Chinese, Philippine ships collide in South China Sea
Officials traded accusations as tensions rise near the disputed Scarborough Shoal.
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Chinese-linked mining firms sued over 'ecological catastrophe' in Zambia
Million of litres of highly acidic waste spilled into rivers in a copper-mining area, farmers say.
Trump says Australian leader coming to see him soon
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the leader of Australia, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, would be coming for a visit to see him soon.
India says trade discussions with US ‘positive’, ‘forward looking’
The US had imposed punitive tariffs on India over its Russian oil purchases.
Trump says US has a buyer for TikTok
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the U.S. and China have a deal that would keep TikTok operating in the United States, transferring its U.S. assets to U.S. owners from China's ByteDance, potentially resolving a saga that has lingered for nearly a year.
Deal is done to keep TikTok in the US, says Trump
The social media platform had faced a ban in the US over national security concerns.
Calling the shots or jumping the gun? PAS wraps up congress with pushback against ally Bersatu
Its call for a leadership change in opposition coalition PN raises the possibility of a showdown with Bersatu.
Israeli military strikes Yemen's Red Sea port of Hodeidah
ADEN - The Israeli military struck Yemen's Red Sea port of Hodeidah on Tuesday, Al Masirah TV, a station affiliated with the Houthi movement, reported on Tuesday, hours after Israel issued an evacuation order for the port.
Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing kicks off China visit in Guangzhou
He will speak at the 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, an annual high-level security forum.
Nepal counts cost after deadly protests
At least 72 people were killed in two days of anti-corruption protests, with scores more badly injured.
Chinese teens who peed in Haidilao hotpot broth in Shanghai fined $395,000
The 17-year-olds filmed themselves as they were doing it and posted a video of their drunken act online.
BRICS+ marks the end of neoliberal ideology
The emergence of BRICS—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—together with its expanding circle of new and partner members, represents one of the most consequential developments in global governance since the end of WWII. What began as a loose coalition for reform of
Indonesian gig workers to hold first major rally since Cabinet reshuffle; want transport minister fired
The planned protests on Wednesday (Sep 17) are expected to take place in front of Indonesia’s parliament, the presidential palace and the offices of the Ministry of Transport.
Philippine court freezes assets linked to flood control project anomalies
The magnitude of corruption in flood control projects has been described as “unprecedented”.
Sabah landslide death toll climbs to 12 as expert warns of ‘new normal’ in Southeast Asia
Last week, Indonesia’s tourist island Bali experienced its “worst” flooding in years that claimed 17 lives. And last month, Vietnam and Thailand saw fatalities amid landslides and floods caused by Typhoon Kajiki.
Grieving relatives hold funerals for those killed in Nepal’s deadly anti-graft protests
At least 72 people died in the unrest and the vandalism and arson that followed "Gen Z" protests.
Frontline lifelines: Putting grassroots first in global health aid
In a jungle hut on the Thailand-Myanmar border, a rice cooker hissed in the corner – not to make rice, but to sterilize surgical instruments. There was no electricity or medical equipment. Only the hum of a generator, the sharp scent of iodine, and the quiet defiance of a
Singaporean tourist’s US$3,900 herb bill exposes 'unscrupulous' tactics in Hong Kong pharmacies
“These malpractices not only damage the reputation of Hong Kong’s retail and tourism industries, but also undermine tourists’ confidence,” says the Hong Kong Consumer Council.
New Thai PM Anutin finalises Cabinet line-up to form government
Mr Anutin was elected by the Parliament to be the country’s third new prime minister in two years.
Growing veggies in suitcases: Luggage left behind by tourists in Japan being reused, given away
Airlines setting limits on the number and size of checked baggage can lead customers to ditch their bags.
Afghan given life sentence in Germany after fatal stabbing at anti-Islam rally
STUTTGART, Germany - An Afghan national with suspected Islamist motives was sentenced to life in prison by a German court on Tuesday for stabbing a police officer to death and injuring five others at an anti-Islam rally last year.
Three arrested in Malaysia after tiger carcass found in vehicle
The tiger had severe injuries, possibly from a trap, and six gunshot wounds to the head.
Timor-Leste police fire tear gas on second day of car purchase protests
Protesters are rallying against Parliament’s plan to buy vehicles for each of its 65 lawmakers.
Escalators become viral attraction at new Central Park Bangkok mall
The escalators stand out for their unique design, which makes photos appear grand and dramatic: Shoppers
Jailed ex-Thai PM Thaksin in good spirits after family visit, misses grandkids: Prison authorities
His relatives are expected to visit him on Sept 17 or 19.
B-21 rollout nears as China boasts it can shoot it down
The US Air Force has doubled its B-21 Raider test fleet, flying a second prototype in a milestone that signals faster progress toward its next-generation nuclear and conventional strike arm. This month, multiple media sources reported that the US Air Force confirmed the maiden
‘Nothing here’: Lack of jobs forces young Nepalis abroad
With few prospects at home, millions of Nepalis look abroad for employment.
US ‘pivot to Asia’ never happened and likely never will
More than a decade after President Barack Obama first announced America’s “pivot to Asia” in 2011, it’s time for an honest autopsy of what was supposed to be the defining strategic reorientation of the 21st century. What we find is a textbook case of strategic overreach meeting
China is longing for the ‘Beauty of the Boom Years’
Younger Chinese grappling with economic and social issues long for an era when the economy was booming.
Taiwan launches new civil defence guide, says not aiming to cause panic
Taiwan has stepped up its resilience and defence preparations as China has increased its military activities around the island over the past five years.
Death toll in Sabah floods and landslides climbs to 13
The number of evacuees has risen to 2,468 people from 656 families across 95 villages.
China is quietly saving the world from climate change
The People’s Republic of China is still the world’s biggest single source of environmental harm. China overfishes the world’s oceans, blasts mercury and nitrous oxide and other pollutants into the atmosphere, and dumps plastic waste into the sea. It has made progress on many of
US says 'framework' for TikTok ownership deal agreed with China
The deal will pave the way to US ownership of the social media platform's American operations, according to the US treasury secretary.
What hurdles lie ahead for any US-China TikTok deal?
Any agreement could require approval by the Republican-controlled Congress, which passed a law in 2024 requiring ByteDance to divest TikTok or face a ban in the US.
Japan’s Koizumi, Hayashi run for leadership of ruling party
Voting to replace outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is set for early October.
Australia wants ‘minimally invasive’ age checks under teen social media ban
It urged “reasonable steps” by social media firms to detect and deactivate underage accounts.
Singaporean actor Tay Ping Hui relied on rote memorisation for lines in debut Malay-language film
Tay also urged Singapore viewers not to miss out on Magik Rompak, a Malaysian heist thriller, due to language.
Chinese teens to pay $300,000 for urinating in soup
A court orders their parents to compensate Haidilao for reputational and operational losses.
Jack Ma returns with a vengeance to ‘Make Alibaba Great Again’
He had stepped away from the limelight, spending much of his time in Tokyo and Hong Kong.
Vietnam overtakes Thailand as top travel destination for Chinese tourists
Vietnam has logged a record-breaking nearly 14 million foreign arrivals so far in 2025.
Indonesia unveils economic stimulus package worth almost US$1 billion
The stimulus measures include food assistance and an infrastructure building programme that could provide temporary work for more than 600,000 people.
