South Korean president orders probe into local election ballot shortages

Starbucks US apologises to victims of May 18 uprising over ‘inappropriate’ marketing campaign

The Starbucks Korea promotional event evoked memories of the military crackdown on the 1980 pro-democracy movement.

South Korea’s president orders probe into ballot shortage issue

The prosecution and police would be involved in the investigation.

South Korea's president orders probe into ballot shortage issue

SEOUL, June 7 - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Sunday that he called for a thorough probe into a ballot shortage that impacted recent local elections, adding that the prosecution and police would be involved in the investigation.

India flyover school offers lifeline to street children

The "Signal Shala", or traffic signal school, caters to dozens of children who have been left out of the formal education system.

‘Trusted and resilient’: Taiwan’s bid to position itself as a China-free drone hub

High costs and lack of battlefield experience, however, pose challenges to its ambition.

Millions of Chinese students sit for gruelling 'gaokao'

Around 12.9 million students nationwide registered for this year's "gaokao", according to the Ministry of Education, which for most is the sole determining factor in admission to a Chinese university.

Missing Malaysian hiker’s rescue hailed a ‘miracle’

Indigenous Malaysians found a battered Jaslinda Saludin late on June 6 in a forested area near Tapah.

Firefighters rescue turtle trapped in drain near Melaka motel

The turtle was successfully freed before being released back into the sea.

China puts EVs on a diet as battery boom adds bulk, CCTV reports

China wants slimmer electric vehicles after years of bigger batteries.

Millions of Chinese students sit for gruelling ‘gaokao’

For most, the multi-day exam is the sole determining factor in admission to a Chinese university.

Israeli military says it intercepted two projectiles that crossed from Lebanon

June 7 - The Israeli military said it intercepted two projectiles that crossed into Israeli territory from Lebanon on Sunday, after sirens sounded in the areas of Yiftah and Ramot Naftali.

Johor polls an opportunity for voters to reject politics of hatred, says Anwar

The Johor state assembly was dissolved on June 1, paving the way for the election to be held.

Taiwan coast guard deployed vessels in response to China operation

It said the Chinese operation "violates international law".

South Korea nominates Han as country's first female prime minister in two decades

SEOUL, June 7 - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has chosen Han Seongsook, the country's minister for small and midsize businesses and startups, to be prime minister, the presidential office said on Sunday.

South Korea nominates Han Seong-sook as country’s first female prime minister in two decades

She is currently Minister of SMEs and Start-ups.

'Didn't eat for two weeks': Female hiker, 49, recounts ordeal of being lost in Malaysian jungle

Jaslinda Saludin was rescued on Saturday (Jun 6) by local villagers after going missing during an expedition to Gunung Batu Putih in Perak.

Pink sea cucumbers wash ashore, turning Thailand beach reddish-pink

A stretch of beach several hundred metres long appeared reddish-pink.

Heavy rain hits south-west Japan, prompting warnings of landslides

Atmospheric conditions are likely to remain highly unstable across western Japan.

2 Americans fined $2,400 each for intruding into monkey Punch’s enclosure at Japanese zoo

The two allegedly trespassed into the enclosure and disrupted the zoo’s business on May 17.

Armenians vote with peace efforts and Russia in focus

YEREVAN, June 7 - Armenians head to the polls on Sunday in a parliamentary election seen as a test of the government's efforts to forge a peace deal after a crushing military defeat by Azerbaijan three years ago.

Malaysian police finish probe into former anti-graft chief, NST says

Police are now awaiting further instructions.

Could Pauline Hanson become Australia’s next PM with her far-right party’s surge in popularity?

She could make a prime ministerial bid in the next federal election in Australia.

Deteriorating Japan castles face high costs, debates over renovation

The reconstruction of a wooden keep could cost as much as $157 million.

Sydney police hunt gunman who opened fire on venue staging underworld figure’s funeral

The purported leader of Sydney’s so-called “Coconut Cartel” was killed in May in Vietnam.

Armenia votes in test of PM’s pivot away from Russia

The country is facing threats and allegations of interference from former imperial ruler Russia.

North Korea reaffirms nuclear status a day before Chinese president's visit

Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, said North Korea will never back down on its status as a nuclear-armed state.

North Korea reaffirms nuclear status a day before Chinese President Xi’s visit

Xi Jinping is set to visit North Korea on June 8 for a summit.

North Korea nuclear arms programme ‘absolutely non-negotiable’: Kim Jong Un’s sister

Kim Yo Jong added that the North “will not tolerate any threats”.

Ragas and symphonies: Indian maestro Ilaiyaraaja is still reshaping music 50 years on

Fifty years after his debut, Ilaiyaraaja remains one of the most celebrated composers in Indian cinema.

Long-term 'structural shock': As Iran war drags on, how will Southeast Asia be impacted?

As the war on Iran marks its 100th day on Monday (Jun 8), CNA looks at how the geopolitical crisis is filtering into everyday life across the region.

I hired a humanoid robot to help clean my home. An auntie did most of the chores

Chinese companies are sending humanoid cleaners into homes to help them learn the job better.

Missing US student found dead near Kyoto, Japan, mother says

The body of James Higginbotham, 20, was discovered in a mountainous area by rescue volunteers.

Ballot fiasco shakes faith in South Korea’s electoral system

Free and fair elections are the foundation of liberal democracy, and South Korea has long been regarded as one of Asia’s democratic success stories. Power changes hands peacefully between conservative and progressive governments, civic engagement remains robust, and even

India’s youth strain to be heard as angry ‘cockroaches’ stage New Delhi march

They want the education minister to resign and competitive entrance exams to be conducted fairly and transparently.

Thailand’s Krabi bans swimming in 2 national parks after jellyfish-like Portuguese man o’ war found

The Portuguese man-of-war is among the world’s most dangerous venomous marine creatures.

Armenia arrests six candidates for pro-Russian opposition day before vote

YEREVAN, June 6 - Armenian authorities arrested six candidates for a pro-Russian opposition party on Saturday, a day before they were due to stand in general elections, state media reported, without giving any reason for the detentions.