South Korea’s pink pregnancy badges being resold online, raising concerns over misuse
These badges may be proof of eligibility for priority services intended for only expectant mothers.
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India youth group says protest to continue after Delhi clashes injure 180
NEW DELHI, July 21 - India's youth-led \"cockroach\" movement said it would continue its protest demanding the resignation of the education minister on Tuesday, a day after violent protests disrupted central Delhi, injuring scores of protesters and police personnel.
Rohingya targeted by resurgence of ‘hateful’ disinformation in Malaysia
Malaysia hosts more than 215,000 refugees and asylum seekers through the United Nations refugee agency UNHCR.
Crime gangs snare more than $88 billion in scams in Asia-Pacific, UN says
BANGKOK, July 21 - Scam gangs defrauded Asia-Pacific residents of at least $88 billion in 2025, a United Nations office said on Tuesday, with transnational crime groups rapidly evolving tactics to stay ahead of law enforcement.
Asia stocks up as chip stocks recover, oil eases
US technology stocks advanced on Monday and this was mirrored in Asian trade.
New Bangladesh government’s rights vow tested by disappearance
The “disappearance” of Miraj Sheikh has become more than a missing-person case. It has emerged as the first major test of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) government’s pledge to break decisively with the human rights practices that defined the final years of ousted Prime
Online scam losses in Asia-Pacific region up to $147.2 billion in 2025: UN
The combined losses far exceed the US$18 billion (S$23.2 billion) to US$38 billion estimated to have been lost in 2023.
Gulf of Thailand’s untapped energy could fuel SE Asia’s growth
For 25 years, Cambodia and Thailand have been unable to resolve a dispute over a shared area of the Gulf of Thailand, keeping one of Southeast Asia’s most promising energy opportunities out of reach. At a time of high energy costs and growing demand across the region, leaving
Taiwan charges ex-TSMC employee over attempted tech leak to China
The authorities said this was the first such case on the island.
Japan’s revised law clarifying dangerous driving takes effect
The newly defined standards put forth by the law come amid calls for greater clarity.
Philippines’ Marcos names new military chief
Nafarrete takes the helm of the 160,000-strong Philippine military.
Samsung Electronics creates robotics division; ex-Hyundai executive to head strategy
The company plans to develop humanoid robots for use across the manufacturing, home, and retail sectors.
‘Sit down!’ Australian politician berates dog on live TV
One Nation has become Australia’s most popular party in recent months.
Sri Lanka uses air force drones to tackle spreading dengue outbreak
The drones were deployed to spot potential mosquito breeding grounds on rooftops.
Some remote Indonesian communities still await free meals as programme resumes after review
The initiative has also come under scrutiny after senior nutrition agency officials were detained in a corruption probe and food poisoning incidents raised safety concerns.
Power, water needs test South Korea’s push to build AI chip hub beyond Seoul
South Korea wants to establish a new semiconductor hub in its south-west within four years.
Rubio in Philippines as US condemns ‘dangerous’ China actions
Rubio has said he is open to the possibility of a meeting. with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi.
How China’s rise changed the logic of globalization
A recent Pew Research Centre survey found that people in most of the 36 countries surveyed now view China more positively than the United States. More respondents also expressed confidence in Xi Jinping than in Donald Trump on world affairs. The findings suggest that Beijing’s
Three Chinese injured in drone attack on Moscow
BEIJING, July 21 - Three Chinese nationals were injured during a Ukraine drone attack on Moscow, Chinese state media said on Tuesday.
South Korea military buildup is for the alliance – and for itself
The United States and South Korea describe the latter’s defense buildup with the same enthusiasm but mean two different things. American officials call it “alliance modernization,” while South Korean officials increasingly call it “autonomous defense.” Neither side has much
Japan protests Chinese live-fire drill in nearby waters
The Chinese destroyer was operating alongside Russian naval vessels.
Chinese destroyer held live-fire drill in Japan's EEZ, Japan says
TOKYO, July 21 - A Chinese navy destroyer conducted live-fire drills in waters southwest of Japan's remote Okinotori Island early on Sunday while operating alongside Russian naval vessels, Japan's Joint Staff said.
Taiwan to slow mobile internet in civil defence drills as China threat grows
The drills aim to prepare citizens for communication disruptions from disasters or a Chinese blockade.
North Korea, Russia foreign ministers hold strategic talks in Moscow, KCNA says
North Korea said it supports Russia in eliminating what it calls the “root cause” of Ukraine war.
US seeks to limit key materials from China, others in defence supply chains
China is the world's biggest producer and refiner of rare earths, which are critical for high-tech products ranging from electric vehicles to missile guidance systems.
How a national security threat label has reignited Indonesia's LGBTQ debate
Indonesia last October classified the "spread of LGBTQ culture" as one of the country's non-military threats. A series of developments thrust the provision into the public eye this month, sparking a debate.
Indian police bash and gas youth-led ‘cockroach’ protesters
Indian protesters rallying Monday in New Delhi under the banner of the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party were attacked by police as they marched toward the country’s Parliament demanding the resignation of the country’s education minister and denouncing the government of Prime
Houthis announce maritime embargo of Saudi Arabia
Houthi rebels in Yemen on Monday announced they were imposing a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia in yet another threat to global petroleum supplies amid the US war on Iran. Yahya Saree, spokesperson for the Houthis, said in a video announcement that the militia would be
Japanese drugmaker Takeda’s Qdenga becomes first dengue vaccine approved in India
The company said it expects Qdenga to become available in India in the first half of 2027.
Flash floods kill 20 in Afghanistan, 100 missing, authorities say
KABUL, July 20 - At least 20 people were killed in flash floods in northeastern Afghanistan on Monday, the Taliban-run government said.
'If only people knew what a tick could do' - the deadly meat allergy caused by tick bites
Mammalian meat allergy is a growing problem along Australia's east coast - and it's caused by tick bites.
Police block thousands of 'cockroach' protesters marching on India's parliament
Some protesters demanding education reforms said they were injured in clashes with police who banned the march.
China suspends aviation firm linked to Beijing light aircraft crash
The aviation authorities have cast doubt on the company's flight personnel qualifications and the airworthiness of their aircraft.
US attacks deepen hardship, not dissent, in Iran's restive south
DUBAI, July 20 - Opposition to Iran's clerical rulers has long simmered in the country's impoverished south. But after bearing the brunt of U.S. strikes this month, many residents are directing their anger at President Donald Trump and an air campaign they say has upended their
Musical diplomacy: Thai PM bursts into song on China visit
Sitting alongside Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Anutin sang a classic hit by Taiwanese star Teresa Teng.
India’s ‘cockroach’ protest turns violent as police stop frustrated youth marching to Parliament
Police cracked down at the protest site, beating protesters with sticks and firing tear gas in the vicinity.
Thailand to revisit welfare eligibility after backlash over cuts
In the results of the latest screening, nearly half of the 18.8 million applicants were rejected.
GCAP fighter jet timeline 'will not change even if new country joins'
FARNBOROUGH, England, July 20 - Plans for the new Global Combat Air Programme fighter jet to be in service by 2035 will not change even if a new country joins the British, Italian and Japanese programme, the chief executive of the joint venture designing the plane said on
Oil transfer activity in Gulf of Oman slows following ship attacks, data shows
LONDON, July 20 - Oil transfers between tankers in waters outside the Strait of Hormuz have slowed following a wave of recent attacks on vessels by Iranian forces, according to satellite analysis and sources.
Kremlin says it would welcome Rubio-Lavrov contacts at ASEAN event
MOSCOW, July 20 - The Kremlin said on Monday that it would welcome contacts between U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Manila this week where members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are gathering.
New Batam-Singapore subsea cable to boost ASEAN digital ties ahead of regional framework pact
The Nongsa-Changi Cable adds high-speed capacity between Batam and Singapore, bolstering the digital corridor.
China’s mega-oiler could break America’s Pacific base edge
China’s construction of what may be the world’s largest naval replenishment ship signals its growing expeditionary ambitions — and highlights the vulnerability of the US’s base-dependent model of power projection. This month, multiple media outlets reported that satellite
China-India Great Game taking shape on the Bay of Bengal
While the focus of global news remains on Iran, the Strait of Hormuz and the Russia-Ukraine war, a significant new arena of contestation has opened in the Bay of Bengal. In April this year, India’s National Maritime Security Strategy 2026 (INMSS-2026) identified the eastern
‘New digital corridor’: Singapore, Indonesia say Batam-Changi undersea cable’s arrival will boost ties
The cable, set to be operational in September, will be the shortest and most direct connection between Changi and Nongsa Digital Park in Batam, an emerging digital hub that hosts a growing cluster of data centres and is seen as a digital bridge between the two countries.
Philippine Senate seeks V-P Sara Duterte’s bank, tax records in trial
One of the prosecutors questioned her fitness to hold public office.
Prosecutors win subpoenas for Philippine vice president Duterte's financial records in impeachment case
MANILA, July 20 - The Philippine Senate ordered banks and the Anti-Money Laundering Council on Monday to produce financial records for Vice President Sara Duterte, her husband and several linked entities, a procedural win for prosecutors seeking to prove she amassed unexplained
Sarawak’s new airline AirBorneo to fly to Singapore from July 22
Direct flights between Sarawak and Singapore will be priced below RM400 (S$126).