Japanese prisons begin using AI translators to aid communication with foreign inmates

Palm-sized AI translators have been playing an important role in prisons and detention houses across Japan.

Rubio tells G7 US will keep imposing 'devastating' costs on Iran, diplomats say

PARIS, Nov 10 - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told G7 foreign ministers on Tuesday that the US would keep imposing \"devastating\" economic costs on Iran, saying it had options beyond war or agreeing to unacceptable Iranian demands, four G7 diplomats said.

Eisenkot’s ‘disaster bloc’ edges closer to Israel’s next government

On Sunday, Israeli President Isaac Herzog announced he would grant Gadi Eisenkot – main challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu – the opportunity to form a new government in Israel. It followed almost a fortnight of political gridlock, after what has been called the

Kyrgyz strongman Japarov bids for second term as president

BISHKEK, Nov 10 - Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, who has cemented firm control over what was once Central Asia’s most democratic country, filed on Tuesday to run for a second term in an election scheduled for January 27, 2027, the electoral commission said.

How much will Jensen Huang’s scandal ultimately cost?

Jensen Huang, the chief executive and co-founder of chipmaking company Nvidia, recently admitted to an extramarital affair. However, it’s not just a tabloid story: the woman involved, Alice Huang, has been accused of being a Chinese intelligence agent. Computer chips –

Dozens of foreigners' deaths go undetected in Greece, Oxford University researchers say

ATHENS, Nov 10 - More than 100 foreign nationals have died since 2000 in Greek police stations or migrant centres with inadequate healthcare facilities, including 34 deaths that have not been officially registered, according to research published on Tuesday by Oxford University

ASEAN 'cannot be neutral all the time' amid growing geopolitical competition, says Thai foreign minister

Sihasak Phuangketkeow, who is also Thailand's deputy prime minister, tells CNA that while ASEAN will continue to avoid taking sides among major powers, neutrality also has its limits.

Malaysian minister Loke resigns, as ex-PM Najib is set for homecoming following court order

The former PM is expected home by dinner following a High Court ruling.

JR East to launch walk-through ticket gates at 40 stations in 2028

Passengers using the gates will need the Mobile Suica electronic payment app on their smartphones.

Prosecutors see Philippine V-P Duterte’s impeachment trial ending in 2026

They are dropping three charges, as they go all in on the unexplained wealth case.

Philippine VP Duterte's impeachment nears end as prosecutors stake case on unexplained wealth

MANILA, Nov 10 - Philippine prosecutors are focusing their impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte on a single allegation of unexplained wealth, dropping three other charges, to try to conclude the trial by the end of this year before attention shifts to the 2028

Hasina’s passport bid puts Dhaka and Delhi on a collision course

Ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has sought a new passport and national identity card through lawyers in London, setting up a legal and diplomatic confrontation between Dhaka and New Delhi over whether a convicted fugitive can obtain travel documents while facing

Canada reimposes sanctions on 11 Iranian entities for contributing to nuclear activities

Nov 10 - Canada reimposed sanctions on 11 Iranian entities on Tuesday for their contribution to Iran's nuclear activities and ballistic missile program, Foreign Minister Anita Anand said.

Pakistan blames India's Diwali fireworks for Lahore's toxic air

ISLAMABAD/NEW DELHI, Nov 10 - Pakistan blamed poor air quality this week on pollution drifting from neighbouring India, where firecrackers set off during the Hindu festival of Diwali over the weekend blanketed much of the north in toxic smog.

Jensen Huang affair weighs on Nvidia shares as other chip stocks rally

Nvidia bucked a broader tech rebound on Monday as investors weighed the fallout from the controversy surrounding CEO Jensen Huang. But analysts say the chipmaker's underlying business remains strong.

Don’t let Taiwan’s silicon shield become a US silicon trap

As the midterms loudly demonstrated, there is considerable gloom over the US economy. Cause for economic optimism is in short supply, though there is some encouraging news regarding US-based semiconductor fabrication spurred by enormous investments from the huge Taiwan company

Indian police advise Bollywood stars to avoid public places after shooting, local media report

NEW DELHI, Nov 10 - Indian police have advised prominent Bollywood actors to avoid attending large gatherings, visiting public places and mingling with fans in crowded areas after an actor was shot at in Mumbai last month, local media reported on Tuesday.

Vanishing vessels and missing sailors: The Iran war's human cost at sea

DINDIGUL, India/DUBAI/BASRA, Nov 10 - V. Pandiselvi, the mother of Indian sailor Naveen Kumar, has not heard from her son for more than six months yet she still clings to hope he will return, crying as she replays old voice notes.

Paradise under pressure: Can Philippines’ Siargao sustain its tourism boom?

Once a quiet surfing haven in the Philippines, Siargao has become one of the world's most sought-after island destinations. But as visitor numbers soar, residents are grappling with rising living costs, environmental pressures and growing tensions with tourists.

Siargao’s tourism boom: Are local Filipinos being priced out of paradise?

Once a quiet surfing haven in the Philippines, Siargao has become one of the world's most sought-after island destinations. But as visitor numbers soar, residents are grappling with rising living costs, environmental pressures and growing tensions with tourists.

Transactional mirage: Why Pakistan’s Trump card isn’t paying off

Pakistan’s military-led hybrid government did nearly everything it could to woo Donald Trump, from pursuing cryptocurrency deals with members of the Trump family to showcasing the country’s rare-earth mineral potential at the White House. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke's resignation to take effect 'immediately' after court grants Najib house arrest

Anthony Loke first announced his resignation in September to protest the conditional royal pardon granted to Najib Razak, but stayed on temporarily at Prime Minister's Anwar Ibrahim's request.

Indonesian V-P Gibran tells Prabowo he intends to resign amid calls for impeachment

He said he seeks to defend his education credentials via the State Administrative Court.

Malaysia's ex-PM Najib Razak arrives home in Kuala Lumpur to serve remainder of jail term under house arrest

A convoy of vehicles was seen at around 9.30pm at Najib Razak's residence after he was released from Kajang Prison following the issuance of a new court order.

Bangladesh prosecutor says ex-PM Hasina will be executed if she returns

She had been sentenced to death in absentia for crimes against humanity over the 2024 crackdown.

Indonesia VP Gibran expresses intent to step down, presidential official says

Presidential spokesperson Prasetyo Hadi denied reports that President Prabowo Subianto rejected Gibran Rakabuming Raka's request, but stopped short of saying the president had accepted it.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s woes evoke sympathy, disbelief in his birthplace Taiwan

Shock at the news is palpable in the small Taipei businesses and restaurants Jensen Huang frequents on trips.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's woes evoke sympathy, disbelief in his birthplace Taiwan

TAIPEI, Nov 10 - Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is drawing both sympathy and disbelief in his birthplace Taiwan, where he has rock star status, after dramatic revelations of his affair with a woman who could have been a Chinese spy.

Alice Huang, Chinese businesswoman tied to Nvidia CEO, went from finance to chips

Alice Huang, reported by Chinese financial publication Caixin to be about 42 years old, previously worked in banking and investment management, according to fund industry records.

Thai Airways reports unauthorised access to passenger records

Initial checks indicated that approximately 60,529 passenger records may have been affected.

Dollar’s decline about to speed up, with Asia’s foot on the pedal

Washington has spent the past week arguing over what the Democratic sweep of Congress means for the next two years. But few have debated what it means for the dollar. Democrats took majorities in both the Senate and the House, setting up gridlock for the rest of President

‘Sense of moral betrayal’: High-profile charity scandal threatens donor trust in Thailand

The case shows that Thailand's rules on charities are often outdated and not enforced consistently, say observers.

Boom goes bust: Scandal over charity run by ex-beauty queen sparks calls for reform in Thailand

The case shows that Thailand's rules on charities are often outdated and not enforced consistently, say observers.

3 politicians in Prabowo’s Cabinet resign from party led by Jokowi’s son

The three - Giring Ganesha Djumaryo, Raja Juli Antoni, and Isyana Bagoes Oka - all announced their resignations from the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) on Monday (Nov 9).

Meghan, wife of Prince Harry, will no longer speak at Brussels event

LONDON, Nov 10 - Meghan, the wife of Britain's Prince Harry, will no longer address a European Parliament gathering on child online safety issues on Tuesday, her first public event since her father was charged with possessing child sexual abuse photos.

Philippines says reported plane crash was a false alarm

MANILA, Nov 10 - A reported plane crash in the southern Philippines on Tuesday was a false alarm, the country's aviation regulator said.

Malaysian attorney general seeks High Court review of Najib house arrest order, Bernama reports

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 - Malaysia's attorney general has filed an application to the High Court to review an order allowing former prime minister Najib Razak to serve the rest of his prison sentence under house arrest, state news agency Bernama reported on Tuesday.

Malaysia court clears way for ex-PM Najib to start house arrest, Bernama reports

Najib was expected be be transferred from jail last week but the process was stopped.

North Korea accuses UN chief of siding with South Korea over border tensions

Kim Yo Jong said the UN chief took a “prejudiced and irresponsible” attitude by echoing South Korea’s unilateral claim.

Explainer: Why is Sheikh Hasina’s plan to return to Bangladesh contentious?

Sheikh Hasina's Awami League party has said she will return home in December, with documents or without.

Explainer-Why is Sheikh Hasina's plan to return to Bangladesh contentious?

Nov 10 - Bangladesh swiftly rejected this week a request for a new passport from deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, 78, who plans to return home in December from self-imposed exile in India.

South Korea’s Lee says Seoul must build bipartisan support in US Congress

Lee told a Cabinet meeting to expand engagement with US state governments and businesses.

Myanmar lobbies US to invest in its rare earths sector, dominated by China

BANGKOK, Nov 10 - Myanmar's military-led government is urging the United States to beef up re-engagement efforts and rapidly boost investment in the war-torn nation's rare earths mines, a critical sector now dominated by influential giant neighbour China.

How China gets the Nvidia chips it needs to develop AI

Recent launches of high-performing models from Chinese start-ups have turned up the heat on US rivals.

China fast-tracks mobile ICBM to lock down second-strike edge

China’s rapid operational integration of a new type of intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) underscores an accelerating push to modernize its land-based deterrent, addressing key technical vulnerabilities of earlier systems while fortifying second-strike survivability amid

Three workers die at Tata's India iPhone parts factory in latest safety incident

No internet, no advance warning: 11 killed in Myanmar military bombing in Sagaing

Civilians in war zones are left vulnerable as Starlink internet becomes scarce after scam center crackdown.

Beyond Trump: a time to rethink American power

Last Tuesday’s election was a stunning defeat for President Donald Trump. Democrats won both houses of Congress, including Senate races in states they haven’t won in generations. Americans went to the polls angry about rising prices, government corruption, rising