Floods hit Sri Lanka’s capital as cyclone death toll rises to 159

Another 203 people remain missing following a week of heavy rains brought on by Cyclone Ditwah.

South Korean e-commerce firm Coupang says 33.7 million customer accounts breached

Coupang, dubbed the Amazon.com of South Korea, is the country’s top online retailer.

Madani government respects Sabah voters’ choice, says PM Anwar

Voters in Sabah "want real change", said Mr Anwar following the polls.

Tropical storm Koto kills at least three in Vietnam

Authorities ordered boats to shore and diverted dozens of flights as Koto whipped up huge waves and dangerous winds.

‘Flood or no flood, the game must go on’: Malaysian gamers play on despite being in ankle-deep water

The 11-sec clip showed a man sitting on a chair and surrounded by ankle-deep murky water.

Floods hit Sri Lanka's capital as cyclone death toll rises to 159

Another 203 people are missing, the Disaster Management Centre said. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake declared a state of emergency on Saturday (Nov 29).

Kyoto posts signs warning tourists about bears in four languages

The sign is written in English, Chinese, Korean and Japanese.

Thousands mount renewed protests against corruption in the Philippines

Manila police estimated about 3,000 demonstrators assembled at a major public park in the capital.

What is Taiwan's T-Dome?

Australia climate change protest disrupts shipping at key coal port of Newcastle, 21 arrested

The protesters were charged with “alleged marine-related offences” at the protest.

Australia climate change protest disrupts shipping at coal port, 21 arrested

Nov 30 - A climate-change protest off Australia's east coast on Sunday disrupted operations at one of the country's biggest coal export ports, prompting 21 arrests, the second protest in two days to disrupt shipping at the Port of Newcastle.

Electric vehicle prowess helps China’s flying car sector take off

But there is a long way to go before flying cars are whizzing through the air every day.

DAP’s wipeout in Sabah state election shows party losing core Chinese support, says former MP

Mr Charles Santiago said DAP needed to address perceptions of arrogance.

Anger simmers over Hong Kong deadly blaze as Beijing warns against ‘disruption’

The cause of the blaze, which killed 128 people and left 150 still missing, is still to be determined.

Anger simmers over Hong Kong deadly blaze as Beijing warns against "disruption"

HONG KONG, Nov 30 - Anger over a deadly blaze at a Hong Kong high-rise apartment complex simmered on Sunday as Beijing warned against attempts to use the disaster to disrupt the city, while people across the financial hub continued to mourn for the more than 128 vicitms.

Fed up with the Taliban, Pakistan expels masses of Afghans

So far in 2025, about one million Afghans in Pakistan have been deported or forced to return to Afghanistan.

Sri Lanka flood death toll rises to 159, many more missing

A state of emergency is announced as Sri Lanka grapples with its worst weather disaster in years.

Governments endorse greater protections for sharks amid concerns about overfishing

The measures, approved at a wildlife trade conference in Uzbekistan, ban the trade in oceanic whitetip sharks, manta and devil rays as well as whale sharks.

North Korea's Kim vows 'strategic assets' for air force

Forgotten photos reveal women who powered India's freedom struggle

Newly found photos highlight women’s key role in Mahatma Gandhi’s civil disobedience movement against British rule.

Sabah state election: Incumbent beats opposition, Hajiji Noor sworn in as Chief Minister

He also retained the Sulaman seat in the polls.

North Korea’s Kim stresses air force’s role in nuclear war deterrence on its 80th anniversary

He said the air force would be given new strategic assets, without elaborating.

North Korea's Kim stresses Air Force's nuclear war deterrence on its 80th anniversary

SEOUL, Nov 30 - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un highlighted the Air Force's role in exercising nuclear war deterrence as he celebrated the Air Force's 80th anniversary along with his young daughter, state media reported on Sunday.

How the Sino-Japanese row is playing out on the ground in China

While daily life remains largely intact, Chinese locals and Japanese expatriates in China tell CNA of a quiet unease as the bilateral row persists.

Commentary: A corruption scandal is engulfing the Philippines

Now that voters know the extent of the government’s failure to manage disaster mitigation efforts, the question is whether President Ferdinand Marcos Jr can turn it around, says Karishma Vaswani for Bloomberg Opinion.

US State Department stops processing visas for Afghan allies

WASHINGTON, Nov 29 - U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has ordered its diplomats worldwide to stop processing visas for Afghan nationals, according to a State Department cable seen by Reuters, effectively suspending the special immigration program for Afghans who

Hundreds dead and missing in flooding across South East Asia

The region is hit by some of the worst floods in years, with millions affected in Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.

Sabah state election: Incumbent GRS leads early count in potential boost for Anwar

Results as at 11pm on Nov 29 showed the coalition leading, followed by BN and the opposition Warisan.

Sabah election: GRS leader Hajiji Noor sworn in as Chief Minister after incumbent ruling pact beat opposition

With 73 seats contested, the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition won 29 seats ahead of rival Warisan’s 25, while GRS’ ally - Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s PH - won one seat.

Bangladesh ex-prime minister Zia in intensive care

Death toll in Sri Lanka rises to 153 after Cyclone Ditwah

MALWANA, Sri Lanka, Nov 29 - At least 153 people have been killed in Sri Lanka after landslides and flooding caused by Cyclone Ditwah, officials said on Saturday, with 191 others missing and more than half a million affected nationwide.

China tells banks, insurers to fully provide financial help to victims of Hong Kong fire

The inferno left at least 128 dead and gutted seven of eight 32-storey blocks.

Three days of mourning begin after Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades

At least 128 people have died and hundreds remain unaccounted for following the fire which engulfed several tower blocks.

Indonesia flood death toll climbs to 303 amid cyclone devastation, disaster agency says

JAKARTA, Nov 29 - The death toll from floods and landslides following cyclonic rains in the Indonesian island of Sumatra has risen to 303, the head of the country's disaster mitigation agency said on Saturday, up from a previous figure of 174 dead.

Sri Lanka declares emergency as toll from floods, mudslides hits 153

Was Pauline Hanson desperate for attention or riding on ratings surge with burqa stunt?

The Australian right-wing firebrand’s party has benefited from migration fears but sustaining the momentum may be tough.

Allies of Kyrgyzstan's president set to win snap parliamentary election

BISHKEK, Nov 29 - Kyrgyzstan votes in a snap parliamentary election on Sunday in which allies of President Sadyr Japarov are expected to win a resounding victory.

Japanese One Piece singer stopped mid-performance in Shanghai event

She was escorted off stage and her performance on Nov 29 was also cancelled.

Malaysia’s meteorological agency lifts continuous rain warning for several states

Terengganu, Pahang, Kelantan, Selangor and KL among those to have their warnings lifted.

Repaired Sahand destroyer, floating base join Iranian Navy, state media say

Nov 29 - The Sahand destroyer, which capsized during repairs last year, has been recommissioned into the Iranian Navy along with the Kurdistan floating base, Iran’s state media reported on Saturday.

Hong Kong contractor warned of tower fire risk days before killer blaze

Members of the public had complained about “issues relating to the scaffolding” in September 2024.

Marcos at his weakest in his presidency, as he fights fires amid flood-control scandal

The corruption scandal has plunged the presidency into a crisis, fuelled by familiar rivals and family dissent.

China launches nationwide campaign against fire hazards in high-rise buildings

High-rise buildings will be inspected for the use of flammable or combustible materials.

Thai family trapped by floods clings to furniture for 48 hours to survive

HAT YAI, Thailand, Nov 29 - When floodwaters swept into Amphorn Kaeophengkro's home in the southern Thai city of Hat Yai last Saturday, there was no time to escape.

China launches campaign against fire hazards in high-rise buildings

‘Blank Space’: Why US culture is stagnating

“This is Bach, and it rocks/ It’s a rock block of Bach/ That he learned in the school/ Called the school of hard knocks” — Tenacious D Has culture stagnated, at least in the United States? There are a number of prominent writers who argue that it has. For example, Adam

Bangladesh former premier Zia in ‘very critical’ condition

She has a permanent pacemaker and previously underwent stenting for her heart.

Australian PM Albanese marries partner in private ceremony

He is the country’s first leader to tie the knot while in office.