Crash of Indonesian water-bombing helicopter kills crew member

The aircraft crashed into a river as it scooped up water for an airborne drop.

Philippines rebukes officials over public comments about China

The Philippines' uniformed services have engaged in months of heated exchanges with the Chinese Embassy.

To free or not to free: Prior compromises to UMNO leave Anwar in a bind over Najib’s house arrest

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim faces pressure over Najib Razak’s house arrest as Malaysian polls loom.

Japanese man with ‘grudge against society’ stabs bookshop worker: Police

The man allegedly used a kitchen knife to stab the worker.

Wild elephant threat forces 11 schools to close in Aceh

An estimated 50 wild Sumatran elephants inhabit the area around Bener Meriah regency.

North Korea rolls out its own version of ‘cupbap’ with over 60 ready-to-eat meals

One advertisement proclaimed that consumers could enjoy a hot meal anywhere in just 10 minutes.

Crew member missing as Indonesian water-bombing helicopter crashes

The crash in South Kalimantan province was the second in days involving a firefighting helicopter.

Malaysia’s health ministry to conduct inspections at Gardenia over consumer complaints

Complaints were circulating on social media of alleged food poisoning after consumption of Gardenia products.

Seoul records first snowfall, 26 days earlier than 2025

The first snow was observed at 10am at a weather station in Songwol-dong, Jongno-gu.

Electric auto rickshaws reshape India’s roads

Across northern India, e-rickshaws now queue outside railway stations and bustling markets.

Can’t cook or shower: Indonesians take aim at data centres amid outages

A strong El Nino cycle has exacerbated the dry weather.

Astellas employee jailed in China for espionage to be released in December: Japanese media

The man was sentenced to three years and six months.

Astellas employee imprisoned in China to be released in December, Japanese media report

TOKYO, Nov 8 - A Japanese employee of Astellas Pharma sentenced to three years and six months in prison for espionage in China is set to be released in mid-December and returned to Japan, Japanese media reported late on Saturday.

Magnitude 5.7 quake injures dozens in central Japan

‘Feeling guilty’: Price hikes a tough sell in Japan despite inflation

Decades of deflation have nurtured a consumer class averse to higher prices.

'Feeling guilty': Price hikes a tough sell in Japan despite inflation

The angst faced by Uniqlo and Saizeriya when they attempted to raise prices highlights the struggle Japanese firms face as they battle rising costs in a country that has experienced decades of deflation.

After close vote, New Zealand must wait weeks for new government

The popular vote shares for National and Labour were each below 30%.

15 companies join hands to push for 2028 air taxi service in western Japan

The Japanese government expects commercial services using next-generation air mobility vehicles to start between 2027 and 2028.

Pakistan-built robots serve taste of future to Karachi diners

The robots are proving a hit with families, who flock to the restaurant to watch the machines in action.

Japan convenience store operators expand digital signage to spur purchases

The plan comes amid sluggish growth in customer numbers.

Australia scraps plan to sell Sydney military barracks after backlash

The reversal follows criticism of the divestment efforts from groups seeking to preserve Australia’s military history.

Who is Qiulae Wong, the outsider who could decide New Zealand’s next government?

A centre-right or centre-left bloc dould require the support of Wong’s centrist Opportunity Party.

Who is Qiulae Wong, the outsider who could decide New Zealand's next government?

WELLINGTON, Nov 8 - Qiulae Wong has been a politician for less than a year, but the 38-year-old could hold the balance of power in New Zealand's parliament after initial counting in Saturday's general election ended without a clear victor.

From K-dramas to BTS: How pop culture is reshaping tourism in South Korea

Fans are travelling to South Korea to experience the worlds of their favourite K-dramas and K-pop stars, creating new tourism opportunities and offering hope to communities grappling with population decline.

What happens next after New Zealand’s vote?

New Zealand’s governing coalition hoped to hang on to power based on an initial vote count.

Explainer-What happens next after New Zealand's vote?

WELLINGTON, Nov 8 - New Zealand's governing coalition hoped to hang on to power based on an initial vote count in the general election on Saturday, but the shape of the next government will not become clear until official results are announced on November 27.

He spent $50,000 on Labubus but now the craze is dying

Parent company Pop Mart's revenue has fallen as appetite for the quirky collectible monsters wanes.

5.7-magnitude quake strikes central Japan, over 20 injured in Aichi and Shizuoka prefectures

No tsunami warning was issued.

China's 'potato capital' cultivates new crop of data centres as AI boom takes root

On the windswept plains of China's Inner Mongolia, potato farms are making way for sprawling AI data centres. CNA visited Ulanqab, where the boom is transforming livelihoods and raising questions about water sustainability in a drought-prone region.

'Flat', 'tired', 'cynical': Unusually gloomy Kiwis deliver New Zealand's tightest election in years

The national mood is low, and faith in politics even lower - with voters deserting the major parties at the polls.

Bollywood’s latest Ramayana is a careful spectacle in polarised times

With a US$500 million budget, it is India’s most expensive film ever.

New Zealand vote leaves National, Labour nearly deadlocked

Preliminary results showed both parties polling at just under 30% of the popular vote.

Syria denies plans to send troops to Yemen as Saudi military ties deepen

Nov 7 - Syria has no plans to send troops to Yemen, a Syrian diplomatic source told state news agency SANA, dismissing reports of a possible deployment while adding that military cooperation with Saudi Arabia could eventually expand.