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Ukraine’s worst week becomes much better, but not the best
Last week was a momentous one for Ukrainian democracy, and possibly for how the war develops over the next period. After two and a half years, overall command of the Ukrainian army was transferred from General Oleksandr Syrskyi to General Mykhailo Drapatyi. The move was greeted
Osaka, Fukuoka, Aichi among prefectures aiming to be second Japan capital
This shift aims to decentralise administrative functions from Tokyo in the event of disaster.
Six Networks: Inside China’s trillion-dollar bet to wire its economy for an AI era
It marks the first time China has brought its biggest infrastructure projects under a single programme.
Indonesia central bank governor Perry Warjiyo steps down in surprise move
The central bank has been under pressure to support President Prabowo Subianto’s big-growth agenda.
Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo steps down
Destry Damayanti, a senior deputy governor at the central bank, has been appointed as interim governor.
Youth-led Indian protestors celebrate minister’s resignation
India’s Cockroach Janta Party ended its five-week multi-city protest after the youth-led movement’s key demand – the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan – was met. “We have done it,” CJP spokesperson Saurav Das told a jubilant crowd at New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar
Rohingya schools in Malaysia face closures amid online surge in hate speech
At least nine schools have shut nationwide due to harassment and threats, some directed at children.
Marcos fights to revive economy, presidency after graft debacle
The billion-dollar flood control scheme corruption scandal has triggered multiple protests.
Japan PM Takaichi’s approval rating slides as inflation bites: Yomiuri poll
It marks the first time the approval rating for her administration has dropped below 60 per cent since she took office.
Japan to launch new intelligence bureau on July 31 in counter-spy push
Its launch is expected to pave the way for further counter-espionage legislation and activities.
Top North Korea official blasts ASEAN for urging denuclearisation
Kim Yo Jong said ASEAN should guard against “being misused as a hired mouthpiece for the US”.
‘Don’t push it down our throats’: Why India’s ethanol-blending fuel policy is facing backlash
Motorists have posted videos of stalled vehicles and lower mileage, but experts say ageing vehicle parts, poor maintenance and contaminated petrol could also be reasons for the problems.
The faces behind China's AI rise: Meet the founders of DeepSeek, Z.ai and Moonshot AI
As China emerges as a key competitor in the global AI race, CNA takes a look at the people leading its top companies.
How Trump’s immigration crackdown is putting pressure on Indonesians in the US
US President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown has struck fear into undocumented Indonesians living there, prompting some to seek asylum despite slim chances of success.
Australia’s AI ambitions add to construction squeeze as housing target looms
Data centres risk becoming the latest strain on a construction workforce already stretched thin.
Iran foreign minister says Ukraine's attack on Iranian vessel 'cannot go unanswered'
July 26 - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Sunday a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian commercial vessel \"cannot go unanswered\".
Israel to allow international force into Gaza, Israeli official says
July 26 - Israel will allow a multinational security force to enter Gaza as proposed under U.S. President Donald Trump's ceasefire plan for the enclave, an Israeli official said on Sunday, a day before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads to Washington.
India PM Modi announces panel to overhaul exam system after protests
New legislation to deal with exam leaks would be introduced that toughens penalties for culprits, he said.
It’s ‘just the beginning’: India’s ‘cockroaches’ celebrate education minister’s resignation
India’s Education Minister had quit earlier in the day, giving in to one of the CJP's demands.
Iran will halt attacks as long as US maintains pause, Iranian source says after Trump calls off strikes
DUBAI/WASHINGTON, July 26 - Iran will halt its own attacks as long as the United States maintains its latest pause on air strikes, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Sunday, after President Donald Trump abruptly called off his two-week-old bombing campaign.
The Middle East after the American imperium
For three-quarters of a century, the Middle East operated inside an American frame. Washington was not the only actor, but it was the reference point — the guarantor whose fleets, bases, and diplomatic weight set the outer boundaries of what regional rivals could do to one
Southern China faces torrential rain, floods after Typhoon Noul makes landfall
Flash floods are expected in parts of Jiangxi, Hunan, Guangdong, Sichuan, Shaanxi, Gansu and southeastern Xinjiang from Sunday evening through Monday evening.
Ancient monastery in Thailand added to UNESCO heritage list
The monastery is Thailand’s ninth World Heritage site, but its first in the southern region.
Flash flood at north-west China tourist site kills 10, injures 23: Report
The location of the flash flood was identified as the Shuangshimen Scenic Area by an earlier report.
Malaysia to make F1 comeback in October as host of Bahrain GP
The race in Malaysia will slot in between the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Sep 26 and Singapore on Oct 11.
China holds air, navy patrol in South China Sea
HONG KONG, July 26 - China said on Sunday it organised a routine patrol by its naval and air forces in the South China Sea, accusing the Philippines of holding patrols with foreign countries in the disputed waterway that undermined regional peace and stability.
Chinese university investigating girl's death in gene-editing trial
Mei’s parents were not adequately informed about the risks of the gene-editing trial.
US, Japan join Philippines in South China Sea drills
China accused the Philippines of holding patrols with foreign countries in the disputed waterway that undermined regional peace and stability.
Zelensky says Russia seeks 30,000 extra North Korean troops for Ukraine war
Preparations are being made in Russia's Voronezh region, near the border with Ukraine, to accommodate the additional troops, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says in a social media post.
Extreme heat spreads beyond South Korea’s hottest city Daegu
On July 26, KMA issued additional severe heat wave warnings for Gyeongsan, Cheongdo and parts of Daegu.
How Japan is putting AI in its cybernetic place
Much of the Western debate about artificial intelligence centers on the machine itself. Will AI become conscious? Will it surpass human intelligence? Could it acquire goals of its own and escape human control? Japan’s Society 5.0 begins from a different premise. Rather than
New South Korean reality dating show for the terminally ill sparks controversy
The broadcaster is set to premiere the series Aug 3.
Rescuers scour South China Sea for 17 missing after Vietnamese vessel sinks
Cargo vessel Khoi Nguyen 18, with 62 Vietnamese nationals aboard, ran into distress in waters near Fiery Cross Reef, China's state broadcaster CCTV said.
Rescuers scour South China Sea for 23 missing after Vietnamese vessel sinks
HONG KONG, July 26 - Rescuers were searching on Sunday for 23 people missing after a Vietnamese ship sank in the busy waterway of the South China Sea, while 39 were pulled from the waters, China's state broadcaster CCTV said.