Millions of Chinese students sit for gruelling ‘gaokao’
For most, the multi-day exam is the sole determining factor in admission to a Chinese university.
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Israeli military says it intercepted two projectiles that crossed from Lebanon
June 7 - The Israeli military said it intercepted two projectiles that crossed into Israeli territory from Lebanon on Sunday, after sirens sounded in the areas of Yiftah and Ramot Naftali.
Johor polls an opportunity for voters to reject politics of hatred, says Anwar
The Johor state assembly was dissolved on June 1, paving the way for the election to be held.
Taiwan coast guard says it’s deployed vessels in response to China operation
It said the Chinese operation "violates international law".
South Korea nominates Han as country's first female prime minister in two decades
SEOUL, June 7 - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has chosen Han Seongsook, the country's minister for small and midsize businesses and startups, to be prime minister, the presidential office said on Sunday.
South Korea nominates Han Seong-sook as country’s first female prime minister in two decades
She is currently Minister of SMEs and Start-ups.
'Didn't eat for two weeks': Female hiker, 49, recounts ordeal of being lost in Malaysian jungle
Jaslinda Saludin was rescued on Saturday (Jun 6) by local villagers after going missing during an expedition to Gunung Batu Putih in Perak.
Pink sea cucumbers wash ashore, turning Thailand beach reddish-pink
A stretch of beach several hundred metres long appeared reddish-pink.
Heavy rain hits south-west Japan, disaster risk rises
Atmospheric conditions are likely to remain highly unstable across western Japan.
2 Americans fined $2,400 each for intruding into monkey Punch’s enclosure at Japanese zoo
The two allegedly trespassed into the enclosure and disrupted the zoo’s business on May 17.
Armenians vote with peace efforts and Russia in focus
YEREVAN, June 7 - Armenians head to the polls on Sunday in a parliamentary election seen as a test of the government's efforts to forge a peace deal after a crushing military defeat by Azerbaijan three years ago.
Malaysian police finish probe into former anti-graft chief, NST says
Police are now awaiting further instructions.
Could Pauline Hanson become Australia’s next PM with her far-right party’s surge in popularity?
She could make a prime ministerial bid in the next federal election in Australia.
India flyover school offers lifeline to street children
Beneath a busy flyover, a row of pastel-coloured shipping containers houses an unlikely school.
Deteriorating Japan castles face high costs, debates over renovation
The reconstruction of a wooden keep could cost as much as $157 million.
Sydney police hunt gunman who opened fire on venue staging underworld figure’s funeral
The purported leader of Sydney’s so-called “Coconut Cartel” was killed in May in Vietnam.
Armenia votes in test of PM’s pivot away from Russia
The country is facing threats and allegations of interference from former imperial ruler Russia.
North Korea reaffirms nuclear status a day before Chinese president's visit
Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, said North Korea will never back down on its status as a nuclear-armed state.
North Korea reaffirms nuclear status a day before Chinese President Xi’s visit
Xi Jinping is set to visit North Korea on June 8 for a summit.
North Korea nuclear programme ‘absolutely non-negotiable’: Kim Jong Un’s sister
Kim Yo Jong added that the North “will not tolerate any threats”.
Ragas and symphonies: Indian maestro Ilaiyaraaja is still reshaping music 50 years on
Fifty years after his debut, Ilaiyaraaja remains one of the most celebrated composers in Indian cinema.
Long-term 'structural shock': As Iran war drags on, how will Southeast Asia be impacted?
As the war on Iran marks its 100th day on Monday (Jun 8), CNA looks at how the geopolitical crisis is filtering into everyday life across the region.
I hired a humanoid robot to help clean my home. An auntie did most of the chores
Chinese companies are sending humanoid cleaners into homes to help them learn the job better.
Missing US student found dead near Kyoto, Japan, mother says
The body of James Higginbotham, 20, was discovered in a mountainous area by rescue volunteers.
Ballot fiasco shakes faith in South Korea’s electoral system
Free and fair elections are the foundation of liberal democracy, and South Korea has long been regarded as one of Asia’s democratic success stories. Power changes hands peacefully between conservative and progressive governments, civic engagement remains robust, and even
India’s youth strain to be heard as angry ‘cockroaches’ stage New Delhi march
They want the education minister to resign and competitive entrance exams to be conducted fairly and transparently.
Thailand’s Krabi bans swimming in 2 national parks after jellyfish-like Portuguese man o’ war found
The Portuguese man-of-war is among the world’s most dangerous venomous marine creatures.
Armenia arrests six candidates for pro-Russian opposition day before vote
YEREVAN, June 6 - Armenian authorities arrested six candidates for a pro-Russian opposition party on Saturday, a day before they were due to stand in general elections, state media reported, without giving any reason for the detentions.
South Korean protesters keep calling for re-run of election after ballot shortage
The ballot shortage has prompted the resignation of the head of the National Election Commission.
South Korean protesters again call for rerun of election after ballot shortage
Protesters outside a ballot-counting site in South Korea on Saturday rallied for a second day.
Taipei Zoo welcomes a pair of red pandas from China, first in over a decade
Taipei last received red pandas from a zoo in China's Fujian province in 2014.
What is India’s Gen-Z ‘cockroach’ movement and why is it a worry for Modi?
The "Cockroach Janta Party", led by 30-year-old Boston University graduate Abhijeet Dipke, draws support from young people frustrated by a lack of jobs.
Train derails in New Zealand’s capital, six injured: Police
The train came off the tracks at a station in Wellington’s suburbs at around 7.20 pm.
Rescuers halt search for two last men lost in Laos cave
After more than two weeks, rescuers say the risks of continuing the operation outweigh the slim chance of saving the men.
Rescuers halt search for last two men lost in Laos cave
A rescuer said the risks of continuing outweighed the slim chances of the men’s rescue.
Philippine court drops remaining Marcos ill-gotten wealth case
Late former president Ferdinand Marcos was ousted by a mass uprising in 1986.
Java needs seawall, mangrove restoration to protect northern coast
Northern Java currently faces a serious threat of coastal abrasion, tidal floods and land subsidence.