Najib pays RM50 million fine, but his road home hits legal roadblock

Malaysia's AGC suspended temporarily the house arrest after questioning how royal pardons and court orders are enforced.

China, Gabon elevate ties, pledge deeper mining, security cooperation

BEIJING, Nov 6 - China and Gabon elevated their diplomatic ties during a state visit by the Central African nation's president to China, and are looking to deepen cooperation in the areas of mining and security, they said in a joint statement on Friday.

US, UK and others condemn sentencing of Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong

LONDON, Nov 6 - Ten governments including the United States, Britain, Germany and France issued a statement on Friday condemning the sentencing of Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong to 10 years in jail.

Magnitude-6.1 quake hits off Tokyo, no tsunami alert issued

Johor police deploy thousands to 337 flood hotspots during north-east monsoon

The Johor Welfare Department also identified 1,072 temporary evacuation centres to accommodate up to 265,599 evacuees.

6.1-magnitude quake hits off Tokyo, no tsunami alert: Weather agency

The shallow quake hit at 7.39pm local time in the sea off the coast of the country’s Kanto region.

Italian prosecutors target China-linked network accused of tracking dissident

MILAN, Nov 6 - Italian prosecutors have wrapped up an investigation into a network they say is linked to Chinese authorities and spent years tracking, intimidating and harassing a prominent Italy-based critic of Beijing.

Tokyo rail station’s weed-munching goats chew their way to stardom

The animals have become a major attraction for local schoolchildren and professionals, as well as a hit on social media.

Pakistan's leaders dread US Democrats' win but its households are praying for it

ISLAMABAD, Nov 6 - Pakistan's leaders spent two years courting US President Donald Trump, but after the Democrats' win in Tuesday's congressional vote, they are preparing for scrutiny of their access to the White House.

Malaysia attorney-general intervenes to halt ex-PM Najib’s house arrest transfer

The attorney-general’s office said it needed time to review a pardon issued by the King and a court order allowing the move.

Boring war: China cuts tunnelling machine exports, India digs in

Beijing will begin restricting the export of tunnel boring machines and other advanced construction equipment from Nov 18.

What to know about the presidential wiretapping scandal rocking Indonesia

The scandal involves senior members of President Prabowo Subianto's government, and hint at growing tensions among its elites.

Malaysian PM Anwar disagrees with UMNO’s payment of Najib’s fine but says it’s party’s prerogative

Earlier, UMNO announced the closure of its special Najib Razak Solidarity Fund account.

‘My resignation takes effect the moment Najib steps into his house’: Malaysian minister Anthony Loke

Loke restated his Sept 19 promise after Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution said Najib was having a dental check-up.

Myanmar announces by-elections, expanding Parliament writ

The junta is trying to extend control in Sagaing, Mandalay and Chin despite ongoing fighting.

China adopts law on Antarctic activities and environmental protection

HONG KONG, Nov 6 - Beijing has approved a law to improve China's Antarctic research and strengthen regulation of its exploration activities, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Friday.

Korea, Taiwan and Japan take first jolt from Democratic AI shock

SEOUL – The fallout from this week’s US midterms is already upending South Korea’s financial system. On Friday, the Kospi plunged more than 8% and fell below 5,000 for the first time since February. Investors clearly fear the Democratic sweep on November 3 will delay or halt

Malaysia PM Anwar says he disagrees with UMNO paying Najib’s US$12.3 million fine

"It should not give the impression that corruption involving billions of ringgit can simply be overlooked," said Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysia Transport Minister Anthony Loke confirms he will resign when Najib begins house arrest

Lost in translation? Japan minister blames X for diplomatic near-miss

It was not the first time he had fallen foul of a translation snafu on the platform.

Macau ex-lawmaker sentenced to 12.5 years in prison in city's first national security trial

Au Kam San was arrested in July 2025 for collusion with foreign forces to endanger national security and tried behind closed doors.

Brazil’s Lula to join other world leaders at ASEAN summit

US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney are also expected.

Japan to set up ‘cyber rescue team’ after wave of attacks

This comes after dozens of businesses reported unauthorised access to their systems and potential leaks of client data.

Ex-Malaysia PM Najib remains in prison as lawyers dispute AGC’s call for temporary halt of his house arrest

Malaysia’s Attorney-General’s Chambers has no power to suspend or stay a royal pardon, Najib’s lawyers argued.

Mhia Firdaus feels the weight of being first Malay actress nominated for Taiwan’s Golden Horse Awards

As the first Malay actress to receive a nomination, Mhia is careful to uphold Malaysia's reputation.

North Korea's army of world-class hackers is secret weapon that took down Binance

North Korea identifies top students from a young age, training a select few for cyber operations and rewarding them with perks such as spacious apartments and huge hard currency awards, defectors and analysts say.

X says police order demanding removal of Indian free-speech groups’ accounts was fake

BENGALURU, Nov 6 - Police orders asking X to block online accounts of two of India's most prominent free speech groups were fake, the social media company told an Indian court on Friday, days after the purported content removal requests sparked a public outcry.

Watch: Moment woman rescues young koala from large snake

Nell was walking her dog in Brisbane, Australia, when she saw a distressed koala trying to protect its joey from a python.

Macau jails pro-democracy campaigner in city's first national security case

Au Kam San was sentenced to 12 years and six months' jail for "subversion against the political power of the state".

Man in Japan sent to prosecutors for indecent exposure at samurai monument

The man told police he did it in response to online viewer requests.

US Democrats, please take note: peace is good politics

Voters across the United States were loud and clear on Tuesday in their historic drubbing of Trumpism. The election was a decisive rejection of Trump’s war on Iran and its staggering costs at home. While savoring their victory and the historic opportunity to restore America’s

How anime tourism is helping breathe new life into Japan's shrinking towns

Anime and manga fans are flocking to towns across Japan, bringing new opportunities to communities grappling with depopulation and economic decline.

Indonesia names fourth senior police officer as wiretapping suspect amid deepening political rifts

Three senior police officers have already been arrested, including the former national police chief and Prabowo's chief of staff, Listyo Sigit Prabowo.

Au Kam San: Macau’s ex-lawmaker who called ‘bluntly’ for democracy

His trial is the first case under the national security law in Macau, a former Portuguese colony.

Malaysia ex-PM Najib Razak set for house arrest after party pays fine to leave jail

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 - Jailed former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak's fine has been paid as part of the terms of a royal pardon, his political party said on Friday, paving the way for his transfer to house arrest.

Australian woman shot during Bondi Beach attack dies almost a year later

The 90-year-old was among those seriously injured after gunmen opened fire at a Jewish event last year.

Pakistan’s Fa’az missile aims to escape China, US arms traps

Pakistan’s recent maiden test of its indigenous Fa’az beyond-visual-range missile highlights an urgent push toward self-reliance in high-end air combat, driven by the operational imperatives of volatile border clashes with India and the strategic vulnerabilities of relying on

Indonesia names fourth senior police officer as wiretapping suspect amid deepening political rift

Thousands of troops were deployed in the wake of the wiretapping revelations.

Former Malaysia PM Najib Razak's US$12.3 million fine paid by UMNO, paving way for house arrest

The "solidarity fund" set up for former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak had reached the target amount, UMNO said.

Bangladesh rescues Rohingya refugees in border gun battle

One soldier was killed in the clash on the night of Nov 5, the military said.

Iran sent nuclear proposal to the US via Qatar, senior Iranian official tells Reuters

DUBAI, Nov 5 - Iran has sent the United States a nuclear proposal via Qatar, to be discussed only after Washington meets Tehran’s seven demands, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Thursday.

Malaysia ex-PM Najib Razak leaves jail for house arrest after paying $15.7 million fine

The 73-year-old former leader was jailed for his role in one of the largest-ever global plunders of a sovereign wealth fund.

China passes cross-border corruption law, expanding anti-graft drive

The new law is aimed at deepening international cooperation on the issue and safeguarding China's sovereignty and security.

Australia sends military aircraft to help fight Indonesia fires

The air operation is scheduled to run from Nov 6 to 12.

Ties with Paraguay unaffected, Taiwan says after president resigns

TAIPEI, Nov 6 - Taiwan said on Friday its ties of friendship with Paraguay have not been affected by events in the South American nation, after close ally President Santiago Peña resigned following a bank collapse.

North Korea’s army of world-class hackers is secret weapon that took down Binance

Kim Jong Un previously declared that cyber warfare was crucial to North Korea's strike capability.

Woman, 90, wounded in Bondi Beach shooting dies one year after attack

SYDNEY, Nov 6 - A 90-year-old woman who was seriously injured during the Bondi Beach shooting has died in hospital nearly a year after the attack, authorities said on Friday.

Myanmar plans April by-election, including in conflict areas

Nov 6 - Myanmar's military-appointed election commission has scheduled by-elections for April next year to fill dozens of parliamentary seats, state media said on Friday, including in areas impacted by a protracted civil war.