Inside Myanmar, rebels are losing ground as military forces men into army

The BBC travels with rebels to frontline positions in Myanmar to see how the war is unfolding.

Iran may drag out the crisis to humiliate the US as it did in ’79

The weekend exchange of strikes between Iran and Israel has put US President Donald Trump under even more domestic and international pressure to end the unpopular war he launched with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu more than three months ago. The Israeli leader

UK, Canada, France and Norway announce coordinated sanctions over West Bank settler violence

LONDON/JERUSALEM, June 9 - Britain, Canada, France and Norway announced new coordinated sanctions on Tuesday against Israeli networks involved in financing, enabling and carrying out violence in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

Ex-CIA disguise chief says AI elevates spy wars to new heights

Artificial intelligence (AI) has sharpened the tools of espionage and deception on all sides, giving spy agencies new power to identify and groom human sources while also arming adversaries with synthetic identities and deepfakes that are increasingly difficult to detect.

New Zealand poll shows US seen as more of a threat than China

WELLINGTON, June 10 - For the first time in a decade, New Zealanders see the United States as more of a threat than China, a survey by the Asia New Zealand Foundation found, as concerns over trade disruption and global instability weigh on public sentiment.

Protesters clash with police in Pakistani Kashmir as strike shutters cities

At least 11 people were killed on the night of June 7 in clashes.

Patron problem: Kim Jong Un played Russia, rattled China and won

President Xi Jinping has, over the years, drastically cut short his foreign travels. More like Chairman Mao, he prefers to host world leaders in Beijing. His foreign visits that averaged about 14 trips a year during 2013–19 fell to one during the pandemic year 2020, to zero for

Two reportedly killed as women take part in rare protest in Afghanistan

The demonstration, in the western city of Herat, was broken up after police are alleged to have opened fire.

Thai court draws outcry after suspending jail sentence of man who set Siberian husky on fire

The man was placed on probation for one year and ordered to complete 12 hours of community service.

Indian targeted by Trump poured money into Don Jr.-backed startup

Originally published by ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power, this article is republished with permission. In late November in Jamnagar, India, the scions of two of the most powerful families in the world stood face-to-face. On one side was

Xi leaves North Korea with renewed signs of China’s influence

North Korea gave fresh assurances that Beijing remains its key strategic priority, despite closer ties with Russia.

Judge upholds oversight of US consulate builder in Milan over labour probe

MILAN, June 9 - A judge on Tuesday upheld a decision to place the Italian arm of U.S. builder Caddell Construction under judicial control, as it faces an investigation into alleged worker abuse at Milan's new U.S. consulate site, documents seen by Reuters showed.

Iran’s proxies moving towards ‘violent gig economy’, but no imminent threat to Southeast Asia: Expert

While there are no reports of Iran-linked “violent gig economy” activities in Southeast Asia, “well-to-do” societies may be more vulnerable to threats, says a counterterrorism expert at a dialogue in Singapore.

Thaksin has electric monitoring bracelet removed after Thai court reviews pardon list

The former prime minister had been under probation supervision having been pardoned in May.

India should think twice about a US trade deal

Even as American negotiators were sitting across the table in New Delhi this week discussing the contours of an interim trade agreement, Washington simultaneously unveiled additional Section 301 tariff proposals against India and 60 other countries. The timing itself reveals

Police crack down on anti-hijab protests in western Afghanistan

Witnesses said 1 person was killed, several others were wounded and dozens of people were arrested.

PAS and Bersatu are now divorced, but who gets custody of Malaysia’s opposition pact PN?

The power struggle is set to reshape Malaysia's opposition alliance, Perikatan Nasional

South Korea to investigate ballot mishap after protests

The mishap has embarrassed the election watchdog and brought thousands into the streets for demonstrations.

Singapore, Indonesia plan joint study to transform Batam, Bintan into ‘vibrant digital hub’

New initiatives include a study of Batam's tech sector, a major solar project and industrial park expansion.

Girls’ Generation’s Sooyoung, actor Jung Kyung-ho confirm split after 14 years

Choi and Jung began dating in 2012 and publicly acknowledged their relationship in 2014.

US targets China’s military-tech firm ties while forging its own

The US’s crackdown on Alibaba and BYD highlights a US-China paradox: both powers increasingly depend on private-sector innovation for military advantage. This month, multiple media outlets reported that the US Department of Defense (DoD) designated the high-profile Chinese tech

Japan city relieved as bear caught after roaming streets for days

The bear had roamed the streets of Utsunomiya for four days, forcing the closure of all primary and middle schools in the city.

Man accused of killing mother-in-law with poison-laced satay

Indonesia police allege the man killed the woman as he felt disrespected by her.

Outdoor hospitals, shaken communities as Philippine quake toll hits 41

Fears of aftershocks were slowing rescue efforts.

How Indonesia’s free meals program became a patronage feeding frenzy

The political and economic turmoil that engulfed the leadership of Indonesia’s National Nutrition Agency (BGN) in early June marked the culmination of a governance crisis that had been brewing for months. The dismissal of BGN chief Dadan Hindayana and his two deputies on June 2

Former Sri Lankan minister gets 16 years’ jail in anti-graft crackdown

Sarana Gunawardena is the latest member of the ousted Rajapaksa administration to be sentenced to prison.

India breaks through Himalayan tunnel to China border zone

The tunnel is part of a route designed to boost connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh's key city.

Japan’s JR East railway to replace magnetic train tickets with QR code ones next spring

The change is planned for conventional lines, excluding limited express and shinkansen bullet trains.

Front-row view of Bangladesh’s democratic reconstruction

The first hundred days of a new government usually pass in a blur of performative activity and inflated promises. In Bangladesh, however, the opening months of the new administration carry the heavy weight of historical correction. Following the extraordinary upheaval of August

China ‘firmly opposed’ to US blacklist of Chinese companies

Beijing urged Washington to “correct its erroneous practices”.

CPEC 2.0: China’s grip tightening on Pakistan’s digital future

For nearly a decade, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was defined by heavy concrete, coal-fired power plants and the asphalt of the Karakoram Highway. The cooperation dealt primarily with the physical realities of geography and infrastructure, addressing critical

Johor polls: Plans to ease border crossing process for voters returning from Singapore

Measures implemented will depend on key election dates to be announced by the Election Commission.

Beijing says 'firmly opposed' to US blacklist of Chinese companies

Black bear caught in Japan after days of sightings

The capture in Utsunomiya comes as bear attacks have reached record levels across Japan.

Man in Indonesia allegedly laced chicken satay with rat poison, killing mother-in-law

He allegedly planned to kill the victim as he felt hurt that she had often isolated and ignored him.

Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un vow stronger ties as North Korea visit wraps up

Xi has wrapped up a two-day visit to Pyongyang, his first official trip to North Korea since 2019.

Thai jobs for Myanmar refugees could show way forward for Asian nations, UN says

BANGKOK, June 9 - More than 5,500 Myanmar refugees living in camps along Thailand's border have found jobs since Bangkok eased employment curbs last year, an approach that offers a regional example, a senior U.N. refugee official told Reuters.

Malaysia’s PAS severs ties with Bersatu, throwing opposition pact PN's fate into question

Parti Islam Se-Malaysia’s president Abdul Hadi Awang said the decision took into account the state of relations between the two parties.

Taiwan says China coast guard ‘harassed’ commercial shipping off its coast

Taiwan’s coast guard told the passing merchant ships they should pay no heed to inquiries from the Chinese vessels.

Philippines takes diplomatic action against China over floating structure in South China Sea

The Philippines said it is assessing the nature, purpose and implications of the installation.

'Please send help': Crew's distress call after ship hit by US missile

The crew of a sanctioned oil tanker were rescued off Oman after it was struck by a missile fired from a US fighter jet.

KL airport foils passenger’s attempt to smuggle six live gibbons out of Malaysia

Photos posted by KLIA show one of the mammals crammed into a bag.

Philippine ex-policeman arrested over S. Korean’s death in notorious drug war killing

Police found him asleep with a handgun near him at a northern Manila property early on June 9.

Indonesia raises rates in surprise move to prop up sinking rupiah

The rupiah has been under pressure due to a wide range of investor worries, including President Prabowo Subianto's big spending plans and a ballooning fuel subsidy budget following the Iran war.

Indonesia Parliament amends law to allow police to serve in civilian government

Police officers do not have to resign because their expertise is needed by the administration.

Indonesia races to plant rice early against risk of El Nino

There has been no rain ⁠for more than 10 days in many parts of Java and some other islands.

Anti-foreigner sentiment strong and rising in Japan: survey

Japan is experiencing historically high numbers of foreigners. Its population is shrinking, and its workforce is aging, driving foreign labor to historic levels. In addition, the number of international tourists has also reached record highs, reshaping everyday life across the

Hundreds of aftershocks jolt Philippines as officials say death toll could rise

Dozens of people are dead and hundreds more injured following an earthquake in the country's south.