South Korean police checking for more possible victims of ‘motel drug killings’
Officials are zeroing in on those contacted by her in a manner similar to the two known victims.
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ICC bars in-person visits for ex-Philippine president Duterte during hearing, family says
He has waived his right to appear before the ICC, saying the tribunal has no jurisdiction over him.
Iran and US views on sanctions relief differ, senior Iranian official tells Reuters
DUBAI, Feb 22 - Iran and the United States have differing views over the scope and mechanism to lift sanctions on Tehran in exchange for curbs on its nuclear programme, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Sunday, adding that new talks were planned in early March.
Brazil doesn't want 'new Cold War', Lula says before Trump meeting
NEW DELHI, Feb 22 - Brazil does not want a \"new Cold War\", President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Sunday, urging the Trump administration to treat all countries equally ahead of a trip to meet the U.S. president.
Hadi’s protege Samsuri takes the helm of Malaysia’s Perikatan Nasional after Muhyiddin’s exit
Perikatan Nasional breaks its unspoken rule and picks someone who is not a party president as chairman.
China’s visa-free travel is diplomacy sweetener as it rekindles ties with middle powers
The addition of Canada and Britain brings the number of countries with visa-free access to China to 79.
No change in Johor Ramadan bazaar SOPs despite rise in TB cases, says official
Visitors to bazaars are encouraged to exercise precautionary measures to reduce disease spread.
Pakistan launches strikes on Afghanistan, with Taliban saying dozens killed
Pakistan says the strikes were retaliation for recent suicide bombings in the country.
New Zealand marks 15th anniversary of Christchurch quake that killed 185
For some bereaved families, justice remains elusive 15 years after the quake.
South Korea protests Japanese event over disputed islands
In a statement on Sunday (Feb 22), South Korea's foreign ministry said it strongly objected to the Takeshima Day event held by Japan's Shimane prefecture and urged Japan to abolish the ceremony immediately.
Russia hits Ukraine energy infrastructure with major missile, drone strikes, Kyiv says
KYIV, Feb 22 - Russia attacked Ukraine with dozens of strike drones and ballistic and cruise missiles, focusing on energy infrastructure, the Ukrainian military and local officials said on Sunday.
North Korean movie about assassination attempt of late leader aired on TV
Days And Nights Of Confrontation depicts a plot to kill Mr Kim Jong Il, current leader Kim Jong Un's late father.
Malaysian cops nab smash-and-grab suspect who targeted parked cars at MRT stations in KL
Checks revealed the suspect has six previous criminal offences and one drug offence on his record.
Japan’s traditional ‘naked festival’ leaves 3 attendees unconscious
Almost yearly, people are injured at the event, which ranks among Japan's major eccentric festivals.
Trump imposes blanket 15% tariffs as post-ruling turmoil spreads
US President Donald Trump has announced the United States will increase baseline tariffs on imports from all countries to 15%, as the fallout continues from a seismic Supreme Court ruling on Friday. Trump had imposed sweeping “reciprocal tariffs” last year under an Emergency
Will DAP stay or quit Malaysia’s Cabinet? No matter what, damage already done for Anwar’s biggest ally
DAP will now be left to choose the lesser of two evils in its role in the Anwar administration.
Global trade trapped between US tantrums and China’s bravado
If you are an Asian exporter, port operator or supply-chain manager, “trade geopolitics” is not an abstract debate. It is the volatility premium paid in freight, contracts, inventory and investment decisions. Trump’s latest move—lifting a new global tariff rate to 15% after the
Cloud seeding helps induce rain as Riau continues to battle wildfires
A salt dispersal operation was carried out along Riau's eastern coast, where forest fires raged.
Australian warship transits Taiwan Strait, tracked by China’s navy
The Toowoomba conducted a routine transit through the Taiwan Strait on Feb 20 and Feb 21.
Architect of botched Doha Agreement angling for a comeback
A former Trump administration official to blame for Afghanistan falling into the Taliban’s hands seeks a political comeback despite championing the terror group and a convicted pro-Taliban narco baron. Zalmay Khalilzad, 73, an American-Afghan lobbyist-turned-diplomat, served as
Australian warship transits Taiwan Strait, tracked by China's navy
It is the latest transit of the sensitive waterway by a US ally, which Chinese state-backed media said was tracked and monitored by the nation's military.
Indonesian police probe $1.88 billion money laundering linked to illegal gold mining
The authorities have so far questioned 37 witnesses in the case.
‘Solar sheep’ help rural Australia go green, one panel at a time
Australia poured billions into solar power, wind turbines and green manufacturing.
Afghanistan's ruling Taliban say Pakistan strikes kill, injure dozens
KARACHI, Feb 22 - Pakistan said it launched strikes on militant targets in Afghanistan after blaming recent suicide bombings, including assaults during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, on fighters it said were operating from its neighbour's territory.
Australia PM Albanese rejects immigration cuts as far-right grows
Electoral polls show a surge in support for the country’s hard-right One Nation Party.
How football is helping girls fight against forced marriage
Two sisters in an Indian village talk about how football has changed their lives and helped them push back against child marriage.
Australia rejects report it is repatriating families of ISIS militants from Syrian camp
PM Anthony Albanese has said his government would not help the group return to Australia.
Australia rejects report it is repatriating families of IS militants from Syrian camp
Feb 22 - Australia's centre-left government on Sunday rejected a local media report that said it was working to repatriate Australians in a Syrian camp holding families of suspected Islamic State militants.
Once mocked for being tacky, this Korean music genre is making a comeback
The traditional South Korean popular music genre is making headlines in the country once again.
‘Vicious cycle’: The good, the bad and the ugly of peer-to-peer loans in Indonesia
According to data from the Indonesian Financial Services Authority, outstanding peer-to-peer (P2P) loans stood at almost 90 trillion rupiah as of September 2025. Just a year prior, the figure stood at about 74.5 trillion rupiah.
Commentary: Hello, Kitty - Japan’s US$20 billion cat boom
Cat Day, which is set on Feb 22 in Japan, has exploded in recent years, with companies embracing a growing market for felines, says Gearoid Reidy for Bloomberg Opinion.
Ink, scars and salvation: How Indonesia’s street punks and the marginalised are finding faith
In a Jakarta shophouse, they trade violence and drugs for faith – and find an unlikely path to change.
Indonesia ready to face all possibilities after US Supreme Court rejects Trump’s tariffs: Prabowo
The trade deal with the US is still in force, said Indonesia's chief negotiator for US tariffs.
What now? Cautious response in Asia after US court clips Trump’s emergency tariff powers
One expert said that any relief from the court ruling would likely only be temporary.
Man nabbed while trying to steal railway cables in Malaysia
The suspect also has 28 prior criminal records.
India, Brazil sign mining pact as Modi targets $20 billion trade in five years
NEW DELHI, Feb 21 - India moved to deepen trade ties with Brazil on Saturday, signing a pact to expand cooperation in mining and minerals as it seeks to meet rising domestic steel demand and support capacity expansion amid a global race for raw materials.
Global summit calls for ‘secure, trustworthy and robust AI’
The AI Impact Summit was the fourth annual global meeting to discuss how to handle generative AI.
With tariffs ruling, Supreme Court reasserts its power to check Trump
WASHINGTON, Feb 21 - After siding with President Donald Trump in two dozen cases in the past year in ways that boosted his power and let him quickly transform U.S. policies on immigration, military service, federal employment and beyond, the U.S. Supreme Court finally reached
Indonesia eyes Italian aircraft carrier, but analysts wonder if it risks becoming a ‘port queen’
It remains unclear if the vessel will shift the regional balance of power or end up mostly idle at its base.
Brazil, India ink critical minerals deal as leaders meet
The deal comes as India seeks to cut its dependence on China.