New Zealand election 'too close to call' - so who will be next PM?
With the New Zealand election too tight to call the BBC's Tiffanie Turnbull reports from a Labour Party gathering after an inconclusive night.
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Thai TV presenter and husband remanded over alleged charity donations misuse
Panadda “Boom” Wongphudee has been accused of fraud and money laundering.
Cambodia revokes 18 Prince-linked casino licences as scam crackdown rolls on
The authorities also reported freezing more than US$300 million (S$385 million) in bank accounts.
Trump’s hubris more comedy than tragedy but echoes Greek original
Recently across the globe, political observers have likened the foibles and subsequent downfalls of presidents of the United States to hubris, the ancient Greek concept of destructive arrogance. Whether through excessive self-confidence or failure to correctly judge America’s
Malaysian King’s warning raises stakes as Najib’s house arrest remains in legal limbo
His return home remains blocked by legal dispute, even as King warns against defying his order.
Who is Paraguay's new president Pedro Alliana?
ASUNCION, Nov 7 - Paraguay's Vice President Pedro Alliana became president after the country's Senate impeached and removed Santiago Peña amid a banking crisis that triggered major political backlash.
Support and dissent on Jakarta’s streets as workers back Prabowo, women protest
The rallies provide a split-screen on public perception of Indonesia’s beleaguered leader.
Indonesian workers rally for Prabowo as women march against president
JAKARTA, Nov 7 - Hundreds of workers rallied in support of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Saturday amid allegations that police illegally wiretapped him, while hundreds of women marched against the president's policies.
Malaysia's attorney-general defends halting Najib's house arrest after king's rebuke
Malaysia's attorney-general on Saturday (Nov 7) stood by his decision to seek legal clarifications over former Prime Minister Najib Razak's house arrest order, and rejected accusations of treason after the palace insisted it must be implemented.
Traffic slows on several major highways in Malaysia ahead of Deepavali
Deepavali falls on Nov 8 in 2026.
Iran executes Baluch militant over armed attack on police station
Nov 7 - Iran executed a Baluch man for involvement in an armed attack on a police station in the southeast of the country in which several officers were killed or wounded, Iranian media reported on Saturday.
Execute Royal Decree on Najib’s house arrest without selective approach: Malaysian opposition leader
He said that safeguarding the dignity of the Royal Institution is a constitutional duty.
Australia PM Albanese urges Iran de-escalation after US midterms
Albanese said the results won’t alter how Canberra engages with the White House.
Malaysia's king warns against challenging his order allowing house arrest for ex-PM Najib
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 - Malaysia's king warned on Saturday that any attempt to challenge his order letting former Prime Minister Najib Razak move from jail to house arrest could amount to defying his decree, a day after authorities delayed Najib's transfer.
New Zealand election first count ends with National and Labour running neck and neck
With the race so close, smaller parties are likely to shape the next governing coalition.
Malaysia’s AGC denies defying King, seeks court clarity on Najib’s house arrest to avoid legal conflict
The AGC’s clarification coincides with an official royal decree issued on Nov 7 by Istana Negara.
UMNO demands immediate house arrest for Malaysia ex-PM Najib following King’s decree
Several of party’s leaders file police report over delay in implementing house arrest order.
Malaysia's king says Najib's conditional pardon is unambiguous, warns against disputing it
The royal decree comes a day after the Attorney-General's Chambers called for a temporary suspension of Najib Razak's house arrest, citing legal questions over the implementation of his pardon and its implications for a separate prison sentence.
Han Feizi’s 50th: Tesla, Chinese math and America’s face problem
Hey, Stephen, I could give you fifty reasons Why I should be the one you choose All those other girls, well, they’re beautiful But would they write a song for you? (Ha-ha) – Taylor Swift “Repetition is reputation!” the grizzled banking industry veteran told the young Turks at a
Delhi world's most polluted major city on eve of Diwali, Swiss group says
BENGALURU, Nov 7 - Delhi was the world's most polluted major city on Saturday morning, according to Swiss group IQAir's live ranking, as the Indian capital faced severe pollution forecasts a day before Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights.
Malaysia to give US$2,400 in aid to families of 54 citizens missing in Nepal-Tibet floods
The financial assistance will be distributed through the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA), following a decision by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at a Cabinet meeting on Friday (Nov 6).
Hong Kong lawmakers condemn foreign governments’ criticism of Joshua Wong ruling
They said the criticism defamed Hong Kong’s judicial system and national security laws.
Hong Kong lawmakers condemn foreign governments' criticism of Joshua Wong ruling
HONG KONG, Nov 7 - Hong Kong's Legislative Council (Legco) on Saturday said it condemns criticism by foreign governments on the sentencing of democracy activist Joshua Wong to an additional 10 years in jail under the city's national security law.
What Alibaba left blank about Qwen4
A company whose machines are trained to predict the next word has left one for us to supply. On Friday (November 6), Alibaba’s Qwen released a poster without a model name or a benchmark. Birds gather above a dark sea, their flock taking the shape of a fish. Beneath them, one
Toward a transparent and stable cryptocurrency
Stablecoins are moving from the fringes of crypto to the center of finance. The US Genius Act requires issuers to hold reserves one-for-one in cash, deposits, and short-term Treasuries. That makes a digital dollar redeemable. But it does not answer a deeper question: what makes
Pakistani astronaut to join China’s next space-station mission
Pakistan and China signed a deal in 2025 setting up a Chinese government training programme for Pakistani astronauts.
Pakistani astronaut to join China space station's Shenzhou-24 mission
HONG KONG/BEIJING, Nov 7 - A Pakistani astronaut will join China's space station on this year's Shenzhou-24 mission, as part of bilateral cooperation under Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative, Chinese state media reported on Saturday.
Malaysia’s King affirms royal prerogative on Najib’s house arrest, warns against questioning order
Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar emphasised that all conditions stipulated under the royal decree have been fulfilled.
Qatar says its mediation efforts between US and Iran continue to prevent escalation
Nov 7 - Qatar's Prime Minister said the country's mediation efforts between the US and Iran were continuing to prevent the situation in the region from spiraling out of control, Al Jazeera TV reported on Saturday.
Midterm rebuke leaves Trump cornered and dangerous on Iran
WASHINGTON, DC – The Democratic Party’s resounding victories at US midterm elections on November 3 have dealt Republicans a stinging rebuke and pushed President Donald Trump into lame-duck territory, with an incoming Congress poised to frustrate his legislative agenda and
Hong Kong arrests 28 in building bid-rigging probe, RTHK says
The coordinated crackdown marks the first operation by a joint task force comprising the police, ICAC and Competition Commission in Hong Kong.
One-off aid of $3,100 for families of all 54 Malaysian victims in Nepal flood
About 5,700 individuals, including more than 600 foreign nationals, are still reported missing.
North Korean orphans fast tracked into state care to stem declining birth rate
Orphanages are now supplied more regularly after shift toward birth-friendly policies.
China's giant pandas make public debut at US zoo
Giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang will make Zoo Atlanta home for the next 10 years.
I discovered Chiang Mai’s quieter side: Coffee farms, village stays and forest bathing
From forest bathing and mountain coffee farms to meals beneath towering trees, CNA Lifestyle’s Joyee Koo explores Chiang Mai’s lesser-known villages and community-based stays.
Japan, Taiwan, China and the emerging 2028 strategic test
Originally published by Pacific Forum, this article is republished with permission. East Asia is entering an era in which military balance, economic resilience, technological leadership and alliance politics are no longer separate policy domains but interconnected elements of a
Here’s why Pyongyang is testing an array of missile capabilities
North Korea’s accelerating missile development has entered a new and potentially consequential phase. According to media reports available as of November 6, 2026, Pyongyang has conducted approximately 20 missile-related tests and exercises since the beginning of the year. The
Taiwan shuts Papua New Guinea office and ends LNG buying, citing Chinese pressure
The US was deeply concerned by reports that Papua New Guinea had unilaterally ordered the office closed.
An Indian film that nobody would release is finally a hit - 18 awards later
Extraordinary scenes of audiences crying leaving theatres after watching the film have been shared on social media.
Stephen Miller replacing fired Susie Wiles as Trump chief of staff
Stephen Miller, the chief architect of the Trump administration’s widely decried mass deportation policy, has received a promotion to be the next White House chief of staff. In a Friday social media post, President Donald Trump announced that Miller next week will take over for
No more midnight rush: How Singles’ Day is being rebuilt for China’s cautious consumers
Eighteen editions on, China’s biggest annual shopping festival is growing up. As the sales frenzy gives way to longer promotions and more cautious spending, brands and platforms are rethinking how to win over shoppers.
Takaichi vs. the tax ‘rebels’
Japan’s House of Representatives approved the consumption tax cut on Friday, November 6, but the government’s accomplishment was overshadowed by the decision by four senior Liberal Democratic Party lawmakers — most notably former prime minister Shigeru Ishiba — to absent
A ‘new Hong Kong’ is on the rise. What does it look like?
The Straits Times and The Business Times examine whether it can stay relevant.
Polls open in final day of New Zealand vote
The election is taking place against a backdrop of concerns over the rising cost of living and the economy.
New Zealanders vote in general election
WELLINGTON, Nov 7 - New Zealand votes in a general election on Saturday, with polls closing at 7 p.m. (0600 GMT).
Japan launches emergency cybersecurity package after wave of attacks
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the package includes security countermeasures, strengthening of investigation systems and reinforcement of support for victims and measures to prevent the spread of damage.
China shifts former provincial leaders to legislature in ‘soft retirement’
The move provides a posting for senior officials shifted out of front-line political roles ahead of formal retirement.
China shifts former provincial leaders to legislature in 'soft retirement'
BEIJING, Nov 6 - China's top legislature on Friday appointed 12 former provincial-level party chiefs and governors to the leadership ranks of the country's parliament and confirmed the termination of nine deputies' status as lawmakers, official records showed.
China in contact with Real Madrid, LaLiga over Mbappe's Mao comments
BARCELONA, Nov 6 - China is in contact with Real Madrid and LaLiga over the fallout from Kylian Mbappe's remarks about Mao Zedong, China's ambassador to Spain Yao Jing said on Friday.