Najib house arrest could raise wrongful detention issue, says Malaysian Home Minister
He said the ministry had received the Pardons Board secretary’s letter and would comply with the decision.
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Zelenskiy speaks to Modi ahead of Ukraine-Russia talks
KYIV, Nov 9 - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday spoke to India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of trilateral talks with Russia and the US in Abu Dhabi.
‘Forever cruise’ ship seized in Singapore as passengers remain in Cambodia
The vessel is now under the control of its lender after owner Villa Vie failed to keep up with payments.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia investors launch fund to boost trade, investment
ISLAMABAD, Nov 9 - A joint council of Saudi Arabian and Pakistani investors launched a private equity fund on Monday as part of the countries' wider push to deepen two-way private sector trade and investment.
Japanese home retailer Nitori says up to 38 million customer records may have been leaked
Login passwords and credit card info were not compromised, but e-mail and home addresses were exposed.
Bangladesh challenges ousted PM Hasina over return pledge
Hasina, whose 15-year rule was ended by a mass uprising she tried to crush, has vowed to return in December to Bangladesh, where she was sentenced to death for crimes against humanity over the 2024 crackdown on protesters.
Japan ruling party reprimands ex-PM Ishiba, 3 others over tax cut Bill walkout
Ishiba is the first former party leader to face disciplinary action.
Lawyers for Philippine VP Duterte open defence in high-stakes trial
MANILA, Nov 9 - Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte's lawyers on Monday sought to counter allegations she had accumulated unexplained wealth, opening their defence in a high-profile impeachment trial where a conviction would kill off her hopes of becoming president.
Lawyers for Philippine V-P Duterte open defence in high-stakes trial
The daughter of Rodrigo Duterte has consistently been the front runner in opinion polls to win the presidency in 2028.
China extends suspension of new rare earth controls until January
The two-month extension, announced on Monday (Nov 9) was due to expire this month.
When China laughs at the US’ AI boom, the joke cuts both ways
In mocking the US, Chinese netizens are also holding up a mirror to their own country.
Even after midterms, Trump’s still a problem for Seoul and Tokyo
Japan and Korea have made it through the first half of President Donald Trump’s four-year term with serious but not crippling damage to what they thought were supportive relationships. But the second half could be just as tricky if the president, on the defensive at home,
Khawaja 100% accurate on ball-tampering - Warner
David Warner says he throws his "full support" behind former team-mate Usman Khawaja following his claim that all the Australia players knew about ball-tampering.
Iran defends two-day proposal for peace talks after US rejects conditions
DUBAI, Nov 9 - Iran defended a proposal on Monday to restart peace talks in as few as two days as the most reasonable offer on the table, after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called some of Iran's conditions \"outrageous and ridiculous\".
Indonesia considers bug sweeps, tighter controls on spy tools after wiretap scandal
The scandal led to the arrests of four senior police officers, among them a former national police chief who had recently been appointed President Prabowo Subianto's chief of staff.
Know thy AI pessimists
(A quick note before we begin: GenInnov is hosting a call this Wednesday, November 11, for investors interested in discussing a range of innovation investment themes. Details and registration are here.) Markets lately look like a protest march against AI, a coalition of people
From affair allegations to Nvidia probe: How the Jensen Huang controversy unfolded
A timeline of key developments that thrust Nvidia’s chief executive into the spotlight - sparking an internal investigation and widespread online discussion.
Japanese TikTokers target police in nationwide harassment
The police have already arrested several individuals, with elementary school students among those taken into custody.
China seeks to build ties with Iran
HONG KONG, Nov 9 - China is willing to pursue stronger ties with Iran, China's special envoy to the Middle East Zhai Jun said in talks with Ali Bagheri Kani, deputy secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council.
Chinese regulatory shadow hangs over Nigeria’s OPay IPO failure
OPay’s executives rang the bell at the New York Stock Exchange on October 30. A few hours later, their US$304 million flotation was off. The Nigeria-focused payments group had priced 16 million American depositary shares at $19 the previous evening, a valuation of around $4
China’s bus giant Yutong wants to win the world over, but some are wary
The bus maker’s growth has raised security concerns, including remote control and data risks.
Okinawa governor calls for review of US forces pact after murder of Japanese woman
A US Marine was indicted on suspicion of murdering a 39-year-old Japanese woman at a hotel in Okinawa - in a case that triggered outrage and reignited controversy over the US military presence on the island.
UAE's Gargash warns of prolonged regional uncertainty, says US-Iran settlement appears difficult
ABU DHABI, Nov 9 - Senior Emirati official Anwar Gargash warned on Monday that the region could face a prolonged period of uncertainty, saying a comprehensive political settlement between the United States and Iran to end the more than eight-month war appeared to be difficult.
America’s AI backlash is Asia’s design challenge
An AI server can meet every specification and still sit idle, waiting for electricity or local approval. For Asia’s suppliers, the US midterms have made those constraints harder to ignore. Their response should begin before the next specification is written. Political pressure
China newspaper dismisses Nvidia’s Jensen Huang spy claim, warns on ties
The Global Times said American outlets, in particular the New York Times, were “going crazy” with speculative stories.
Beware of JD Vance changing his tune on Iran
Following the supposed “blue wave,” marked by significant GOP midterm losses, JD Vance published an extended statement on X that some have interpreted as a meaningful admission of Republican failure, or even a rebuke of President Donald Trump. Vance seemed to offer an unusually
Google says new Australian internet safety Bill could cut off under-18s from Gmail
Several argued the uncertainty created a risk platforms would over-moderate content.
Elevating US-Vietnam defense ties for regional stability
The June 2026 defense dialogues in Hanoi — underscored by the concurrent deployment of US Navy and Army cooperation missions to Central Vietnam — signal that the US-Vietnam security dynamic has transcended symbolic diplomacy. What began as careful tactical engagement is now a
What we know so far about Jensen Huang's affair with suspected Chinese spy
The billionaire tech executive finds himself mired in a personal and national security scandal.
Trump teases ‘big, beautiful agreement’ on Ukraine war and more
US President Donald Trump held an unscheduled meeting on Thursday, November 5, with Kirill Dmitriev, a special representative of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Dmitriev is also the CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, Russia’s sovereign wealth fund. He was in town
After knife-edge vote, New Zealand parties put off coalitions talks
New Zealand has just seen its tightest general election in years, with the two major parties neck-and-neck.
Indian capital New Delhi chokes with pollution after Deepavali fireworks
It comes after millions celebrated Diwali with fireworks.
South Korea fines Coupang $284 million for abusing dominance in food delivery market
Coupang said the penalty was excessive.
New Zealand’s Luxon on course for second term, but weaker hand in coalition
Data shows Luxon’s three-party coalition could govern with a majority of just two seats.
Okinawa governor calls for review of US forces pact after murder
Lawmakers in Okinawa adopted a resolution calling for revisions to the pact, which will be submitted to the US embassy.
Continuous heavy rain set to hit east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah until Nov 11
An analysis of weather forecast models indicated that a monsoon surge could enter Malaysia’s region until Nov 11.
Indian capital New Delhi chokes with pollution after Diwali fireworks
Toxic air in parts of New Delhi soared to more than 58 times the WHO’s recommended daily limit.
Building fire kills 14 in China's northern city of Taiyuan
The blaze broke out in a building in Shanxi province's Taiyuan city around 5pm on Sunday (Nov 8)
Farmers fight to adapt as droughts loom in COP31 host Turkey
SOKE, Turkey, Nov 9 - Farmer Mehmet Kabak has grown cotton on the same land in drought-prone western Turkey for decades. This year he is planting wheat and sunflower instead, in part because they require less water, making them cheaper to grow.
North China building fire kills 14
BEIJING, Nov 9 - A fire on Sunday at a high-rise building in Taiyuan, in the northern Chinese province of Shanxi, killed 14 people, the state-run Xinhua news agency said on Monday.
Fire in China apartment building kills 14: State media
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Sheikh Hasina seeks new passport to return to Bangladesh, government denies request
She previously said she planned to return to surrender before a court.
US big-deck amphibious push risks a Chinese missile trap
The US Navy and Marine Corps’ push to expand the amphibious fleet has reignited a fundamental strategic dilemma: whether big-deck amphibious assault ships remain indispensable power-projection assets or high-value liabilities in an era of precision strike. This month, The War
Japanese man with ‘grudge against society’ stabs bookshop worker, police say
The 33-year-old male suspect in Osaka allegedly used a kitchen knife to stab a bookshop worker, who called police immediately afterwards.
G7 allies to assess impact of Trump's midterm setback at Paris talks
PARIS, Nov 9 - A G7 foreign ministers gathering in Paris on Monday will provide the first opportunity for Washington's allies to gauge whether a US midterm defeat for President Donald Trump alters the administration's approach to Ukraine, the Middle East and ties with its