Leaders of Japan and South Korea meet as China flexes muscles
They are also expected to compare notes on the US amid Trump's tariffs and “America First” approach.
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Tickets sell out as Hong Kong adds 16 new high-speed rail routes with mainland China
New destinations include the eastern Chinese cities of Nanjing, Wuxi and Hefei, as Hong Kong’s rail operator also steps up services on established links such as Shanghai.
Child beggars seen in post-disaster Aceh raises concern over long-term mental health
An Aceh spokesman said the administration had provided psychosocial support services to help the children.
Misreading India’s thriving and evolving electronics makers
For many Asian electronics component suppliers, India is no longer unfamiliar territory. Sales teams visit regularly. Distributors are appointed. Memorandums are signed. Yet a familiar frustration persists: Progress feels slower than expected. Engagements stall. Relationships
Malaysia’s Chief Justice says country ‘urgently needs’ more judges as caseload soars
Chief Justice of Malaysia Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh noted that the number of court cases in Malaysia had surged by about 60 per cent since 2021.
Should Seoul trust Moscow on N Korean nuke control?
In December 2025, South Korean and Russian diplomats held a closed-door session in Moscow to address concerns over North Korea’s expanding nuclear arsenal. The talks involved South Korea’s foreign ministry and Oleg Burmistrov, representing Russian policy on North Korea. The
Australian teen charged with making hoax mass shooting calls in the US
SYDNEY, Jan 13 - A teenage boy from regional Australia has been charged with calling in false reports of mass shootings at U.S. retailers and educational institutions that allegedly caused widespread alarm, police said on Tuesday.
China’s business chamber faces moment of truth in Indonesia
The 20th anniversary of the China Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia (CCCI), celebrated in Jakarta on January 9, was framed as a moment of confidence and continuity. Indonesian and Chinese officials spoke of scale, stability and shared ambition. With more than 600 Chinese-funded
Australian novelist Craig Silvey charged with child exploitation offences
Silvey, best known for his novel Jasper Jones, was arrested after police raided his Perth home.
Melaka Islamic Religious Department ordered to investigate ‘gay-friendly’ hotel claims
The reported existence of such a hotel in the state has sparking heated debate among netizens.
Canadian prime minister visits China after nearly a decade of tense relations
OTTAWA, Jan 13 - Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney departs for China on Tuesday, where he will discuss trade and international security at a time when Canada faces uncertain relations with the U.S. due to a trade war and annexation threats from President Donald Trump.
Japan's Takaichi, South Korea's Lee meet to discuss security, economic ties
NARA, Jan 13 - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met in Japan on Tuesday as the two East Asian neighbours look to bolster security and economic cooperation.
Indonesia’s Prabowo affirms commitment to new capital city in first visit as president
Questions about the fate of the Nusantara project have lingered since he took office in October 2024.
Indonesia's Prabowo affirms commitment to new capital city in first visit as president
JAKARTA, Jan 13 - Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto reiterated his commitment to a $32 billion project to build the country's new capital city as he made his first overnight stay there as president, the government said.
Taiwan says reached ‘general consensus’ with US on trade deal
Taiwan and the US began negotiations in April to hash out a trade deal.
Calls grow to punish offenders in foreign cars abusing fuel subsidy
At the moment, only petrol station operators are held liable for illegal attempts to pump RON95 fuel.
Malaysia may drag Elon Musk’s X platform to court over AI chatbot Grok, says minister
Grok had features that violate Malaysian laws, including the ability to create images of children.
Engineering intern dies in air-con explosion at university in Selangor, 9 others injured
Twenty-four-year-old undergraduate Soo Yu Juan was undergoing a three-month internship with an air-conditioning maintenance firm and was scheduled to complete his industrial training this Thursday.
Pacts, patronage and fear: How Myanmar’s junta chief holds on to power
He’s also a political creature with a fine-tuned sense for managing the country’s elites, say sources.
Pioneering gay footballer Josh Cavallo accuses former club of homophobia
Adelaide United says it "categorically rejects" Cavallo's claims he was sidelined because of his sexuality.
G7, other allies discuss ways to reduce dependence on Chinese rare earths
WASHINGTON, Jan 12 - Finance ministers from the G7 and other major economies met in Washington on Monday to discuss ways to reduce dependence on rare earths from China, including setting a price floor and new partnerships to build up alternative supplies, ministers said.
Seoul bus driver strike leaves commuters waiting, confused
A total of 6,540 buses, or 93.2% of all city buses operating in Seoul, have been taken out of service.
Cebu landfill collapse: Death toll in the Philippines rises to 8 as search for survivors continues
As at Jan 12, 18 people were still being treated in hospitals.
Australia to hold day of mourning for Bondi shooting victims on Jan 22
The event will have the theme of ‘light will win’, with flags to fly at half-mast across Australia.
Rubbish landslide death toll in Philippines rises to 11
The landslide occurred at the Binaliw landfill while more than 100 workers were on site.
Top Australian writers’ festival cancelled after Palestinian author barred
The festival director resigned, saying she could not be party to silencing a Palestinian author.
Australian writers’ festival boss resigns after Palestinian author barred
Scores of participants, including former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern, have boycotted the Adelaide Festival.
South Korean singer G-Dragon tops QQ Music annual chart with Ubermensch album
Multiple songs from the album were ranked high on various year-end charts.
Australian writers festival in turmoil over decision to bar Palestinian author
SYDNEY, Jan 13 - The director of one of Australia's top writers festivals resigned on Tuesday saying she could not be party to silencing a Palestinian author and warning government moves to ban protests and slogans in the aftermath of the Bondi mass shooting threatened free
Trump’s India envoy offers hope amid a strained relationship
Mr Gor, 39, previously served as Mr Trump’s head of presidential personnel appointments.
China turns to big data and public shaming in hunt for tax evaders
Investors are now asked to detail their overseas income and financial investments.
US decapitation doctrine signals end of Westphalian order
For nearly four centuries, the global order has rested on the foundation of Westphalian sovereignty: the idea that a state has exclusive authority over its territory and that a head of state is shielded from the jurisdiction of foreign courts. Now that principle has not merely
Iranians agree more on regime change than on what might come next
Iranians have shown a willingness to pay a devastating price for political change, as protest has consistently been met by the Islamic Republic with violence and mass killing. The death toll since Iranians took to the streets on December 28 has reportedly passed 500, with more
China’s Antelope Reef dredge deepens South China Sea tensions
China’s renewed construction at a little-known reef in the South China Sea is sharpening a deeper debate over whether US military power can still decisively roll back China’s expanding maritime footprint in a high-end conflict. This month, Newsweek reported that China has
The Indian superstar taking a shot at political greatness
Vijay draws Gen Z crowds and fan devotion, but analysts question whether movie stardom can convert into votes.
Talk to people in Cuba and you’ll hear the US underestimates them
The Cuban capital of Havana, where we are currently on a research trip, woke to an unfamiliar silence on January 5. As we drove through the city, no music drifted from open windows and shops and restaurants were shuttered. The streets were almost deserted. It was the first day
How Australian festival imploded after axing Palestinian author
Some 180 writers, including former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, have withdrawn from the event.
Australia’s ambassador to the US Kevin Rudd to step down early
The move follows criticism from President Trump, whom the former PM had criticised earlier.
Australia's US ambassador Rudd to step down early
SYDNEY, Jan 13 - Australia's ambassador to the United States Kevin Rudd is stepping down, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday, a year earlier than expected following criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump. Rudd, a former Australian prime minister, is
Myanmar made Rohingya lives a nightmare, Gambia tells UN court in genocide case
Myanmar denies genocide, says offensive was counter-terrorism campaign.
Beijing to approve Nvidia H200 imports, flagging overreliance
Beijing is reportedly set to give the green light for Chinese technology firms to import Nvidia’s H200 artificial intelligence (AI) chips, even as an industry heavyweight warns companies not to become overly dependent on foreign semiconductors. Both Alibaba Group Holding and
Two Canadian members of parliament end Taiwan trip ahead of Carney's China visit
TORONTO, Jan 12 - Two Canadian Members of Parliament are ending a trip to Taiwan early this week ahead of Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to China, they said in a statement on Monday.
Supertankers sailing to pick up Venezuelan oil for China make u-turn, ship data shows
HOUSTON, Jan 12 - Two China-flagged supertankers that were sailing to Venezuela to pick up debt-paying crude cargoes amid the U.S. oil embargo on the OPEC country have made u-turn and are now heading back to Asia, LSEG shipping data showed on Monday.
Landmark Rohingya genocide case against Myanmar heard at top UN court
The Gambia accuses Myanmar's leadership of carrying out "brutal and vicious violations" against the Muslim minority group.
Pakistan and Indonesia closing in on jets and drones defence deal, sources say
The talks come as Pakistan's defence industry moves forward with a series of defence procurement negotiations.