China’s Defence Minister to skip Shangri-La Dialogue for second year
Beijing said it is sending a delegation of “experts and scholars” to the security forum.
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Pakistan commuters switch to EV scooters as petrol prices soar
The shift towards electric bikes has accelerated following sharp increases in fuel prices linked to volatility in global oil markets amid tensions in the Middle East.
Vietnam President To Lam to meet Singapore leaders during state visit, speak at Shangri-La Dialogue
This is Mr Lam’s first visit to Singapore as the president of Vietnam.
Indonesia’s top court rules to bar parties that breach 30% gender quota from legislative polls
Parties contesting legislative elections must adhere to the quota or be removed from the race.
China sends defence university delegation to Shangri-La Dialogue for second straight year
Beijing will not send Defence Minister Dong Jun to Asia's top security summit, where US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is scheduled to speak.
The fading mirage of US-guaranteed Gulf security
Wars in the Middle East are often decided less by what is destroyed than by what continues functioning afterward — and how quickly those systems begin to fail. That distinction has become harder to ignore in the aftermath of recent US-Israeli strikes on Iran, which Washington
Why President Xi’s potential North Korea visit carries strategic weight for China and beyond
A potential state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to Pyongyang reportedly soon would mark his first overseas trip of the year and reinforce Beijing’s influence as North Korea-Russia ties deepen amid global tensions, analysts say.
New Taiwan-Japan ferry service debuts on ship that has war evacuation role
The ship will link Taiwan’s northern port city of Keelung with Japan’s Ishigaki.
China says Taiwan should not ‘interfere’ in its air force missions around island
China's warplanes and warships operate around the island almost daily.
Philippine senator Estrada faces arrest on corruption charges
MANILA, May 28 - A Philippine senator and son of a former president could soon face arrest after an anti-graft body charged him on Thursday of receiving illicit payouts in an infrastructure scandal that has slowed economic growth and hammered consumer and investor confidence.
Belgrade bets on Beijing as Budapest pivots to Brussels
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic’s state visit to China on May 25, 2026, sent a major geopolitical and geoeconomic signal at a moment when the international system is becoming increasingly fragmented between competing power blocs. The visit, marked by meetings with Xi Jinping
US says its embassy in Kyiv remains open
May 28 - The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv remains open, it said on Thursday, denying reports about changes to its operations following warnings from Russia that diplomats and foreigners should leave the Ukrainian capital before it escalated attacks.
Philippines charges senator over flood infrastructure scandal
Jinggoy Estrada denied involvement in the scheme, saying the accusations were “outright lies”.
Japan to study GPS tracking of stalkers as part of countermeasures review
This comes after a woman was fatally stabbed in March by a man believed to be her former partner.
China vows to support Cuba against ‘power politics and bullying’
China has close ties to Cuba and has promised to donate 60,000 tons of rice to help Havana.
In Myanmar’s info war, foreign pens mouth junta’s lines
Myanmar’s revolution is now being decided as much in headlines and briefing rooms as in the wartime hills of Sagaing and Karenni. The most dangerous narratives are no longer the crude slogans on military television; they are the polished “balanced” commentaries in think tank
Hacking claims, mismatched answer-sheets: Controversies rock school exam in India
Students blame the CBSE's newly-launched digital evaluation system used for marking this year's Grade 12 exams.
Global fuel crisis adds urgency to Cambodian push to tap $383 billion worth of energy resources
Cambodia's hopes for further industrialisation rest on more fossil fuel assets.
LRT train derails near Chan Sow Lin station in KL, 25 passengers safe
Investigation and recovery works are ongoing at the location, Rapid KL said.
Can South Korea really afford nuclear submarines?
South Korea’s push for nuclear-powered submarines could transform it from a US security client into an undersea strategic power, while at the same time accruing steep financial, technological and proliferation risks. This month, multiple media outlets reported that South
South Korea’s unfinished fight for menstrual rights
South Korea will pilot a project to install free sanitary pad dispensers at various locations.
New Zealand boosts defence spending in face of ‘adverse’ security environment
The $2.6 billion in new funding will include extending the life of Anzac-class frigates and acquiring new drones.
From Arash to Epstein: Iran’s loaded billboard propaganda
Since the US–Israel war against Iran began in late February, images of giant billboards in Tehran have been ubiquitous across traditional and social media. These billboards have been placed in some of the busiest and most visible parts of the city, and are constantly being
Thai court acquits opposition politician accused of royal insult
The prosecutor has 30 days to appeal the court’s sentence.
Australia extends quarantine for hantavirus-hit cruise ship passengers
SYDNEY, May 28 - Australia's health minister said on Thursday the quarantine period for repatriated passengers on a Dutch-flagged luxury cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak will be extended to 42 days total until June 23.
Kuwait says air defences intercepting hostile missile, drone attacks
May 28 - Kuwait's army said on Thursday that its air defences were intercepting hostile missile and drone threats, but did not say where they were coming from.
Penang gazettes 50 heritage items in major cultural preservation move
This includes the Guar Kepah archaeological site, the Penang Tanjong dialect and asam laksa.
Rescuers in Laos say more oxygen needed to save 7 divers trapped in cave
Five of the seven divers have been found alive so far, but none have been rescued yet.
French veterans laid to rest in South Korea, decades after war
The United Nations Memorial Cemetery holds more than 2,300 soldiers from 14 nations.
Australian woman linked to Islamic State charged with terror offences
The charge follows the return to Australia of several women and children connected to suspected ISIS fighters.
13 dead after overloaded bus rear-ends truck in central China
The van, which had a maximum capacity of nine passengers but was carrying 16, hit the rear of the truck while on an expressway in Henan province in the early hours of Thursday (May 28).
New Zealand shuns ‘sugar hits’ in budget, slashes growth forecast as Iran war jolts economy
The government will boost capital spending on defence, schools and hospitals but dismissed the need for 'sugar hits'.
‘Shoebox’ flat reform leaves low-income Hong Kong residents in limbo
Subdivided flats are being phased out after a law to regulate them came into effect in March.
Australia sues 3M for $1.82b over contamination from PFAS at defence sites
The so-called forever chemicals have been found to cause health problems including boosting the risk of cancer.
Nvidia chief Jensen Huang to join board of Beijing’s Tsinghua University: Media
The 65-member SEM board was established in October 2000 and currently includes top US tech leaders.
Thirteen dead after overloaded bus rear-ends truck in central China
The bus was meant for nine passengers but had 16 people on board.
Any conflict over Taiwan would risk US-China nuclear escalation: Study
Both militaries would likely stage operations targeting rival command and communications hubs.
Australia introduces Bill to overhaul property tax breaks, capital gains rule
The reforms have proven unpopular with voters according to polls.
Crackdown nabs 8,000 litterbugs in six Malaysian states
Minister Nga Kor Ming cited Japan and Singapore as examples Malaysia should emulate.
Marcos’ sister flags support for Philippine V-P Sara Duterte ahead of senate trial
Senator Imee Marcos said she has "great confidence" in the impeached Philippine Vice-President.
The world's carmakers are struggling to compete with China
The BBC visited China’s EV factories and found they are dominating the ecosystems shaping the global auto industry.
Gardenia move: As Malaysia draws more Singapore manufacturers, experts flag competition fears
Companies like Gardenia, Yeo’s and APB Singapore are moving production operations from Singapore to Malaysia. While boosting investment, this could intensify competition for labour, industrial land and other limited resources, say observers.
Commentary: Ex-Malaysian ministers Rafizi and Nik Nazmi’s 'kamikaze' mission is a brazen double dare
Two former Malaysian ministers have launched their own political party. There is much derring-do in the move, it is too early to write off the new entity, says this ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute researcher.
RTS set to start in 2027, but JB residents are bracing themselves for ‘years’ of congestion
Experts warn that poor feeder transport from the train station will shift Causeway jams deeper into Johor.
Global fuel crisis adds urgency to Cambodian push to tap US$300 billion energy resources
Cambodia’s energy minister said the oil shock from the Middle East conflict has increased urgency to resolve a long-running maritime dispute with Thailand.
