Indonesia, France agree to boost defence industry ties
The leaders of the two countries also agreed on cooperation in "energy transition and the development of new and renewable energy", a statement from the Indonesian government read.
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China calls US claims of military pressure on Taiwan a ‘distortion’
"Certain people on the US side are jumping up and down, continuously rehashing the so-called 'mainland threat' or 'military pressure'," a Chinese government spokesperson told reporters on Wednesday (Apr 15).
Chinese slimmers trade lost fat for beef
For every 0.5kg lost, the participant can receive the same weight in boneless beef.
Xi assures Russia of China’s friendship as ties grow with other nations
The countries are expected hold a summit sometime in 2026 to affirm Sino-Russian partnership.
Iran used Chinese spy satellite to target US bases, FT reports
April 15 - Iran secretly acquired a Chinese spy satellite, giving the Islamic Republic a new capability to target U.S. military bases across the Middle East during the recent war, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.
Sri Lanka repatriates 238 stranded Iranian sailors: Minister
Sources said 15 Iranian sailors will remain in Sri Lanka to operate the IRIS Bushehr.
Sri Lanka repatriates 238 stranded Iranian sailors
The US sank an Iranian frigate in early March off Sri Lanka's southern coast, killing 104 sailors.
US Hormuz blockade may not survive a Chinese standoff
A US-sanctioned tanker with links to China, the Rich Starry, has transited the Strait of Hormuz, despite the US blockade of the waterway. According to the respected maritime news and intelligence agency Lloydslist, the Rich Starry is falsely registered in Malawi, but is Chinese
Japan to provide $12.7 billion to South-east Asia to ease oil price strain
The surge in oil prices has raised concerns over some countries' ability to pay for imports.
South Korea jails US streamer Johnny Somali for statue outrage
Attitudes towards him remained unforgiving despite his apology and removal of a controversial clip.
US shuts down Iran's maritime trade despite optimism for more talks
DUBAI/WASHINGTON, April 15 - The United States said on Wednesday its military had completely halted trade going in and out of Iran by sea, even though President Donald Trump said talks with Tehran on ending the war could resume this week.
Australia's richest person must share part of her mining fortunes, court rules
The long-running legal dispute is over a lucrative iron ore projects in the top west corner of Australia.
Motorcyclist dies in accident on Second Link on the way to Singapore for work
The victim sustained head injuries and died at the scene while his wife.
Iran war inflicting losses that will never be recovered
Every ceasefire is haunted by the same question: will it live up to the promise of peace? The United States and Iran could apparently only focus on their disagreements during peace talks in Islamabad, with negotiations led by American Vice President JD Vance failing to result
Rattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan’s biggest arms opening since WW2
Among the potential new customers for Japan are the Polish military and Philippine navy.
Malaysia’s biggest solar firm sees jump in demand amid Iran War
The Iran war has driven up the cost of fossil fuels.
El Nino climate pattern threatens water quality in Malaysia, experts warn
Experts say this is because lower river levels reduce the natural ability of waterways to dilute waste.
Lavrov says Russia can 'compensate' for China's resource gap from Iran war: Russian state media
Russia's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov reportedly said that President Vladimir Putin will visit China in the first half of the year.
Calls grow to curb obscene content generated by AI in China
Some also sell prompt keywords to make the generated content more precise.
Former Indonesia V-P Jusuf Kalla reported to police over alleged blasphemy
He allegedly made remarks that could amount to blasphemy at a public lecture in March.
Japan’s decade-long march towards arms exports
Japan has spent the past decade steadily dismantling some of the world’s toughest arms export restrictions.
Japan's decade-long march towards arms exports
TOKYO, April 15 - Japan has spent the past decade steadily dismantling some of the world's toughest arms export restrictions as it steps back from the postwar pacifism that shaped its security policy.
Did Trump just light the match for World War III?
Saturday’s back-to-back headlines on The Washington Post were: “’They Have Chosen Not To Accept Our Terms,’ Vance Says” and “US Intelligence Shows China Taking A More Active Role In Iran War.” They echo headlines from a century ago that reported on the early days of what
Duo arrested at Malaysia petrol station after filling modified tank with subsidised diesel
The total value of diesel confiscated from them was worth about RM22,745 (S$7,320).
JB traders anxious about plastic bag price hikes caused by rising fuel costs
Naphtha, a petroleum-derived chemical, is used in the production of plastic and vinyl products.
Bali tightens security after series of violent crimes linked to international groups
The resort island has also seen the arrest of several international fugitives.
Stocks rally, oil extends losses as Trump fans fresh peace hopes
Comments from US President Donald Trump provided a fresh boost to equities, which were already rising on optimism that the six-week conflict in the Middle East could be close to an end.
Allied shipyards key to closing US naval gap with China
Facing mounting naval competition and a widening industrial gap, a new report argues that the US may need to lean on allies — not just to supplement capacity, but to reshape how it builds and sustains maritime power. The Center for Maritime Strategy (CMS) released a report this
China, Vietnam leaders sign cooperation deals
It is Lam’s first foreign trip since the Communist Party leader was elected as president last week.
Malaysia’s fuel subsidy bill to swell to $2.26 billion in April due to Iran war
It is roughly 10 times more than before the Iran war.
Vedanta plant blast in India’s Chhattisgarh kills 14, injures 20
The blast was likely caused by overheating in the boiler tube, local police said.
Vedanta plant blast in India's Chhattisgarh kills 14, injures 20
April 15 - At least 14 people lost their lives and 20 others were injured following a boiler explosion at a power plant operated by India's Vedanta Ltd in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh, local police confirmed on Wednesday.
Canada, UK, Australia and Japan call for 'urgent end to hostilities in Lebanon'
WASHINGTON, April 14 - Canada, the UK, Australia, Japan and six other countries condemned the killings of UN peacekeepers in Lebanon on Tuesday while calling \"for an urgent end to hostilities\" in the country where Israeli attacks have killed over 2,000 people since March.
Britain’s Prince Harry speaks of struggles of fatherhood on Australia tour
The Prince and his wife on a four-day trip to Australia, with engagements covering sport and mental health.
Britain's Prince Harry speaks of struggles of fatherhood on Australia tour
SYDNEY, April 15 - Britain's Prince Harry spoke on Wednesday of the struggles of early fatherhood, as he visited a Melbourne football club on the second day of his tour of Australia with wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.
Thai embassy in Tehran urges Thais to prepare for evacuation
The embassy warned that once the ceasefire ends, there's a very high possibility a new round of attacks could break out.
Malaysia rolls out work-from-home policy, affecting up to 200,000 public servants
Approval for WFH arrangements will be at the discretion of individual department heads.
250 missing after migrant boat sinks in Indian Ocean
The trawler "reportedly sank due to heavy winds, rough seas and overcrowding", the United Nations said.
Iran war promises green edge for Asia as plastic packaging runs short
Alternatives are being sought as the cost of plastic rises amid the conflict.
North Korea calls Japan diplomatic paper a 'grave provocation'
The countries do not have formal diplomatic relations, and Pyongyang frequently criticises Tokyo over its colonial rule of the Korean peninsula.
North Korea calls Japan diplomatic paper a ‘grave provocation’
North Korea has insisted that it will not give up its nuclear arsenal, which Japan opposes.
Trump's son Eric to join father's state visit to China
The move could raise concerns about a possible conflict of interest, given that US President Donald Trump's personal wealth and business dealings are managed by Eric and other members of his family.
Vice President Vance says US-Iran mistrust cannot be solved overnight
WASHINGTON, April 14 - U.S. Vice President JD Vance said on Tuesday there was a lot of mistrust between Washington and Tehran that cannot be resolved overnight but he added that Iranian negotiators wanted to make a deal and that he felt \"very good about where we are.\"
Russia’s navy deterred Estonia from boarding its ‘shadow fleet’
Commander of the Estonian Navy Ivo Vark told Reuters that Estonia won’t board vessels that are part of Russia’s “shadow fleet” any more since “The risk of military escalation is just too high.” He elaborated: “The Russian military presence here in the Gulf of Finland has
Commentary: ASEAN’s energy crisis is not about energy
The security architecture that was supposed to protect the flow of energy to Southeast Asia has become the source of its interruption, says an academic.
US Democrats will try, and try again, to rein in Trump's Iran war powers
WASHINGTON, April 14 - The U.S. Senate will vote as soon as Wednesday on the latest Democratic-led effort to rein in President Donald Trump's war powers, and party leaders promised on Tuesday to keep bringing up such resolutions as long as the Iran war continues.
Canada was once a dream destination for Indian students. Is that changing?
Tighter rules, rising costs and visa risks are forcing Indian students to rethink studying in Canada.
‘Do we realise how important Indonesia is?’: What Prabowo hopes for Jakarta from new US defence deal
President Prabowo Subianto may use the defence pact to turn Indonesia's strategic location into leverage without choosing sides.