As youth protests dominate India, Kerala state is grappling with an ageing problem

India’s elderly population is projected to reach about 230 million by 2036.

Indonesia president says willing to visit North Korea to open dialogue on request of South Korea president

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto said his South Korean counterpart Lee Jae Myung made the request during his last visit to Seoul in April.

India’s ‘cockroach’ party plans to build a national movement

The youth-led group will press authorities on jobs, prices and alleged police misconduct.

Japan’s rescuers battle ‘cruel heat’ after massive earthquake

Thousands remain in shelters, many without air-conditioning, as heatstroke cases rise.

India's Modi says punishing student protesters will not resolve situation

MUMBAI, Aug 1 - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he wanted to forgive students who hurled expletives at him during protests last month, saying that punishing them and forcing them to appear repeatedly in court would not help resolve the situation.

India PM Modi says punishing student protesters will not resolve situation

The students hurled expletives at him during protests last month.

Dogs allowed! Animal hospital opens doors to Japan quake survivors and their pets

The Ryunosuke Animal Hospital in Kumamoto converted classrooms into temporary housing for evacuees.

ASEAN winners and losers in the era of the Hormuz crisis

The Hormuz crisis is too often seen as ASEAN oil-shock story. Truth is, it is that. But in addiiton it’s a human ledger of pain and an economic index of sorts. Ask who’s been hurt the most regionally, and the answer is more complex than most of us might imagine. The answer is

China denies US accusation of forced labour in Xinjiang

The Commerce Ministry urged the US to stop “attacking and smearing” Xinjiang.

Solomon Islands signs security agreement with US, reaffirms neutrality

Engaging with both Beijing and Washington is ‘standard practice’ for countries in the region, experts said.

China conducts naval, air patrols around disputed shoal near the Philippines

The Chinese military said the drills were aimed at testing its combat readiness.

China conducts naval, air patrols around disputed shoal in South China Sea

BEIJING, Aug 1 - China's military conducted joint air and naval combat drills around the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, the People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command said in a statement on Saturday.

Australia defends teen social media ban after study shows most still online

SYDNEY, Aug 1 - Australia's government mounted a defence on Saturday of its world-first ban on social media for children under 16, even as fresh data revealed the scale of the challenge confronting the landmark policy.

Indonesia President Prabowo willing to go to North Korea to open a dialogue at request of South Korea

Indonesia traditionally has a non-aligned foreign policy.

Trump’s tariffs are sending some companies back to China

For some US brands seeking a location for their factories, the economic logic is once again pointing to China.

Negeri Sembilan votes in state election seen as key test of Anwar’s path to a second term

The election is largely a battle between his Pakatan Harapan and the joint forces of Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional.

North Korea says NATO fuel plan shows alliance preparing for war

SEOUL, Aug 1 - North Korea accused NATO on Saturday of preparing for war by expanding military fuel infrastructure across Europe, saying the alliance's plans show it is becoming a more aggressive military bloc.

As Negeri Sembilan votes, all eyes on whether Anwar’s PH can retain state

Interest is centred on whether Pakatan Harapan can rebound from a dismal performance in the Jul 11 Johor state election and fend off a challenge from a partner teaming up with a rival.

5 things to know about Negeri Sembilan’s state polls on Aug 1 - a high-stakes test for Anwar’s PH

Interest is centred on whether Pakatan Harapan can rebound from a dismal performance in the Jul 11 Johor state election and fend off a challenge from a partner teaming up with a rival.

On the trail of the Negeri Sembilan campaign

In Negeri Sembilan, unique matrilineal traditions and modern politics collide at the polls.

Russian grain lobby says Kyiv's attacks threaten Black Sea exports, global food security

MOSCOW, July 31 - Russia's main grain lobby group warned on Friday that Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian ships and ports could shut down grain exports via the Black Sea in the near future, pushing up prices and causing hunger in Africa and the Middle East.

Where Trump, Israel and Hamas stand on Gaza roadmap

July 31 - U.S. President Donald Trump has announced what he described as a breakthrough agreement to end the Gaza war, but major gaps remain over how any deal would be implemented.

Former Sri Lankan defence official, ex-police chief sentenced to death over 2019 Easter bombings

COLOMBO, July 31 - Sri Lanka's former police chief Pujith Jayasundara and former senior defence official Hemasiri Fernando were sentenced to death on Friday over the 2019 Easter bombings that killed 279 people, local media reported.

Teen stabbed dead by schoolmate in Philippine high school

The police have not disclosed the motive for the attack or the attacker's status.

Sri Lanka sentences two ex-security officials to death over 2019 bombings

A three-judge bench ruled that the duo had failed in his duties to stop the deadly attacks.

India approves US$8.81 billion offshore oil and gas exploration plan

Singapore school operator drops Sapporo plans as immigration backlash raises child safety concerns

The episode highlights the gap between the city's economic ambitions and local realities.

A weak German economy, a weaker chancellor

Subscribe now with a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. Merz loses political control as Berlin’s troubles spreadDiego Faßnacht reports that Friedrich Merz’s botched personnel reset has deepened doubts about his authority

Can monthly vouchers revive South Korea’s shrinking rural communities?

A pilot scheme to offer monthly vouchers in rural South Korea is boosting local spending and attracting new residents. But officials say reversing decades of depopulation will require much more than cash incentives.

Hydropower plants brace for heavy rains in southern Brazil as severe El Niño looms

SAO PAULO, July 31 - Hydropower plants are gearing up for rains to grow heavier in southern Brazil amid what scientists believe will be a severe El Niño in the coming months, with generators reviewing plans to handle large volumes of water that may need to be discharged.

Taiwan hails late Hong Kong bookseller for ‘resistance’ against China

Lam Wing-kee, 70, died in Taipei on July 2 after a battle with cancer.

Hong Kong sees wettest July since 1997 with more rain coming

The last time Hong Kong saw a wetter July was when the British colony reverted to Chinese rule.

Myanmar leader says Starlink used by scam centres

He insisted his government was cracking down on scammers.

Over 20,000 Cambodians still displaced along Thai border, UN expert says

Some towns and villages are occupied by Thai troops.

Massive Attack banned from Singapore after pro-Palestine display at show

The UK band is told not to return to the city-state after shouting "free Palestine" at a gig on Wednesday.

Asia confederation backs UEFA, CONCACAF opposition to FIFA World Cup sale plan

The Asian Football Confederation expressed "deep concern" about the proposed establishment of a US$20 billion commercial subsidiary, FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), to run the World Cup and FIFA's other events.

Negeri Sembilan polls: Anwar’s Pakatan Harapan faces electoral test amid rivals’ Malay-Muslim unity narrative

Negeri Sembilan heads to the polls on Aug 1, with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s Pakatan Harapan pact battling to retain power in the face of a Malay-Muslim unity narrative spun by Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional.

Israel must approve disarmament agreement before Hamas will implement, says Hamas official

CAIRO, July 31 - Implementation of the deal to bring peace to Gaza announced by U.S. President Donald Trump will depend on Israel first meeting its commitments under an agreement reached last year, a senior Hamas official told Reuters on Friday.

Meta India head named in case over Facebook videos targeting PM Narendra Modi

Case adds to tension between the tech giant and the Indian government over online content.

US lawmaker urges Taiwan to pass drone Bill, warning ‘time is short’

The government has vowed to increase defence spending to 5 per cent of GDP by 2030.

After a blockbuster IPO, can China’s memory chipmaker CXMT compete globally in the AI era?

Analysts said memory chips are China’s most realistic opportunity to narrow the semiconductor gap.

S. Korea records highest-ever temperature of 41.4 deg C as heatwave intensifies

The heatwave was caused by two weather systems that have acted like a lid, trapping heat.

Several towns in Nepal under curfew after sectarian violence

Nepal’s Gen Z-backed Prime Minister Balendra Shah urged people on July 30 for calm.