Japan Prime Minister Takaichi cancels TV appearance after arm injury while campaigning
She said her hand became swollen after her arm was pulled hard while shaking hands with supporters.
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Rising costs push Japan stores to cacao alternatives before Valentine's Day
Chocolates are also good seasonal gifts to friends, coworkers and business partners.
Japan PM Takaichi talks up weak yen even as her government works to counter currency decline
The Japanese yen has hovered at 18-month lows against the US dollar, contributing to inflation that has raised the prospect of interest rate hikes by the central bank.
Afghan returnees in Bamiyan struggle despite new homes
The homes lacked running water and are far from shops, schools or hospitals.
Japan Railways group tackles congestion at women's toilets at stations
Measures include increasing the number of facilities and introducing services to help users find less crowded restrooms
Chinese cash in jewellery at automated gold recyclers as prices soar
Record-high gold prices have turned a Shanghai shopping mall into a magnet for sellers, with crowds gathering around an automated recycler to melt down inherited jewellery for cash.
Indonesia is wooing its former citizens with a new stand-in for dual citizenship – but with limited success
The Global Citizenship of Indonesia scheme has received only seven applications as at Jan 26.
Jakartans battle floodwaters to reach workplaces
Workers in Jakarta often need to find alternatives to navigate the city during floods.
China new home prices rise in January as government signals support, private survey shows
Beijing has described the property sector as being in a "profound adjustment" that should be eased with measures to smooth market volatility.
Thailand’s 2026 summer forecast to reach temperatures over 42 deg C
The weather will alternate between scorching heat and thunderstorms.
Graft busters freeze $320k in accounts over e-waste probe, seize $54k
The probe involves officials from the Environment Department and a civilian.
Graft busters freeze $320k in accounts over e-waste probe in Malaysia, seize $54k
The probe involves officials from the Environment Department and a civilian.
South Korea posts record January exports on AI chip boom
The total value of January's exports was US$65.8 billion, a 33.9 per cent rise year-on-year and the first time they surpassed a US$60 billion threshold for the month.
Ruling Thai party runs on nationalist, establishment vote pitch
The apparent backing of the country’s conservative establishment has given Bhumjaithai Party an edge in the Feb 8 vote.
'People's dad' Jensen Huang praises, pushes Nvidia suppliers on mobbed Taiwan visit
Nvidia's CEO said it would be another good year for business, even as he expressed concerns about supplies of memory chips - which support AI workloads - amid a production crunch.
‘People’s dad’ Jensen Huang praises, pushes Nvidia suppliers on mobbed Taiwan visit
Mr Huang said this would be another good year for business.
Japan Tourism Agency calls for strengthening measures against overtourism
The agency is mantaining its existing target to increase inbound visitors to 60 million by 2030.
Malaysia seizes US$129.9 million in crude from tankers suspected of illegally transferring oil
The vessels were found anchored and coupled at sea. Officials have not disclosed the origin of the oil.
Over 1.2 million Malaysians still living in poverty: Minister
Sabah recorded the highest number of poor people, followed by Kelantan and Terengganu.
Australian boy killed by shark in Sydney Harbour honoured at Bondi Beach
Feb 1 - An Australian boy who died after being bitten by a shark in Sydney Harbour was honoured in a surfing ceremony at Bondi Beach on Sunday, following a series of shark attacks along the country's east coast.
Pakistan says 92 militants killed after attacks in Balochistan
Balochistan borders Iran and Afghanistan and has faced a decades-long separatist insurgency.
Malaysia’s influencers deem new tax guidelines impractical, but experts say they ‘ensure fairness’
Some content creators welcome the latest income tax guidelines - including the need to declare gifts - though they call for more clarity on what exactly should be declared and how.
Oh crumbs! South Korea weighs new sugar tax amid craze over Dubai chewy cookie
The viral, high-calorie dessert reflects the country's fascination with fads, but also sets off alarm bells.
Myanmar coup 5 years on: Freedom fighters remain determined to end political deadlock
There is no immediate end to the conflict in sight, many say.
UK’s Starmer says ex-Prince Andrew should testify before Congress over Epstein ties
The latest batch of files released to the public claim Andrew remained in contact with Epstein after he was convicted of sex crimes.
Iraq's Shi'ite bloc reaffirms backing for Maliki despite Trump's warnings
Jan 31 - Iraq's alliance of Shi'ite political blocs, the Coordination Framework, reaffirmed on Saturday its support for former premier Nouri al-Maliki to lead the next government, despite a warning from U.S. President Donald Trump that Washington would no longer help Iraq if
Protesters in Copenhagen rally for Danish veterans after Trump remarks
COPENHAGEN, Jan 31 - Hundreds of Danes gathered outside the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen on Saturday in support of veterans who said they had been insulted by President Donald Trump's comment that European allies had kept \"off the front lines\" in the Afghanistan war.
Malaysia seizes tankers with $160 million worth of crude
Malaysia pledged in 2025 to crack down on illegal activities in its maritime zones.
Canada’s opposition Conservative Party votes to keep leader Poilievre
Conservative leader Poilievre retained party leadership with a significant majority while his public opinion nationally continues to fall.
Starmer invites Japan PM to UK after Tokyo talks
Sir Keir and Sanae Takaichi discussed ways to strengthen ties between their two nations during the meeting, at the end of the UK prime minister's trip to East Asia.
Britain, Japan agree to deepen defence and security cooperation
British PM Keir Starmer arrived for a one-day Tokyo stop after a four-day visit to China.
Pakistan says 67 militants killed after coordinated attacks in Balochistan
QUETTA, Pakistan, Jan 31 - At least 67 militants were killed on Saturday as they battled Pakistan's security forces in multiple cities across the southwestern province of Balochistan, four security officials told Reuters.
Explosion occurs at Iran's southern port of Bandar Abbas, Iranian media reports
Jan 31 - An explosion occurred at Iran's southern port of Bandar Abbas on Saturday, Iranian media reported, without giving a cause for the blast.
Pokémon cancels event at controversial Japan shrine following backlash
The event, advertised through official channels, was criticised in China for being held at a military memorial.
China's corruption watchdog probing emergency management minister
Wang Xiangxi, 63, took office in July 2022, after serving as chairman of state-owned power generator National Energy Investment Corp.
Riau to convert former illegal gold mines into rice fields
Converting former gold mines into agriculture lands can also boost their value.
China’s corruption watchdog probing emergency management minister
It is relatively rare for a sitting minister to undergo investigation.
Thousands flee north-west Pakistan after mosques warn of possible military action
The Pakistani government has not announced the evacuation nor any planned military operation.
Little-known Malaysian volunteer firefighters among flood rescuers in Thailand
The volunteer teams’ first-ever cross-border mission in late 2025 saved over 3,000 people.
Iran president says Trump, Netanyahu, Europe stirred tensions in protests
Jan 31 - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday that U.S., Israeli and European leaders had exploited Iran's economic problems, incited unrest and provided people with the means to \"tear the nation apart” in recent protests.
10 security officials, 11 civilians, 67 militants killed in south-west Pakistan attacks: Official
Pakistan has been battling a separatist insurgency in Balochistan province for decades.