Tata Sons' Chandrasekaran resigns amid tension with group's controlling charity arm

Baby Shark Boy set to make K-pop debut

The boy from the most-watched YouTube video of all time is now 17 years old, and wants to be a K-pop star.

Indonesia haze spreads across region as firefighters battle wildfires

Authorities have deployed cloud-seeding aircraft to fight the fires, while some schools have suspended classes.

Ukraine halts strikes on tankers using Russian port at US request, FT says

Aug 12 - Ukraine has paused drone strikes on oil tankers using Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiysk after a request from U.S. Vice President JD Vance, the Financial Times said on Wednesday, citing Ukrainian officials.

Detroit knows China’s eating its EV lunch but can’t change course

One of the things that surprised this tourist in Oslo last February was the vast number of electric vehicles. EVs were everywhere. Every taxi I rode in was electric. I shouldn’t have been surprised. Norway has long been a leader in adopting electric cars. Last year, encouraged

Trump fires on multiple fronts to break China’s minerals monopoly

The Trump administration has launched a series of measures to ensure that US defense contractors source critical minerals domestically or from allied nations, building a supply chain that officials hope would break China’s monopoly over materials such as scandium and tungsten.

Why China’s war on deflation is faltering in real time

NEW YORK – Earlier hopes that China had beaten deflation took a hit this week. China’s consumer prices rose just 0.5% year-on-year in July, down from June’s 1% rate — the slowest pace in six months and the third straight month of deceleration, despite surging energy prices amid

Australia sets ‘world-leading’ minimum pay and insurance rules for gig delivery workers

The order takes effect on Aug 17 and is expected to benefit about 250,000 workers.

Australia sets 'world-leading' minimum pay and insurance rules for gig delivery workers

SYDNEY, Aug 12 - Australia's industrial umpire has approved new minimum standards requiring food and grocery delivery workers to be paid hourly rates above the national minimum wage and covered by injury insurance while on the job.

Trump-class battleship designed for a bygone era of warfare

The Trump-class battleship risks becoming more of a prestige project than a practical answer to the US Navy’s longstanding challenges in fleet modernization, emerging technologies and power projection. This month, the US Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a report

Typhoon Chan-hom weakens to tropical depression after landfall in eastern Japan

The Japan Meteorological Agency warned of potential flooding in lowland areas and overflowing rivers on Aug 12.

Taiwan condemns ‘dangerous’ planned Chinese navy drill with Indonesia to its east

The announcement comes as Taiwan holds its largest military drills of the year.

Passengers rescued as second ferry in days catches fire in Indonesia

At least 114 people were on board the ferry, according to the manifest.

12 held over robbery involving Taiwanese YouTuber in KL

The victim suffered injuries and losses amounting to about RM35,000.

Charges dropped against Bondi Beach attack hero

The fruit seller was accused of stalking and assaulting his father.

Bondi Beach shooting hero's assault charges dropped by police

Police charged Ahmed al Ahmed in June after an alleged incident with his father at a Sydney home.

New Zealand PM survives second leadership challenge ahead of election

Christopher Luxon says he has "full support" of his party, after a vote of confidence 12 weeks before a general election.

Oil prices rise, stocks mixed ahead of crucial US inflation data

Why was Blackpink’s 10th anniversary so hard to pull off?

The group’s operations have changed much since its members launched independent careers.

Southeast Asia remains 'a clear priority' despite concerns over Trump tariffs: US envoy to ASEAN

In an exclusive interview with CNA’s senior correspondent Melissa Goh, US Ambassador to ASEAN Kevin Kim reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to continued economic and security engagement in the region.

Typhoon Dolphin’s remnants bring torrential rain to Beijing

Rainfall records were shattered in parts of the central provinces of Henan and Hubei on Aug 10 and 11.

These seaside apartments were a ghost city - then police say scammers moved in

Malaysia's Forest City was pitched as "paradise" but last month police raided it over alleged scam operations.

How a 97-year-old escaped deadly Indian floods on a banana log raft

A 97-year-old's dramatic rescue captures how Assam's floods are reaching places once thought safe.

North Korea fires missile ahead of major US-South Korea drills

The ballistic missile launch comes as South Korea and the US plan to conduct major joint military drills to counter North Korea's evolving nuclear and weapons capabilities.

North Korea fired a ballistic missile, South Korean military says

SEOUL, Aug 12 - North Korea fired a ballistic missile on Wednesday toward the sea off the Korean Peninsula's east coast, South Korea's military said.

Do main battle tanks have a warfare future?

By the early 2030s the US will have a “new” tank to replace the Abrams M1. The M1 was designed between 1972 and 1976, although many changes have been made over the years. The Abrams is the main heavy battle tank deployed by the United States. Whether having a “replacement”

Bali tightens scrutiny of foreign content creators, prompting calls for clearer visa rules

Bali has tightened oversight of foreign nationals who engage in commercial activities while staying in Indonesia under visas that do not permit such activities.

New Zealand’s Luxon survives confidence vote after more leadership speculation

Support for his National Party has weakened as the economy struggles, with an election due Nov 7.

New Zealand's Luxon faces lawmakers as leadership speculation mounts

WELLINGTON, Aug 12 - New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is set to face National Party lawmakers in Wellington on Wednesday after he called a meeting he said was to address increased speculation about his leadership months away from a general election.

Clock ticking down on Cambodia’s growth momentum

Cambodia and China recently agreed to fast-track four priority infrastructure projects under the Diamond Hexagon cooperation framework, deepening a partnership that already accounts for roughly 75% of Cambodia’s foreign direct investment. The acceleration comes as Cambodia

Eleven French nationals detained in Thailand for drug trafficking, says police source

They were arrested with several kilograms of cannabis in their luggage.

2.4 million girls banned from Afghan schools since Taliban return: UNESCO

Girls are not allowed to study beyond primary school.

Taliban have barred 2.4 million Afghan girls from school since 2021, UNESCO says

PARIS/KABUL, Aug 11 - The Taliban have barred an estimated 2.4 million Afghan girls from secondary education since they regained power in Afghanistan in 2021, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization said on Tuesday.

Watch: Tide of rubbish blankets Philippines river

Workers in Manila waded through the river, collecting waste that washed in during days of heavy rain.

Hormuz to stay closed unless US meets Iran's conditions, Iran official says

DUBAI, Aug 11 - The Strait of Hormuz will remain closed as long as the U.S. does not change its behaviour and accept Iran's conditions to end the war, the newly appointed secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council said on Tuesday.

Thailand suspends new gun permits after mass shooting

Authorities promise tough new laws in the country, which has high levels of firearms ownership.

Air India pilot tests positive for marijuana after mid-air plunge

AI2379 plunged about 90m mid-flight, leaving several passengers and cabin crew members injured.

Talking to the dead: the high price of engaging Myanmar’s junta

Neighbors are busy rehabilitating the diplomatic standing of Myanmar’s junta-chief-turned-president Min Aung Hlaing just as his regime openly shreds the regional bloc’s peace plan. Min Aung Hlaing may have traded his general’s uniform for civilian clothes and a practiced smile

Air India captain tests positive for marijuana: Reports

An Air India Phuket-Delhi flight last week suddenly lost about 300 feet of altitude, injuring 13 passengers and four crew members.

Display of Malaysia’s flag back in spotlight ahead of Aug 31 celebrations

The authorities are reminding Malaysians how to properly display the national flag ahead of Aug 31.

Pakistan says US, Iran close to deal despite Trump rhetoric

Talks raise hopes of reopening Hormuz as demands, ship attacks and rising fuel costs cloud progress.

Typhoon Dolphin floods central China, parts of Beijing

XIANGYANG, China, Aug 11 - Typhoon Dolphin churned deeper inland to the central Chinese province of Hubei on Tuesday, flooding streets, forcing the closure of tourist areas and halting construction projects, as forecasters warned of extreme rainfall across a broad swathe of the

Watch Malaysia for a preview of Asia’s coming AI power crunch

Every investor pricing artificial intelligence as a chip story is missing the real bottleneck. A chip can be designed and shipped within roughly two years. A power grid cannot be rebuilt on anything close to that timeline. This gap, not silicon supply, is what will determine

S’pore firms ink new deals in Liaoning as China’s rust belt seeks economic turnaround

Political leaders from Singapore and Liaoning touted the business prospects arising from a push to revitalise the area.

Taiwan court jails Chinese woman over political infiltration

She was found guilty of taking orders from CPC officials to campaign for candidates in elections.

AI agent hacks Australian gym to get its user a spot in pilates class

The incident is being seen as the latest example of the AI tools going to any lengths to complete their tasks.

Australia, Vietnam boost ties in hedge against China in a world ‘becoming more uncertain’

The value of two-way trade between both countries has doubled in 2025 from 2020.

Philippine V-P Sara Duterte hit with criminal charge over Marcos ‘threat’

Her lawyers argue that the case against her cannot proceed amid her ongoing Senate impeachment trial.

Malaysia investigators in Jakarta to interview pilot detained in drug case

It is too early to confirm or deny “insider” involvement, says NCID director.