China slams US ‘lie’ over Starbucks stores in Xinjiang
China has been accused of rights abuses against Xinjiang’s predominantly Muslim Uighur minority.
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‘Unsafe’ Nestle low-fat dairy whitener sample found at India hotel, says regulator
Nestle India insisted the product was safe to consume and complied with applicable regulations.
Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with axe, UAE official says
The man accused of trying to take over the Israel-bound jet is named as Hamam al-Hammami by several media outlets.
Indian police detain several people in Gen Z-led protests against voter roll changes
About 100 demonstrators removed security barricades before police forcibly detained some of them.
Suborbital space tour listed on Trip.com for $973,000
This marks a direct effort by Western commercial space operators to tap high-net-worth travellers in China.
Thai PM Anutin orders urgent nationwide water drainage ahead of new downpours
Thailand is preparing for a fresh wave of heavy rainfall forecast between Oct 4 and Oct 7.
North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong says intermediate-range missile test was conducted
North Korea has launched missile tests on more than 10 occasions so far in 2026.
Enough with your don’ts. Fix the system instead, say angry Indian women demanding safety
Activists call for a change in societal attitudes as sexual assaults continue despite stricter laws.
Allegedly drunk motorcyclist crashes into two Kuala Lumpur Marathon runners
Rider ignored the police officer's stop order at road closure but fled against the flow of traffic.
Philippines voices concern over Myanmar airstrike deaths, injuries
Monday's (Sep 28) Kyauktaw airstrike, Rakhine's deadliest such attack since a December hospital bombing, killed 50 people and wounded dozens more.
Philippines voices concern over Myanmar air strike deaths, injuries
The attack on Sept 28 in Kyauktaw in Rakhine state killed 50 people and wounded dozens more.
Flydubai attack feeds Netanyahu’s ‘protector’ line as polls near
The apparent attempted hijacking of a Flydubai flight carrying 170 mostly Israeli passengers was another reminder to Israelis of the constant threat of terror and war. Only the bravery of the chief pilot and passengers prevented a major disaster. A few hours earlier, Prime
Big Oil fears the evidence of its deliberate climate lies
No one knows how the US Supreme Court will rule in Suncor v. Boulder, the case that will kick off the court’s fall term next week and will likely decide whether the city and county of Boulder, Colorado, will be able to put oil giants ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy on trial for
Fast cars, slow queues: Malaysia hosts F1 race after 9 years, but some fans fume
The long queues for shuttle buses at Sepang International Circuit reportedly prompted some to walk several kilometres out of the area along main roads and motorways, according to their posts on TikTok.
Cambodia’s Japan security aid is a hedge, not a pivot from China
In February 2026, weeks after Cambodia’s National Assembly approved a draft law to ratify the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), a convention Phnom Penh signed in 1983 but never ratified, Japan unveiled plans to extend Official Security Assistance (OSA) to
New F-16s buy Taiwan time and space against China’s air coercion
Taiwan’s new American-made F-16V Block 70 jets deliver much-needed breathing room against daily Chinese gray-zone coercion, yet surging Chinese stealth numbers and cratered runway risks mean their wartime utility would be sharply contested. Taiwan received its first two
Between 'frustration' and 'good news', RTS Link delay triggers contrasting reactions across Causeway
The Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link is now expected to launch in February 2027, putting it at risk of missing the busy travel and shopping period before Chinese New Year.
Several injured in Australia as car crashes into crowd north of Sydney
Initial indications suggest the incident is not terrorism related.
Japan’s entertainment robots diversify with AI, offer comfort
The growing use of artificial intelligence is helping to expand the home entertainment robot market.
AI tools suspected in South Korea’s Shinhan Bank hack, Yonhap says
Information exposed in the breach included names, phone numbers, annual income and borrowing limits.
Spotting pygmy elephants, eating UFO tarts: Why Sandakan should be on your Sabah travel list
Not far from Singapore, this laid-back harbour town is the gateway to Borneo’s extraordinary wildlife – but stay awhile for its fascinating wartime history, fresh seafood and distinctive local eats.
The vanishing world of India's street magicians
India's street performers are struggling to survive as audiences shrink and public spaces become harder to access.
North Korea fires unidentified projectile towards sea off east coast, Seoul says
North Korea has sharply ramped up hostility against the South in recent years.
North Korea fires unidentified projectile toward sea off east coast, Seoul says
SEOUL, Oct 3 - North Korea fired an unidentified projectile toward the sea off its east coast, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement.
Trump visa policies weigh on Columbia journalism program as admissions pause
Oct 2 - The Trump administration's changing visa policies caused a sharp drop in international applications to Columbia University and contributed to the university pausing admissions to one of its journalism programs, four people familiar with the matter said.
Myanmar junta airstrikes target civilians to coerce Arakan Army into peace talks
Rakhine rebel leadership says continued bombing of civilians negates trust required for negotiations.
