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Why is India’s ethanol-blended fuel policy facing consumer backlash?
Motorists have posted videos of stalled vehicles and lower mileage, but experts say ageing vehicle parts, poor maintenance and contaminated petrol could also be reasons for the problems.
The faces behind China's AI rise: Meet the founders of DeepSeek, Z.ai and Moonshot AI
As China emerges as a key competitor in the global AI race, CNA takes a look at the figures leading its top companies.
How Trump’s immigration crackdown is putting pressure on Indonesians in the US
US President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown has struck fear into undocumented Indonesians living there, prompting some to seek asylum despite slim chances of success.
Australia’s AI ambitions add to squeeze as housing target looms
Data centres risk becoming the latest strain for a construction workforce already stretched thin.
Iran foreign minister says Ukraine's attack on Iranian vessel 'cannot go unanswered'
July 26 - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Sunday a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian commercial vessel \"cannot go unanswered\".
Israel to allow international force into Gaza, Israeli official says
July 26 - Israel will allow a multinational security force to enter Gaza as proposed under U.S. President Donald Trump's ceasefire plan for the enclave, an Israeli official said on Sunday, a day before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads to Washington.
India PM Modi announces panel to overhaul exam system after protests
NEW DELHI, July 26 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Sunday the creation of a task force headed by tech entrepreneur Nandan Nilekani to overhaul India's examination system, following days of youth protests about exam paper leaks.
‘It is a win for democracy’: ‘Cockroaches’ celebrate hard-won victory in India, vow to keep fighting
India’s Education Minister had quit earlier in the day, giving in to one of the CJP's demands.
Iran will halt attacks as long as US maintains pause, Iranian source says after Trump calls off strikes
DUBAI/WASHINGTON, July 26 - Iran will halt its own attacks as long as the United States maintains its latest pause on air strikes, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Sunday, after President Donald Trump abruptly called off his two-week-old bombing campaign.
The Middle East after the American imperium
For three-quarters of a century, the Middle East operated inside an American frame. Washington was not the only actor, but it was the reference point — the guarantor whose fleets, bases, and diplomatic weight set the outer boundaries of what regional rivals could do to one
Southern China faces torrential rain, floods after Typhoon Noul makes landfall
Flash floods are expected in parts of Jiangxi, Hunan, Guangdong, Sichuan, Shaanxi, Gansu and southeastern Xinjiang from Sunday evening through Monday evening.
Ancient monastery in Thailand added to UNESCO heritage list
The monastery is Thailand’s ninth World Heritage site, but its first in the southern region.
Flash flood at north-west China tourist site kills 10, injures 23: Report
The location of the flash flood was identified as the Shuangshimen Scenic Area by an earlier report.
Malaysia to make F1 comeback in October as host of Bahrain GP
The race in Malaysia will slot in between the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Sep 26 and Singapore on Oct 11.
China holds air, navy patrol in South China Sea
HONG KONG, July 26 - China said on Sunday it organised a routine patrol by its naval and air forces in the South China Sea, accusing the Philippines of holding patrols with foreign countries in the disputed waterway that undermined regional peace and stability.
Chinese university investigating girl's death in gene-editing trial
Mei’s parents were not adequately informed about the risks of the gene-editing trial.
US, Japan join Philippines in South China Sea drills
China accused the Philippines of holding patrols with foreign countries in the disputed waterway that undermined regional peace and stability.
Zelensky says Russia seeks 30,000 extra North Korean troops for Ukraine war
Preparations are being made in Russia's Voronezh region, near the border with Ukraine, to accommodate the additional troops, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says in a social media post.
Extreme heat spreads beyond South Korea’s hottest city Daegu
On July 26, KMA issued additional severe heat wave warnings for Gyeongsan, Cheongdo and parts of Daegu.
How Japan is putting AI in its cybernetic place
Much of the Western debate about artificial intelligence centers on the machine itself. Will AI become conscious? Will it surpass human intelligence? Could it acquire goals of its own and escape human control? Japan’s Society 5.0 begins from a different premise. Rather than
New South Korean reality dating show for the terminally ill sparks controversy
The broadcaster is set to premiere the series Aug 3.
Rescuers scour South China Sea for 17 missing after Vietnamese vessel sinks
Cargo vessel Khoi Nguyen 18, with 62 Vietnamese nationals aboard, ran into distress in waters near Fiery Cross Reef, China's state broadcaster CCTV said.
Rescuers scour South China Sea for 23 missing after Vietnamese vessel sinks
HONG KONG, July 26 - Rescuers were searching on Sunday for 23 people missing after a Vietnamese ship sank in the busy waterway of the South China Sea, while 39 were pulled from the waters, China's state broadcaster CCTV said.
Japan PM Takaichi’s ‘0 to 3 hours sleep’ post spurs work-style debate
Other politicians expressed concern about how a lack of sleep could negatively impact her leadership.
Italian students who sparked outcry over bad behaviour on Bangkok train apologise following fines
The talks between the parties at a police station lasted more than an hour.
Southern China drenched as Typhoon Noul makes landfall
Typhoon Noul brought heavy rain and gale-force winds across Guangdong province and neighbouring Hong Kong.
Australia to raise concerns over new tariffs with Trump, PM Albanese says
SYDNEY, July 26 - Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday he would seek to raise the issue of tariffs with U.S. President Donald Trump, after Washington this week imposed new tariffs on its trading partners including Australia.
‘We are family’: South Korea President Lee toasts AI ties with tech titans over fish and chips
The companies represented have a combined market capitalisation of about 17 quadrillion won (S$15 trillion).
Australia’s student visa fees are now the world’s highest. Here’s why S-E Asia got a pass
The hike comes as the government attempts to address a surge in migration since the pandemic.
Southern China faces torrential rain, flood risk after Typhoon Noul hits land
The typhoon has forced the relocation of more than 700,000 people in Guangdong.
Coffee-less coffee, chocolates without cocoa: A look into North Korea’s substitute economy
North Korea has rejected the outside world while quietly absorbing its shapes, tastes and symbols.
Japan government to impose tougher requirements for permanent residency
The new rules will take into account the person’s Japanese language abilities.
Iran war spreads to Red Sea and Caspian, Gulf quiet as US forgoes strikes
WASHINGTON/ATHENS, July 26 - Signs of the Iran war's spread emerged this weekend despite a pause in U.S. strikes, as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis attacked Saudi oil installations along the Red Sea coast and Iran accused Ukraine of targeting an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea.