Boat carrying tourists capsizes off Vietnam's Phu Quoc island, killing 15
MANILA, July 11 - At least 15 Indian tourists died when a boat capsized off Vietnam's southern island of Phu Quoc on Saturday, VnExpress reported, citing local authorities.
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Thai private hospitals allegedly part of racket selling citizenship packages to Chinese nationals
A Thai man would falsely declare to be the father on birth records, granting the infant automatic Thai citizenship.
Johor votes being counted as polls close – turnout gap could hurt PH’s bid to unseat BN
Travel costs, low stakes deter outstation voters key to PH’s support base.
How a Singapore international school became an immigration flashpoint in Sapporo
A culture war is brewing amid Japan’s transition towards a multicultural society
China evacuates over one million as Typhoon Bavi nears
WENZHOU, China, July 11 - China evacuated more than 1.8 million people on Saturday as Typhoon Bavi churned toward the major eastern city of Wenzhou after pummelling Japan's southern Sakishima island chain with heavy rain and violent winds and brushing past northern Taiwan.
Indonesia's anti-graft prosecutor quits after police seize gold, cash
Police seized evidence that included 74kg of gold bars as well as US$5.8 million and S$17.2 million (US$13.3 million) in cash.
Squid game on the high seas
South Korea has had to rely increasingly on catches of the staple seafood from distant waters.
Top Indonesian prosecutor resigns amid corruption probe
Head prosecutor of special crimes Febrie Adriansyah has denied wrongdoing.
Japanese government releases anime advisory on bear encounters for children
This comes amid increase sightings of bears in populated areas across Japan.
Japanese man awakes to find bear staring at him, animal tries to enter house repeatedly
A bear had been spotted repeatedly on the man’s premises in recent days.
How US muddle made a bad Iran war a quagmire
We have been loath to write about the ceasefire given the limitations and the ongoing circus around the “framework agreement” but have decided that now is a good time to address the geopolitical realities stemming from the ill-conceived conflict. The ceasefire with Iran has
When gunning for regime change, be careful what you shoot for
Soon after the Israeli and US attacks on Iran assassinated its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and four of his family members, as well as other senior leaders, President Donald Trump urged Iranians to rise up, saying: “To the great proud people of Iran, I say tonight
Thousands shelter in Taiwan as Typhoon Bavi lashes Japan islands
Streets were largely deserted in Taiwan's port city of Keelung, which is expected to be one of the hardest hit areas on the island.
‘We need to borrow money just to feed the fish’: Malaysian sea bass farmers reel from Thai curbs
Some farms have folded, while others have switched to farming tilapia or prawns to survive.
Ambition outguns capacity in US plan to deter China
The US is racing to build a new deterrence architecture against China, but the widening gap between its strategic ambitions and its industrial, logistical and political capacity could leave that posture dangerously incomplete when it is needed most. Last month, the Washington
Thai police hunt alleged RoseRose ringleader after heroin suspect flees Thailand
Thai police said the suspect had abruptly fled Thailand after investigators expanded their inquiry into the network.
The US-Iran ceasefire that never was and never will be
There is a particular rhythm to America’s Middle Eastern wars that has become almost liturgical: the strikes, the declaration of victory, the memorandum of understanding signed with great ceremony, and then, within weeks, the recognition that a piece of paper signed at a palace
Why the West keeps missing the point on Russia
In early June, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky published an open letter to Vladimir Putin proposing a face-to-face meeting to end a war now in its fifth year. Putin’s reply was that talks were pointless unless Ukrainian forces first withdrew from Russian-occupied
Voter turnout in Johor state polls already higher than in 2022 – what does this mean for contenders?
The Election Commission is projecting that seven in 10 eligible voters will cast their ballots.
North Korea condemns NATO summit, says denuclearisation should start with US allies
North Korea said the summit showed that NATO was a body geared towards war and confrontation.
Several flights from Singapore cancelled as Typhoon Bavi takes aim at Taiwan and China
Typhoon Bavi, described as one of the largest storms to hit Taiwan in more than 30 years, has already caused significant damage in parts of Asia.
Hundreds of thousands evacuated as Typhoon Bavi barrels towards China
WENZHOU, China, July 11 - China evacuated more than 600,000 people on Saturday ahead of Typhoon Bavi hitting the major eastern city of Wenzhou after pummelling Japan's southern Sakishima island chain with heavy rain and violent winds and brushing past northern Taiwan.
Algeria reopens airspace to Malian flights, state media says
July 10 - Algeria has fully reopened its national airspace to air traffic from Mali, effective Friday, allowing all flights to and from the West African country, Algerian state media reported.
US extends work permits for Haitians, other immigrants with temporary protected status
WASHINGTON, July 10 - U.S. President Donald Trump's administration on Friday extended work permits for hundreds of thousands of immigrants with temporary protected status from Haiti and six other countries, hours before they were due to expire.
Xi says China’s commitment to North Korea friendship will not change: KCNA
The Chinese President says the status quo will remain regardless of the international situation.
Xi says China’s commitment to North Korea friendship will not change, KCNA reports
SEOUL, July 11 - Chinese President Xi Jinping said China's commitment to its traditional friendship with North Korea would not change regardless of how the international situation evolves, according to letters exchanged with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and published by
SK hynix: From near collapse to AI chip powerhouse behind record US listing
Once on the edge of financial ruin, the South Korean chip giant has rebounded to debut on Wall Street in what is the largest US listing by a foreign company.
As Johor votes, all eyes on what results mean for political blocs and PM Anwar
Pundits expect Barisan Nasional (BN) to retain Johor, while a think tank said Pakatan Harapan could wrest several marginal seats from BN if there is a 65-per-cent turnout among Chinese voters.
Australia-Fiji pact signals Canberra-led Pacific security posture
Ocean of Peace Alliance open for others to join, but could it lead to a NATO-style military bloc?
Myanmar removes at least 15 statues of national hero Gen. Aung San nationwide
Military government reviewing “out of proportion and incorrectly shaped” statues “in accordance with the law.”
New dinosaur species as long as cricket pitch discovered in Thailand
The plant-eating dinosaur, named Uragasaurus kalasinensis, is thought to have lived about 150 million years ago.
Who was here first? Why maps, old compasses and history classes matter in South China Sea dispute
Ancestral records continue to be amplified as claimant states entrench their arguments
BN may win Johor easily, but a bigger political shake-up could be brewing
Just like in 2022, the Johor polls will reshape the outlook for an upcoming general election.
Australia counters China in Pacific charm offensive as Beijing missile test triggers alarm
Canberra signed a series of tailored deals with several Pacific nations that were calibrated to their needs.
South Korean chip giant SK hynix surges on first day of trading on Wall Street
SK hynix’s NASDAQ listing raised US$26.5 billion, making it one of the largest stock sales in history.
China can help end Ukraine war by pressuring Russia, US Senator Graham says
KYIV, July 10 - China could play a decisive role in pressuring Russia towards peace talks, helping end its war in Ukraine, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham said on Friday, adding that the next several months would present a window for a diplomatic solution.
China successfully lands reusable rocket for the first time
China's space agency hailed the landing as a "major breakthrough in Chinese reusable rocket technology".
Northern China braces for heavy rains as Bavi nears
BEIJING, July 10 - Localities across northern China are bracing for heavy rains, shutting parks and lowering water levels in reservoirs, as the powerful Typhoon Bavi continued to send moisture northward.
Turkey says it hopes to achieve result on lifting U.S. sanctions soon
ANKARA, July 10 - Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Friday that Turkey hopes to achieve a result on lifting U.S. sanctions and its desire to purchase F-35 fighter jets soon, adding there should be no defence industry restrictions between allies.
Namibia secures China deals on infrastructure, mining and energy with state visit
BEIJING, July 10 - China on Friday said it would step up cooperation with Namibia in the Southern African state's energy, farming, infrastructure, and minerals sectors during talks in Beijing between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.
Watch: Typhoon Bavi forecast to bring heavy rains and floods to Taiwan, Japan and China
See how the powerful storm is expected to move across east Asia on Saturday.
Thai crew of ship struck in Strait of Hormuz sues operators
The Thai-flagged Mayuree Naree was hit on Mar 11 while travelling through the Gulf waterway early in the US-Israeli war with Iran, leaving three Thai crewmen dead and requiring 20 others to be rescued.
Countries must reject Iran efforts to control Hormuz, UN agency document says
LONDON, July 10 - Countries should reject efforts by Iran to impose sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran's \"unilateral decision\" to create a body to control traffic through the waterway, the U.N. shipping agency's governing council agreed on Friday.
Indian police arrest dozens after violent protests over rape, murder of 11-year-old girl
Protesters had blocked roads and torched vehicles since the girl's body was found on July 5.
Watchdog blows the whistle on America’s biggest AI villains
With backlash against the artificial intelligence industry growing throughout the US, one government watchdog has created a database to help keep tabs on the people it describes as the biggest “AI villains.” The Revolving Door Project on Thursday launched a webpage that tracks
Shein wins Chinese approval for Hong Kong IPO
Shein’s last private fundraising round in May 2023 valued it at US$66 billion.
Indonesia is rewriting the emerging-market inflation playbook
For over three decades, the standard playbook for taming inflation has remained virtually unchanged. Faced with surging prices, central banks invariably resort to hiking interest rates. The ripple effects are swift: demand cools, consumption slows and inflationary pressures