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Three Chinese nationals killed in Tajik-Afghan border attack
BEIJING - Three Chinese citizens in Tajikistan were killed in an armed attack on the Central Asian country's border with Afghanistan, China's embassy in Dushanbe said on Friday.
Hungary's Orban to meet Putin for talks on energy, Ukraine peace efforts
BUDAPEST - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said he would meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Friday to discuss crude and gas supplies for Hungary and also peace efforts in Ukraine.
Rescuers step up recovery operations as Southeast Asia flood deaths reach 129
JAKARTA/BANGKOK - The death toll from floods across large swathes of Southeast Asia rose to at least 129 on Friday, with authorities in the region working to rescue stranded citizens, restore power and communications and coordinate recovery efforts as the waters began to recede.
Rescuers step up recovery operations as South-east Asia flood deaths reach 129
The Thai authorities said the bodies of at least 55 people killed by floods were found in Songkhla.
Epstein accuser Giuffre's ex-husband may join Australian estate battle
PERTH - The ex-husband of Virginia Giuffre, who was one of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's most prominent accusers and took her own life in April, may add his name to the list of those fighting over her estate, lawyers in an Australian court said on Friday.
How does the Hong Kong tower fire compare to other recent building blazes?
HONG KONG - A blaze that ripped through a massive apartment block in Hong Kong has claimed at least 94 lives, surpassing the toll of a similar incident at London's Grenfell Tower in 2017.
Morgue in Thailand’s Songkhla exceeds capacity after flooding
White refrigerated lorries were seen parked outside the hospital’s main building.
China says humanoid robot buzz carries same bubble risk as AI
It is mirroring investment frenzy over artificial intelligence worldwide.
New weapons emerging to counter and zap drone power
Like so many conflicts before it, the Russo-Ukraine war has forced both sides to innovate. Since they have been able to gain control of opposition air space, neither side has made wide use of traditional air assets such as fast fighter jets. which take much time and money to
Hong Kong blaze that killed 94 puts spotlight on missed warnings
Regulators conducted 16 checks on the renovation project and issued repeated written warnings.
Indonesia floods death toll rises to 84
The annual monsoon season often brings heavy rains, triggering landslides, flash floods and waterborne diseases.
South Korea’s grand plan to join the AI big time
Less than a month after Nvidia announced the plan, the government of South Korea has called the first meeting of a working group that will supervise the radical expansion of the nation’s AI infrastructure and advance President Lee Jae-myung’s ambition of making South Korea one
Hong Kong horse racing to fall silent after deadly blaze
The local racing club is also hoping to raise some $12 million for victims of the fire.
China demands Malaysia and Cambodia clarify trade deals with US
Both deals were signed in October during US President Donald Trump’s visit to Malaysia.
Taiwan appoints US-educated official new vice defence minister as part of reform push
TAIPEI - Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on Friday promoted a U.S.-educated senior security official as a new vice defence minister to help oversee military reforms and as the government pushes $40 billion in extra spending for the military.
Taiwan appoints US-educated official new Vice-Defence Minister as part of reform push
Taiwan is modernising its armed forces to better deal with a growing threat from Beijing.
Japan’s low-crime image cracking as car thefts, home intrusions rise
The recent rise in car prices inside and outside Japan is driving automobile thefts, said an official.
Hong Kong warned tower contractor of fire risk days before blaze
Multiple warnings were issued to the contractor on the need to adopt appropriate fire safety measures.
Hong Kong’s worst fire in generations fuels scrutiny of safety lapses
Flammable netting and foam boards may have fuelled the city’s deadliest blaze in nearly 80 years.
Malaysia deploys shipping containers in flood-hit Hat Yai to rescue stranded citizens
Containers carried groups of Malaysians through the flooded areas, allowing authorities to bring them out of danger.
Hong Kong nears end of search and rescue mission as tower fire death toll rises to 94
Police have arrested three construction company officials on suspicion of manslaughter for using unsafe materials, including flammable foam boards blocking windows.
At least 56 dead as severe floods hit Sri Lanka
The extreme weather is likely to persist as a cyclonic storm moves along the country's eastern coast.
China turns to France for support during its feud with Japan
China has also tried to rally diplomatic support with a letter to the UN.
Hong Kong nears end of search and rescue mission as tower fire toll rises to 94
HONG KONG - Hong Kong fire authorities said they expected to wrap up search and rescue operations after the city's worst fire in nearly 80 years tore through a massive apartment complex on Friday, killing at least 94 people and leaving scores more missing.
China warns against Taiwan ‘trouble’ after NZ ship made rare strait transit
Chinese ships and aircraft monitored the Aotearoa, with Chinese jets carrying out simulated attacks.
Reform or rights rollback? India's sweeping labour law overhaul sparks debate
Companies have given the changes a thumbs-up but trade unions say the laws further weaken worker rights.
Australia overhauls decades-old environmental laws
Previous environmental laws passed 25 years ago were widely acknowledged as no longer fit.
‘No alarm went off’: Hong Kong fire survivor recounts harrowing escape
He said most of the windows in his apartment were covered with thin foam as part of renovations to his building.
Thailand's ancient cat breeds get official national status, but will it improve animal welfare?
Five native Thai cat breeds have been crowned national pet symbols, a move celebrated by breeders but met with both optimism and caution by rescuers confronting a growing stray-cat problem.
Commentary: Southeast Asia can’t afford to sit out the ‘killer robots’ debate
How lethal autonomous weapon systems are defined could determine whether existing weapons will be regulated or prohibited, says Liu Mei Ching from the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies.
Commentary: Hong Kong high-rise fire shows how difficult it is to evacuate in an emergency
Once a fire takes hold, getting thousands of people safely down dozens of storeys becomes a race against time, say academics.
Commentary: China's UK mega-embassy plan was bulletproof after all
The London super embassy has become the biggest obstacle to the UK's hopes of a reset in relations with China, says Matthew Brooker for Bloomberg Opinion.
US-South Korea military drills aim to deter North Korea, KCNA says
KCNA said the US is threatening peace and stability and destroying the strategic security balance.
‘Black Wave’ rolls into Sabah: Can independents turn into political kingmaker?
Analysts differ on whether the Black Wave could make an impact post-polls if no coalition wins outright.
My local eatery’s Michelin moment: Not just prestige but brighter future for owner’s family
Morning Sun Eatery’s Bib Gourmand award highlights the global recognition of Filipino food’s rich culinary heritage.
Hong Kong high-rise fire shows how hard an emergency evacuation is
The Hong Kong high-rise fire, which spread across multiple buildings in a large residential complex, has killed dozens, with hundreds reported missing. The confirmed death toll according to the latest updated report before publication is 83, with close to 300 people still
What we know about Afghan national suspected of shooting two Guardsmen near White House
-From battlefields in Afghanistan to a scenic home in the Pacific Northwest, Rahmanullah Lakanwal had followed a promising path before Wednesday, when U.S. authorities say he shot two National Guard soldiers blocks from the White House.
Grieving Hong Kong families search stark photos for fire victims
A community hall near the destroyed towers is being used as a victim identification station.
Firefighters search for hundreds still missing in devastating Hong Kong tower blocks fire
Dozens of people have died and hundreds remain unaccounted for after Wednesday's blaze.
Ruling spares Trump fate of jailbirds Thaksin, Yoon and Bolsonaro
A judge in Fulton County, Georgia, has dismissed the case against President Donald Trump and a group of alleged co-conspirators accused of attempting to overturn the 2020 presidential election in Georgia. Judge Scott McAfee’s dismissal marks the end of the last criminal case
'Hang in there': Agonising wait for the missing after Hong Kong blaze
Families are desperate for news of loved ones, after a huge fire engulfed seven tower blocks.
Melaka police confirm jet ski accident during filming, stuntman safe
The stuntman involved has been reported to be safe and in a stable condition.
Party of Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan seeks prison visit over health concerns
ISLAMABAD - The party of Pakistan's jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan demanded a meeting with him on Thursday, saying it was worried about his health as he has been barred from seeing his family and lawyers for over three weeks.