Three Indian sailors missing after US says it hit tanker in Gulf of Oman

India's government said three Indian sailors were missing and 21 crew had been rescued after the hit on the Settebello off the coast of Oman.

South Korean ballot controversy sparks a new youth movement

A week after South Korea’s local elections, the country’s political conversation is shifting in an unexpected direction. On June 10, a public opinion survey showed support for the conservative People Power Party at 41.6%, slightly ahead of the Democratic Party’s 40.4%, despite

Six men found dead after abduction in India's Manipur, police says

GUWAHATI, India, June 10 - Six men from the Naga community in India's northeastern Manipur state have died after they were believed to have been taken hostage by an armed group nearly a month ago, state police said on Wednesday, amid escalating tensions between two

Indian police find bodies of six hostages month after abduction

The dead are believed to be Naga civilians abducted on May 13, police said.

Three Indian seafarers still missing after attack on tanker off Oman, India says

NEW DELHI, June 10 - Three Indian seafarers are still missing after 21 other Indian mariners were rescued following an attack on their tanker off the coast of Oman, India's foreign ministry said on Wednesday.

Three Indian seafarers missing after US strike on tanker off Oman

The oil products tanker Settebello was said to be carrying oil from Iran.

Deadly Indonesia floods wiped out at least 7% of rare orangutan population, report says

JAKARTA, June 10 - Deadly floods and landslides in Indonesia's Sumatra last year have wiped out at least 7% of the total population of the critically endangered Tapanuli orangutan, a new report released on Wednesday showed.

Deadly Indonesia floods wiped out at least 7% of rare orang utan population, report says

At least 58 Tapanuli orang utans were killed in floods in 2025.

Yohei Kono, Japanese lawmaker who issued landmark apology over wartime brothels, dies at 89

TOKYO, June 10 - Yohei Kono, who as Japan's chief cabinet secretary issued a landmark 1993 apology over women forced to work in wartime military brothels, has died. He was 89.

The road to AI supremacy runs beyond chips

It’s clear that very soon, maybe even later this year, we’ll be producing more chips than we can turn on — except for China. Elon Musk, at World economic forum 2026 When Musk made that remark, his core argument was that the biggest bottleneck to AI advancement is not computing

Growing backlash in Japan over Trump's use of anime characters

The US president has angered some fans by using the images of characters like Pikachu and Naruto.

Allies condemn Iran's 'lethal plotting' in US, Europe, Australia

WASHINGTON, June 10 - The United States, Australia, European allies and other countries condemned Iran-backed groups' plots to kill Iranian dissidents, journalists and Jewish communities in a joint statement released on Wednesday.

Air India crash pilot's father vows to defend son's reputation

Investigators are expected to soon release an update on the crash, which killed 260 people last year.

Hong Kong authorities charge seven people, two companies over deadly fire

BEIJING, June 10 - Seven individuals and two companies were charged on Wednesday with 25 counts including manslaughter and conspiracy to defraud in relation to a deadly Hong Kong fire last November that killed 168 people, the Hong Kong government said.

The AI threat we should actually be talking about

Artificial intelligence leaders like Anthropic and OpenAI are racing toward blockbuster IPOs that could value them at over US$1 trillion, driven by the rapid progress of their systems. Against this backdrop, some are arguing that the world should at least have the option to

Sri Lanka says former spy chief ‘directed’ Easter bombings

Retired Major-General Suresh Sallay, through his lawyer, has denied any involvement.

Pakistan says all aboard military helicopter killed in crash in Pakistani Kashmir

MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan, June 10 - All personnel on board a military helicopter have been killed in a crash near Muzaffarabad in Pakistani Kashmir, Pakistan's military said in a statement on Wednesday, without specifying the number of deaths.

Police hunting suspect seen attacking, molesting woman in viral clip in Malaysia’s Setia Alam

The suspect fled the scene after attacking the woman in a residential area.

Vietnam pushes for higher coal output to meet surging power demand

Miners will now be permitted to exceed their licensed capacities through the end of the year.

When all the capital lands in Singapore and goes nowhere else

In the first half of 2025, something quietly remarkable happened to money in Southeast Asia. Singapore, a city of fewer than six million people, captured about 92% of all startup funding raised across a region of nearly 700 million. In fintech, the figure was 88%. By January

Pakistan’s wedding industry under strain as Middle East tensions add to economic woes

Operators say bookings have weakened and celebrations are becoming smaller as inflation, uncertainty and concerns over remittances weigh on consumers.

Pakistan launches deadly air strikes in Afghanistan, reigniting tensions

The fresh strikes come after weeks of relative calm in the restive border region between the two countries.

Russia praises Modi for lifting millions out of poverty during record rule

MOSCOW, June 10 - The Kremlin on Wednesday praised Narendra Modi for becoming India's longest-serving elected prime minister, saying that 250 million people had been pulled out of poverty during his rule.

Bank of Japan governor Ueda hospitalised, will miss June meeting

TOKYO, June 10 - Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda has been hospitalised for medical treatment and will miss the June 15-16 policy meeting, the central bank said on Wednesday.

PAS-Bersatu break-up paves way for new Malay-centric pact, with implications for Malaysia politics

Analysts say Malaysia’s main opposition party PAS would prioritise a pact with a breakaway Bersatu faction, while a more formal cooperation with the United Malays National Organisation remains a longer-term possibility.

At least 4 ‘agents’ in Singapore bought babies from Indonesian trafficking ring, suspect tells Bandung court

The suspected ring leader of the alleged syndicate claimed at least 12 babies were sent to Singapore for adoption for between S$17,000 and S$21,600 per child.

Indonesia raises price of widely used fuel by 32%, adds to cost-of-living concerns

Vietnam’s weight problem grows as prosperity reshapes diets and lifestyles

Slimming trends and quick fixes fuel a fast-growing weight-loss industry in Vietnam.

India's extreme heat takes a toll on workers as experts urge long-term solutions

From daily-wage labourers to small business owners, millions are struggling to cope with soaring temperatures of beyond 40°C while trying to earn a living.

Hong Kong files charges over deadliest fire in decades

Seven people and two companies were charged over the 2025 Wang Fuk Court estate fire, which killed 168 people.

Indonesian military court jails four soldiers over acid attack on activist

The soldiers from the military's Strategic Intelligence Agency were sentenced to between one-and-a-half and three years in prison for the attack in March that left Andrie Yunus blind in one eye.

South Korea reports first exam cheating cases using AI smart glasses

Both examinees had their scores invalidated and were suspended from taking the test for four years.

Macron to chair video call involving G7 and China over economic imbalances

PARIS, June 10 - French President Emmanuel Macron will chair a video conference on Thursday involving Group of Seven countries and China over how to address global economic imbalances, the Elysee said on Wednesday.

India says it is working to stop water flowing into Pakistan

There is no military solution to the Middle East’s imbroglio

Back when the Obama administration was negotiating a nuclear agreement with Iran, I asked National Security Council officials, “Why are you expending all of your economic leverage, and political and diplomatic resources on stopping Iran from developing a bomb they don’t have

University students across South Korea to protest in ballot shortage row

The head of the election watchdog has resigned over the ballot paper row, but authorities have not offered to hold a new vote, sparking protests.

Vulgar HK school principal, abusive sports coach? Our kids deserve better

The incidents have cast a spotlight on standards for educators in Hong Kong.

China risks dirty hands from Prabowo’s tainted meal deal

For more than a decade, China’s relationship with Indonesia has been defined by railways, industrial parks, nickel processing plants and large-scale infrastructure. Now, China is beginning to associate itself with something far more politically sensitive: President Prabowo

First charges laid over deadly Hong Kong fire

The Wang Fuk Court blaze last year was the deadliest that Hong Kong had seen in 70 years, killing 168 people.

India’s Modi, Trump likely to meet at G-7, discuss trade, visas: Sources

The June 15 to June 17 summit in France will bring together leaders from the world’s major economies.

India's Modi, Trump likely to meet at G7, discuss trade, visas, source says

NEW DELHI, June 10 - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to hold bilateral talks with U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the Group of 7 summit, with trade, visas and energy cooperation set to be high on the agenda, an Indian government source said.

Taiwan fires battle-tested rockets in ‘shoot-and-scoot’ anti-invasion drill

The same system has also been used by Ukraine in its war against Russia.

Taiwan fires battle-tested rockets in 'shoot-and-scoot' anti-invasion drill

TAICHUNG, Taiwan, June 10 - Taiwan's military on Wednesday fired its new mobile HIMARS rocket system, which is widely used by Ukraine, simulating an attack on an invading Chinese force and demonstrating its ability to \"shoot-and-scoot\" by avoiding counter strikes.

China, Taiwan spar over legality of coast guard patrols east of island

BEIJING/TAIPEI, June 10 - China and Taiwan sparred on Wednesday over the legality of Chinese coast guard patrols to the east of the island, after the government in Taipei said merchant ships had been \"harassed\" close to its waters.

Beyond transparency: a better model for sovereign debt crises

For decades, the global financial community has treated sovereign debt crises like a broken thermometer: if we just improve the reading (transparency) and hold the technician accountable (through regulation and monitoring), the fever will break. Yet, from the streets of Colombo

Philippines urges China to remove shoal structure, warns against island-building

MANILA, June 10 - The Philippines said on Wednesday that it is urging Beijing to remove a floating structure placed at the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, adding that it will not allow the atoll to be turned into a man-made island.

Indonesia braces itself for rising forest fire risks from dry season, weather agency says

About 1,700 hot spots were detected from January to June 8, a sharp increase from previous years.

Indonesian military court jails four officers involved in acid attack on rights activist

JAKARTA, June 10 - An Indonesian military court on Wednesday sentenced four military officers to jail terms of up to three years for their involvement in an acid attack on an activist known for campaigning against the growing role of the military.