Thai nurse defies Buddhist custom to save monks in deadly crash
She stepped in to help despite the Buddhist taboo in which women cannot touch monks and vice versa.
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Japanese concrete firm serves up grey curry to put fun spin on industry
Its president hopes people will pick up the product, have a laugh and come away with a better image of the industry.
Cambodian king returns from China after cancer treatment
King Norodom Sihamoni, 73, had shared his prostate cancer diagnosis in April.
Japan Parliament cuts would disproportionately hit female lawmakers: Estimate
The Bill’s passage is uncertain, however.
Man fined $6,300 in Malaysia for filling Singapore-registered car with subsidised RON95 petrol
It has been illegal since April 1 for drivers of foreign-registered vehicles to buy the subsidised petrol.
USIndoPacom reverts to USPacom: US-India ties in rupture or rift?
Trump-Modi friendship was strong, but now US-India ties are strained. What caused the severe turbulence?
At least 32 dead after overcrowded bus plunges into ravine in Pakistan
The bus was travelling from Quetta to Peshawar, when it crashed in the Dana Sar mountain range.
Malaysia govt coup plot probe: Wife of ex-finance minister Zainuddin believed to be in Europe
Na’imah Abdul Khalid had earlier in 2026 rubbished claims of a plot to topple the government.
Sri Lanka arrests ex-navy chief on corruption charges
Wasantha Karannagoda also faces allegations of war crimes.
Pakistan syndicate allegedly smuggled human placentas, say police
The placenta was meant to be exported to be made into anti-ageing injections, say police.
Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing visits Laos in first trip to an ASEAN member state
Analysts say the visit is significant for regional geopolitical dynamics, as it signals a potential shift in how some members of the regional bloc are engaging with Myanmar's military-backed administration.
India crèche worker arrested after allegations of putting toddlers in washing machine
The arrest came after videos allegedly showing crèche workers assaulting crying children surfaced online.
Signals beneath the noise
Subscribe now with a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. Japan Inc. looks past the weak yenScott Foster writes that despite a 40-year low in the yen, rising bond yields and geopolitical headwinds, Japan’s corporate sector
Culture war killing America’s response to demographic decline
Birthright citizenship is the law of the land. The Supreme Court has once again ruled that the 14th Amendment gives automatic citizenship to anyone born in the US. This includes the children of illegal immigrants and temporary visa holders, both of which the Trump
China says Japan-India cooperation 'should not target' Beijing
"Cooperation between nations ... should not target or harm the interests of third parties," Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said after talks between India and Japan.
China says Japan-India cooperation ‘should not target’ Beijing
Leaders of Japan and India earlier agreed to work more closely on critical minerals.
Drones spot sharks 73 times in two days off Sydney beaches
The authorities launched an expanded drone programme on July 1 after a spate of shark attacks.
Why coal-rich Indonesia can’t keep the lights on
A wave of rolling blackouts across Indonesia in mid-2026 has exposed one of the country’s biggest economic paradoxes: it is one of the world’s largest coal producers, yet it has struggled to secure enough fuel for its own power plants. Power outages across the Java-Bali grid —
China ramps up matcha production, seeks to surpass Japan in global market
The birthplace of tea is seeking to dominate the global matcha market.
Will the next Messi be a robot? RoboCup 2026 kicks off in South Korea
The event showcases a wide range of AI robots capable of playing soccer and performing tasks.
China dismisses US, EU criticism of new ethnic law as ‘malicious smear’
The law, which went into effect on July 1, gives Beijing the basis to take action against people outside its borders.
China dismisses US, EU criticism of new ethnic law as 'malicious smear'
BEIJING/TAIPEI, July 3 - China dismissed U.S. and EU criticism of the country's new law on ethnic unity as a \"malicious smear\" and interference in its internal affairs on Friday, legislation one senior Taiwanese official likened to an imperial edict given its global sweep.
Woman arrested after videos of toddlers in washing machine at daycare campus in India
The alleged victims are toddlers between two and three years of age.
Surge in Indonesians seeking repatriation as Cambodia cracks down on scam centres
Cambodia has raided over 250 scam sites and deported nearly 50,000 foreigners.
How drug gangs use social media to recruit Thai air crew as couriers
BANGKOK, July 3 - Early in the morning on June 18, a message from an unknown account slipped into the TikTok inbox of a flight attendant in Bangkok with a series of questions: \"Are you flying to Australia? Do you do carry-for-hire? What is your rate?\"
Alex Eala's historic Wimbledon run thrills boxing-obsessed Philippines
The 21-year-old has become the first Filipino to reach the third round of a Grand Slam in the Open era.
Forty killed as bus falls into ditch in Pakistan’s Balochistan
The bus was headed to national capital Islamabad from provincial capital Quetta.
Forty killed as bus falls into ditch in Pakistan's Balochistan
QUETTA, Pakistan, July 3 - Forty people were killed and eight others injured after a bus fell into a deep roadside ditch in Pakistan's southwestern province of Balochistan on Friday, a rescue agency and a government official said.
Malaysia PM Anwar announces $3 million boost for taxi industry rejuvenation
The Proton S70, a red sedan, has been selected as the country’s new official taxi model.
South Korean police officer accidentally kills woman she was sent to help
She ran over the collapsed woman with her patrol car around 12.45am on July 3.
Johor-Singapore SEZ master plan ‘should not be delayed further’, says chief minister in clash with government
Johor caretaker chief minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the launch of the zone’s master plan need not wait until the Singapore-Malaysia Leaders’ Retreat at the end of the year, prompting a swift rebuttal from Economy Minister Akmal Nasir.
S.Korea presidential office rejects Coupang, US claims of discriminatory treatment
SEOUL, July 3 - South Korea rejected claims by Coupang and a U.S. congressional report that the company was unfairly targeted over a massive data breach, National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac said on Friday at the presidential Blue House in Seoul.
Foreign man kissing female diver statue in Jeju sparks outrage
Video drew widespread criticism from Jeju residents and supporters of the island’s haenyeo culture.
India said to have issued notice to Telegram and Signal on concerns over usernames
Notices said to mark a further escalation of India’s policing of online platforms.
Crimea in emergency as Ukraine reaches for Putin’s ‘crown jewel’
Vladimir Putin has finally acknowledged that Ukraine’s relentless drone attacks on Russia’s energy infrastructure are having an effect. Speaking to the ruling United Russia party on June 28, the Russian president confirmed that his country is facing “a certain shortage” of fuel
Taiwan lawmakers agree to review rival drone budgets
The opposition stripped out around $19b the govt had wanted for domestic drone procurement and other defence efforts.
Chinese firm UBTech sells hyper-real, 'always loyal' humanoid robots
The U1 robot can hold conversations and even be customised to resemble loved ones or celebrities. UBTech is targeting single people and those aged over 60, positioning the lifelike android as a companion to help combat loneliness.
Graft charges for pro-Duterte senator in the Philippines ahead of V-P impeachment trial
He is the second Duterte-aligned senator to be charged in just over a month.
South Korea’s president to attend NATO summit in Ankara and visit Mongolia
Lee Jae Myung will also attend the NATO defence industry forum and deliver a speech at a session.
South Korea's president to attend NATO summit in Ankara and visit Mongolia
SEOUL, July 3 - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will attend a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, from July 7 to 8, Seoul's national security adviser said on Friday.
Philippine sea strategy needs to put results above optics
Much has been said about the importance of the West Philippine Sea for Manila’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and resource access. However, there is a gap between those goals and the means to achieve them. The West Philippine Sea is Manila’s term for the portion of the
Heavy rain in Mumbai: Two dead including 11-year-old boy as govt issues orange alert
The authorities have advised residents to avoid unnecessary travel.
US envoy says Cook Islands minerals are a top priority
WELLINGTON, July 3 - The new U.S. ambassador to New Zealand and several Pacific island nations said on Friday that securing Cook Islands seabed minerals was a top priority, and that China's push for influence in the Pacific carried risks for small island states.
Indonesian military recovers body of American pilot killed by rebels in Papua
The West Papua National Liberation Army shot dead American pilot Nicholas F Gosselin and set his plane on fire after it landed in the Yahukimo region of Highland Papua province.
6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes off eastern Indonesia, no tsunami threat
The jolt struck around 58km west of Tobelo, in North Maluku province at 11.31am local time.
Russian attacks kill 4, injure 10 in Ukraine overnight, officials say
July 3 - Four people were killed and another 10 injured in Russian overnight attacks on Ukraine, officials said on Telegram in the early hours of Friday.
Malaysia’s low unemployment masks deeper crisis of underemployed graduates
Some 2.06 million people in Malaysia were in skill-related underemployment in 2024, a figure that is trending up.
Catholic order faces financial ruin in Australia over abuse claims
It halted abuse compensation, leaving some victims feeling like their “suffering is being extended”.