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Trump warns China, Russia against involvement in Iran war
WASHINGTON, July 24 - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he does not believe China or Russia are \"participating\" in the ongoing Iran conflict, but warned that if they did get involved \"it would be very bad for them.\"
India cockroach protests: Videos show officers firing 'pellet guns'
Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Delhi as part of the cockroach protests, calling for educational reforms.
Pakistan, Iran explore path towards new talks with US in a China-initiated push, sources say
ISLAMABAD, July 23 - Pakistan is exploring a path towards a resumption of stalled U.S.-Iran talks over ending their nearly five-month-old war, three Pakistani sources said, following a push initiated by China.
The age of rearmament
Subscribe now with a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. Japan’s nuclear taboo is slowly unravelingScott Foster reports that Japanese officials are increasingly willing to debate nuclear weapons, nuclear sharing and revisions
China’s top police chief and FBI director pledge closer law enforcement cooperation
China’s Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong conferred with FBI Director Kash Patel in Beijing.
Suicide bombing in Pakistan kills 15, including 12 soldiers, army says
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan, July 24 - Islamist militants rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a Pakistani security checkpoint, killing 15 people, including 12 soldiers, in northwest Pakistan, the military said on Friday, adding that 12 militants had been killed in retaliation.
Thailand to scrap $38.3 billion land bridge project after study
The pitch for the land bridge project replaced a decades-old Thai proposal to dredge a canal through the Kra Isthmus.
Iran-Iraq-Pakistan ‘axis of sympathy’ signals a reshaping Southwest Asia
Earlier this month, the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was buried in his hometown of Mashhad after a four-day ceremony. Many international delegations were present, but each country will have chosen their representatives with the utmost care. Sending
Bangladesh president resigns citing ill health
"Due to worsening physical and mental incapacity ... it is no longer possible for me to properly discharge the responsibilities of an important constitutional office such as the presidency," President Mohammed Shahabuddin said in a resignation letter.
Thailand scales back US$30 billion 'land bridge' on commercial viability concerns
Thailand will instead pursue the expansion of a port in southern Ranong province and related rail links.
Bangladesh President Shahabuddin, 76, resigns citing health concerns
He has held the largely ceremonial post of president since April 2023.
ASEAN sees progress on South China Sea code, targets year-end conclusion
Maritime security concerns – from the Strait of Hormuz to the South China Sea – emerged as dominant issues at this week's ASEAN meetings in the Philippines, alongside discussions on energy security and Myanmar.
What one county’s fake rice figures reveal about China’s food security push
Food security, long a top strategic priority for China, has recently taken on greater importance.
Preparing for disruption: Offline messaging apps join India’s protest toolkit
As concerns over connectivity disruptions grow, protesters in India are turning to offline messaging apps as part of an emergency toolkit. How do they work, and what are their limitations?
India's pharma sector braces for impact of proposed Trump tariffs on generic drugs
Analysts warn the levies could disrupt global drug supply chains, push up medicine prices for Americans and force Indian drugmakers to rethink their manufacturing strategies.
Japan zoo gets thousands of birthday cards for Punch the monkey as he turns one on July 26
The young macaque shot to stardom after he was seen clinging to a plush orangutan toy for comfort.
In China, AI is ‘everything, everywhere’. Is there a dark side?
From running marathons to being personalised chefs, robots are redefining life in the future.
Philippines accuses China of using water cannon on its vessels for a second day
China's Coast Guard says it imposed "control measures" on several Philippine vessels operating illegally around the Scarborough Shoal.
'Lapdog media': Indian reporters caught in youth protest anger
NEW DELHI, July 24 - When Indian television reporter Dev Kotak went to cover a massive youth protest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government this week, he planned to deliver a live broadcast, mill around and leave.
New surveillance commons means the end of military concealment
On February 26, 2026 – 48 hours before the United States and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury – Hangzhou-based MizarVision posted AI-annotated satellite imagery of F-22 Raptors at Ovda Air Base in Israel, carrier strike group positions in the Arabian Sea and AWACS aircraft
South Korea welcomes 10 million visitors in first half of 2026, surpassing pre-pandemic levels
The tourism boom is also reshaping where visitors are going.
Top German court says Afghan resettlement pledges cannot be revoked en masse
BERLIN, July 24 - Germany's top court ruled on Friday that the government could not simply cancel an entire swathe of resettlement places promised to Afghans, and that each case must be considered individually.
ASEAN reclaims its centrality as newer blocs wobble and wane
With the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) losing much of its diplomatic momentum, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has been gradually reclaiming its centrality in the Indo-Pacific. The clearest evidence emerged this week as Manila hosted the ASEAN
Tech titan ordered to pay ex-wife $644m in divorce settlement
The divorce, involving the chairman of one of South Korea's biggest companies, has gripped the nation.
Why have thousands taken to the streets? India's 'cockroach' protest explained
India is seeing one of its biggest protests in recent years. But why did it start? And why is the mascot a cockroach? Here's what you need to know.
In India, Iran war forces Diet Coke to roll out a bigger can, heftier price tag
The company has been forced to procure pricier, larger-sized cans from South-east Asia.
China says it opposes new US tariffs, warns against trade wars
The US levies range from 10 to 12.5 per cent, with China slapped with the highest rate.
South Korean tycoon ordered to pay $831m in divorce
The court ruled that his former wife is entitled to one-third of their marital assets.
South Korean tycoon ordered to pay $1.2b in divorce
The court ruled that his former wife is entitled to one-third of their marital assets.
Japan to test rare earth mining 6km underwater in February 2027
A mission had successfully recovered rare earth samples from 6km below the waves.
Japan’s fake fury over its free-falling yen
TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s political fortunes are falling almost as fast as the yen these days — and the two are closely linked. The yen has slid toward 164 against the dollar, its weakest level since 1986, driven partly by the same economic strains
Malaysia foreign minister says envoy summoned by US over Israel policy amid Network School saga
Network School, the "digital nomad" community founded in Malaysia by US investor Balaji Srinivasan, came under scrutiny after social media users alleged that it included participants from Israel.
Two Chinese win world's top Maths prize for solving century-old problems
This is the first time Chinese nationals have won the prestigious Fields Medal.
Indonesia doesn’t need China to keep its nickel industry afloat
This is the first of a multi-part series on Indonesia’s nickel industry. China’s nickel investors in Indonesia are sending a familiar warning: reverse regulatory uncertainty, or they’ll potentially walk. However, that tacit warning rests on an assumption — that Jakarta has no
Jana Nayagan, Indian politician-actor Vijay’s final film, draws huge crowds and delivers strong box office
Jana Nayagan is the final film for acclaimed actor-politician Vijay, who now serves as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
India youth protest leaders to hold talks with government but protests will continue
The decision was announced hours after activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike overnight, raising hopes that the two sides could be moving toward a breakthrough in the crisis.
3 arrested in Johor for stealing electricity to mine cryptocurrency
The suspects reportedly mined cryptocurrency worth between $25,200 and $31,500 during the month-long operations.
South Korea to install hidden camera detectors in public restrooms
The measure comes as covert filming continues to be reported in public restrooms.
Vietnam proposes banning under-16s from posting on social media
HANOI, July 24 - Vietnam is planning to force social media platforms to ban users under 16 from posting content, commenting or reacting to posts, according to a draft decree reviewed by Reuters, joining a growing international push to curb the use of social media by minors.
Patient death in China gene-editing trial draws fire: Journal
The procedure uses a technology known as base editing to precisely alter a single DNA letter.
South Korea to change e-mail addresses of diplomats after cyberattack
The cyberattack leaked personal data of up to 10,000 Korea National Diplomatic Academy users.
Bangkok bus stranded across railway tracks after sudden traffic stop, driver disciplined
All drivers are required to assess traffic conditions carefully before entering railway crossings.
Trump vows to punish Iran and Houthis for attacks in Red Sea
DUBAI, July 24 - U.S. President Donald Trump promised \"major military punishment\" for Iran and its Houthi allies after the Yemeni fighters struck two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, extending the Middle East war to a second major shipping chokepoint.
China braces for heavy rain as tropical storm Noul edges closer
HONG KONG, July 24 - China on Friday warned of heavy rain and severe flood risks as the third tropical cyclone this month tracked closer to the country's southern coast, where it is expected to intensify over the weekend.