China's giant pandas make public debut at US zoo

Giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang will make Zoo Atlanta home for the next 10 years.

I discovered Chiang Mai’s quieter side: Coffee farms, village stays and forest bathing

From forest bathing and mountain coffee farms to meals beneath towering trees, CNA Lifestyle’s Joyee Koo explores Chiang Mai’s lesser-known villages and community-based stays.

Japan, Taiwan, China and the emerging 2028 strategic test

Originally published by Pacific Forum, this article is republished with permission. East Asia is entering an era in which military balance, economic resilience, technological leadership and alliance politics are no longer separate policy domains but interconnected elements of a

Here’s why Pyongyang is testing an array of missile capabilities

North Korea’s accelerating missile development has entered a new and potentially consequential phase. According to media reports available as of November 6, 2026, Pyongyang has conducted approximately 20 missile-related tests and exercises since the beginning of the year. The

Taiwan shuts Papua New Guinea office and ends LNG buying, citing Chinese pressure

The US was deeply concerned by reports Papua New Guinea had unilaterally ordered the office closed.

An Indian film that nobody would release is finally a hit - 18 awards later

Extraordinary scenes of audiences crying leaving theatres after watching the film have been shared on social media.

Stephen Miller replacing fired Susie Wiles as Trump chief of staff

Stephen Miller, the chief architect of the Trump administration’s widely decried mass deportation policy, has received a promotion to be the next White House chief of staff. In a Friday social media post, President Donald Trump announced that Miller next week will take over for

No more midnight rush: How Singles’ Day is being rebuilt for China’s cautious consumers

Eighteen editions on, China’s biggest annual shopping festival is growing up. As the sales frenzy gives way to longer promotions and more cautious spending, brands and platforms are rethinking how to win over shoppers.

Takaichi vs. the tax ‘rebels’

Japan’s House of Representatives approved the consumption tax cut on Friday, November 6, but the government’s accomplishment was overshadowed by the decision by four senior Liberal Democratic Party lawmakers — most notably former prime minister Shigeru Ishiba — to absent

A ‘new Hong Kong’ is on the rise. What does it look like?

The Straits Times and The Business Times examine whether it can stay relevant.

Polls open in final day of New Zealand vote

The election is taking place against a backdrop of concerns over the rising cost of living and the economy.

New Zealanders vote in general election

WELLINGTON, Nov 7 - New Zealand votes in a general election on Saturday, with polls closing at 7 p.m. (0600 GMT).

Japan launches emergency cybersecurity package after wave of attacks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the package includes security countermeasures, strengthening of investigation systems and reinforcement of support for victims and measures to prevent the spread of damage.

China shifts former provincial leaders to legislature in 'soft retirement'

BEIJING, Nov 6 - China's top legislature on Friday appointed 12 former provincial-level party chiefs and governors to the leadership ranks of the country's parliament and confirmed the termination of nine deputies' status as lawmakers, official records showed.

China in contact with Real Madrid, LaLiga over Mbappe's Mao comments

BARCELONA, Nov 6 - China is in contact with Real Madrid and LaLiga over the fallout from Kylian Mbappe's remarks about Mao Zedong, China's ambassador to Spain Yao Jing said on Friday.

Record-breaking El Nino raises prospect of warmer, wetter winter in South Korea

The South Korea Meteorological Administration said the El Nino has reached its strongest level since Korean records began in 1950.

Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, arrested for child pornography possession

WASHINGTON, Nov 6 - Thomas Markle, father of Prince Harry's wife Meghan Markle, has been arrested for possessing child pornography, the US Justice Department said on Friday.

Najib pays $15.7 million fine, but his road home hits legal roadblock

Malaysia's AGC suspends temporarily the house arrest after questioning how royal pardons and court orders are enforced.

China, Gabon elevate ties, pledge deeper mining, security cooperation

BEIJING, Nov 6 - China and Gabon elevated their diplomatic ties during a state visit by the Central African nation's president to China, and are looking to deepen cooperation in the areas of mining and security, they said in a joint statement on Friday.

US, UK and others condemn sentencing of Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong

LONDON, Nov 6 - Ten governments including the United States, Britain, Germany and France issued a statement on Friday condemning the sentencing of Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong to 10 years in jail.

Magnitude-6.1 quake hits off Tokyo, no tsunami alert issued

Johor police deploy thousands to 337 flood hot spots during north-east monsoon

The Johor Welfare Department also identified 1,072 temporary evacuation centres to accommodate up to 265,599 evacuees.

6.1-magnitude quake hits off Tokyo, no tsunami alert: Weather agency

The shallow quake hit at 7.39pm local time in the sea off the coast of the country’s Kanto region.

Italian prosecutors target China-linked network accused of tracking dissident

MILAN, Nov 6 - Italian prosecutors have wrapped up an investigation into a network they say is linked to Chinese authorities and spent years tracking, intimidating and harassing a prominent Italy-based critic of Beijing.

Tokyo rail station’s weed-munching goats chew their way to stardom

The animals have become a major attraction for local schoolchildren and professionals, as well as a hit on social media.

Pakistan's leaders dread US Democrats' win but its households are praying for it

ISLAMABAD, Nov 6 - Pakistan's leaders spent two years courting US President Donald Trump, but after the Democrats' win in Tuesday's congressional vote, they are preparing for scrutiny of their access to the White House.

Malaysia Attorney-General intervenes to halt ex-PM Najib’s house arrest transfer

The attorney-general’s office said it needed time to review a pardon issued by the King and a court order allowing the move.

Homes and temples glow across India as Diwali celebrations begin

Millions of Indians will mark the festival of lights with glowing lamps, fireworks and traditional sweets

Boring war: China cuts tunnelling machine exports, India digs in

Beijing will restrict the export of tunnel boring machines and other advanced construction equipment from Nov 18.

What to know about the presidential wiretapping scandal rocking Indonesia

The scandal involves senior members of President Prabowo Subianto's government, and hint at growing tensions among its elites.

Malaysian PM Anwar disagrees with UMNO’s payment of Najib’s fine but says it’s party’s prerogative

Earlier, UMNO announced the closure of its special Najib Razak Solidarity Fund account.

‘My resignation takes effect the moment Najib steps into his house’: Malaysian minister Anthony Loke

He was referring to a conditional pardon that allows Najib to spend the rest of his jail term under house arrest.

Myanmar announces by-elections, expanding Parliament writ

The junta is trying to extend control in Sagaing, Mandalay and Chin despite ongoing fighting.

China adopts law on Antarctic activities and environmental protection

HONG KONG, Nov 6 - Beijing has approved a law to improve China's Antarctic research and strengthen regulation of its exploration activities, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Friday.

Korea, Taiwan and Japan take first jolt from Democratic AI shock

SEOUL – The fallout from this week’s US midterms is already upending South Korea’s financial system. On Friday, the Kospi plunged more than 8% and fell below 5,000 for the first time since February. Investors clearly fear the Democratic sweep on November 3 will delay or halt

Malaysia PM Anwar says he disagrees with UMNO paying Najib’s US$12.3 million fine

"It should not give the impression that corruption involving billions of ringgit can simply be overlooked," said Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysia Transport Minister Anthony Loke confirms he will resign when Najib begins house arrest

Lost in translation? Japan minister blames X for diplomatic near-miss

It was not the first time he had fallen foul of a translation snafu on the platform.

Macau ex-lawmaker sentenced to 12.5 years in prison in city's first national security trial

Au Kam San was arrested in July 2025 for collusion with foreign forces to endanger national security and tried behind closed doors.

Brazil’s Lula to join other world leaders at ASEAN summit

US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney are also expected.

Japan to set up ‘cyber rescue team’ after wave of attacks

This comes after dozens of businesses reported unauthorised access to their systems and potential leaks of client data.

Ex-Malaysia PM Najib remains in prison as lawyers dispute AGC’s call for temporary halt of his house arrest

Malaysia’s Attorney-General’s Chambers has no power to suspend or stay a royal pardon, Najib’s lawyers argued.

Mhia Firdaus feels the weight of being first Malay actress nominated for Taiwan’s Golden Horse Awards

As the first Malay actress to receive a nomination, Mhia is careful to uphold Malaysia's reputation.

North Korea's army of world-class hackers is secret weapon that took down Binance

North Korea identifies top students from a young age, training a select few for cyber operations and rewarding them with perks such as spacious apartments and huge hard currency awards, defectors and analysts say.

X says police order demanding removal of Indian free-speech groups’ accounts was fake

BENGALURU, Nov 6 - Police orders asking X to block online accounts of two of India's most prominent free speech groups were fake, the social media company told an Indian court on Friday, days after the purported content removal requests sparked a public outcry.

Watch: Moment woman rescues young koala from large snake

Nell was walking her dog in Brisbane, Australia, when she saw a distressed koala trying to protect its joey from a python.

Macau jails pro-democracy campaigner in city's first national security case

Au Kam San was sentenced to 12 years and six months' jail for "subversion against the political power of the state".

Man in Japan sent to prosecutors for indecent exposure at samurai monument

The man told police he did it in response to online viewer requests.

US Democrats, please take note: peace is good politics

Voters across the United States were loud and clear on Tuesday in their historic drubbing of Trumpism. The election was a decisive rejection of Trump’s war on Iran and its staggering costs at home. While savoring their victory and the historic opportunity to restore America’s