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Indonesian couple get 100 lashes each for sex outside marriage
They were caned in a public park with dozens of people watching.
Nine policemen in India found guilty of murdering father and son in custody
The victims were arrested for allegedly keeping their shop open beyond permitted hours during the pandemic.
Chinese pigs fed new menu as Beijing weans farmers off US soy
Beijing is moving faster than previously thought to deploy new tech for and promote fermented feed.
India's top court hears challenges to ruling on women's entry into temple
Experts say the court's decision will have far-reaching consequences for women's religious freedoms in India.
Shorter petrol station operating hours among fuel-saving measures being prepped in Thailand
Thailand is eyeing measures to ensure the country retains sufficient oil for domestic use.
Part of Jakarta airport terminal’s ceiling caves in after heavy rain
The disruption lasted about five minutes and did not impact flight services.
BNP reform betrayal brewing in Bangladesh
The deliberate lapse of major reform ordinances in Bangladesh may be packaged as procedural housekeeping, but what is unfolding under the newly elected Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) government is essentially the dismantling of hard-won reforms meant to prevent the very
First of 7 stranded Malaysian vessels safely transits Strait of Hormuz, says foreign ministry
CNA has reached out to Malaysia’s foreign ministry on the status of the other six ships. Nearly 70 per cent of the country’s crude oil is imported from the Gulf, with 40 per cent of its total oil supply passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Taiwan opposition leader in China: What you need to know
KMT chairwoman Cheng Li-wun sees her visit as laying the foundation for “peace and stability” with Beijing.
Two S’poreans fined $319 each, given community service orders for littering in JB
The two men disposed cigarette butts in a public area instead of designated bins.
Malaysia border laws to apply in designated areas of Singapore’s RTS Link station under proposed law
Malaysian preclearance officers will have certain protections and immunities when performing official duties in Singapore, under a proposed law facilitating operations on the new Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link.
Indonesia charges 19 over alleged baby trafficking ring that sent infants to Singapore
At least 25 infants trafficked, with those sent to Singapore fetched more than S$20,000 each
Taiwan opposition leader visits China for expected meeting with Xi Jinping
Cheng Li-wun said she "gladly accepted" Xi Jinping's invitation and hopes to be a "bridge for peace".
Israel isn’t just responding to threats – it’s reshaping the Mideast
Discussions about Israel’s role in the Middle East still revolve around threats and responses. Yet recent developments suggest that Israel isn’t only reacting to events, but is increasingly shaping the conditions in which they occur. This involves both direct interventions that
Untimely cold snap to grip South Korea with heavy rain forecast
Morning temperatures in major cities remained below 10 deg C as at 8am on April 7.
China targets Taiwan’s chip prowess to evade global ‘containment’, Taipei says
Taiwan also faces ongoing Chinese military pressure.
China returns as S-E Asia’s preferred superpower as fears grow over Trump’s policies: ISEAS survey
52 per cent of ASEAN opinion-makers and thought leaders surveyed would pick to align with China.
How Iran wins the war on its own terms
Iran has experienced meaningful attrition in a war it entered already weakened by international sanctions and a five-year drought. These operating constraints nevertheless leave Iran with a rare window of opportunity to realize a postwar reality that leaves it in a relatively
Japan PM says call with Iranian president being 'arranged'
This comes after Japan's Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi spoke by phone with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi.
Iran defiant on eve of Trump's ceasefire deadline
DUBAI/WASHINGTON, April 7 - Iran and Israel traded attacks on Tuesday as Tehran defiantly refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and accept a ceasefire deal on the eve of a deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump to agree to his demands or get \"taken out.\"
India moves closer to nuclear fuel self-reliance
India has plans to expand nuclear power capacity from its current eight to 100 gigawatts by 2047.
Cambodian deported by US faced ‘misery’ in Eswatini prison
Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland, agreed to accept up to 160 deportees in exchange for around $6.6 million.
Taiwan pivots to coal power as Mid-East war disrupts global LNG market
The Iran war has forced governments to lean more on the dirtiest fossil fuel.
South Korea says Pyongyang’s response to drone apology marks progress in easing tensions
Drone incursions into North Korean airspace were carried out by South Korean civilians acting against government policy.
South Korea envoy to visit Kazakhstan, Oman and Saudi Arabia to secure oil supplies
Country has scrambled to diversify its energy sources in recent weeks.
Thai PM Anutin vows to tackle economic fallout from Iran war
He said his government will restructure energy prices and divert some government budget to help the public.
Blending ritual with rave: Buddhism Expo in South Korea draws 250k visitors
The 2026 Seoul International Buddhism Expo drew 250,000 visitors over four days.
Taiwan opposition chief arrives for China 'peace' mission, president calls for talks
Kuomintang chairwoman Cheng Li-wun could meet Chinese President Xi Jinping during her trip to China.
Australia's most decorated soldier Ben Roberts-Smith arrested over alleged war crimes
SYDNEY, April 7 - Australia's most decorated living soldier was arrested on Tuesday and will be charged with five counts of war crime murders relating to the killing of unarmed civilians while on deployment in Afghanistan.
Australian soldier arrested for alleged war crimes in Afghanistan
Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith was once lauded as Australia’s most distinguished living war hero.
Singapore ranks first for regional leadership as Trump tops Southeast Asia concerns: Survey
For the first time, more respondents have confidence in ASEAN upholding the rules-based order than the United States, according to an annual poll by Singapore think tank ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute.
Shifting sentiments: If forced to choose a side, Southeast Asia picks China over US - narrowly, survey shows
Released by the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute in Singapore on Tuesday (Apr 7), the survey findings place Beijing back in front after trailing Washington last year, reflecting shifting regional sentiment amid intensifying great power competition.
Vietnam’s top leader To Lam consolidates power, gets China-style mandate
Vietnam’s lawmakers electedMr Lam as the country’s state president for the next five years.
Philippines says second national confirmed killed in Middle East war
The woman was killed in the port city of Haifa on April 5 alongside her Israeli husband and elderly parents-in-law.
Japan’s Sanae Takaichi seeking talks with Iran’s President, Trump
Japan has communicated with the governments involved as it seeks a diplomatic off-ramp to the situation.
Australia's most-decorated living soldier charged over alleged war crimes
Ben Roberts-Smith, who denies all wrongdoing, previously lost a landmark defamation case over the alleged murders.
Japanese freed in Iran not allowed to leave country: Report
The person was believed to be the Tehran bureau chief of broadcaster NHK.
Japanese national detained in Iran in January released on bail
TOKYO, April 7 - A Japanese national detained in Iran has been released on bail, Japan's top government spokesperson said on Tuesday.
Armed men stage dramatic raid on KTV in KL suburb
The incident came to light following a minute-long video that went viral.
India's high-growth economy gets a Middle East oil shock
India's currency, stocks and growth projections take a beating as the country faces a triple energy shock due to Iran war.
Trump's deadline looms but Asian nations already have deals with Iran
Nations in the region have been keen to reach agreements as their economies are heavily reliant on Middle East energy.
Iranians threaten to close another strait over Trump war
As President Donald Trump continues threatening to commit war crimes in Iran by bombing power plants, Iran is signaling that it could put a further squeeze on global oil prices by shutting down yet another strait used for transporting petroleum outside the Middle East. Ali
Fake Australian, Chinese and Brazilian police stations: BBC goes inside a seized scam compound
Almost nothing was known about the Royal Hill casino until the Thai military took control of it in December.
Trump renews criticism of Japan, South Korea for not helping US in Iran war
He noted that US troops are in the 2 countries to protect them from North Korea.
Risks as Sino-Russian ‘Make America Weak Again’ dream coming true
If China and Russia were to have a joint slogan for their “strategic partnership,” it could be “MAWA – Make America Weak Again.” And if they had a dream, it would have been that Donald Trump would have been elected president in 2016 – and then re-elected in 2024 – and would act