At least one dead, four injured in school shooting in southern Philippines
MANILA, Sept 18 - At least one person was killed and four others injured in a shooting at a high school in the southern Philippines on Friday, the provincial governor said.
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At least 1 dead and 4 injured in shooting at high school in southern Philippines
The Philippine Daily Inquirer said that at least four students were wounded.
Ex-AMCHAM head’s release no cause to trust Myanmar’s generals
Freeing an American from Myanmar’s custody is a diplomatic win. Turning that win into a case for trusting the country’s coup-maker, rights-abusing generals, however, would be a mistake. Adam Castillo, a former US Marine and ex-president of the American Chamber of Commerce in
BOJ rate hike signals faster pace of tightening amid inflation risks, weak yen: Economists
The central bank raised rates on Friday (Sep 18) to a 31-year high of 1.25 per cent, pressing ahead with policy normalisation as inflation risks remain elevated.
Taiwan holds first joint drill using multiple attack drones in modernisation push
TAIPEI, Sept 18 - Taiwan's military carried out its first joint combat exercise using multiple types of attack drones this week, in what President Lai Ching-te said on Friday showed how the armed forces were adapting to the needs of modern warfare.
From durians to tourism: As China-Vietnam trade booms, border communities seek a bigger slice
Vietnam is challenging Thailand for a greater share of China’s durian market, helped by its proximity and improving transport links, even as growing tourism creates new opportunities along the border.
Indonesia begins operation to right capsized ship in Java Sea as 129 remain missing
The plan is to pull the ship onto a shallower seabed and then right it.
China vessel rams and damages Philippine boat on refueling mission, coast guard says
MANILA, Sept 18 - A China Coast Guard vessel rammed a Philippine boat on a resupply mission in the South China Sea on Friday, damaging its railings and deck structures but causing no injuries, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said, in the latest confrontation between the two
Swimmer missing after suspected shark attack off Australian west coast
Emergency crews rushed to Sorrento Beach in Perth on Friday morning with a police search underway.
Houthi advance aids Iran but saps rebel support in Yemen
It took just a few days for Houthi forces to seize most of Yemen’s Red Sea coast, including the shores of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a crucial Red Sea maritime choke point. The offensive started on September 3, 2026, with a push to cut the strategically important road linking
Former Malaysia PM Najib to serve remaining jail term at home — if he pays US$12.26 million fine
A Pardons Board meeting chaired by the Malaysian king on Friday (Sep 18) reached this decision after an appeal by Najib Razak, who is serving a six-year jail sentence until Aug 23, 2028.
Flooding kills three people as heavy rains hit northern Vietnam
It also damaged thousands of homes as well as more than 22,000 hectares of crops.
Malaysia’s ex-PM Najib granted conditional house arrest
His remaining jail term has been commuted on the condition that he pays a $15.5 million fine.
Tokyo considers ordinance banning littering as downtown trash worsens
The metropolitan government plans to discuss whether to impose administrative fines.
Immigration crackdown puts Australia's wheat harvest at risk, industry groups say
CANBERRA, Sept 18 - A crackdown on immigration could cause labour shortages across the agricultural sector and threaten the upcoming wheat harvest, Australian farm groups said, joining a slew of business groups warning that tighter migration rules could hit the economy.
South Korea’s Lee says he has no intention of seeking a second term
The presidency is currently restricted to a single five-year term by South Korea’s Constitution.
Trump ‘clearly’ wants dialogue with Pyongyang: South Korean President
He confirmed Seoul will not be deploying troops to intervene militarily in the Iran war.
Foreign cards to work on Seoul buses from 2027
They will soon be able to pay for rides by tapping their contactless credit or debit cards.
Land of Smiles takes anti-Semitic turn as Thai-Israel ties fray
BANGKOK – Authorities exhumed four human corpses on September 16 buried in an illegal “Jewish Cemetery” amid escalating investigations into Israelis allegedly breaking the law by deceptive real estate deals and lucrative businesses, sparking tension between Bangkok and Tel
Thai finance minister runs on four hours of sleep, vitamin IV drips
He tries to claim one weekend day for himself, sleeping seven or eight hours and exercising before returning to work.
Australia to detain tourists who overstay visa, minister says
People who don’t have the right to remain in Australia will face a “consequence” and be removed.
South Korea President Lee apologises, vows to be humble as support nosedives
At home, many South Koreans have soured on Lee Jae Myung over the economy.
Watch the level of coercion as Russians vote in wartime elections
Russia’s parliamentary elections will take place on Sept. 18-20, 2026, amid the ongoing war with Ukraine. Given the backdrop of an energy crisis, battlefield failures in Ukraine and fears of more national conscription at home, you might think that the Kremlin should have reason
Japan raises interest rate to new 31-year high to curb rising prices
Central banks around the world have hiked rates as high energy prices are pushing up inflation.
Australian Hyrox athlete apologises for continuing Beijing race after soiling herself
Joanna Wietrzyk said she decided to "retroactively withdraw from the race" and forfeit the points she earned.
Baby orang utans in India expose ‘frightening’ scale of trafficking
The situation is exacerbated by wealthy Indians seeking exotic status symbols to flaunt on social media.
Japan’s manufacturing hub Aichi bets on Asian Games to drive growth despite soaring costs
The Japanese prefecture expects the Games to generate trillions of yen in economic benefits, after its budget for hosting the event more than tripled from initial estimates.
Malaysian king allows jailed ex-PM Najib Razak to serve house arrest
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 - Malaysia's king agreed on Friday to allow jailed former premier Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest, the government said, four years after his conviction for his involvement in a multi-billion-dollar financial scandal.
Man who resold nearly 9,000 K-pop tickets for $2.2 million in South Korea arrested
He automated macro programs and accounts belonging to relatives to purchase 8,967 tickets.
US energy consumers have spent $121 bn extra due to war: Moody’s
A recently published economic analysis estimates that President Donald Trump’s war with Iran has cost US consumers an average of $1,760 per household – including a total of $121 billion in extra spending on energy alone – since the conflict began less than 8 months ago. The
New Zealand says it has not held talks with EU about becoming associate member
It comes after the bloc said it was considering such a proposal for Canada.
Qantas ground workers to strike over pay and conditions next week
Hundreds of ground workers who handle freight and regional flights will strike.
Australian airlines back plan to shut Sydney control tower overnight
The move is the latest step to address a persistent labour shortage that is disrupting flights and raising safety concerns in Sydney.
‘China Shock 2.0’ fuels EU push for united response to Beijing
Beijing has called for communication and pragmatism after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned of a second “China Shock” that’s damaging key manufacturing industries in the bloc. The term “China shock” originally described the wave of cheap toys, textiles
'Complete despair': Afghan female medical students fear being sent home from Pakistan
Since 2023, hundreds of thousands of Afghans have been deported from Pakistan and over two million have left.
This Olympic river has 500 crocodiles in it - but that's not the main concern
Queensland's Fitzroy River has been selected for the 2032 Games, despite concerns over the course - and its inhabitants.
India's hospital boom is improving access but pricing millions out of critical care
Indian hospitals have attracted billions in funding, but the gap between public and private care is widening.
Watch: Can humpback whales experience grief?
Rare footage captured by researchers off Australia's Gold Coast suggests humpback whale mothers may experience grief when their calves die.
‘Diaspora talent is an accelerator’: Can India ease brain drain as more tech workers return from US?
More tech workers are returning to India from the United States, driven in part by immigration uncertainty and new opportunities at home. But industry experts tell CNA that gaps in pay, research funding and cutting-edge work compared to the US could make retaining them a
India’s brain drain easing? Why more tech workers are coming home – and the challenges they face
More tech workers are returning to India from the United States, driven in part by immigration uncertainty and new opportunities at home. But industry experts tell CNA that gaps in pay, research funding and cutting-edge work compared to the US could make retaining them a
Commentary: Malaysia needs to restore foreign investors’ trust amid EV, data centre policy uncertainty
Malaysia's ability to attract foreign direct investment remains robust but the quality of the foreign capital could be compromised if domestic politics trump commercial logic, writes CNA’s Leslie Lopez.
Commentary: Asia has to prepare before climate disasters, not just cope after they strike
When it comes to climate adaptation and resilience in the region, there are wide gaps between estimated needs and available capacity and finance, says former foreign correspondent Nirmal Ghosh.
North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong blasts US drills, threatens ‘more offensive’ response
She described joint military drills held in recent months by US forces and allies in the Asia-Pacific region as a “US-led war rehearsal".
North Korean vice-foreign minister to attend UN General Assembly next week
In 2025, he told the assembly that North Korea would never give up its nuclear programme.