Johor fire rescuers attend to chemical spill in Pasir Gudang
Factory management transferred chemical waste into a scrubber to prevent further release of substances.
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US, South Korea hold nuclear deterrence talks as North Korea expands arms push
SEOUL, June 11 - U.S. and South Korean officials discussed strengthening nuclear deterrence and readiness against North Korea’s growing weapons programme on Thursday, South Korea’s defence ministry said, at talks in Seoul under their Nuclear Consultative Group (NCG).
China cancels high-level meetings with EU, FT reports
June 11 - China cancelled at short notice two diplomatic meetings planned with the European Union in Beijing this month, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Malaysia police call for total vape ban after ‘Piu Piu’ drug found in e-liquids
The synthetic drug, a mixture of fentanyl and psychoactive chemicals, could cause severe intoxication and leave users in a “zombie-like” state, Malaysia’s deputy inspector-general of police Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said.
Indian-crewed tanker hit off Oman in suspected third US strike this week
LONDON/NEW DELHI, June 11 - India's shipping ministry said all 20 Indian crew members were safe after a suspected U.S. strike on the asphalt tanker Jalveer off Oman on Thursday following two similar strikes involving Indian crews in the region this week.
Motorcyclist on way to work in S’pore dies after being thrown off bridge in JB expressway accident
The other motorcyclist who crashed into him suffered fractures and is receiving treatment at a hospital.
Su-57 could fill India’s stealth gap — if Russia can deliver
As India’s stealth fighter gap widens, Russia is pitching the Su-57 as a solution — but production realities may tell a different story. This month, Defense News reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin renewed his offer of unrestricted joint production and technology
Three Indian sailors confirmed dead in US strike off Oman, separate incident reported
NEW DELHI, June 11 - Three Indian sailors have died in a U.S. military operation to halt a tanker off Oman as part of Washington’s efforts to blockade Iran-linked shipping, Indian authorities said on Thursday.
US and Iran are unlikely to bomb their way to peace
The United States has launched new airstrikes across Iran this week as President Donald Trump, losing patience over the protracted negotiations to end the war, has leaned into violence to ratchet up the pressure on the Iranian leadership. The US secretary of defence, Pete
Rescuers press on in quake-hit Philippines as aftershocks and infrastructure damage hamper efforts
Recovery operations have been complicated by more than 2,000 aftershocks since the quake, some reaching magnitudes as high as 6.4.
India monsoon slows; below-average rain seen over next two weeks
MUMBAI, June 11 - India is expected to receive below-average rainfall over the next two weeks, especially in central and northern regions, as \"western disturbances\" have slowed the progress of the annual monsoon, two senior weather bureau officials said on Thursday.
‘One enemy is too many’: Indonesia President Prabowo hits back at criticism of overseas trips
President Prabowo Subianto has gone on more than 50 overseas trips to over 20 countries in less than two years in office, far more than his predecessors.
China joins Macron-led video call in rare economic talks ahead of G7 summit in France
BEIJING/PARIS, June 11 - Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing will attend a video conference hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron on global economic imbalances on Thursday, days before G7 countries meet in France to discuss how to deal with waves of low-priced Chinese
Feeling ‘high’ after a sauna, cold-bath session? Japanese researchers want to find out why
While hot saunas and cold baths may create a sought-after sensation, researchers say it also carries risks.
Military helicopter crash in Pakistani Kashmir killed 22, security sources say
MUZAFFARABAD, June 11 - At least 22 personnel were killed in Wednesday's military helicopter crash in Pakistani Kashmir, security sources said on Thursday, as funeral processions were held in the territory's capital Muzaffarabad.
South Korean police search election watchdog offices as ballot shortage scandal widens
The controversy erupted during South Korea’s June 3 local elections.
Two killed in attacks by armed men in India’s restive Manipur state: Police
This comes a day after the bodies of six men from the rival Naga community were recovered.
Two killed in attacks by armed men in India's restive Manipur state, police say
GUWAHATI, India, June 11 - At least two people from the Kuki community were killed in attacks by armed men in India's restive state of Manipur on Thursday, two senior police officers said, a day after authorities recovered the bodies of six men from the rival Naga community,
Philippines probes deaths of 2 players from top university basketball team
The two players drowned during a team-building exercise in a coastal province on June 8.
Philippines launches probe into deaths of two athletes from top basketball team
MANILA, June 11 - Philippine law enforcement launched on Thursday an investigation into the deaths of two student athletes from a top university basketball team, in a case that has drawn widespread attention in a country where the sport is hugely popular.
China’s Pinduoduo, JD.com among 5 summoned over false advertising
Beijing's market watchdog also summoned representatives from social media sites Douyin and RedNote.
Indonesia nabs Australian fugitive hiding in private jet’s toilet in Bali
The 55-year-old was a suspect in a series of large-scale drug-smuggling operations.
Rupiah slide and ‘Sell Indonesia’ stocks: Jakarta’s counter moves useful but experts flag deeper fiscal concerns
Indonesia’s emergency interest rate hike and efforts to support the rupiah may have helped calm markets for now, but economists say investor confidence will not fully return unless the government addresses deeper concerns.
Starbucks sees sales recovery in South Korea after ‘Tank Day’ controversy
It remains unclear whether the US coffee chain can fully restore its brand image.
Charting a course to energy independence in Asia
On March 24, 2026, the Philippines declared a state of national energy emergency — the first country in the world to do so in response to the Middle East conflict and the disruption of the Strait of Hormuz. The declaration highlighted a structural exposure that many countries
Indonesia seeks to diversify network routes, reduce 90% internet connectivity dependence on Singapore
Indonesia's dependence on Singapore stems from the island state’s position as Southeast Asia’s primary digital hub, hosting major subsea cable networks - cables laid on the seabed between land-based stations - data centres and global cloud services.
Who were the two pilots who flew the Air India jet that crashed?
June 11 - Indian investigators are expected to delay issuing a final report into a deadly Air India Boeing 787 crash by the one-year anniversary on Friday, citing the need to complete an analysis of the plane's engines, according to a source with knowledge of the matter.
Iran seeks funds as US talks edge to interim deal, sources say
DUBAI, June 11 - Efforts to reach a preliminary deal between Iran and the U.S. have intensified, three Iranian sources and a European official told Reuters on Thursday, despite strikes launched by both sides, as they discuss a mechanism over releasing frozen Iranian funds.
Three Indian sailors confirmed dead in US strike off Oman; separate incident reported
The deaths are the first reported since the blockade began on April 13.
Japanese insecticide company releases dating simulation game with cockroaches
The game is released in conjunction with Japan's official Bug Day.
Iran and Ukraine loom over G7 as France accommodates Trump
PARIS, June 11 - Wars in the Middle East and Ukraine are set to dominate next week’s Group of Seven summit, as host France crafts an agenda aimed at projecting unity and avoiding confrontation with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Three Indian sailors dead after US hit ship off Oman: Minister
It was the second reported US attack on a merchant vessel with a predominantly Indian crew this week.
Woman stabbed and robbed in Osaka underground shopping complex
The authorities are searching for the men who fled the scene.
AirAsia X postpones launch of Bahrain flight route due to regional conflict
The low-cost carrier said it remains committed to opening a hub in Bahrain.
US official found dead in Myanmar, US State Department says
A Thai woman had been detained in connection with the death.
Three Indian sailors killed in US strike on oil tanker
The US military had attacked the Palau-flagged tanker on Wednesday after accusing it of not complying with directions.
China erupts in fury as man is accused of killing adopted dogs
The case triggered an online outcry and a running protest.
Thai court sentences two Uyghur men to death for 2015 Bangkok bombing
BANGKOK, June 11 - A Thai court handed out death sentences on Thursday to two ethnic Uyghur men from the northwestern Chinese region of Xinjiang for a 2015 bombing in the centre of Bangkok that killed 20 people, according to a court statement.
Thai court sentences two men to death over Bangkok shrine bombing
Twenty people died and 120 others were injured in the explosion at the Erawan shrine 11 years ago.
Why Alibaba, Baidu and BYD are on Pentagon’s list of 'Chinese military companies'
The newly updated index offers a glimpse into how Washington views the relationship between China's commercial sector and military development as geopolitical competition intensifies, say analysts.
Thai court sentences 2 Uighurs to death for 2015 Bangkok shrine bombing
The defendants' lawyer said they will appeal against the ruling.
South Asia’s water wars hinge as much on data as dams
When India placed the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance last year, attention naturally focused on the diplomatic and legal consequences of the decision. Yet the more consequential question may lie elsewhere: what happens when transparency begins to disappear from one of the
UMNO stresses support for PM Anwar’s unity government despite going solo in Johor, Negeri Sembilan state polls
Barisan Nasional’s move to contest solo in Johor is a “legitimate, mature and constitutional democratic act”, says UMNO secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki amid criticism.
China’s latest South China Sea shocks reopen old wounds
The epicenter of the latest South China Sea tensions is near the Philippines, but the shock waves have reverberated across several countries. The new bump in tensions results from two developments in late May and early June. First, the Philippine government announced the
Chinese police detain man after dog torture videos spark outrage
The man allegedly posed as an "adopter" of animals but ended up abusing the dogs and cats he took in.
