Japan Supreme Court upholds disbandment decision for controversial Unification Church
The Supreme Court called the group's dissolution "necessary and inevitable".
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GoTo, Grab to cut driver commissions to 8% in Indonesia
The companies will begin implementing the new commissions on July 1.
Concrete canopy collapses from abandoned building in Bangkok, days after fatal incident
An initial inspection found that the building was unoccupied at the time of the collapse.
Former Indonesian president Sukarno’s wife expresses regret at assault trial
Dewi allegedly threw a champagne glass at her assistant in 2025.
Israel is out of control — and no, it’s not just Netanyahu
When looking at today’s Middle East, it is important to recognize that Israel is completely out of control, and no one has the will to rein them in. This should have been understood back in July of 2024, in the waning days of the Biden administration, when Israeli Prime
‘New reality for the region’: What roles will China and India play in the Middle East after the Iran war?
The influence of rising powers in the Middle East is unlikely to take the form of the military presence traditionally associated with the United States, say analysts at the Middle East Institute’s annual conference.
Israeli gunfire kills two people in south Lebanon, civil defence says
BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, June 23 - Israeli gunfire killed two people in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, Lebanon's Civil Defence and state media said, the first reported fatalities resulting from Israeli fire in Lebanon in three days.
Over 5,300 people trapped in Myanmar scam centres near Thai border, says rights group
Many facilities along parts of the Myanmar-Thailand border are operated by foreign nationals trafficked there.
Japan to fully digitalise airport customs declaration by 2030
Although it introduced electronic declarations in 2019, about half are still submitted on paper.
Surging dollar battering Asia’s most fragile currencies
TOKYO — Kevin Warsh’s arrival at Federal Reserve headquarters isn’t playing out the way Asia hoped. Since taking the baton from Jerome Powell on May 22, Governor Warsh has run notably more hawkish than US President Donald Trump wanted — or at least so far. He could still be
Philippines rethinks school safety after rare shooting kills three
Initial questioning by the authorities indicated the two suspects may have been bullied since the seventh grade.
Australian bookshops look to tax breaks, vouchers to save them from a bad ending
There are now just 600 bookstores in the country, down from 895 in 2001.
Japan’s frigate sales pitch masks a wider regional power play
Japan isn’t just selling warships — it’s quietly building a new Indo-Pacific security architecture in the shadow of China’s rise, amid uncertainty in US leadership. This month, the Wall Street Journal reported that Japan is actively marketing its advanced, stealthy Mogami-class
North Korean leader Kim criticises Japan as turning into ‘war state’
He also rapped the US and South Korea for “extremely aggravating the situation in the Korean peninsula”.
Indonesia orders miners to provide more coal amid blackouts
Rolling blackouts last week across Java are the latest setback for President Prabowo Subianto.
US-Iran war headed for the gray zone
When it was signed at the end of the G7 summit on June 17, the US-Iran memorandum of understanding (MoU) was hailed as a diplomatic breakthrough. By reopening the Strait of Hormuz, easing sanctions and launching a 60-day negotiating process, it felt like a positive step on the
South Korea’s Lee orders election watchdog probe to expand beyond ballot shortages
Lee also called for crackdown on workplace abuses after death of firefighter in her 20s.
Dettol apologises after ad to clean up 'toxic men' backfires in China
The ad sparked accusations of sexism in China, after featuring a man looking for a partner who is "not tainted by other men".
The second death of SaaS
Silicon shock, token inequality, and techflation are no longer fringe theories floated on these pages. They have become the invisible gravity warping the global economy, rewriting policy, and keeping politicians awake at night. In January, when we called silicon shock an
India and China say ties are moving towards improvement
India and China reviewed recent developments in bilateral relations during the meeting.
Sri Lanka troops to battle deadly dengue mosquitoes as cases rise
Nearly 50,000 cases have been reported in 2026, with 29 deaths.
South Korea's KOSPI tanks nearly 10% to lead tech-fuelled Asia rout
Samsung and SK Hynix shed more than 12 per cent each, triggering an automatic 20-minute bourse-wide trading halt in the afternoon.
Nepal’s former finance minister arrested for money laundering, police say
KATHMANDU, June 23 - Nepal's former finance minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel was arrested late on Monday on charges of money laundering, police said, as the country's Gen Z-backed government steps up a crackdown on alleged corruption under previous administrations.
S. Korean President Lee’s approval rating turns negative for first time
June 22 marked the first time his approval rating had fallen below 50 per cent since he assumed office.
China’s humanoid robots moving in as Asia’s workforce ages out
While the world focuses on the “tech cold war” and “de-risking” between the US and China, a quiet “tech truce” is unfolding at the baggage loading areas of Tokyo’s Haneda Airport. As Japan faces a critical labor shortage and an aging workforce, it is turning to Chinese-made
Can Pakistan's peacekeeping role in Iran war give it an economic dividend?
KARACHI, June 23 - Pakistan's role in brokering a peace deal in the Iran war has led to widespread diplomatic acclaim that could bring Islamabad some economic benefits, but analysts question whether such gains can help resolve the fault lines in its economy.
Hiking accidents in Malaysia claim 63 lives over past five years
Records from 2021 to 2025 showed a total of 1,059 accidents
Johor state polls: PM Anwar’s PH coalition unveils candidates, including former education minister Maszlee Malik
Although Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has yet to name the coalition’s chief minister candidate, Maszlee - who is among the candidates with the biggest profile owing to his previous stint as a Cabinet minister - has emerged as one of the frontrunners for the post, according to
Pop Mart looks beyond Labubu with theme parks, films and exhibitions
The Chinese toy company is seeking to build long-term global franchises around its characters and reduce reliance on its breakout star.
Thai government’s $15.6 billion borrowing plan in legal crosshairs as growth falters
A court ruling that disrupts the borrowing plan could add uncertainty to Thailand’s growth outlook.
Malaysian public university heads deny ‘seat-selling’ and backdoor admission claims
They said the universities have consistently increased mainstream, subsidised intake capacities.
Foreign shoppers increasingly planning South Korea trips around Olive Young sales
The number of foreign tourists going to its March and June sales in 2026 was 11 times higher than in 2023.
US gives Philippines solar-powered sea drones to boost maritime surveillance
MANILA, June 23 - The U.S. government has given four Ocean Aero Triton autonomous underwater and surface vehicles to the Philippine military to boost Manila's ability to monitor its waters and spot potential threats, the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines said on Tuesday.
Washington brought a memorandum to a war made of history
American power has a tell. When faced with a war it wants to end, Washington develops a comprehensive plan that includes phased withdrawals, monitoring arrangements, economic incentives, and a timeline. It then acts as though the document itself were the peace. This has gone on
Australian PM rejects far-right call for ‘monocultural’ society
Pauline Hanson's far-right One Nation is now the most popular party in Australia.
‘True picture’ needed: Anwar pushes back on Johor funding criticism ahead of state polls
Johor received RM16 billion in federal allocations from 2023 to 2025, more than the RM14 billion it contributed to federal revenue, says Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
US gives Philippines underwater vehicles as China feud persists
The vehicles worth around US$13 million are capable of collecting data above and below ocean surface.
Yen hovers near 40-year low against dollar
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama's conversation with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday helped the yen recover from a low of 161.93 per dollar, just short of the 161.96 level last seen in December 1996.
Australia's coal and gas exports violate our human rights, group says in new UN case
The group says that it is unlawful for Australia to continue approving fossil fuel exports without protecting its citizens.
South Korea could deport stalker who rang BTS star's doorbell 133 times
The Brazilian woman visited BTS member Jungkook's home 20 times in less than two months.
Durian prices in Malaysia crash to 16 cents each as oversupply hits market
Durians cannot be stored for long, so farmers and vendors face heavier losses if they do not sell them quickly.