South Korea’s Gwangju district criticised for using female officials as mayor’s backup dancers
The performance took place on Nov 6 at Donggang University.
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Trump says he is considering F-35 fighter jet deal with Saudis
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he is considering agreeing to a deal to supply Saudi Arabia with F-35 stealth fighter jets, which are made by Lockheed Martin.
Iconic N. Korean abductee’s mother laments passage of 48 years without reunion
Megumi Yokota went missing at age 13 on Nov 15, 1977.
Iconic N. Korea abductee’s mother laments passage of 48 years without reunion
Megumi Yokota went missing at age 13 on Nov 15, 1977.
China urges citizens to avoid visiting Japan over PM Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks
Chinese Foreign Ministry also claimed that Japan has become less safe in 2025.
Australian energy minister to push for hosting COP31 at Brazil climate summit
SYDNEY - Australia's Energy Minister Chris Bowen said he would travel on Saturday to the COP30 climate summit in Brazil to push for Australia to host next year's summit, amid a stand-off with rival bidder Turkey.
Leaked DIA warning of Chinese spying imperils Saudi F-35 purchase
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Sultan will soon arrive in Washington for crucial talks with US President Donald Trump. Among the deals on the table, the most controversial is Saudi Arabia’s request for 48 stealth F-35 fifth generation jets. The Saudis have been watching
White House says Alibaba is helping Chinese military target US: Report
"The assertions and innuendos in the article are completely false," Alibaba said in a statement.
Trump calls Thailand, Cambodia after new clashes, says White House
Mr Trump also engaged with Malaysia to help end the violence, the White House said.
China’s investment drop highlights property-driven pressures
China’s fixed asset investment (FAI) suffered a sharp setback in October, signalling renewed stress across the real economy as the property downturn continued to erode activity and put a drag on broader investment performance. According to the latest data from the National
Seven killed, 27 injured in explosion at police station in India’s Kashmir, NDTV reports
The cause of the explosion was not immediately clear.
Explosion rips through police station in India's Kashmir, official says
-An explosion ripped through a police station in Srinagar city in India's Kashmir late on Friday, a local police official said.
China uses nuclear reactor technology to expand global influence
This article was first published by Pacific Forum. It is republished with permission. On October 13 of this year, the state media outlet China Energy News Network reported that China is pulling ahead in advanced nuclear power technology development with the launch of the
Italy's Salvini says aid to Ukraine may fuel corruption
ROME - Italy's Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini said on Friday providing more aid to Ukraine would not help end the war with Russia and could \"fuel further corruption\", referring to a graft scandal that has rocked the government in Kyiv.
Azerbaijan protests to Russia over missile damage to its embassy in Ukraine
The blast from an Iskander missile caused serious damage to the diplomatic compound.
‘I did everything I could to save her’: Malaysian rapper Namewee on death of influencer Iris Hsieh
This was his first public statement since he was released from detention.
Russia plans to make up to 120,000 glide bombs this year, Ukrainian intelligence says
KYIV - Russia plans to manufacture up to 120,000 of its cheap and devastating glide bombs this year, a senior Ukrainian intelligence official said, including 500 of a new, longer-range version which can reach more towns and cities.
‘Every day is a shopping holiday’: China holds longest Double 11 sale but buyers hold back
If shopping festivals are a barometer of growth, the government will need to do more to raise household spending.
‘Waterfall’ in KL airport after heavy downpour; probe into cause of leak under way
Videos posted on X showed water pouring from the ceiling near a Qatar Airways check-in counter.
Russia dismisses German general's comments about Russia attacking NATO as fear-mongering
MOSCOW - The Russian Foreign Ministry on Friday dismissed a German general's comments about the possibility of conflict between Moscow and Germany as baseless fear-mongering.
Philippines’ 2026 chairmanship of Asean to test Marcos’ balancing act on regional issues
It is taking the helm at a time when Asean faces deepening divisions over the South China Sea, among other challenges.
Indonesia-Australia security pact a timely model for middle powers
When President Prabowo Subianto landed in Sydney on November 12 for his first official overseas visit since taking office, the symbolism was clear. His choice to make Australia his inaugural state visit signaled early recognition of Canberra’s strategic importance to Jakarta
EU considers training 3,000 Palestinian police officers from Gaza
BRUSSELS - European Union foreign ministers will discuss next week a proposal for the bloc to take the lead in training 3,000 Palestinian police officers with the aim of later deploying them in Gaza, according to a document seen by Reuters on Friday.
Thais navigate flooded homes and ancient temples by boat
Rains have plunged Ayutthaya province into what residents say is its worst flooding in years.
Russia says North Korean troops play key role in de-mining its Kursk region
North Korean troops who helped Russia repel a major Ukrainian incursion into its western Kursk region are now playing an important role in clearing the area of mines, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Friday.
Chinese astronauts return to Earth after debris impact delay
Tiny cracks caused by space debris were found in a small window of their spacecraft.
Inside the mind of Japan’s first woman PM Sanae Takaichi
Our guest expert looks at her political approach, as well as her personal side.
Pakistan's top court meets after two judges quit in protest at 'grave assault' on constitution
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan’s top court called a meeting of all judges on Friday, after parliament passed a constitutional amendment this week that curbed its remit, prompting two judges to quit, saying the reform “stands as a grave assault on the constitution”.
BHP liable for 2015 Brazil dam collapse, UK court rules in mammoth lawsuit
LONDON - BHP can be held liable over the 2015 collapse of a dam in southeastern Brazil, London's High Court ruled on Friday, in a lawsuit the claimants' lawyers previously valued at up to 36 billion pounds ($48.32 billion).
Indonesia says its Gaza peacekeepers would focus on health, infrastructure tasks
Indonesia says there is no decision yet on when troops will be deployed and what mandate they will have.
Zelenskiy says Ukraine hit targets in Russia successfully overnight
KYIV - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that his troops had used long-range Ukrainian \"Long Neptune\" cruise missiles on targets in Russia overnight, adding that such strikes were getting more successful all the time.
Taiwan’s ageing workforce and low birth rate push seniors back into employment
In less than two decades, more than 6 million Taiwanese will reach the mandatory retirement age of 65 – a shift that is sounding alarm bells for businesses and officials.
Singapore leaders send condolences over Philippine typhoons
Singapore stands ready to assist in relief efforts following Typhoons Fung-wong and Kalmaegi, which have caused widespread devastation in the Philippines.
How low will Takaichi’s Japan let the yen go?
Anyone at Japan’s Ministry of Finance planning a year-end vacation spent Wednesday scouring airline and hotel cancellation rules. On that day, the yen plunged toward 155 to the dollar, all but ensuring currency intervention. By now, currency traders are familiar with the
Azerbaijan seeks sentences of up to life for Karabakh ex-separatist officials
BAKU - Azerbaijani prosecutors said they would seek sentences of up to life in prison for 15 ex-leaders and officials in Nagorno-Karabakh, two years after Baku retook the region that had been controlled by ethnic Armenians.
Dozens of Australian and NZ schools shut over asbestos risk in children's sand
The Australian regulator has recalled several sand products used by children for play, but says the risk from them is "low".
Eurocope pot calling the American kettle black
I recently attended the excellent Kilkenomics festival in Kilkenny, Ireland. If you ever get the chance to go, I recommend it. Putting comedians and economists on the same stage doesn’t sound like it makes sense, but it’s surprisingly effective; they balance each other out
Poland says it will reopen two Belarus border crossings on November 17
WARSAW - Poland said it would on November 17 reopen two border crossings with Belarus that it shut in September in response to Russia-led military exercises in the neighbouring country and 21 Russian drones entering Polish airspace.
Bank of Japan deputy governor Uchida in hospital for leukaemia treatment
Shinichi Uchida is a member of the bank’s nine-member policy board.
Chinese doctors call for insurance coverage for weight-loss drugs
Obesity is China’s sixth leading risk factor in disability and death.
Chew Jetty house owner in Penang to submit application to keep panda mural on wall
Government officials and personnel came together to help the owner file the mural application.
Japan to enlist retired cops, soldiers to cull bears
Since April, bears have killed a record 13 people across the country.
Indonesia court ruling deals fresh blow to new capital Nusantara
The government must now cap land-use rights at Nusantara at 95 years instead of 190 years.
Greece arrests man in Europol's global 'Endgame' operation against cybercrime
ATHENS - Greece has arrested a 38-year-old man as part of a Europol crackdown on international cybercrime, during which authorities dismantled malware infrastructure that has infected hundreds of thousands of computers worldwide, police said.
Five Chinese tourists killed in minibus accident in Indonesia’s Bali
An official said their rental minibus plunged into a shallow ravine.
China plays up image of reliable partner as foreign monarchs visit
It draws a stark contrast to the economic unease set off by Trump and his sharp tariff hikes.