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Khamenei’s killing is neocolonialism’s final gambit
In 1953, the US and the UK staged a coup in Iran that deposed Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh, the first democratically elected leader of a major Muslim country. The intervention, staged to regain control over Iranian oil, was a milestone in the transition from colonialism to
Sri Lanka rescues 32 sailors from sunk Iranian warship
The authorities did not say what caused the Iranian warship to sink.
Canada PM Carney says Iran conflict a failure of the international order
SYDNEY/TORONTO, March 4 - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Wednesday the ongoing conflict in the Middle East was a \"failure\" of the international order, and the United States had not consulted its allies before striking Iran.
'China's solution': Beijing touts Xi's governance plan amid global turmoil while raising concern over Iran
Global conflicts over the past year have pushed the world towards a watershed moment, a spokesperson for China’s National People’s Congress said ahead of its annual meeting to be held from Mar 5 to 12.
Amid pushback on Indonesia’s BOP role and Iran conflict, Prabowo attempts balancing act
Jakarta hopes to be a diplomatic player while ensuring the Middle East crisis does not spill over into domestic instability.
Is North Korean leader Kim Jong Un rattled by downfalls of Venezuela’s Maduro and Iran’s Khamenei?
Experts said the lesson for Kim may be less about fear than survival.
Former Malaysian minister Rafizi's ex-aide a 'wanted' man to assist in probe over US$270 million government deal
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission said that it was tracking down Chai Jin Shern, also known as James Chai, and had appealed to the public to provide any information on his whereabouts.
Sri Lanka rescues 30 people on board distressed Iranian ship, foreign minister says
March 4 - The Sri Lankan military has rescued at least 30 people on board a sinking Iranian ship near Sri Lankan waters on Wednesday, the country's foreign minister told parliament.
North Korea unveils rare statue of leader Kim Jong Un
State-run TV broadcast images of the sculpture depicting him smiling with his right hand tucked in his coat pocket.
Philippine lawmakers advance impeachment of Vice-President Duterte
If convicted, Ms Duterte would be removed from office and disqualified from holding any future government position.
Ahmad Samsuri’s PN chairman role does not make him opposition coalition’s prime ministerial pick: Muhyiddin
Former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin also said he will oppose all efforts for his former Bersatu deputy, Hamzah Zainudin, to rejoin Perikatan Nasional (PN) under a new party.
Why Iran isn’t attacking America’s bases in Turkey
Iran has attacked US bases in the Gulf States on the pretext that they were used to some extent by the US in its joint campaign with Israel against Iran. By that standard, however, it’s notable that Iran hasn’t attacked the two US bases in Turkey, namely its airbase in Incirlik
Kathmandu empties as about 800,000 Nepalis head home to vote
Authorities have reported hours-long jams over the weekend while photos show buses lining highways.
Indonesian teen killed during police response to street game
The fatal shooting comes amid heightened scrutiny of police conduct and use of force in the country.
South Korea woman and doctors guilty of murder of newborn baby
The case has gripped South Korea, where there is no regulation on how far into pregnancy an abortion can take place.
Myanmar junta to ration fuel for private vehicles, blaming Middle East shipping disruptions
Myanmar is heavily reliant on refined fuel imports from Singapore and Malaysia.
China says it seeks communications with US but vows to hold its ‘red lines’
China will resolutely defend its sovereignty, security and development interests, a spokesman said.
Japanese court upholds order to dissolve Unification Church
The church popularly known as Moonies came under scrutiny after the 2022 killing of ex-PM Shinzo Abe.
Indonesian governor returns $642,000 luxury official car amid public backlash
Budget cuts have forced many regional administrations to scale back programmes and tighten spending.
Taiwan indicts 62 over suspected scam centre operator Prince Group
Authorities in S'pore and HK have also seized assets or detained individuals linked to Prince Group.
US-based Japanese doctor arrested upon extradition for allegedly vandalising shrine
He is accused of leaving oily smears at Katori Shrine in Chiba.
U.S., Kurds discuss potential Iran military operation, sources say
WASHINGTON, March 3 - Iranian Kurdish militias have consulted with the United States in recent days about whether, and how, to attack Iran's security forces in the western part of the country, according to three sources with knowledge of the matter.
South Korea overhauls immigration policy to attract more highly skilled workers
A new agriculture and fisheries skilled worker visa will also be introduced for seasonal workers.
Australian state to enshrine work-from-home rights in law
This will make Victoria the first jurisdiction in Australia to introduce work-from-home rights.
Hormuz doesn’t need to close to cripple Asia’s economies
If the Strait of Hormuz remains threatened and constrained by the war on Iran, Asia will face its most serious test of energy security since the 1973 oil embargo. For decades, policymakers understood the vulnerability, but few likely believed it would ever be realized on such a
Nepali women still sidelined in post-uprising polls
Those who contest must confront gendered stereotypes, biased media coverage and online abuse.
Indonesia will keep budget deficit below 3% of GDP as Middle East conflict lifts oil prices, minister says
A quarter of Indonesia's crude oil imports come from the Middle East, while the region also accounts for 30 per cent of the country's liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports.
South Korea's Kospi tanks as Asian stocks tumble on Middle East worries
The Kospi plunged 12 per cent on Wednesday (Mar 4), extending a steep selloff from the previous day as the escalating war in the Middle East rattled investor sentiment.
Japan high court upholds dissolution order for Unification Church
The order was requested by the government on the grounds that it unlawfully solicited financially ruinous donations.
Iran regime change a fantasy without US boots on the ground
After raining thousands of bombs on Iran, the United States and Israel are outsourcing the task of overthrowing the government to civilians who are unarmed and otherwise ill-equipped to take on the heavily armed oppressive forces they would face. US President Donald Trump and
Indonesia pauses talks on Board of Peace amid Iran conflict
President Prabowo held a rare late-night briefing with senior political leaders amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
EU’s burial in a Belgian castle
EU elite retreated to a Belgian castle on February 12 to formalize what other powers had long priced in: Europe is losing. Not a policy debate or a trade dispute, but the century itself. The get-together was billed as a consequential competitiveness summit. The outcome—pledging
British woman who reported Hong Kong rape convicted of blackmail
Prosecutors accused her of threatening to “make a false report to the police”.
What to know about the 'two sessions', China's biggest political meeting
The carefully choreographed annual meetings signal the priorities of the world's second-largest economy.
Nepal to vote in first election since Gen Z-led protests toppled government
KATHMANDU, March 4 - Nepal is heading to a general election on Thursday, the first after youth-led protests last September demanding an end to corruption, more jobs and cleaner politics led to the deaths of 77 people and forced the government to resign.
Australian girl, 8, killed in snowmobile accident in Japan
It is the fourth Australian death at a Japanese ski resort this year.
UK to stop issuing study visas for Myanmar, Afghanistan, Cameroon and Sudan
"Britain will always provide refuge to people fleeing war and persecution, but our visa system must not be abused," said Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood.
Breaking: Khamenei son reportedly named Iran’s new supreme leader
Opposition channel IranIntl reports that the Assembly of Experts has elected Mojtaba Khamenei to be the next Supreme Leader. Mojtaba is the eldest son of the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. While we await confirmation and elaboration of this report, here is an earlier article setting
Does India's new AI model live up to claims of rivalling China's DeepSeek? CNA puts it to the test
Launched at a landmark event in India recently, homegrown firm Sarvam AI claims its new 105-billion-parameter model can rival China’s DeepSeek at a fraction of the computational cost. CNA tests how it stacks up against global peers.
DeepSeek power, but at lower cost? India’s new AI model prompts scrutiny, scepticism
Launched at a landmark event in India recently, homegrown firm Sarvam AI claims its new 105-billion-parameter model can rival China’s DeepSeek at a fraction of the computational cost. CNA tests how it stacks up against global peers.
France sending aircraft carrier to Mediterranean, Macron says
PARIS, March 3 - President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday said France was sending its aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle to the Mediterranean and working to build a coalition that would help secure maritime traffic imperiled by the escalating crisis in the Middle East.