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Does a BN vote mean freedom for Najib? His son’s remark may turn Johor polls into a referendum
Johor polls now a proxy fight over jailed ex-PM's freedom, say analysts.
How reading to therapy dogs is helping South Korean children gain confidence
The programme pairs children aged five through the lower elementary grades with a dog and its handler.
Ceremony held for Pokemon-themed airport in Japan’s quake-hit Noto
The nickname, Noto Satoyama Pokemon With You Airport, was proposed by the Pokemon With You Foundation.
My conversation with Karl Marx about Donald Trump
Norman Solomon: You’ve downplayed the importance of the individual in history. But the United States now has as president an individual who transformed power relations and the political landscape. Karl Marx: I can assure you that he did not do that by himself. Power relations
Builder of Myanmar condo destroyed in 2025 quake gets 5 years’ jail
The builder of Sky Villa was also sentenced to hard labour for causing death by negligence.
NATO's Rutte says allies to buy up to five Triton surveillance drones
ANKARA, July 7 - NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Tuesday that allies buy up to five Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton high altitude surveillance drones, with Norway, Finland, Germany and Denmark signing a letter of intent for the purchase.
China, Japan trade conflicting accounts of confrontation around Senkaku islands
BEIJING/TOKYO, July 7 - China and Japan reported conflicting accounts on Tuesday of a confrontation near the disputed Senkaku Islands involving their coast guards and a Japanese fishing vessel.
Vietnam police bust $172 million World Cup betting rings
The gambling rings had logged an estimated $172 million in illegal transactions since October 2025.
Japan’s yen pain is Southeast Asia’s economic gain
The Japanese yen’s collapse through mid-2026 has become one of the most consequential disruptions to hit global financial markets in decades. The currency has slid past 162 yen to the US dollar, its weakest level since 1986 — a sharp reversal from its 1995 peak of about 80 yen
Watch: Moment rare tornado lashes central Chinese cities
Videos shared with the BBC show debris flying through the air as the storm swept through Ezhou and Huanggang in Hubei province.
Trump resort rises on Vietnam graveyard as US links grow
BANGKOK – Vietnam is digging up a graveyard so a sprawling Trump International golf resort with plush residences can be built along the Red River, while “the highest Starbucks coffeehouse in Asia” has opened on Vietnam’s tallest mountain peak near Sapa. Trillionaire Elon Musk,
Indonesia to buy BrahMos missiles, Indian govt official says
NEW DELHI, July 7 - India will supply BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and Astra air-to-air missiles to Indonesia, an Indian government official said on Tuesday, as Indian Prime Minister Nahrendra Modi started a two-day visit to Jakarta.
Warming seas bring jellyfish, sharks closer to South Korea’s beaches
The appearance rate of Nomura’s jellyfish was the highest around the southern island of Jeju.
Johor poll: No plans to contact S’pore PM over Malaysian voters working across Causeway, says Anwar
He added that he does not intend to contact PM Wong regarding elections in Malaysia.
India's landmark Ram temple overhauls board after alleged theft of donations
Questions have been raised over alleged theft of cash, valuable jewellery, gold and silver offered by devotees.
Australia’s teen social media ban fails to clear first hurdle in age checks, says study
It effectively renders a world-first teen social media ban ineffective.
Australia's teen social media ban fails to clear first hurdle in age checks, says study
SYDNEY, July 7 - Australia's online platforms are stumbling at the very first step in implementing age checks for users, rendering a world-first teen social media ban ineffective, a study by a team that advised the government's rollout of the curbs found.
How Taiwan's whisky industry is challenging Scotland and Japan on the global stage
In the first of a three-part series on Taiwan beyond semiconductors, CNA explores how the island's whisky industry is helping elevate its global standing.
As South Korean Buddhism woos Gen Z, how hip is too hip?
Some say a religion defined by non-attachment to worldly goods risks being tainted by consumerism.
China’s often flawed arms still buy lasting influence
China’s weapons may face mounting questions over quality, reliability and after-sales support, but its arms trade still serves a larger strategic purpose: locking vulnerable states into long-term military, economic and political dependence. That paradox is at the center of a
'Hiding his face': India's new transgender rules worry doctors, disrupt care
July 7 - Mehr Khan, an Indian transgender woman, arrived for a routine hormone therapy appointment only to discover the crucial treatment had been suspended after a recent change in the law narrowed the range of those eligible for such services.
Landslide in China's Gansu province traps 16, state media reports
BEIJING, July 7 - Sixteen people remain buried in a mountainous county in China's western province of Gansu after a landslide on Tuesday, according to state broadcaster CCTV.
North Korea state media says Japan overseas aggression is reality, not hypothetical
SEOUL, July 7 - A commentary carried by North Korean state media KCNA on Tuesday criticised Japan's military expansion, saying its overseas aggression was \"not hypothetical but reality\" and citing Japanese plans to develop unmanned submarines capable of anti-ship attacks.
Nurse assistant arrested for self-administering propofol drug on first day at work in South Korea
The incident at a dermatology clinic comes as the use of medical narcotics continues to rise in the country.
China sentences official to death for taking $325m in bribes
The 69-year-old helped companies secure valuable contracts in exchange for money, a court heard.
Australia, Solomon Islands vows stronger ties, criticise China’s Pacific missile test
Canberra did not want to see actions that could undermine peace and security in the Pacific.
Will Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing’s Laos visit pave his way back into the ASEAN family?
The trip is part of efforts to give the impression that Myanmar is no longer diplomatically isolated.
Myanmar bets on ancient temples, Buddhist pilgrimage sites to boost tourism
Myanmar authorities are bidding to revive an industry devastated since the 2021 coup plunged the country into civil war and international isolation.
NATO to unveil big arms deals in Ankara before summit with Trump
ANKARA, July 7 - NATO leaders plan to unveil arms deals worth tens of billions of dollars in Ankara on Tuesday to show they are heeding U.S. calls to spend more to defend Europe before joining President Donald Trump for a summit.
Graffiti artist scales Australian bridge tower, paints bird cartoon, disrupts traffic
SYDNEY, July 7 - A man scaled the 140-metre-high (460 foot) tower of a cantilever bridge in the Australian city of Melbourne on Tuesday and painted a giant cartoon bird on it, disrupting morning commuter traffic.
Graffiti artist accused of scaling Australian bridge tower and painting giant cartoon bird
The man demanded a peanut butter sandwich be delivered by drone before he would come down.
Tornadoes wreak havoc across central China, 8 killed as Typhoon Bavi looms offshore
At least one person was still missing.
US leads international concern after China test-fires missile into Pacific
The test fire is the latest move in its rapid military modernisation.
Fatal Typhoon Maysak floods burst dam wall in China
At least four have been killed by flooding due to Maysak, while another 62,000 have been evacuated across the southern Guangxi province.
Indonesia, India sign BrahMos missile deal
The two countries also agreed on air-to-air missiles and supply chain cooperation in steel.
Samsung profits jump 1,800% as AI chip sales soar
The firm's shares fell sharply on Tuesday as some investors had expected an even stronger performance.
How Indonesian fashion brand Saya built a cult following with a signature dress that went viral
Founded by two former graphic designers in Jakarta, the contemporary fashion brand built a loyal following with versatile pieces that move seamlessly from beach getaways to special occasions.
Flooding kills two in China’s Nanning as east braces for super typhoon
Floods hit reservoirs and villages in Guangxi region.
Why a Diljit Dosanjh film vanished from streaming after two days
The film's troubled journey spans years of censorship disputes, court battles and an unexpected release on a streaming platform.
Can China repeat its EV success with robotaxis?
China's self-driving car firms have been given a headstart by the country's EV supply chain as they expand globally.
