Chinese space probe reaches asteroid for first sample collection

Launched in May 2025, this is China's first mission to collect samples from an asteroid.

Singapore and Japan sign agreement to strengthen space collaboration

It is the first bilateral space agency agreement between Singapore and Japan.

Power prevails but law still matters in the South China Sea

Across the Indo-Pacific, governments are increasing defense spending, strengthening alliances, and placing renewed emphasis on deterrence. Strategic competition has once again become the defining feature of international politics. And in such an environment, international law

Indonesia daycare abuse case grows to 27 suspects, police say

China test fires missile into Pacific, alarming regional powers

A nuclear submarine of the People's Liberation Army Navy launched the missile carrying a dummy warhead toward international waters in the Pacific at 12.01pm, China's official Xinhua news agency reported.

China's Nanning on top alert as Typhoon Maysak triggers reservoir breach

BEIJING, July 6 - Nanning, capital of China's southwestern Guangxi region, raised its flood control response to the highest level as rivers and reservoirs swelled with the passage of Typhoon Maysak, Chinese state media said on Monday.

Japanese teen arrested for cyberattack that unsubscribed over 46,000 anime accounts

He had used a program he created with the assistance of ChatGPT to disrupt the Bandai Channel streaming service.

Malaysian lawmakers to hold hearing on Lynas-U.S. rare earths deal

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 - A Malaysian parliamentary committee will hold a hearing on July 16 to discuss a $96 million rare earths supply deal signed between Australia's Lynas Rare Earths and the U.S. Department of Defense earlier this year, a senior lawmaker said on Monday.

Malaysia’s political pacts want a shot at Johor polls. These rebels aren’t making it easy for them

Rebels, defectors and former insiders are introducing complications for political coalitions in Johor.

India orders Meta to remove ads promoting child sexual abuse

The order comes days after the BBC published an investigation about the platform showing such ads to users.

Compasses, not maps: China is building a different type of AI

Every few months, another Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) breakthrough makes global headlines. A Chinese AI model closes in on American rivals, a Chinese research team tops a benchmark, a Chinese factory gets smarter, a city more connected, a supply chain more predictive.

Indonesia daycare abuse case: Number of suspects increases to 27

The 14 new suspects included 10 caregivers, a security officer and administration staff.

Eight killed in landslides at Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh

DHAKA, July 6 - At least eight Rohingya Muslims, including some children, were killed and several others injured early on Monday after heavy monsoon rains triggered multiple landslides at refugee camps in southeastern Bangladesh, officials said.

China test-fires missile into Pacific, alarming regional powers

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the launch was “destabilising” for the region.

China preparing South Pacific missile test: Australian media reports

Chinese officials had briefed regional governments about an upcoming intercontinental ballistic missile test.

China preparing South Pacific missile test, Australian media report

SYDNEY, July 6 - China is preparing to test fire a nuclear-capable ballistic missile with a dummy warhead in the South Pacific in the next 24 hours, Australian media reported on Monday, adding that regional diplomats have been notified of the launch.

Prosecutor charges South Korea’s four oil refiners with price collusion: Reports

The companies are HD Hyundai Oilbank, SK Energy, GS Caltex and S-Oil, Yonhap said.

Footballer dies after suspected lightning strike in Melaka

A referee was also injured in the incident.

China tests missile in the Pacific after Australia-Fiji alliance signed

The test launch came hours after Australia signed a new defence pact with its Pacific island neighbour Fiji.

ByteDance, Alibaba pull AI companions as Beijing tightens rules

The new rules represent one of the most comprehensive set of regulations intended to forestall AI’s potential harms.

Six killed in India's Mumbai as rains wreak havoc, disrupt travel

MUMBAI, July 6 - At least six people including five children were killed when a group of buildings collapsed in the eastern suburbs of India's Mumbai on Sunday, the latest casualties of heavy rains that have disrupted travel and shut down schools in the city.

Australia PM Albanese apologises for crude Kylie Minogue remark

SYDNEY, July 6 - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese apologised on Monday after making a crude remark about singer Kylie Minogue in a comedy podcast interview, prompting outrage from women's rights groups and opposition lawmakers.

Welcome to Hsinchu, the luxury city built by Taiwan’s AI boom

Over the past six years, households near Hsinchu Science Park have reported some of the highest incomes in Taiwan.

Prosecutor charges South Korea's four oil refiners with collusion: Report

Heavy rain triggers flooding, evacuations in Dunedin

WELLINGTON, July 6 - Heavy rain triggered flooding, road closures and evacuations in New Zealand's southern city of Dunedin and the neighbouring Waitaki District on Monday, with officials urging residents to stay home and avoid unnecessary travel.

Typhoon Bavi brings catastrophic winds to western Pacific islands

WELLINGTON, July 6 - Super Typhoon Bavi was crossing the Mariana Islands in the western Pacific Ocean on Monday, lashing Guam, Tinian and Saipan and blasting Rota with catastrophic winds, the U.S. National Weather Service said.

Taiwan says it is tracking ‘upward trend’ in Chinese naval movements

There are currently four Chinese naval formations operating in the western Pacific, says an official.

Taiwan says it is tracking 'upward trend' in Chinese naval movements

TAIPEI, July 6 - Taiwan is tracking an \"upward trend\" in Chinese naval movements during the peak military exercise season, including joint drills with Russia, and will be analysing any new tactics, a senior Taiwanese security official said on Monday.

Duterte ally arrested over plunder charge ahead of impeachment trial

MANILA, July 6 - A Philippine senator who is an ally of Vice President Sara Duterte was arrested on Monday on a plunder charge, hours before the Senate begins a high-stakes impeachment trial that could determine Duterte's political future.

Australia signs major defence alliance with Fiji, seeking to counter China’s influence in the region

It commits each country to come to the other's aid if either is attacked.

Australia signs major defence alliance with Fiji, seeking to counter China

SYDNEY, July 6 - Australia and Fiji signed a major defence alliance on Monday, committing each country to come to the other's aid if either is attacked, as China seeks to expand its influence in the region.

Bollywood star Aamir Khan marries entrepreneur Gauri Spratt in private ceremony

This is Aamir Khan's third marriage.

Backlash after China bubble tea firm ordered to pay Louis Vuitton $1.5m

A court in China ruled that Molly Tea had infringed on the luxury brand's four-petal flower design.

Australian PM apologises for 'inappropriate' comments about Kylie Minogue

Albanese has apologised 'unequivocally' after his remarks prompted a backlash.

Impeachment trial of Philippine VP Sara Duterte to open in divided Senate

Bangladesh courts China even as ties with India improve

Relations between Dhaka and Delhi, that turned frosty under the interim government, are on the mend.

UK tightens rules on overseas political donations to stop 'dodgy funding'

LONDON, July 6 - Britain tightened its rules on overseas political donations on Monday, as part of efforts to stop foreign money influencing elections, and as concerns swirl around what Housing Minister Steve Reed called \"dodgy funding\".

Impeachment trial of Philippine V-P Sara Duterte to open in divided Senate

The trial is set to deepen a schism between two storied political dynasties that has plunged the Senate into turmoil.

Canada to announce submarine contract winner on Monday, Globe and Mail says

TORONTO, July 5 - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will announce on Monday the preferred bidder in a contract to build 12 submarines for Canada's navy, the Globe and Mail reported on Sunday.

A global hub for fake luxury goods, Vietnam cracks down on its black market

The Trump administration wants Vietnam to stamp out its booming counterfeit industry. Locals are divided.

Johor polls: Will BN’s Onn Hafiz retain the state’s top job, or can the opposition offer a better path?

Barisan Nasional’s Onn Hafiz Ghazi is bidding for a second term as Johor chief minister. Who are his potential rivals from Pakatan Harapan and Perikatan Nasional?

Commentary: The fragile reopening of Hormuz is no return to normal for Asia

A return to pre-war normalcy in the Strait of Hormuz is likely to be slow. This holds implications for Asia, says Coface chief APAC economist Bernard Aw.

Osaka stuns world number one Sabalenka to reach quarter-finals

A resurgent Naomi Osaka stuns world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a brilliant performance to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals.

Barring a counter to oil damage, Russian economy seen in crisis

The long-range/mid-range Ukrainian strike campaign is continuing to grow, ominously for Russia. Some Ukrainian analysis just released about the damage to Russian oil production for June, if true, shows that if a Russian counter is not in the works the Russian war economy will

Australia space agency has found 'likely source' of mystery space balls

The agency says that they "appear to be pressure vessels from a space launch vehicle".