China, Myanmar pursue deeper ties as leaders hold talks in Beijing
Beijing held a state welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People on Tuesday morning before Chinese President Xi Jinping and Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing began their talks.
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Billionaire bonanza: Big Oil tycoons pocket $23.5bn from Iran war
While much of the world is holding out hope that the US-Israeli war against Iran may finally be reaching an end amid news of a ceasefire agreement, the billionaire owners of some of the world’s largest energy companies may not be so thrilled. A handful of just 41 energy
US-Iran agreement is more pause than peace
The announcement of a new agreement between the United States and Iran has been greeted with relief across global markets. Oil prices have eased, shipping insurers have relaxed and politicians have rushed to hail a diplomatic breakthrough. The memorandum of understanding, which
6.7-magnitude quake hits Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, agency says
The quake struck 42km to the south-east of the town of Palu at a depth of 10km.
‘Protectionist instincts’: Seafood traders caught in Thai-Malaysia row over shrimp, seabass exports
A seafood trade dispute between Thailand and Malaysia has created uncertainty for Thai farmers and Malaysian sellers.
Bangladesh protests India ‘questioning’ PM’s adviser at Delhi airport
Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman described the incident as “unexpected and unfortunate”.
Bangladesh protests India 'questioning' PM's adviser at Delhi airport
DHAKA, June 16 - Bangladesh has summoned a senior Indian diplomat posted in Dhaka to protest against the treatment of an adviser to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman who was reportedly detained and questioned for several hours at New Delhi airport, in the latest diplomatic row
Europeans to test Trump on Iran deal risks, urge Ukraine rethink at G7
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France, June 16 - European leaders will warn U.S. President Donald Trump at Tuesday’s G7 summit that a superficial interim Iran deal risks entrenching Tehran's nuclear and ballistic missile programmes, while also pressing him to rethink his Ukraine strategy.
The Gen Z Wildcard: How youth voters could swing state polls in Malaysia
Analysts say youth voting behaviour is increasingly transactional and issue-based, rather than tied to party loyalty.
North Korea’s push for dry-field rice reflects drought concerns: Experts
Experts said the latest report suggested drought conditions remain severe in the country.
Arsenic in the water: Toxic ‘time bomb’ threatens Mekong river basin
Tests have found arsenic concentrations nine times the level considered dangerous for aquatic life.
China embraces Myanmar’s president as former junta chief seeks legitimacy
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing’s state visit to China is set to give the former junta chief a significant diplomatic boost.
China embraces Myanmar's president as former junta chief seeks legitimacy
June 16 - Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing's state visit to China is set to give the former junta chief a significant diplomatic boost as he seeks to consolidate his grip on power in the war-torn country following a widely condemned election at the turn of the year.
US-Iran accord may crumble faster than the ink can dry
Shehbaz Sharif, the prime minister of Pakistan who served as the key negotiator between the US and Iran, announced on June 14, 2026, that the two sides had agreed on a deal to end the war. It will be officially signed on June 19 in Switzerland. US President Donald Trump
India eyes biofertilisers after Middle East war stoked supply fears
Demand for the organic blend has risen in the country in recent weeks.
Lee Jae Myung invites Pope Leo to South Korea in 2027, discusses North Korea
The last papal visit to South Korea was by Pope Francis in 2014.
Japan raises interest rate to highest since 1995
The Bank of Japan has been raising rates from near-zero since 2024.
US-India relations aren’t as abysmal as they seem
I’ve read that the Indian commentariat and foreign policy establishment are more wary of the United States than at any time this century. Maybe so. But 26 years is not a particularly long time, and it often seems that there’s a “manic” aspect on the Indian side when considering
Watching World Cup in class? South Korea schools beset by clashes over priorities
Many schools watched the June 12 match, in some cases through events officially approved by school administrators.
Indonesia anti-graft group seeks halt to free meals programme, widen probe
Authorities in June announced a corruption probe into the former head of the US$15 billion programme.
Asian markets temper US-Iran deal optimism as oil prices plunge
Oil prices, which finished at a three-month low overnight, reflected the cautious stance, with Brent crude futures sliding 0.3 per cent to US$82.90 a barrel.
Asia markets temper US-Iran deal optimism as oil prices plunge
Oil prices, which settled at a three-month low overnight, reflected the cautious stance, with Brent crude futures up 0.1 per cent, at US$83.25 a barrel.
Nepal’s foreign minister visits China after calling on regional rival India
Analysts say Nepal’s ties to India gave the country a degree of leverage over China.
Nepal's foreign minister visits China after first calling on regional rival India
BEIJING, June 16 - Nepalese Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal met China's top diplomat Wang Yi on Monday, his first trip to the neighbouring superpower since his party swept to election victory in March, and days after visiting Beijing's regional rival India.
Indigenous Taiwanese to paddle to the Philippines reconnecting long-lost route
ORCHID ISLAND, Taiwan, June 16 - A group of indigenous Taiwanese left on Monday to paddle to the Philippines on a hand-built wooden canoe across the Bashi Channel, reviving a maritime route dormant for hundreds of years and re-establishing a lost cultural connection.
A year on, six questions still haunt the Air India crash investigation
From fuel switches to engine failures, here are the biggest mysteries around the Air India crash inquiry.
China's cheaper AI tokens a double-edged sword for Asian businesses
In the second of a two-part series on AI tokens, CNA explores how lower-cost Chinese models are emerging as an attractive option across businesses in Asia, even as experts warn that price is only one part of the equation.
Commentary: Modi’s BJP win in West Bengal is more than an electoral upset
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling party and its allies now control states covering most of India’s shared border with Bangladesh, says Rahul Verma from the Centre for Policy Research.
Will Malaysia’s rulers defuse Negeri Sembilan royal feud or worsen it?
Negeri Sembilan's spiralling palace crisis could come to a head when Malaysia's Conference of Rulers meet at the end of June.
Why Japan’s ambitious urban redevelopment projects are stalling
Rising costs and labour shortages prompt developers to reassess projects.
US-Iran peace deal rattles China’s energy strategy, geopolitics
Beijing officially welcomed the United States-Iran peace deal announced over the weekend, hoping the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz will ease a months-long oil supply disruption that has rattled China’s fuel markets and battered its refining sector. However, the unofficial
Bloody cage match on White House lawn marks Trump’s 80th birthday
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday Sunday cageside at a multimillion-dollar bloody mixed martial arts event staged on the White House South Lawn, punctuated by fighter jet flyovers, a live military band and fireworks to mark the country’s 250th
Japan’s defense: Change is coming
In early June, Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party accepted recommendations from its Security Research Council for revising Japan’s three main national security documents, including the National Security Strategy. A Japanese colleague knew I’d seen a few of these over the
One Syrian security member killed in Islamic State attack in Raqqa
June 15 - Syria's Interior Ministry said on Monday that one of its security personnel had been killed as its forces thwarted an attack by two Islamic State militants on a command headquarters of the country's internal security forces in the city of Raqqa.
Why the US government shut down Anthropic’s latest Claude AI model
On June 12, artificial intelligence (AI) lab Anthropic suspended access to its latest Claude models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, which had been released three days earlier. The move came in response to an “export control directive” from the US government prohibiting use of the models
UN Security Council extends Afghan mission, calls for review
June 15 - The United Nations Security Council on Monday voted to extend the mandate of the U.N. Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for one year amid calls to streamline the operation and strong criticism of the country's Taliban rulers.
As Iran war’s said to end, Kissinger’s joke finally has come true
During the long and bloody war between Iran and Iraq in the 1980s the late Henry Kissinger used to half-joke that he wished that both sides could lose. The world now feels pretty much the same about the US-Israel-Iran war that began with 12 days of bombing of Iranian nuclear
PM Wong sends condolences to Philippine quake victims, says Singapore ready to help
A 7.8-magnitude quake in Mindanao on June 8 killed at least 35 people and collapsed buildings
India's GenZ leader slapped at protest
MUMBAI, June 15 - The founder and leader of India's Cockroach Janta Party was slapped repeatedly by unknown men during a crowded protest in the northern city of Jaipur on Monday, which he said was an attempt to scare him and his group.
Chinese-linked hackers targeted US, Canadian research facilities for a year, Google says
The hackers sought information related to defence intelligence and military strategy in the Indo-Pacific, among others, from 2023-2025.
Chinese-linked hackers targeted U.S.,Canadian research facilities for a year, Google says
June 15 - A Chinese-linked hacking group spent more than a year secretly stealing data from U.S. and Canadian academic, medical and military research institutions, before being detected, Google said on Monday.
Indian AI model developer Sarvam raises US$234 million, valuing it at US$1.5 billion
Indian IT services and technology company HCLTech led the funding round with a US$150 million investment and will work with Sarvam to develop language models and AI solutions for its global clients.
US-Iran deal’s economic dividend will flow mainly to Asia
Markets across the world greeted the US-Iran peace agreement in the predictable way. Oil prices fell sharply, equities rallied and investors are already calculating the inflation dividend that could follow if the Strait of Hormuz fully reopens and energy supplies normalize.
Road to US-Iran deal ran through Pakistan
The memorandum of understanding announced by the United States and Iran on June 15 may prove to be one of the most consequential diplomatic developments in the Middle East in recent years. President Donald Trump declared that “the deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now
Japan PM backs troubled Sicily bridge plan, highlighting Japanese investment
ROME, June 15 - Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Monday she hopes a long delayed project to build a bridge across Italy's Strait of Messina will get off the ground soon and showcase bilateral cooperation, given the involvement of Japanese companies.
South Korea's Starbucks to shut for staff history lesson after backlash
The chain was criticised for a "Tank Day" marketing ploy on the anniversary of a military massacre.
Indian officials survey farms around Tata iPhone parts plant after water pollution warning
The plant facing scrutiny is located in Hosur and makes back panels and other components for iPhones.