as the Indian capital faced severe pollution forecasts a day before Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights.

Malaysia to give US$2,400 in aid to families of 54 citizens missing in Nepal-Tibet floods

The financial assistance will be distributed through the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA), following a decision by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at a Cabinet meeting on Friday (Nov 6).

Hong Kong lawmakers condemn foreign governments’ criticism of Joshua Wong ruling

They said the criticism defamed Hong Kong’s judicial system and national security laws.

Hong Kong lawmakers condemn foreign governments' criticism of Joshua Wong ruling

HONG KONG, Nov 7 - Hong Kong's Legislative Council (Legco) on Saturday said it condemns criticism by foreign governments on the sentencing of democracy activist Joshua Wong to an additional 10 years in jail under the city's national security law.

What Alibaba left blank about Qwen4

A company whose machines are trained to predict the next word has left one for us to supply. On Friday (November 6), Alibaba’s Qwen released a poster without a model name or a benchmark. Birds gather above a dark sea, their flock taking the shape of a fish. Beneath them, one

Toward a transparent and stable cryptocurrency

Stablecoins are moving from the fringes of crypto to the center of finance. The US Genius Act requires issuers to hold reserves one-for-one in cash, deposits, and short-term Treasuries. That makes a digital dollar redeemable. But it does not answer a deeper question: what makes

Pakistani astronaut to join China’s next space-station mission

Pakistan and China signed a deal in 2025 setting up a Chinese government training programme for Pakistani astronauts.

Pakistani astronaut to join China space station's Shenzhou-24 mission

HONG KONG/BEIJING, Nov 7 - A Pakistani astronaut will join China's space station on this year's Shenzhou-24 mission, as part of bilateral cooperation under Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative, Chinese state media reported on Saturday.

Malaysia’s King affirms royal prerogative on Najib’s house arrest, warns against questioning order

Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar emphasised that all conditions stipulated under the royal decree have been fulfilled.

Qatar says its mediation efforts between US and Iran continue to prevent escalation

Nov 7 - Qatar's Prime Minister said the country's mediation efforts between the US and Iran were continuing to prevent the situation in the region from spiraling out of control, Al Jazeera TV reported on Saturday.

Midterm rebuke leaves Trump cornered and dangerous on Iran

WASHINGTON, DC – The Democratic Party’s resounding victories at US midterm elections on November 3 have dealt Republicans a stinging rebuke and pushed President Donald Trump into lame-duck territory, with an incoming Congress poised to frustrate his legislative agenda and

Hong Kong arrests 28 in building bid-rigging probe, RTHK says

The coordinated crackdown marks the first operation by a joint task force comprising the police, ICAC and Competition Commission in Hong Kong.

One-off aid of $3,100 for families of all 54 Malaysian victims in Nepal flood

About 5,700 individuals, including more than 600 foreign nationals, are still reported missing.

North Korean orphans fast tracked into state care to stem declining birth rate

Orphanages are now supplied more regularly after shift toward birth-friendly policies.

China's giant pandas make public debut at US zoo

Giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang will make Zoo Atlanta home for the next 10 years.

I discovered Chiang Mai’s quieter side: Coffee farms, village stays and forest bathing

From forest bathing and mountain coffee farms to meals beneath towering trees, CNA Lifestyle’s Joyee Koo explores Chiang Mai’s lesser-known villages and community-based stays.

Japan, Taiwan, China and the emerging 2028 strategic test

Originally published by Pacific Forum, this article is republished with permission. East Asia is entering an era in which military balance, economic resilience, technological leadership and alliance politics are no longer separate policy domains but interconnected elements of a

Here’s why Pyongyang is testing an array of missile capabilities

North Korea’s accelerating missile development has entered a new and potentially consequential phase. According to media reports available as of November 6, 2026, Pyongyang has conducted approximately 20 missile-related tests and exercises since the beginning of the year. The

Taiwan shuts Papua New Guinea office and ends LNG buying, citing Chinese pressure

The US was deeply concerned by reports that Papua New Guinea had unilaterally ordered the office closed.

An Indian film that nobody would release is finally a hit - 18 awards later

Extraordinary scenes of audiences crying leaving theatres after watching the film have been shared on social media.

Stephen Miller replacing fired Susie Wiles as Trump chief of staff

Stephen Miller, the chief architect of the Trump administration’s widely decried mass deportation policy, has received a promotion to be the next White House chief of staff. In a Friday social media post, President Donald Trump announced that Miller next week will take over for

No more midnight rush: How Singles’ Day is being rebuilt for China’s cautious consumers

Eighteen editions on, China’s biggest annual shopping festival is growing up. As the sales frenzy gives way to longer promotions and more cautious spending, brands and platforms are rethinking how to win over shoppers.

Takaichi vs. the tax ‘rebels’

Japan’s House of Representatives approved the consumption tax cut on Friday, November 6, but the government’s accomplishment was overshadowed by the decision by four senior Liberal Democratic Party lawmakers — most notably former prime minister Shigeru Ishiba — to absent

A ‘new Hong Kong’ is on the rise. What does it look like?

The Straits Times and The Business Times examine whether it can stay relevant.

Polls open in final day of New Zealand vote

The election is taking place against a backdrop of concerns over the rising cost of living and the economy.

New Zealanders vote in general election

WELLINGTON, Nov 7 - New Zealand votes in a general election on Saturday, with polls closing at 7 p.m. (0600 GMT).

Japan launches emergency cybersecurity package after wave of attacks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the package includes security countermeasures, strengthening of investigation systems and reinforcement of support for victims and measures to prevent the spread of damage.

China shifts former provincial leaders to legislature in ‘soft retirement’

The move provides a posting for senior officials shifted out of front-line political roles ahead of formal retirement.

China shifts former provincial leaders to legislature in 'soft retirement'

BEIJING, Nov 6 - China's top legislature on Friday appointed 12 former provincial-level party chiefs and governors to the leadership ranks of the country's parliament and confirmed the termination of nine deputies' status as lawmakers, official records showed.

China in contact with Real Madrid, LaLiga over Mbappe's Mao comments

BARCELONA, Nov 6 - China is in contact with Real Madrid and LaLiga over the fallout from Kylian Mbappe's remarks about Mao Zedong, China's ambassador to Spain Yao Jing said on Friday.

Record-breaking El Nino raises prospect of warmer, wetter winter in South Korea

The South Korea Meteorological Administration said the El Nino has reached its strongest level since Korean records began in 1950.

Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, arrested for child pornography possession

WASHINGTON, Nov 6 - Thomas Markle, father of Prince Harry's wife Meghan Markle, has been arrested for possessing child pornography, the US Justice Department said on Friday.

Najib pays $15.7 million fine, but his road home hits legal roadblock

Malaysia's AGC suspends temporarily the house arrest after questioning how royal pardons and court orders are enforced.

China, Gabon elevate ties, pledge deeper mining, security cooperation

BEIJING, Nov 6 - China and Gabon elevated their diplomatic ties during a state visit by the Central African nation's president to China, and are looking to deepen cooperation in the areas of mining and security, they said in a joint statement on Friday.

US, UK and others condemn sentencing of Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong

LONDON, Nov 6 - Ten governments including the United States, Britain, Germany and France issued a statement on Friday condemning the sentencing of Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong to 10 years in jail.

Magnitude-6.1 quake hits off Tokyo, no tsunami alert issued