Drone footage shows huge Malaysian coastal village fire
Thousands of people have been displaced after a fire destroyed around 1,000 homes in Malaysia's Sabah state.
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China deploys warship for combat drills in Western Pacific
A naval task group led by a Chinese warship will sail through the Bashi Channel into the Western Pacific Ocean.
‘We just want to be fair’: Sarawak state leaders vow to push for more concessions from Putrajaya
Sarawak’s ruling coalition, GPS, is preparing for state and national polls, due by April 2027 and February 2028.
Droids ran a half-marathon this weekend in record time. It’s a showcase of what Chinese tech can do
China is keen to stake its position both as an early adopter and leader in humanoid robots.
Allies fear a rushed US–Iran framework deal could backfire, leaving technical deadlock
PARIS/DUBAI, April 19 - European allies fear an inexperienced U.S. negotiating team is pushing for a swift, headline‑grabbing framework deal with Iran that could entrench rather than resolve deeper problems, diplomats with past experience dealing with Tehran said.
Women’s share of minister positions rise globally, but falls in Japan: Study
Japan's share of women among Cabinet ministers fell to 10 per cent in 2025, from 12.5 per cent in 2005.
Iran replenishes launchers at higher rate than pre-war, guards commander says
DUBAI, April 19 - Iran now updates and replenishes its missile and drone launchers at a higher speed than it did prior to the war with the U.S. and Israel, the Revolutionary Guards Aerospace Force commander said on Sunday, according to Nournews.
Man arrested over fatal Kota Tinggi shooting
Two local men and a foreign woman were killed at a restaurant in Malaysia.
Watch: Runners v robots at China half marathon
Robots competed in a half marathon race in Beijing on Sunday, with the winning machine leaving its human rivals for dust.
Humanoid robot sprints to victory in Beijing, beating the human half-marathon world record
But the race wasn’t without hiccups - one robot fell flat at the start line while another bumped into a barrier.
Malaysia joins growing number of Southeast Asian countries seeking to secure Russian oil
Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said that national oil company Petronas is set to negotiate with Russia to purchase oil and ensure a sufficient supply for domestic use.
Mandatory pre-arrival declaration rolled out for entrants into Vietnam
Foreign nationals entering Vietnam and overseas Vietnamese using visas must complete an online declaration before arrival.
Australia's most-decorated soldier vows to fight war crime charges
Ben Roberts-Smith has given his first statement since he was charged with five counts of the war crime of murder last week.
Fire razes 1,000 'stilt' homes in Malaysia's Sabah, thousands displaced
Sandakan police chief George Abd Rakman was quoted by local English daily The Star as saying that the "very large-scale and heartbreaking incident" affected 9,007 residents.
Former Australian soldier speaks out against allegations of Afghan war crimes
SYDNEY, April 19 - Australia's most decorated soldier, charged with war crimes related to Afghanistan deployments more than a decade ago, on Sunday publicly denied the allegations against him and said he was proud of his service.
Malaysian transport minister orders review after KLIA T1 baggage system breakdown delays passengers
The breakdown caused delays of two to four hours.
Hours-long baggage delays at Malaysia’s KLIA as transport minister warns against lapses
The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia has been directed to investigate the incident and determine whether punitive action should be taken against airport operator Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd.
Fire in Malaysia's Sabah destroys 1,000 homes, thousands displaced
KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 - Thousands of people have been displaced after a fire destroyed around 1,000 homes in a coastal village in Malaysia's Sabah state on Borneo island on Sunday, the fire department said.
Australian soldier charged with war crimes vows to clear his name
Ben Roberts-Smith's reputation was called into question after a series of news reports in 2018.
China seeks to rein in risks from AI ‘digital humans’
Videos featuring AI digital humans are ubiquitous on Chinese social media.
Massive blaze razes 200 homes in Sabah water village
No casualties had been reported at the time of writing.
Bangladesh raises fuel prices as Iran war drives up costs
The rising fuel bill is putting pressure on Bangladesh's strained foreign exchange reserves.
War in the Persian Gulf is plunging Pakistan into darkness
Asia’s emerging economies have borne the brunt of the global energy crisis.
North Korea fires ballistic missiles again, flexing muscle amid Iran war
The incident marks Pyongyang's seventh ballistic missile launch this year and its fourth in April.
Trump, Iran cite progress in talks as uncertainty hangs over Strait
WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD, April 19 - Iran's top negotiator said recent talks with the U.S. had made progress but gaps remained over nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz, while President Donald Trump cited \"very good conversations\" with Tehran despite warning against
New Zealand’s capital Wellington begins clean-up after flash floods
The nation’s weather forecaster predicted more thunderstorms for parts of North Island.
New Zealand's capital Wellington begins clean-up after flash floods
SYDNEY, April 19 - A clean-up began in New Zealand's capital Wellington after flash flooding, sparked by heavy rain, hit the nation's North Island, authorities said on Sunday.
The South Korean authors rising above a tide of hate to become bestsellers
A quiet revolution is unfolding as women writers carve out space in the wake of an anti-feminist backlash.
‘Live a good life’: Why these Singaporeans left the corporate world to be farmers in Johor
Drawn by lower costs and the dream of building something of their own, some Singaporeans have ventured into farming in Johor. They share their advice and experiences with CNA.
Commentary: Why China can’t quit ‘open’ AI
Alibaba’s shift towards closed-source AI models shouldn’t be representative of the broader landscape in China just yet, says Catherine Thorbecke for Bloomberg Opinion.
Basketball betting U-turn shows Hong Kong still can’t grasp Beijing’s mind
The policy was to have helped the city shore up its finances and combat illegal gambling.
India flags 'deep concerns' over attack on two Indian ships in Strait of Hormuz
Iran said on Saturday (Apr 18) it would continue to block transit through the strait as long as the US blockade of Iranian ports remains in effect.
Six die in Kyiv shooting, hostage situation; being investigated as a terrorist act
A man alleged to have opened fire on Saturday (Apr 18) at passersby barricading himself into a supermarket with hostages and refusing to negotiate.
Iran shuts down Strait of Hormuz again, accusing US of ‘piracy’
The ceasefire between the US and Iran is in grave peril after Iran announced on Saturday that, in response to the continued US blockade, it would once again impose travel restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz after briefly reopening it on Friday. Iran has used the strait –