North Korea-linked hacking group likely behind GMO cyberattack: Sources

The company appears to have already reported the matter to the Government.

German, Slovak die in suspected electrocution at hotel pool in India

The Conrad Bengaluru Hotel said it was “deeply saddened” by the deaths of two of its guests.

Iran, Qatari mediators hold third day of talks to end US-Iran war

Nov 1 - Iranian negotiators were in Doha on Sunday for a third consecutive day of talks with Qatari mediators aimed at pushing for a deal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran, an official briefed on the discussions told Reuters.

China’s Communist Party demands loyalty, vows to tighten discipline

The resolution was adopted during a key party leadership gathering this week.

China's Communist Party demands loyalty, vows to tighten discipline

BEIJING, Nov 1 - China's ruling Communist Party put the demand for loyalty front and centre in an official resolution on toughening internal discipline, and vowed to keep waging its high-pressure anti-corruption campaign to cleanse the party of \"impurities and viruses\".

Democratic wins would shift Congress' trade debate but fall short of US tariff rollbacks

WASHINGTON, Nov 1 - President Donald Trump's trade agenda will face a new source of friction if Democrats win control of Congress on Tuesday, with a cascade of oversight hearings and symbolic tariff rollback votes likely next year, but Trump will remain undeterred in his zeal

Johor now popular destination for Indonesian tourists, with 1.5 million visits in 2025

Of the 11 passenger ferry connections between Indonesia and Malaysia, eight are located in Johor.

Thousands build Buddhist monuments for Bhutan’s ‘mindfulness’ city

Bhutan hopes the city will boost its economy and persuade more young people to stay.

Five killed in fresh ethnic violence in India’s Manipur state

The predominantly Christian Kuki and Naga tribes have a long history of conflict over claims to ethnic homelands.

Five killed in fresh ethnic violence in India's Manipur state

NEW DELHI, Nov 1 - Five people were killed in two separate incidents in India's northeastern state of Manipur, police said on Sunday, as fresh ethnic violence erupted in the conflict-hit region.

Thousands join Indian opposition protest demanding poll chief’s resignation

This is the latest protest in more than a month of opposition demonstrations challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Filipino families keep their loved ones close on All Saints' Day

Thousands of Filipinos who flocked to cemeteries across Manila on Sunday (Nov 1) to visit the graves of their loved ones, marking All Saints’ Day.

From sari-clad sprinting to unpaid farm work: The reality for India’s rural working women

New restrictions kick in as Delhi battles pollution in winter

The restrictions, which came into force on Sunday (Nov 1), include a doubling of vehicle parking charges and work-from-home arrangements aimed at cutting traffic emissions.

Malaysia’s ex-PM Najib yet to pay $15.7 million house arrest fine, will remain in prison

His conditional pardon allows house arrest until Aug 23, 2028, but only if he settles the fine.

New slang in Japan has an unlikely source: South Korea

The physical proximity of the two countries makes it easier for Japanese people to pick up Korean.

Japan’s Narita airport to consolidate its three terminals into one for easier movement

New and extended runways are expected to increase annual flight capacity from 340,000 to 500,000 movements.

Winds of change: Laos looks up for renewables push

Hydroelectric dams have proliferated across Southeast Asia in recent years but experts say wind energy is now set to take off.

Bangladesh sets up wage board as garment workers’ unrest shuts factories

Workers said that rising costs of food, housing, transport and healthcare have sharply eroded their purchasing power.

Bangladesh forms wage board as garment protests turn violent

The wage board was formed after discussions with workers' representatives and industry leaders.

Binance’s US$6b crypto heist: Five things to know about North Korea’s TraderTraitor hackers

The Oct 29 attack is believed to be the largest crypto heist in history and is latest in a string of high-profile cyber thefts linked to Pyongyang.

Are Americans gloomy about the economy or is something else afoot?

Polling is looking grim for Republicans ahead of the US midterm elections on November 3, 2026, due in large part to deep pessimism among the public about the economy. At first glance, this might seem surprising. With the exception of inflation, many economic measures remain

Trump says US looking ‘closely’ at report Nvidia CEO is target of China spy plot

US President Donald Trump voiced on Saturday (Oct 31) his support for the “brilliant” head of US chip giant Nvidia, Jensen Huang after a report that he was targeted by a Chinese spy plot.

Malaysia Airlines says customers may be affected by Amadeus breach

The incident may have affected information processed between August 2023 and September 2026, the airline said on Sunday (Nov 1).

DeepSeek drops enhanced coding agent with aim to rival Anthropic

The new open-source offering can proactively monitor group chats among developers for feedback on coding issues.

Indian authorities tighten security ahead of big opposition march in Delhi

Protesters are set to demand the resignation of India's election chief over a controversial revision of voter lists.

Empty arsenal, empty threat: how to fix America’s arms deficit

The Pentagon is starting to understand that the current arsenal of traditional and precision weapons is far too small to fight any prolonged war longer than a few days. The exhaustion of key weapons such as Patriot and HIMARS missiles, shortages of 155mm ammunition, and lack of

Aid available for struggling Malaysian media firms, says minister

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said laying off media personnel should be a last resort.

Costumes, drug scare and tributes to victims mark Halloween weekend in Seoul

Nearly 160,000 people filled Itaewon and Hongdae, but police reported no major safety incidents.

Japan sticker craze meets politics as PM Takaichi-themed sets are a hit

As many as 100 packs of the sticker sets, retailing at 1,320 yen (S$10), were sold per day this summer.

North Korea says defence research institutes tested major weapon system

The test was intended to “assess adaptation to combat and power of a cluster-bomb warhead to be tipped on tactical ballistic missiles”, state media KCNA said on Saturday (Oct 31).

Taiwan says China harassing shipping with east coast patrol

It also reported Chinese activity near the Pratas Islands.

Thai Customs seize over 3,000 vapes and Kpods worth $113,500

The operation targeted smuggled parcels before Halloween to stop sales to young people.

Hanoi offers cash incentive to boost birth rate

Hanoi will provide a one-off payment to women who give birth to two children before the age of 35.

Malaysia PM Anwar calls for stronger action against school bullying

This comes amid growing concerns over children’s safety and well-being.

India's opposition holds mega rally seeking election chief's resignation

Thousands gathered in the heart of delhi, calling for the chief election commissioner to step down.

Tokyo embraces Halloween crowds under tight security by police

There were large crowds and cosplay events, while police urged people to follow rules and stay safe.

I've been stuck on a tiny Pacific island for years and can't get a transit visa to fly home

Ruchira Ranasingha, 50, has been stranded in the Cook Islands since 2023 and wants to return to Sri Lanka.

Why did this Korean content creator throw a divorce ceremony?

Cho Seung-yeon marked the end of her marriage by having a divorce ceremony - however not everyone online was happy about it.

Malaysia wants to move away from Waze. Will drivers make the switch?

Malaysia has banned the popular Israeli navigation app for civil servants and urged citizens not to use it. Motorists say they lack a viable homegrown alternative.