South Korea video game tycoon to pay record US$1.5 billion in divorce

This is the largest asset division ever awarded in South Korea.

Policeman kills wife at Thai school; no children injured, say officials

The police has surrounded the house where the gunman is in and are negotiating his surrender.

Policeman kills teacher wife at Thai school, kids safe: Officials

Nepal seeks survivors two weeks after deadly floods

The Aug 26 tsunami-like surge of water, mud and debris, which began on the China-Nepal border, has killed more than 1,401 people and left 5,845 missing.

Ex-chair of Malaysian pilgrimage fund charged with abuse of position, influencing RM193.5m investment

Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim has pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Bangladesh fights world’s worst measles outbreak as vaccination gaps fuel spread

Hospitals are struggling with overcrowding, shortages and a continuing influx of sick children.

Bangladesh fights world's worst measles outbreak as vaccination gaps fuel spread

DHAKA, Sept 9 - Bangladesh, which once came close to eliminating measles, is facing its worst outbreak on record, with 999 suspected and confirmed measles-related deaths reported since March as hospitals struggle with overcrowding, shortages and a continuing influx of sick

Thailand investigates after Briton dies from penis enlargement

Officials on Sept 7 visited the central Bangkok clinic where Igho Ubiribo was treated.

‘People came here dreaming of riches’: Inside the Nanning condo said to be part of a pyramid scheme

Recruiters use familiar faces and familiar food to draw Singaporeans into the illegal scheme in China's Guangxi region.

New Zealand opposition leader says Labour focused on tackling cost of living woes

Labour is pitching innovation, technology and renewable energy as sources of skilled jobs that can help revive urban economies.

At least three people suspected of involvement in South Korea freezer death: Report

The cafe owner was arrested on Sept 4 in connection to the woman's death.

New Zealand public servants walk off job over pay offer

WELLINGTON, Sept 9 - Nearly 10,000 New Zealand public servants walked off the job for several hours on Wednesday, adding to pressure on a government confronting a weak urban economy and middle-income households strained by high living costs ahead of an election in about two

North Korea builds new Yongbyon uranium enrichment facility, IAEA says

IAEA said the expansion of North Korea's weapons-grade nuclear material is deeply concerning.

When weddings become battlefields, the laws of war begin to fail

On September 1, a US airstrike hit a family compound in Kuhestak, southern Iran, as women and children gathered for a wedding celebration. At least five people were killed and dozens more injured. Associated Press reporters who visited the town documented extensive damage and

‘Have some shame’: Philippines slams China after memo mishap

The bizarre incident was captured on video at the Seoul Defence Dialogue on Sept 8.

How Asia is redefining what BRICS really means

Washington will watch this week’s BRICS summit through the lens of China, Russia and de-dollarization — and miss the more consequential story: Asian priorities on development, technology, energy and connectivity are quietly reshaping what BRICS has become. India has long argued

Mao, Cultural Revolution cast long shadow over China 50 years on

BEIJING, Sept 9 - China on Wednesday marked half a century since the death of Mao Zedong, founder of the People's Republic, who brought roughly a quarter of the world's population under Communist Party rule and whose spectre still haunts China's future.

Mao Zedong, Cultural Revolution cast long shadow over China 50 years on

Mao's death on Sept 9, 1976 was mourned by many and welcomed by some who suffered under his nearly three-decade rule.

Descendants Of The Sun to get Indonesian film remake starring Dian Sastrowardoyo in 2027

The Indonesian remake of the iconic K-drama will star renowned actors Dian Sastrowardoyo and Reza Rahadian.

Singaporean man pleads guilty in US to massive crypto heist

Malone Lam and his associates used the proceeds of their crimes to fund a luxurious lifestyle, US authorities said.

Kang Kon destroyer flexes North Korea’s blue-water ambitions

North Korea’s commissioning of the Kang Kon signals that its naval modernization is moving beyond fleet renewal toward a broader effort to reshape deterrence and strategic competition in Northeast Asian waters. On September 6, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un commissioned the

Search ongoing for Singaporean missing after diving incident in Palau: MFA

The ministry is offering consular assistance to the missing person's family.

Australia sees no threat to US ties after White House criticism of social media reforms

SYDNEY, Sept 9 - Australia said on Wednesday it sees no risk to its relationship with the United States after reports that the Trump administration criticised Canberra's plans to target social media algorithms, which critics say would curtail free speech.

Hong Kong's first leader after British handover dies

The tenure of Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong's first leader after Britain handed over the city to China, was marked by crises and protests.

The algorithms powering our social feeds: Amusing or addictive?

Australia could soon give citizens the choice to opt out of them under new legislation.

Helicopter crash in Sarawak kills pilot and 4 medical staff on ‘flying doctor’ service

An Air Accident Investigation Bureau team is expected to arrive in Miri at 2pm on Wednesday (Sep 9) to assist with investigations.

America undependable? That’s not the problem

Last week I was in England at a symposium with many Europeans and others from around the world. The main takeaway? Nonstop gratuitous insults of Donald Trump, America, and Americans – underpinned by complaints that America is “undependable” and “unpredictable” and can no

Conflict over Taiwan would be disastrous, de facto US ambassador says

TAIPEI, Sept 9 - Any conflict across the Taiwan Strait would have a bigger impact on the global economy than World War Two, and the upcoming U.S.-China summit is an opportunity to avoid miscalculations, the top U.S. diplomat in Taipei said on Wednesday.

Hong Kong's first post-colonial leader Tung Chee-hwa dies aged 89

Hand-picked by Beijing to run Hong Kong after the 1997 handover, the former shipping tycoon oversaw a rocky tenure until he stepped down in 2005.

Malaysia’s Pardons Board to meet on Sept 11, Najib’s early release on agenda

The Board will decide on Najib Razak's release even as UMNO holds national congress.

Search resumes for missing Indonesian journalists on volcano mission

The journalists were on a mission to capture photos of the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau.

South Korea says monitoring North Korea border incursions, maintains readiness

A report had said North Korean troops were sighted crossing the military demarcation line more than 20 times in August.

The Ukraine negotiations and Ukraine’s future

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner wound up their visit to Kyiv on September 6 after visiting Moscow the day prior. The US special diplomatic duo met with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky, respectively. Both offered solutions that the Russians seemed to like, and the

Sake from Japan’s Yamaguchi wins International Wine Challenge contest

Tenbi Junmai Ginjo Hotaten, made of sake rice produced in Shimonoseki, is known for its apple aroma.

With large crowds expected, Norway to lay King Harald to rest

OSLO, Sept 9 - King Harald V of Norway will be laid to rest on Wednesday, in a series of ceremonies marking the culmination of 13 days of national mourning following his death at the age of 89.

US treasury chief Bessent backs using US financial power as foreign policy tool

WASHINGTON, Sept 8 - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent advocated on Tuesday for Washington's use of financial power as a foreign policy tool with the goal of advancing the interests of American allies, including in financial and political situations abroad.

New Zealand military seeks deeper operational ties with Australia

WELLINGTON, Sept 9 - Two Australian F-35A stealth fighter jets are in New Zealand for joint exercises with the New Zealand Army and Air Force, underscoring deepening defence ties between the neighbours as they move towards sharing personnel and maintenance roles.

Asia’s Strait of Hormuz oil cushion is running out

Asia’s long resilience to turmoil in the Strait of Hormuz is wearing thin. After months of burning through reserves and shielding consumers from the worst of it, the region’s oil importers are running out of room — and a shock that once looked containable is now poised to bite

Journalists missing in Indonesia after volcano mission

China, Russia stress strategic ties with North Korea in anniversary messages to Kim

Kim also received congratulatory messages from leaders of several other countries.

Japan’s Nagoya to receive disaster relief after heavy rain; leaks reported at Asian Games venues

Authorities urged residents in some areas to seek safety as roads, railway tracks were inundated.

Meta continues to run ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India - report

The report follows a BBC Eye investigation that found Instagram running paid ads promoting such material in India.

‘Stolen valor’: Trump’s 9/11 story draws scorn as fabrication

While Republicans express “offense” at plans for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to attend September 11 remembrances this week due to his Muslim faith, US President Donald Trump provoked outrage on Tuesday when he told what seems to be a fabricated story about his heroism

South Korea says Hormuz talks with France concern contribution options, not troop deployment

Discussions focused on how South Korea could contribute to international efforts concerning maritime security in the strait.

Beyond Beijing and Shanghai: Why more foreign tourists are venturing into rural China

With improved infrastructure and accessibility, China’s countryside is becoming a popular choice among foreign travellers after a slower pace of travel.