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Iran president says Trump, Netanyahu, Europe stirred tensions in protests
Jan 31 - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday that U.S., Israeli and European leaders had exploited Iran's economic problems, incited unrest and provided people with the means to \"tear the nation apart” in recent protests.
Separatists launch ‘coordinated’ attacks in south-west Pakistan: Officials
At least four policemen are belived to have been killed.
Toilets at Malaysia’s Kota Kinabalu airport to get $3.8m upgrade amid questions over high cost
The renovation involved 196 toilet cubicles.
Rise of no-viewing funerals in South Korea
No-viewing funerals are a rational alternative that allow for quiet remembrance, said an expert.
The currency crisis behind Iran’s protest explosion
In early January, several currency trackers briefly displayed the Iranian rial’s value as “$0.00,” unable to process the speed and scale of the depreciation, making it unexchangeable on important international trading platforms. The fallout quickly translated into a protest in
Indonesia landslide death toll rises to 49, agency says
23 soldiers were also killed while conducting border patrol training, the navy said on Jan 27.
Britain's Starmer ends China trip aimed at reset despite Trump warning
A series of agreements were made with, including planned visa-free travel for British citizens.
Xi’s military purge of top general may set back his Taiwan ambitions
The upheavals may affect a 2027 milestone he has set for modernising the military.
China counting how many missiles it needs to win a Taiwan war
As modern warfare shifts toward attrition, China’s push for cheaper munitions raises a sharper question: can its missile industry sustain the scale and tempo a Taiwan war would demand? This month, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that China should consider adopting
Japan’s costly new business visa prices out real entrepreneurs
Under Japan’s newly tightened business immigration rules, that “try first, grow later” logic is increasingly out of place. The minimum capital for Japan’s Business Manager visa (経営・管理) was raised from five million yen (about US$32,000) to 30 million yen (about $190,000),
Foreign snowboarder in Japan in serious condition after hanging in midair from chairlift
The woman had failed to dismount the chairlift.
Vietnam receives 59 citizens repatriated from Cambodia after scam-linked employment
Officials said many had travelled to Cambodia after responding to job offers on social media.
Malaysian Cabinet agrees to PM’s 10-year, 2-term limit, says law minister
The proposal to limit the tenure aims to prevent excessive concentration of power, she said.
Truck in Thailand hits power lines, toppling 70 poles and causing widespread blackout
The driver did not see the overhead power lines due to poor lighting in the area.
Modi ally proposes social media ban for India's teens as global debate grows
NEW DELHI, Jan 31 - An ally of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has proposed a bill to ban social media for children, as the world's biggest market for Meta and YouTube joins a global debate on the impact of social media on young people's health and safety.
Modi ally L.S.K. Devarayalu proposes social media ban for India’s teens as global debate grows
The lawmaker said children in India are becoming addicted to social media.
Thai FDA warns about unapproved herbal inhaler registration misuse
Its registration certificate number G belongs to a different product and is not linked to the popular-brand inhaler.
Thai military fires warning shots at Cambodia after laser targeting incident near military base
Thai forces detected a searchlight-like beam and a laser pointer aimed directly at the Phu Pha Lek base.
Man randomly attacks 4 passers-by near station in Japan; suspect on the run
The police are chasing the whereabouts of the suspect who fled the scene.
Pokemon event at Yasukuni shrine in Japan cancelled after drawing China’s ire
China and South Korea view the shrine as a symbol of Japan's past militarism.
6 arrested over $476k robbery of Japanese men in Hong Kong
Hong Kong police said the suspects, comprising both men and women, include three Japanese nationals.
Is Trump’s foreign policy really realist?
Trump’s second-term foreign policy presents a complex picture when evaluated against classical realist principles. While certain elements align with realist thinking—particularly its emphasis on power politics and national interest—others reveal significant departures from the
China conducts naval, air patrols around disputed South China Sea shoal
The Scarborough Shoal is in the Philippines' exclusive economic zone, but China also claims it as part of its territory.
Hong Kong port operator contract violated Panama constitution, court rules
The court said that the contract violated Panama’s constitution by giving exclusive privileges and tax exemptions.
US pitches Venezuelan crude to India as its Russian oil imports slow, sources say
The US wants India to cut Russian oil purchases due to the war in Ukraine.
Penang safeguards its best food, to gazette 10 dishes
Some dishes included are Hokkien mee, pasembor and char kue kak.
‘Start talking about death earlier’: China to improve palliative care with some help from Singapore
China still lags behind many countries in end-of-life care, even as it makes gradual progress.
Japan tightens security for Feb 8 election in wake of ex-PM Abe shooting
As the campaign intensifies, posts hinting at harm towards candidates are spreading on social media.
Malaysia appoints Malek Razak Sulaiman as 24th armed forces chief, effective Feb 1
Malek, who is currently the Army Western Field Commander Lieutenant-General, was appointed with the consent of the Malaysian king, Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin said.
India’s wealthy embrace a new luxury symbol: Water
Wealthy opt for premium water as wellness craze boosts industry.
Popular Thai reformists face being blocked from power once more
The party advocates extensive reforms of the economy and state.
Thousands marched for democracy in Myanmar 5 years ago after coup. Some died in prison
At least 74 political prisoners, aged between 18 and 35, have died in detention since the 2021 coup.
Born of a factory mistake, this sad toy horse captures China’s mood
Many young Chinese workers have embraced it as a symbol of their exhaustion and disillusion.
Fears of Prabowo’s path for Indonesia loom after stock rout
Talk of nepotism and his social spending plans sparked concerns about Indonesia’s investability.
Top Indonesian financial regulators quit after US$80 billion market meltdown
Financial Services Regulator chief, his deputy, head of capital markets and exchange chief all quit.
How the Chinese minority navigates identity and politics in PAS’ Kelantan
Despite centuries of integration under PAS, Kelantan’s Chinese minority now sees its youth leaving.
Flood-friendly homes: How Jakartans are making peace with rain
Instead of waiting for Indonesian President Prabowo’s giant sea wall, some have turned to redesigning their homes.
This tiny Australian town is up for sale - but the locals don't want to leave
Residents say the sale of Licola - population, five - jeopardises its future.
Syria to close camps housing thousands linked to Islamic State
Jan 30 - Syria plans to permanently close two displacement camps in the northeast that hold civilians, including foreigners, linked to Islamic State militants, a government official said on Friday.
US imposes sanctions on Iran's interior minister, businessman
WASHINGTON, Jan 30 - The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni and a businessman it said helped launder money for Tehran, as President Donald Trump's administration ramps up pressure on the Islamic Republic.
Nepotism claims, gold mine expropriation: Why investors are dumping Indonesia stocks
The Jakarta Composite Index plunged nearly 9% on Jan 28 amid mounting concerns over governance and market transparency.
Spanish police arrest Chinese hair salon owner accused of financing Hamas
MADRID, Jan 30 - Spanish police have detained a 38-year-old Chinese national who owned a hair salon near Barcelona on suspicion of financing the militant group Hamas through about 600,000 euros ($714,960) in cryptocurrency transfers, regional police said on Friday.
Rohingya survivors expect UN's highest court to find Myanmar committed genocide
THE HAGUE, Jan 30 - Rohingya survivors of the 2017 military crackdown in Myanmar expect the International Court of Justice, the United Nations' highest court, to rule the country committed genocide against them, they said on Friday.
Indonesia landslide death toll rises to 44
Heavy rain triggered the landslide that barrelled through Pasir Langu village on Jan 24.
In focus at India’s upcoming Budget 2026 – a sweet dish, a red cloth ledger, and implementation
As India prepares to unveil its annual Budget on Sunday (Feb 1), industry leaders are calling for action on AI, semiconductor design and funding reforms.
At least 170 killed in air strikes during Myanmar's widely criticised election, UN says
The UN said "credible sources" had counted more than 400 strikes in the same period.
