Malaysia’s PAS wants unity, but on whose terms?

Once-bitter rivals PAS and UMNO are edging closer, but the path to unity may not run smooth.

Families of missing pilgrims in Tibet demand answers from China

Several families of those missing allege an information blackout in China.

Nepali woman rescued alive from buried home 10 days after flood

Bangladesh opposition launches protest march over energy crisis

The action marks the first major street mobilisation against the government.

Chinese national rescued from Nepal tunnel 10 days after flash flood

KATHMANDU, Sept 5 - A Chinese national was pulled alive from a tunnel in Nepal on Saturday, authorities said, 10 days after a wall of ice, rock and mud tore through a Himalayan valley, killing more than 1,300 people.

Vietnam, Myanmar agree to deepen defence ties during leader Min Aung Hlaing visit

The talks were held during Min Aung Hlaing’s first official visit to Vietnam as Myanmar’s President.

Vietnam, Myanmar agree to deepen defence ties during Min Aung Hlaing visit

HANOI, Sept 5 - Vietnam and Myanmar agreed on Saturday to deepen defence and security cooperation, elevating the sector to a pillar of bilateral ties as Vietnamese leader To Lam hosted Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing in Hanoi.

‘Worried’ and ‘confused’: Sarawakians grapple with worst haze since 2019

Among Malaysian states, Sarawak has been the worst hit by transboundary haze linked to forest fires in neighbouring Indonesia. CNA speaks to locals and businesses in the Borneo state to find out how they are coping.

Indonesia rescues second orangutan mother and baby from wildfire

A preliminary check found no burn injuries on the two great apes.

Philippine VP Duterte posts bail after arrest order for alleged grave threats

MANILA, Sept 5 - Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte posted bail on Saturday after a trial court ordered her arrest on three counts of grave threats linked to comments she made about President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, the first lady and a former House speaker.

Rescuers continue grim search for Nepal flood survivor

Experts from India, China, Australia and South Korea have been aiding Nepali rescuers in their search of survivors inside blocked tunnels.

Nepal tunnel rescue revives hopes 10 days after flood

The survivor - a Chinese national - was among hundreds of hydropower workers who went missing since a tsunami-like wall of water and mud swept through the China-Nepal border following a vast glacial and rock collapse on Aug 26.

Two Nepal rescues revive hopes 10 days after flood

So far, 1,344 bodies have been recovered in Nepal, with around 5,000 people missing.

Philippine V-P Sara Duterte posts bail over ‘grave threats’ against Marcos

The alleged assassination threat also forms a crucial element of her ongoing Senate impeachment trial.

Philippine VP Duterte posts bail over 'grave threats' against Marcos

Sara Duterte was charged last month after she claimed to have hired a hitman to kill President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, his wife and a congressman cousin should she be cut down first.

Three leaders, three agendas at SCO’s 25th anniversary

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) marked its 25th anniversary in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, with all the trappings a diplomatic milestone demands. There were 21 heads of state and government present for a ceremonial “family photo” and a two-page Bishkek

Open season: killing the norm against leadership assassination

When the story of an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate President Trump during the NATO summit in Turkey emerged in the second week of August, the debate it generated was predominantly centered around the credibility of the intelligence. Intelligence suggested that Iran was

One dead, 11 people missing after mudslide in China’s Jiangxi province

The mudslide was caused by Typhoon Saudel, which brought heavy rainfall.

Malaysia PM Anwar open to considering early GE, with DPM Zahid latest to call for snap polls

Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said on Thursday that it would be “better” for the 16th general election to be held early.

Taliban mining pitch to US is a political risk time bomb

Afghanistan is estimated to hold more than US$1 trillion in mineral resources. Rich stores of copper, lithium, gold, iron ore, rare earth elements, coal and precious stones lie beneath one of the world’s poorest and war-torn nations. Five years after returning to power, the

18-year-old man in Japan arrested for allegedly killing baby with plastic bag

The teenager is believed to be the infant’s father.

Bangladesh measles toll nears grim 1,000-child mark

At least 986 children have died since March, while suspected and confirmed cases have surged past 180,000.

Sydney sweats in spring hot spell, faces ‘extreme’ bushfire risk

Authorities have issued a ban on lighting fires.

Sydney sweats in spring hot spell, faces 'extreme' bushfire risk

SYDNEY, Sept 5 - Australia's most populous city Sydney baked in a burst of sweltering spring heat on Saturday, raising the risk of bushfires and prompting authorities to issue a ban on lighting fires.

Moscow’s long paranoia about UK support for Russia’s foes

Relations between London and Moscow reached another peak of tension in August over the UK’s support for Ukraine. The success of Ukraine’s long-range strikes against targets deep inside Russia, with the help of UK-made drones, and the UK’s commitment to supply blueprints to help

Opposition to accepting more foreign residents growing in Japan: Study

The rise was particularly notable among younger people.

Why you won’t be getting a flying car

Stripe Press was kind enough to send me several books it had published, and one of these was J. Storrs Hall’s “Where Is My Flying Car?”. I had been meaning to read this book for a while, especially after Tyler Cowen recommended it and Jason Crawford gave it a glowing review, so

Malaysian farmers feel the heat as vegetables and fruits wilt

They are expecting lower harvests and profits, and they have to water their fields more often.

Tibet or Xizang? Why Real Madrid’s condolences for mudslide victims hurt Chinese feelings

Beijing wants the world to call Tibet “Xizang”, but it will have to make the case for the name.

Malaysia PM Anwar to consider calling general election on an earlier date

The current 15th Parliament is expected to reach its full term on Dec 18, 2027.

No, we are not on the eve of World War III

Every few months, someone — a general, a think tank, a cable news panel — declares that the world is edging toward a third world war. It happened after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. It happens again whenever Chinese warships circle Taiwan, whenever Israel and Iran trade

Major fire destroys 5 businesses near Penang clan jetties

Low water pressure at the scene hampered firefighting efforts.

Wildfires spread near Indonesia's new capital, prompting calls for action

The biggest of the fires in Nusantara was at a forest park at Bukit Suharto - or Suharto Hill - where around 300 hectares have burned.

Indian state gives taxi and tuk-tuk drivers a year to learn local language

A new rule making it mandatory for drivers to learn Marathi or lose their licence had sparked protests.

Nepal bet nearly everything on hydropower - the floods show why that's a problem

More than 10% of Nepal's energy generation capacity was knocked out by last week's floods.

How Shinjiro Koizumi is redefining Japan’s security strategy as defence minister

The country is weaving a middle-power defence network to hedge against rising geopolitical volatility.

Australia’s scrapping of university deals with China prompts security debate

Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong terminated collaborations at two Australian universities.

Bridges to China, Russia preparing to open as North Korea deepens ties with both

Experts say the two new border crossings signal an era of closer cooperation between Pyongyang, Beijing and Moscow.

US and allies push IAEA board to report Iran to UN Security Council, diplomats say

Iran is the only country to enrich uranium to 60% without making a bomb, and the IAEA calls that stockpile “a matter of serious concern”.

Air India A320 issued stall warning when seatbelt signs off, injuring 24, investigators say

The hydraulic systems began recovering about nine seconds after the first was lost.

Judge declares mistrial in US infanticide case

A deadlocked jury pushes Lindsay Clancy’s child-killing trial to the brink of collapse as a Massachusetts judge declares a mistrial.

US, China gear up for mid-September AI safety talks

BEIJING, Sept 4 - The U.S. and China are gearing up to discuss AI safety risks during a dialogue planned for mid-September, two sources briefed on the discussions told Reuters, as rapidly advancing frontier AI capabilities reach a global tipping point.