Indonesia welcomes elephant calf born in the wild in Riau

The birth is a hopeful sign for Sumatran elephants, which are considered critically endangered.

Why Bangladesh chose Malaysia and China before India for PM Rahman’s debut tour

Analysts view the decision to prioritise Kuala Lumpur and Beijing as practical rather than a direct snub of New Delhi.

Military transport plane crashes in India, casualties unknown

It crashed while landing at an air force station in the country’s remote north-east.

Japan, Indonesia eye closer ties via intel sharing, export of destroyers

They agreed last week to launch talks on the export of Asagiri-class destroyers to Indonesia.

Mourners gather at Thai royal palace to await princess' body

Princess Bajrakitiyabha, known as Princess Bha, died aged 47 on Thursday (Jun 11) after spending more than three years in a coma due to a cardiac condition.

When pressure fuels more pressure

Subscribe now with a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. Europe’s protectionist turn challenges JapanScott Foster argues that Europe’s efforts to shield its automotive industry through local-content requirements and subsidy

Mourners gather at Thai royal palace in Bangkok to await Princess Bajrakitiyabha’s body

The princess died at the age of 47 on June 11.

Thousands gather for Seoul queer festival, counter-rally

SEOUL, June 13 - Thousands of people gathered in central Seoul on Saturday for an annual LGBTQ pride parade, while a conservative Christian group held a nearby counter-rally, organisers and police said.

Thousands gather for Seoul queer festival and counter-rally

The festival has long drawn both supporters of LGBTQ rights and opposition from conservative groups.

The future of Asian finance may be built in local currencies

The global financial system is entering a period of profound transformation. Geopolitical tensions, supply chain realignments and increasingly volatile capital flows have exposed the vulnerabilities of an international monetary architecture that remains heavily dependent on a

Taiwan opposition leader seeks to ease Washington's concerns over China stance during US trip

Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Kuomintang (KMT), has been on a two-week US trip following her April visit to China, where she met President Xi Jinping.

UNCLOS conciliation gives Cambodia, Thailand a just path to peace

On June 2, Cambodia initiated compulsory conciliation proceedings with Thailand under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). We did so to protect our national sovereignty and maritime rights after Thailand unilaterally walked away from a 25-year-old bilateral

China 'strongly dissatisfied' with Pentagon move against top Chinese tech firms

'Never wanted a snap state election' in Negeri Sembilan, but no choice given BN's actions: Anwar

Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim was speaking on Friday (Jun 12) night at the launch of his coalition's election campaign for the Negeri Sembilan state polls.

After the military, Malaysia’s veterans struggle to seek new livelihoods amid rising costs

Many military veterans retire in their early 40s and must find new work to support their families.

China rebukes US over ‘military’ labelling of its top firms

The US added China's Alibaba, BYD and Baidu to a list of firms it said aid the Chinese military.

India Foreign Minister calls Rubio over Gulf ship attacks

This follows American strikes on three merchant vessels off Oman that killed three Indians.

Woman seriously injured in shark attack at Sydney beach

It is the latest of a spate of shark attacks off Australia's coast.

Malaysian e-hailing driver assaulted after asking passengers to buckle up

The victim said the three men were intoxicated when they got into his car.

Thai princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol’s death raises questions about royal succession

King Maha Vajiralongkorn has yet to name a successor nearly a decade after taking the throne.

Higher voter turnout expected at Johor, Negeri Sembilan state elections: Analysts

Young voters could have a meaningful impact on overall turnout, said an analyst.

North Korea condemns US missile sale approval to South Korea: Media

The sale involves advanced air-to-air missiles and related equipment.

North Korea condemns US missile sale approval to South Korea, KCNA says

SEOUL, June 13 - North Korea's foreign ministry condemned a U.S. decision to approve the sale of advanced air-to-air missiles and related equipment to South Korea, warning the move would worsen tensions on the Korean peninsula, state media KCNA said on Saturday.

Taiwan opposition leader seeks to ease US concerns over China stance

WASHINGTON, June 12 - The leader of Taiwan's main opposition party said on Friday that she had used a visit to the U.S.  to correct \"many misunderstandings\" about her pro-engagement approach to China, amid strong criticism from hawks in Washington.

From Parliament to podcasts: How celebrity culture is reshaping Malaysian politics

Some political figures are attaining celebrity-like status on social media – a useful way to boost their profile.

Battling the bulge jab by jab: India’s weight-loss drugs now within the reach of millions

With the proliferation of the drugs, some people are obtaining them without prescription or buying fake versions.

The $20,000 question: Can a lawnmower engine defeat a superpower?

An Aegis destroyer, the crown jewel of late 20th-century naval engineering, crewed by hundreds of highly trained sailors, detects an incoming threat over the Red Sea. The ship’s computer calculates. The captain orders. A Standard Missile-2, representing roughly $2 million worth

Reading Marjane Satrapi’s comic book Persepolis during Iran war

Comic book author Marjane Satrapi passed away last week in Paris at age 56, just before conflict between Israel and her native Iran re-erupted. While her work has enjoyed enduring fame, the present conflict has made it more relevant than ever before. Satrapi’s work is unique

Trump has backed away from renewed war with Iran – here’s why

The US and Iran stepped back from the brink of returning to all-out war on June 11. Hours after saying the US military would carry out strikes against Iran for a third consecutive night, Donald Trump postponed the attack. The Iranian military had said the US would “receive a

US deports Iranian pro-democracy activist to Central African Republic, lawyer says

DAKAR, June 12 - The United States has deported an Iranian pro-democracy activist to Central African Republic, her lawyer said on Friday, describing it as a \"super dangerous\" transfer to a country with which the activist has no connection.

More time needed for deadly Air India crash inquiry, officials say

A statement says "significant progress" has been made into investigating the crash, in which 260 people died a year ago.

Japan PM Takaichi still enjoys support despite public’s anxieties about Iran war

Her government has rolled out fuel subsidies and a consumption tax cut to ease inflation pain.

China’s ‘goose leg auntie’ in hot water for using duck meat

Local market regulators launched a probe on June 11 for “suspected misleading of consumers”.

Kazakhstan’s ruling party announces merger with pro-Tokayev upstart

ASTANA, June 12 - Kazakhstan's ruling Amanat party said on Friday it is merging itself into a party created earlier this year by allies of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev ahead of parliamentary elections expected in August.

Indonesian students protest against state spending, fuel price hike

The protesters warn wasteful government spending risks driving the country into bankruptcy.

In pictures: Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies at age 47

She was the most visibly accomplished member of the royal family.

Students hold 'Heading to Bankrupt Indonesia' protests against Prabowo's policies

The protesters' demands include stopping President Prabowo Subianto's flagship free-meals programme and lowering prices of fuel and staple foods.

‘Extremely damaging’: What’s behind racialisation of road accidents in Malaysia and can anything be done?

The racialisation of road accidents can deepen divisions in a society that is already sensitive to issues of race and religion, experts say.

India summons top US diplomat for second time to protest strikes on ships off Oman, source says

NEW DELHI, June 12 - India summoned the U.S. deputy chief of mission in Delhi on Friday to protest against U.S. military strikes on commercial vessels off the coast of Oman, an Indian source said, the second time in three days New Delhi has expressed its displeasure.

Why Beijing now sets the agenda for US-China ties

Can Trump and Xi’s new ‘constructive’ framework bring stability to the US-China dynamic?

Air India crash: one year on, no final report timeline as families seek answers

AHMEDABAD, India, June 12 - Indian investigators said on Friday they were still analysing evidence from last year's Air India Boeing 787 crash and gave no timeline for a final report, as families of the 260 victims pressed for answers on the disaster's first anniversary.

Air India crash: One year on, no final report timeline as families seek answers

More than 250 relatives of over 100 victims gathered to mourn the disaster on its first anniversary.

Myanmar detains US businessman who wrote about military coup, sources say

BANGKOK, June 12 - An American businessman who wrote a book about living through a military coup in Myanmar was detained on his return to the Southeast Asian nation on Thursday, according to two people briefed on the matter.