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India’s Animal Welfare Board must give permission for elephants to be used in films.
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Xi closes the door after promising US CEOs to open wider
TOKYO — The billionaire CEOs who accompanied US President Donald Trump to Beijing last month are probably feeling some whiplash. Some of that disorientation comes from Trump himself — a president who built two campaigns on confronting China and has since recast himself as an
Yakuza member among 3 more arrested over $3.4 million theft on Tokyo street
Investigators believe the victims of the theft had intended to use the cash to buy gold in Hong Kong.
Fire in Delhi hotel kills at least 21, police say
At least 40 people have been rescued so far, the police said.
Former Thai prime minister Thaksin to be freed after royal pardon
King Maha Vajiralongkorn granted pardons to selected prisoners to mark Queen Suthida's birthday on Jun 3, the official royal gazette stated.
Australia’s nicotine use soars 40% on black market cigarettes
It is estimated that as much as 80 per cent of nicotine consumption in Australia in 2025 was illegal.
Military seeks prison time for Indonesian soldiers in acid attack
The prosecution contends the soldiers did not act on orders but on their own initiative.
Growing foreign electorate puts voting rights in focus at South Korea's local polls
South Korea allows certain foreign nationals to vote in local elections - those aged 18 or older who have held permanent residency status for at least three years are eligible to cast ballots.
Indonesia vessels headed towards Singapore with smuggled rare earth metals intercepted
The vessels were carrying tin and heading towards Singapore.
Why the Shangri-La Dialogue finally really mattered
Under Singapore’s increasingly sweltering skies, the lobby of the Shangri-La Hotel in late May 2026 offered a revealing snapshot of a world edging toward deeper fragmentation. The 23rd edition of the Shangri-La Dialogue, held from May 29 to 31, brought together representatives
Indonesia free meals agency office locked down as investigators raid premises
The raid came just hours after President Prabowo Subianto sacked the head of the agency, Dadan Hindayana, which an official said was linked to governance and food quality concerns.
Putin squeezes Armenia as Russia seeks to retain global clout
MOSCOW, June 3 - President Vladimir Putin has read long-term ally Armenia the riot act: persist in wanting to join the European Union and you can kiss goodbye to cheap Russian oil and gas.
Three Myanmar migrants in Thailand killed by errant war drone
It was unclear whether the drone was launched by Myanmar's military or ethnic armed groups.
Japan’s Fujiya to reduce packaging colours for about 10 products, including Country Ma’am cookies
This move is in response to the surge in prices of naphtha, a key raw material for printing ink.
Is Hormuz the US dollar’s Suez?
In the dog days of summer 70 years ago, Gamal Abdel Nasser announced the nationalization of the Suez Canal. The move triggered the invasion of Egypt by a joint force of British, French and Israeli troops. Although the military operation was a success, it was a diplomatic
Philippines’ Marcos urges Senate to return to work as gridlock deepens ahead of break
No plenary sessions have been held in the past two days.
Philippines' Marcos urges Senate to return to work as gridlock deepens ahead of break
MANILA, June 3 - Philippine President Marcos Jr. called on the Senate to \"get back to work,\" expressing disbelief on Wednesday that an impasse in the upper chamber has stalled urgent legislative duties ahead of a congressional break.
Japan rejects Taiwan’s demand for talks over delimitation with Philippines
Tokyo reiterated the view that the delimitation will not cause any problem under international laws.
Frenchman crashes into Sydney fountain, found enjoying a McDonald’s meal in car when detained
The 21-year-old was charged with negligent driving.
Hijab-switching researcher scandal puts Indonesian academia under scrutiny
A bizarre conference incident opens wider questions over Indonesia’s academic integrity.
Food Republic’s last Beijing outlet to close on June 15 after 26 years of operations
The expiry of the outlet’s tenancy lease was cited as the reason for its closure.
Indonesia's Prabowo fires head of free meals scheme plagued by poisonings
The centrepiece programme of Prabowo's government has left tens of thousands of school children ill.
More red tape, less progress: China’s cadres struggle to adopt ‘error tolerance’
Beijing has long called for easing the burden of local cadres and reining in formalism and bureaucratic excess - a long-standing challenge within China’s vast administrative system.
North Korea slams US remarks comparing South to ‘dagger’
About 28,500 US troops are stationed in South Korea to help guard against the nuclear-armed North.
Explainer-Cambodia turns to obscure UN process to resolve maritime dispute with Thailand
BANGKOK, June 3 - Cambodia is betting on a little-used UN arbitration process known as \"compulsory conciliation\" to resolve a long-running maritime boundary dispute with Thailand and unlock what it says are billions of dollars in potential oil and gas resources.
Cambodia turns to obscure UN process to resolve maritime dispute with Thailand
Both Cambodia and Thailand lay claim to about 26,000 sq km of sea in the Gulf of Thailand.
The mirage of Israel-Lebanon rapprochement
Those of us who have spent years chronicling the long, tragicomic history of American diplomacy in the Middle East could be forgiven a certain weary déjà vu watching Secretary of State Marco Rubio convene Israeli and Lebanese officials at the State Department in April. The
Malaysia moves to register refugees, link those eligible to jobs amid labour shortages
Authorities say the registration system will help regulate the refugee population, strengthen security oversight and improve refugees' welfare.
Now you can hire people to carry your shopping bags in Delhi - will it work?
CarryMen employees don't just carry shopping bags - they also push prams and queue up at food counters.
North Korea slams US remarks comparing South to 'dagger'
The state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) published a commentary by analyst Kim Myong Chol, who said remarks by a US General showed the US as "the chieftain of harassing peace and the world's worst war empire".
Tropical storm Jangmi batters Japan, cuts power to 60,000 homes
Evacuation advisories were issued to hundreds of thousands of residents in eight prefectures across southwestern, central and eastern Japan.
Solomons Islands to review security pact with China
Australia is seeking to counter Beijing’s influence in the Solomon Islands.
Viral Barisan Nasional candidate list for state polls is fake, says party’s Johor chairman
He said candidate announcements would be made only through the coalition party's official channels.
Central Jakarta fire destroys more than 300 homes
The fire broke out in a densely populated neighbourhood in Central Jakarta at night on June 1.
New Solomon Islands leader reviews security pact with China, seeks treaty with Australia
CANBERRA, June 3 - The Solomon Islands will negotiate a comprehensive strategic treaty with Australia and review a security agreement with China, the Pacific country's new prime minister said on Wednesday.
Intel envisions AI agents handling PC tasks locally to keep private data secure
Intel chief executive officer Tan Lip-Bu was speaking at Computex, Asia's largest tech trade show on June 2.
South Korea secures access to Anthropic’s Mythos AI model, Science Ministry says
An earlier report said Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix and SK Telecom will also gain access to Mythos.
Watch: Man attacked by bear at steel works in Japan
The bear, which injured four people in the attack on Tuesday, remains on the loose within the factory compound.
Indonesian president Prabowo sacks head of free meal scheme
Critics have called for the free school meals programme to be suspended over hygiene concerns and accusations of corruption.
Singaporeans in Japan advised to be on alert as Typhoon Jangmi heads towards Tokyo
They are advised to keep their valuables, especially their passports, in waterproof bags.
Japan approves $24.8 billion extra budget to subsidise surging fuel costs from Iran war
Additional spending will primarily replenish contingency reserves used to subsidise gasoline costs and utility bills.
South Koreans vote in local elections seen as gauge of President Lee's first year
SEOUL, June 3 - South Koreans vote on Wednesday in local elections expected to boost President Lee Jae Myung's ruling Democratic Party, in the first nationwide ballot since his snap presidential election victory last year.