Blast at explosives factory in India kills 17
Eighteen others were injured in the incident in Maharashtra state.
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Blast at India explosives factory kills 17
The accident, which also left 18 injured, happened in Nagpur, about 800km from state capital Mumbai.
Middle East flights halted after US-Israel strike on Iran
March 1 - Airlines continued to cancel flights across the Middle East on Sunday as much of the region’s airspace remained closed a day after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, killing Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and plunging the region into
From Ipoh to Singapore: Ah Beng Vs Liang Po Po and the economics of cross-border jobs
An exchange in the movie highlights why Malaysians work in Singapore, and whether Singaporeans becoming "labourers" in Malaysia is far-fetched.
Protests break out in Pakistan, Iraq over Khamenei's death; 9 die in Karachi
KARACHI, Pakistan, March 1 - Pakistani police on Sunday clashed with protesters who breached the outer wall of the U.S. consulate in Karachi, leaving nine people dead, following news of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Malaysians advised to halt non-essential travel to Middle East: Foreign ministry
The ministry also urged Malaysians to adhere strictly to instructions from local authorities, shelter in place if advised, and continuously monitor the official social media pages of their respective Malaysian diplomatic missions.
Waves of blasts heard over Dubai, Doha for second day, witnesses say
DUBAI, March 1 - Loud blasts were heard in Dubai and the Qatari capital Doha for the second day on Sunday, witnesses said, as Iran's retaliatory strikes on neighbouring Gulf states in response to U.S. and Israeli strikes on the Islamic Republic widened.
Chinese carmakers rev up EV production in South-east Asia but net gains to local workers uncertain
Local incentives, domestic competition drive more manufacturing abroad
Malaysians safe amid widespread flight disruptions: Malaysia’s foreign ministry
The ministry urged Malaysians to halt all non-essential travel to the region for the time being.
Anwar calls for diplomacy amid US-Iran conflict, Prabowo 'prepared' to travel to Tehran for mediation talks
The leaders' comments come after Israel and the United States launched an attack of unprecedented scale aimed at bringing down the Islamic republic.
South Korea calls for resuming dialogue with North
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un last week dashed hopes of a diplomatic thaw with Seoul.
South Korea seeks to phase out formal school uniforms
Amid concerns over rising costs, schools will be encouraged to adopt casual-style uniforms or sportswear.
Door left unlocked blamed for Siberian tiger’s death at Seoul Grand Park
The Siberian tiger, Miho, was attacked by another tiger who was transferred to the same complex in January..
S. Korea’s Lee hopes to improve ties with Japan for ‘friendly new world’
He also emphasised the importance of harmony in North-east Asia.
China urges immediate ceasefire after US, Israel strike Iran
China said Iran’s sovereignty, security and territorial integrity should be respected.
Indonesia's Garuda, Malaysia airlines suspend flights between several Middle East destinations
The airlines said other international routes would continue to operate.
Indonesia flag carrier Garuda suspends flights from and to Doha: Statement
The airline said its other international routes would continue to operate normally.
Indonesia flag carrier Garuda suspends flights from and to Doha
The airline said its other international routes would continue to operate normally.
Afghanistan fires at Pakistani jets over Kabul as conflict intensifies
The Taliban-ruled state has suffered Pakistani strikes against government installations over the past week following accusations, which it denies, that it harbours militants.
‘Unofficial’ talks on plastic pollution treaty to begin in Japan
The “informal” closed-door meeting was not expected to result in any official announcement.
'Unofficial' talks on plastic pollution treaty to begin in Japan
Countries expected to be present in Tokyo include big oil producers like Saudi Arabia, Russia and the United States as well as islands states Antigua and Barbuda and Palau, plus China, India and the European Union.
Iran will respond to US-Israeli strikes as existential threats
After US and Israeli missiles struck Iran’s nuclear sites in June 2025, Tehran responded with a limited attack on the American airbase in Qatar. Five years before that, a US drone strike against Qasem Soleimani, head of the powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force,
For many Iranians, Khamenei will not be missed or mourned
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader for 36 years, has been killed in US and Israeli airstrikes on his country, according to US President Donald Trump. Iran did not immediately confirm his death. As one of Iran’s longest-serving leaders, Khamenei has been almost as
Why is WhatsApp's privacy policy facing a legal challenge in India?
A 2021 policy update requires users to share data with Meta for ads purposes to continue using the app.
Vietnam AI law takes effect, first in South-east Asia
It is the first country in South-east Asia with a comprehensive framework on the booming technology.
Where have Nepal's 'nepo kids' gone as corruption takes centre stage in election?
The excess of politicians' children was front and centre of the anger that drove protests that toppled the government last year.
Though Trump says Khamenei’s dead, Iran regime change is unlikely
After the largest buildup of U.S. warships and aircraft in the Middle East in decades, American and Israeli military forces launched a massive assault on Iran on February 28, 2026. President Donald Trump, after calling the attacks “major combat operations” urging regime change
‘Killing auto industry’: Indonesia government faces pushback on US$2.4 billion Indian trucks import
The 105,000 trucks are to support the government’s cooperative programme - a flagship initiative of Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto aimed at strengthening rural supply chains and advancing food security.
Between duty and danger: Indonesia’s bold peacekeeping push in Gaza
Jakarta is preparing to send up to 8,000 troops as part of a multinational stabilisation force.
Explosion at Dubai landmark The Palm, as Iran launched strikes across the Gulf
There was an explosion in Dubai's The Palm luxury area, and fallen debris killed a Pakistani civilian in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates capital, as Iran launched strikes on all the oil-rich Gulf countries except for Oman, after US-Israel strikes on Iran.
The Mort Report: Hogs of Iran war
TUCSON — ICE terrorizes parts of America. Ice paralyzes much of the rest. Polls turn against a corrupt, climate-denying autocrat who sees the White House as his Versailles Palace and runs roughshod across the globe jabbing big sticks into hornets’ nests. Reporters close in on
More than 200 people have been killed across Iran by Israel-US strikes: Iranian state TV
Iran's state TV reported on Saturday evening, citing the Red Crescent, that more than 200 people had been killed and 747 people wounded in US and Israel strikes against Iran.
Global reaction to US, Israeli attacks on Iran
Feb 28 - Israel and the United States launched strikes on Iran on Saturday, plunging the Middle East into a renewed military confrontation.
Iranians in Istanbul jittery but jubilant at US, Israeli strikes
Many Iranians living in exile in neighbouring Turkey are worrying about their families, but are happy with the strikes, which US President Donald Trump had threatened in January over Iran's protest crackdown that left thousands dead.
UN Security Council to meet on Saturday on Iran conflict
Feb 28 - The U.N. Security Council will meet on Saturday after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, plunging the Middle East into a new conflict.
US-Israel attack Iran when peace was within reach
US and Iranian negotiators met in Geneva earlier this week in what mediators described as the most serious and constructive talks in years. Oman’s foreign minister, Badr Albusaidi, spoke publicly of “unprecedented openness,” signaling that both sides were exploring creative
Blast at India firecracker factory kills 21, officials tell media
Fireworks are hugely popular in India, particularly during the Hindu festival of Diwali and wedding celebrations.
Before Trump bombing, Oman FM called US-Iran deal ‘within reach’
Hours before President Donald Trump announced his decision to bomb Iran and pursue the overthrow of its government, the foreign minister of Oman appeared, in person, on one of the most prominent US television news programs to declare that a diplomatic breakthrough was possible.
Global reaction to Israeli, US attacks on Iran
Feb 28 - Israel and the United States launched strikes on Iran on Saturday, plunging the Middle East into a renewed military confrontation.
India opens its first semiconductor assembly facility
Modi opened US firm's unit in Gujarat, hailing the “dawn of a new era” for India’s tech ambitions.
US, Israel strike Iran; Iran threatens retaliation
WASHINGTON — US forces have launched “major combat operations” on targets in Iran, President Donald Trump said in a video posted to social media at 2:30 a.m. Eastern Saturday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the attacks were conducted in conjunction with
Russia says Trump and Israel are plunging the Middle East into the abyss with Iran attack
MOSCOW, Feb 28 - Russia on Saturday criticised U.S. President Donald Trump and Israel for embarking on a dangerously irresponsible attack on Iran which Moscow said was plunging the entire Middle East into the abyss.
Japanese firm designs portable stuffed wolf robot to drive away bears while hiking, fishingv
Ohta Seiki Co. plans to sell Monster Wolf Mini on a trial basis around October.