‘Brotherly bonds’: Political recognition is top prize for Myanmar leader’s China visit
Xi Jinping said China supported Myanmar’s new government in "finding the correct development path".
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Son of Sri Lanka’s former president Mahinda Rajapaksa arrested over corruption
He was already an accused in two money-laundering cases and subject to a foreign travel ban.
Drought grips parts of Java as dry season intensifies
The prolonged dry conditions have already caused clean water shortages across parts of Java.
US scholar of Myanmar detained in China was on academic visit, think tank says
June 17 - An American scholar of Myanmar detained in China in early June had travelled to the southwestern city of Kunming to attend an academic workshop, a think tank that he founded said on Wednesday, calling for his release.
Cambodia scam centre leader extradited to China
Liu Ren established the Jin Bei Group in Cambodia in 2016, with the company operating "telecom fraud parks" in the country and committing "large-scale telecom and online fraud involving massive sums of money".
Only Trump can say when he might follow through on proposed phone call to Taiwan leader, Taiwan says
TAIPEI, June 17 - Taiwan said on Wednesday it was up to U.S. President Donald Trump to decide when to follow through on a proposal to speak with Taiwan's leader, adding that the idea made China nervous.
Malaysian army suspends grenade training in Kedah after fatal camp blast
Two army personnel were killed in the blast.
Sightseeing ship left abandoned for 8 years near Tokyo to be removed
The ship resembles a pirate vessel.
Lululemon apologises for featuring Japanese Taiko drum during promotional event in China
The event, held at the Great Wall in May, was meant to pay tribute to Chinese culture - but has been harshly criticised for “stirring up historical memories” at a site with “massive symbolic meaning”.
Indonesia’s nickel nationalism falters in the face of China’s tech
On May 12, 2026, the China Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia issued a sharply worded open letter to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, saying that Chinese firms operating locally have been burdened by stringent regulations, arbitrary law enforcement, and corruption and
G7 leaders demand ceasefire in Lebanon, welcome Iran deal
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France/DUBAI, June 17 - Leaders of the G7 countries demanded a ceasefire in Lebanon on Wednesday and said they will diversify energy supply routes to reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz in response to the war in Iran, as they welcomed an interim deal to
Authorities investigating cyberattack on Singapore-based Global Schools Foundation
Hackers claiming to be from the group FulcrumSec say they stole 4.8TB of data, including students' passport details, staff-parent correspondence and salary records, according to reports on cybersecurity news sites.
Japan raids ice cream giants over price-fixing allegations
The investigation on alleged cartel pricing of ice cream comes as Japan faces record summer temperatures.
A place among the stars: Asteroid named after firefighter who died in deadly Hong Kong blaze
Ho Wai-ho died while rescuing residents during the 43-hour Wang Fuk Court fire in November 2025.
Japan puts the heat on suspected ice cream cartel
Several ice-cream companies are being investigated following record sales during Japan's hottest summers, and after years of near-simultaneous price hikes across the industry.
Peace deal won’t end Thailand-Cambodia’s humanitarian crisis
On May 28, 2025, a localized skirmish along the Thailand-Cambodia border rapidly escalated into one of the region’s most significant military conflicts in recent decades. More than a year later, a tenuous ceasefire is in place, and recent talks — both at the ASEAN Leaders
Philippines says China has removed structure in disputed South China Sea shoal
China said the floating structure was a temporary scientific research facility.
Meiji, Morinaga and more: Japan puts the heat on suspected ice-cream cartel
The Japanese authorities have raided six major firms on suspicion of colluding to raise prices.
Telegram challenges India ban over exam paper leak fears
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has called the ban a "mistake", arguing it would punish millions of users.
Uzbek president pledges continued reforms, tax-free zone at Tashkent forum
TASHKENT, June 17 - Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev promised on Wednesday to continue economic reforms in the fast-growing Central Asian country, including establishing an independent financial regulator.
Trap, neuter, release: Jakarta battles cat-astrophic stray numbers
Estimates of the number of strays in Jakarta vary wildly, from about 305,000 to five times that.
Over 1,000 Malaysians in 2km queue for jobs with starting pay of $1.1k
Germany's Infineon Technologies AG was hiring production operators and technicians.
How (and why) AI is eroding US democracy
In the first few weeks of his presidency, Donald Trump announced a massive AI infrastructure project dubbed Stargate. It was an unexpected and rather odd event for a new administration’s first major initiative. It now seems obvious that the project was a highly coordinated
G7 leaders unite in support to Ukraine, agree to add pressure on Russia
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France, June 17 - The leaders of the G7 countries said on Wednesday they stand united to support Ukraine, including its territorial integrity, and agreed to increase the pressure on the Russian war economy.
Can Vietnam satisfy Washington before trade ties fray?
Vietnam’s relationship with the United States is entering a new phase. While the two countries have strengthened cooperation on semiconductors, critical minerals and Indo-Pacific security, Hanoi’s record trade surplus with Washington is testing the economic foundations of the
How Malaysia is blending more palm oil into diesel to cut its reliance on crude oil imports
The country is the world’s second-largest palm oil producer.
South Korea’s Lee asks Trump to lead peaceful diplomacy with North Korea
US President Donald Trump said he would work to address the North Korea issue, according to South Korea's presidential office.
Govt agency director among 13 nabbed in Malaysia over $790k in bribes linked to cartels
Approximately RM1.5 million in cash, multiple vehicles and jewellery worth about RM1 million were seized.
Australian right-wing leader Pauline Hanson says multiculturalism has failed
SYDNEY, June 17 - Australia cannot be a multicultural society and immigration policies have put the country in crisis, Pauline Hanson said on Wednesday, as the right-wing leader enjoys a surge in support for her One Nation party.
Malaysia’s opposition party Bersatu says ready to fight PAS ‘on all fronts’ amid political divorce
But Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin said his party remains part of the Perikatan Nasional opposition coalition and will use its logo in the Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections on Jul 11 and Aug 1, respectively.
Trump's Iran war weighs on G7 economies, but don't expect hard talk in France
WASHINGTON, June 17 - Rising inflation and a 30% jump in oil prices are dampening global growth, but leaders of the world's top economies are unlikely to blame U.S. President Donald Trump for the war-driven slowdown when they meet in France to discuss the economy on Wednesday.
Hokkaido boat firm president found guilty over 2022 fatal sinking
The 2022 sinking led to the deaths of 26 people on the vessel.
Singapore to push for wider regional AI adoption, cross-border data flows as ASEAN chair
It will be investing more in shared digital resources for the region, including language models.
‘Why bother?’: Trump no longer feels the need to seize Iran’s uranium
US President Donald Trump and his top advisers have spent months insisting that extracting and confiscating highly enriched uranium from Iran was the top objective of the unprovoked war he and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began in February—but on Tuesday at the
Australia must be ‘monocultural’, says right-wing leader Pauline Hanson
The populist leader blamed the country's housing crisis on extremely high levels of immigration.
G7 leaders tackle reliance on China for critical minerals
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France, June 17 - G7 host France is pushing partners to agree a statement on critical minerals on Wednesday that could include measures to help the West reduce its reliance on China and shield investors from counter-measures and dumping, diplomats said.
All the ways Iran beat Trump into submission
After three months of war with two of the world’s most technologically and militarily advanced countries, Iran has proved far more resilient than anticipated. Indeed, strategically at least, Tehran appears to now have the upper hand in the conflict. How has this situation come
Philippine Senate removes Duterte ally as head, elects new leader ahead of VP impeachment trial
MANILA, June 17 - The Philippine Senate removed an ally of former president Rodrigo Duterte as Senate president on Wednesday and elected a new leader just weeks before the expected start of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial.
Philippine Senate removes Duterte ally as head, elects new leader ahead of V-P impeachment trial
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian was voted Senate president in a special sitting.
‘Unstable’ Tasmanian devil found after 15 days on the run
Searchers tracked down the carnivorous marsupial the previous night in the bush.
China calls for more Global South voices to be heard at United Nations
BEIJING, June 17 - Emerging markets suffer from inadequate representation at the United Nations, its authority increasingly challenged by escalating political and economic disputes worldwide, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday.
China calls for more Global South voices to be heard at UN
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said emerging markets suffer from inadequate representation at the UN.
South Korea to shift civilian restricted line at border with North Korea
The civilian access line will be shifted by an average of 6km from the Military Demarcation Line.
China says it will take countermeasures to new Taiwan intelligence gathering site
Taiwan has reported an increased number of Chinese espionage cases.