China, Taiwan spar over legality of coast guard patrols east of island
It comes after Taipei said merchant ships had been “harassed” close to its waters.
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Pakistan carries out new deadly strikes on Afghanistan: Officials
The strikes, which have killed at least 12, are the deadliest in weeks and follow a period of relative calm at the border after tensions flared between the two countries in late February.
Pakistani airstrikes kill at least 13 in Afghanistan, Taliban says
KABUL, June 10 - At least 13 people were killed, including 11 children, after Pakistan's military launched air strikes in three Afghan provinces, Afghan Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said on Wednesday, in a renewal of a conflict that has killed hundreds this year.
Taiwan eyes curbs on AI chip sales to China to align with US
The idea is to give authorities more legal tools to address diversion of advanced hardware.
Death toll from Philippines quake rises to 46
The 7.8-magnitude tremor just off the coast of Mindanao on Monday brought down buildings, triggered landslides and set off tsunami warnings across a swathe of the southern island.
How Saudis really view the US-Iran war
Since the beginning of the Iran war, Saudi Arabia has been grappling with how best to respond to the expansion of Middle East conflict. Having issued condemnations of Tehran’s strikes on the kingdom – and other Gulf states – in response to the initial US and Israeli action in
Malaysian court orders Rosmah to pay $21m to Lebanon-based jeweller
The 43 pieces that were lost were seized by the authorities during a raid on May 17, 2018.
Indonesia parliament amends law to allow police to serve in civilian government
The amendments come a year after parliament revised the country's military law, which allocated more civilian posts to soldiers.
Philippines foreign minister says she plans to meet Myanmar ethnic groups soon
MANILA, June 10 - Philippine foreign minister Ma. Theresa Lazaro said on Wednesday that she intends to meet ethnic groups from Myanmar in the coming days to learn about the situation and seek solutions.
Indonesia raises price of widely used 92-octane fuel by 32%
The price of 92-octane gasoline has been raised to $1.16 per litre.
Will the Ukraine war bring regime change to Russia?
Volodymyr Zelensky recently suggested that the war in Ukraine was beginning to turn in his country’s favor. The Ukrainian president insisted that Russia was “losing the initiative each day.” These comments came days after Zelensky wrote an open letter to his Russian
Pakistan carries out new deadly strikes on Afghanistan: Govt officials
The strikes are the deadliest in weeks and follow a period of relative calm at the border.
Four US soldiers detained after assault case in South Korea
Two other Korean men who tried to stop the fight were allegedly assaulted by the US soldiers too.
Alleged Bondi Beach gunman charged with 19 more offences over mass shooting
The new charges include 10 counts of shooting with intent to murder.
'Iconic' Australian BBQ chain goes out of business after almost 50 years
Barbeques Galore will close dozens of stores across the country with the loss of about 500 jobs.
Asian stocks slide, oil gains as Middle East tensions escalate
The United States launched strikes against Iran after President Donald Trump said Tehran had shot down a US Apache helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz, leaving investors on edge.
Sydney’s new international airport to welcome first passengers in October
The new airport will open on Oct 26, 2026.
Thailand pushes EU free trade deal to reduce US reliance
This comes as uncertainty over US tariffs pushes countries to forge new economic partnerships.
North Korea gives Xi a lavish welcome at a pivotal juncture for two allies
It was Xi's first trip to North Korea in seven years.
North Korea says Xi’s visit produced ‘far-reaching blueprint’ for ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping made a rare visit to North Korea after hosting a series of world leaders in Beijing.
China's Xi says he reached important consensus with Kim in North Korea visit, KCNA reports
SEOUL/BEIJING, June 10 - Chinese President Xi Jinping said he and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reached an \"important consensus\" and agreed to safeguard regional and global peace, in a message of thanks following his visit to Pyongyang, North Korean state media KCNA said on
Why these MOE teachers left familiar classrooms to teach the Singapore curriculum overseas
About 30 out of 33,000 MOE teachers are posted overseas. Overcoming differences in culture and teaching styles, they tell CNA why they chose to make the move.
Proposed US Hercules repair hub in West Java sparks debate on what Indonesia stands to gain and lose
Indonesia’s Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin says his country is working on using Kertajati International Airport in West Java for such a hub proposed by his US counterpart Pete Hegseth.
Inside Myanmar, rebels are losing ground as military forces men into army
The BBC travels with rebels to frontline positions in Myanmar to see how the war is unfolding.
Iran may drag out the crisis to humiliate the US as it did in ’79
The weekend exchange of strikes between Iran and Israel has put US President Donald Trump under even more domestic and international pressure to end the unpopular war he launched with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu more than three months ago. The Israeli leader
UK, Canada, France and Norway announce coordinated sanctions over West Bank settler violence
LONDON/JERUSALEM, June 9 - Britain, Canada, France and Norway announced new coordinated sanctions on Tuesday against Israeli networks involved in financing, enabling and carrying out violence in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
Ex-CIA disguise chief says AI elevates spy wars to new heights
Artificial intelligence (AI) has sharpened the tools of espionage and deception on all sides, giving spy agencies new power to identify and groom human sources while also arming adversaries with synthetic identities and deepfakes that are increasingly difficult to detect.
New Zealand poll shows US seen as more of a threat than China
WELLINGTON, June 10 - For the first time in a decade, New Zealanders see the United States as more of a threat than China, a survey by the Asia New Zealand Foundation found, as concerns over trade disruption and global instability weigh on public sentiment.
Protesters clash with police in Pakistani Kashmir as strike shutters cities
At least 11 people were killed on the night of June 7 in clashes.
Patron problem: Kim Jong Un played Russia, rattled China and won
President Xi Jinping has, over the years, drastically cut short his foreign travels. More like Chairman Mao, he prefers to host world leaders in Beijing. His foreign visits that averaged about 14 trips a year during 2013–19 fell to one during the pandemic year 2020, to zero for
Two reportedly killed as women take part in rare protest in Afghanistan
The demonstration, in the western city of Herat, was broken up after police are alleged to have opened fire.
Thai court draws outcry after suspending jail sentence of man who set Siberian husky on fire
The man was placed on probation for one year and ordered to complete 12 hours of community service.
Indian targeted by Trump poured money into Don Jr.-backed startup
Originally published by ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power, this article is republished with permission. In late November in Jamnagar, India, the scions of two of the most powerful families in the world stood face-to-face. On one side was
Xi leaves North Korea with renewed signs of China’s influence
North Korea gave fresh assurances that Beijing remains its key strategic priority, despite closer ties with Russia.
Judge upholds oversight of US consulate builder in Milan over labour probe
MILAN, June 9 - A judge on Tuesday upheld a decision to place the Italian arm of U.S. builder Caddell Construction under judicial control, as it faces an investigation into alleged worker abuse at Milan's new U.S. consulate site, documents seen by Reuters showed.
Iran’s proxies moving towards ‘violent gig economy’, but no imminent threat to Southeast Asia: Expert
While there are no reports of Iran-linked “violent gig economy” activities in Southeast Asia, “well-to-do” societies may be more vulnerable to threats, says a counterterrorism expert at a dialogue in Singapore.
Thaksin has electric monitoring bracelet removed after Thai court reviews pardon list
The former prime minister had been under probation supervision having been pardoned in May.
India should think twice about a US trade deal
Even as American negotiators were sitting across the table in New Delhi this week discussing the contours of an interim trade agreement, Washington simultaneously unveiled additional Section 301 tariff proposals against India and 60 other countries. The timing itself reveals
Police crack down on anti-hijab protests in western Afghanistan
Witnesses said 1 person was killed, several others were wounded and dozens of people were arrested.
PAS and Bersatu are now divorced, but who gets custody of Malaysia’s opposition pact PN?
The power struggle is set to reshape Malaysia's opposition alliance, Perikatan Nasional
South Korea to investigate ballot mishap after protests
The mishap has embarrassed the election watchdog and brought thousands into the streets for demonstrations.
Singapore, Indonesia plan joint study to transform Batam, Bintan into ‘vibrant digital hub’
New initiatives include a study of Batam's tech sector, a major solar project and industrial park expansion.
Girls’ Generation’s Sooyoung, actor Jung Kyung-ho confirm split after 14 years
Choi and Jung began dating in 2012 and publicly acknowledged their relationship in 2014.
US targets China’s military-tech firm ties while forging its own
The US’s crackdown on Alibaba and BYD highlights a US-China paradox: both powers increasingly depend on private-sector innovation for military advantage. This month, multiple media outlets reported that the US Department of Defense (DoD) designated the high-profile Chinese tech
Japan city relieved as bear caught after roaming streets for days
The bear had roamed the streets of Utsunomiya for four days, forcing the closure of all primary and middle schools in the city.
Man accused of killing mother-in-law with poison-laced satay
Indonesia police allege the man killed the woman as he felt disrespected by her.
