On November 11, Iran’s chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said the Strait of Hormuz will “never return” to its pre-war status, that Tehran has reached an understanding with Oman on managing it, and that Washington has yet to respond to Iran’s seven conditions. Two days
He said the matter required careful consideration.
VIENNA, Nov 13 - The UN nuclear watchdog is \"increasingly concerned\" about a uranium-enrichment plant at Isfahan that Iran declared to it last year but has still not let the watchdog inspect, it said in a confidential report on Iran on Friday seen by Reuters.
On the very morning of the critical US midterm elections, President Donald Trump made what seemed like a shocking announcement: no more aid to Israel. “Bibi Netanyahu and I have made a deal that we give Israel US$4 billion a year, and we made a deal months ago that we’re
Huang’s once “flawless” image in Taiwan has been shattered by revelations of two extramarital affairs.
From immersive dining to interactive exhibitions, Singapore companies are finding new ways to attract customers in China.
Is biotechnology becoming the next space race? The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) appears to think so. This month, it urged Washington to adopt a comprehensive national biotechnology strategy, warning that China is rapidly gaining ground in an industry now viewed
Thailand wants Myanmar’s foreign minister back at the table, putting pressure on ASEAN’s peace plan.
Claims the entire Australian team knew of the 2018 sandpaper cheating plot are dividing the cricket world.
Japan’s ambitious military buildup is colliding with severe fiscal, supply-chain, and industrial headwinds just as regional security threats intensify. Multiple media outlets reported that Japan’s defense expansion under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces major setbacks from
In some states, over 90% of children detained are Indigenous.
When leaders from around the Francophone world meet on November 15 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, five activists from the country’s preeminent environmental group will be serving their 866th day in prison. They are Ly Chandaravuth, Thun Ratha, Yim Leanghy, Phuon Keoraksmey and Long
The change is seen as part of Kim’s broader campaign to redefine North Korea’s national identity.
WORPT is targeting crypto holders from South Korea, Japan, the Middle East and South-east Asia.
The dead man was identified as Rajendra Barautiya, 35.
A total of 2.88 million ha of land was damaged by fire from January to October 2026.
The low-cost budget carrier is grappling with high jet fuel prices and currency swings.
The removal is one of the security conditions attached to a permit granted to export high-precision map data.
AirAsia controls about 60 per cent of Malaysia’s domestic aviation market but is grappling with high fuel prices, currency swings and billions of ringgit in liabilities.
This will be Sanae Takaichi's first trip to China since becoming Japan's prime minister in October last year.
SpeedMatrix, a Malaysian subsidiary of Singapore-based cloud computing firm Megaspeed, is a tenant at data centres in Malaysia.
Anwar praised the DAP chief's performance in Cabinet, singling him out as hardworking and trustworthy. However, opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin, dismissed the developments as political theatrics.
He is praised by residents for tackling everyday problems but his race-centred remarks continue to stir controversy.
Air quality index in Delhi was “hazardous” at 334, making it the most polluted global major city.
NEW DELHI, Nov 13 - India's capital Delhi overtook Lahore in Pakistan to become the world's most polluted city on Friday, with air quality reaching hazardous levels and visibility dropping as smog blanketed the city of 20 million people.
TAIPEI, Nov 13 - China carried out a large, unannounced military exercise across the western Pacific and around Taiwan in early November, in what officials in Taipei have described as a campaign of \"silent intimidation\" aimed at pressuring Taiwan and other governments before
Japanese parents have reported children making costly online game purchases without their permission.
Fuel now makes up about 33 per cent of airlines' operating costs, says director general of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines Wong Hong.
The 390 yen (S$3) socks have become one of Japan’s best-known products at convenience stores.
The trip comes at a time of particularly fraught relations between the rival nations.
More than 900 victims are thought to have fallen prey to the FaceStealer scheme in the last 18 months.
NEW YORK – Wall Street has never had it so good. America’s workers tell a different story. Corporate profits, asset values and productivity have risen strongly over recent decades, yet most workers feel they capture only a small share of the gains. That gap is often framed as a
The world’s biggest and longest-running song contest is coming to Asia, with eleven countries competing in Bangkok, Thailand on Saturday.
Philippines will look to finalize South China Sea code of conduct during ASEAN meetings in Manila next week.
Revelations about his infidelity have left some South Korean admirers disappointed.
ANTALYA, Nov 13 - A group of small island states aims to create a fund backed by a charge on money that islanders receive from abroad to eventually raise around $3 billion a year for projects to make their nations less vulnerable to climate change.
FamilyMart has sold 40 million pairs of its striped socks since 2021, turning an unlikely convenience-store hit into a growing fashion business.
Our guests explain why MAGA is more than a political ideology in their country.
Fiscal constraints threaten to scale back a military build-up needed to counter China, sources said.
Despite export control restrictions, Chinese research facilities continue acquiring advanced chips.
The container houses will depart from Nagoya for the disaster-hit area in stages.
MONTREAL, Nov 12 - National agencies around the world have not published enough air accident reports to generate recommendations that could improve safety for the flying public, advocates said on the sidelines of an industry conference on Thursday.
Chinese tech giants may soon have to overhaul how they buy artificial intelligence (AI) computing power, as Washington prepares new rules to curb their remote access to advanced AI chips in overseas data centers amid the scandal that has forced Nvidia founder Jensen Huang to
CNA speaks to those from Melaka’s diverse heritage communities ahead of the Nov 14 state election, finding a shared desire for greater recognition, economic security and cultural preservation.
CNA speaks to those from Melaka’s diverse heritage communities ahead of the Nov 14 state election, finding a shared desire for greater recognition, economic security and cultural preservation.