Malaysia trials second QR code system at Johor border crossing with Singapore
The QR code system can be used by Malaysians travelling by bus at Bangunan Sultan Iskandar CIQ .
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Terror, 'chaos': Survivors recall India crowd crush that killed 116
People fell on top of each other as they tumbled down a slope into a water-logged ditch.
Australia orders sperm donation purge over mix-ups
An investigation has found that thousands of sperm samples may have been misidentified by IVF providers.
Hathras crush: Police say massive overcrowding led to over 116 dead
Police are now trying to locate the preacher who presided over the event.
Philippine diving town swops trash for rice to clean up its beaches
Since the programme began nearly two years ago, over 4.3 metric tonnes of plastic waste have been collected.
China is building and testing lethal attack drones for Russia
Providing a Shahed-like attack drone would mark a deepening of Beijing’s support for Russia.
Portable pool saves family amid Sabah flood
Six children were ferried to a neighbour's house on higher ground using the inflatable pool.
Russia’s new combat icebreaker built for Arctic dominance
Russia’s new combat icebreaker, known as the Project 23550 Ivan Papanin, has embarked on factory sea trials, signaling Russia’s intensified strategic focus on the Arctic amid an emerging New Cold War. This month, The War Zone reported the icebreaker is designed not only to
Missing Australian child feared attacked by crocodile, police say
SYDNEY - Police in Australia's Northern Territory said on Wednesday a missing 12-year-old child was reportedly attacked by a crocodile and a search and rescue operation was underway.
Malaysia's Najib loses legal bid to serve sentence under house arrest
Najib Razak, who is also considering filing a new petition for a full pardon, remains on trial for corruption in several other 1MDB-linked cases.
Malaysia court dismisses jailed ex-PM Najib’s bid to serve sentence under house arrest
He said the former king's “addendum order” accompanied a pardons board’s decision to halve his sentence.
Malaysia's Good Vibes Festival 2024 cancelled to respect king's coronation
The music festival was previously cancelled in 2023 after The 1975 frontman Matty Healy kissed a male bandmate onstage during a performance.
India’s Hathras crush: Deadliest crowd disasters in recent years
The crush at a Hindu religious gathering near Hathras, northern India, killed at least 116 people.
Fears for Australian child missing after croc attack
The 12-year-old was last seen swimming in a remote creek in the Northern Territory.
Putin arrives in Kazakhstan for Russia-China dominated SCO summit
Russia's President Vladimir Putin arrived in Kazakhstan on Wednesday for regional security and defence talks, the Kremlin said, as well as a series of bilateral meetings, including with Chinese and Turkish leaders.
Joke candidates flood Tokyo’s governor race
A record 56 people are running in the July 7 election, where two women are vying for the top post.
Japan’s first new banknotes in 20 years use holograms to defeat counterfeits
Nearly 80 per cent of 2.2 million drink vending machines will need upgrades to accept the new bills.
Opening soon: Singapore’s first fine-casual Filipino restaurant by founders of the Philippines' Manam
Hayop ni Manam, opening Jul 12, will serve “honest”, “recognisable” Filipino dishes like sisig and adobo, made using quality ingredients like New Zealand wagyu, French spring chicken and Japanese seafood.
CNA Correspondent Podcast: Bhutan's reputation as a utopia doesn't reflect gritty reality
The so-called “happiest place on earth” isn’t so happy after all – as Bhutan grapples with a brain drain issue amid a bleak economy.
Taiwan says China seized fishing boat near Chinese coast
The boat was operating near the Taiwan-administered Kinmen islands.
Too old to drive? Deadly Seoul car crash reignites debate on elderly driving
An earlier proposal for conditional driving licences for seniors had met with strong public backlash.
How Indonesia’s Prabowo will see the world
JAKARTA – Indonesia has the world’s fourth biggest population, boasts the globe’s largest Muslim democracy and sits at the heart of a key region geopolitically – and yet persistently punches below its weight on the global stage. While national founder Sukarno helped create the
Indonesia rebuffs China’s Global South trade drive
Beijing’s strategy to boost trade relations with countries in the Global South to diversify away from closing Western markets has taken a hit with Indonesia’s announced intention to impose a 100-200% tariff on China’s labor-intensive goods. Over the past few days, several
China tensions ripping political rifts in the Philippines
MANILA – The latest skirmish in the South China Sea, which saw Chinese maritime forces forcibly boarding then disarming Philippine navy personnel on a resupply mission, has jolted the Philippine government and exposed fault lines in President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s once-unified
More than 100 killed in crush at India religious event
The incident took place at a Hindu religious event in Hathras district in Uttar Pradesh state.
China, Philippines agree to lower tensions in South China Sea, boost communications
But analysts say there was little sign that either side was ready to back down on their sovereignty claims.
Doctors dismissed these women as hysterical. Now they're fighting back
Two thirds of Australian women say they have encountered gender bias or discrimination in healthcare.
Talks with the Taliban - no women allowed
Diplomats say the first talks with Afghanistan's rulers since they seized power were productive.
US Supreme Court immunity ruling opens a Pandora’s Box
The US Supreme Court ruled on Monday (July 1) that former president Donald Trump is entitled to some level of immunity from criminal prosecution, a decision that may effectively delay the trial of the case against him on charges of plotting to subvert the 2020 election. The
Cultural differences impede trade for most nations — but not China
It’s a widely accepted notion among economists that cultural differences can pose a significant barrier to trade. The larger the cultural gap between two countries – judging by differences in language, customs, values and business norms – the more challenging and costly trade
Ukraine’s debt negotiations could decide the war
As Ukraine fights against Russian invasion, it faces a battle on two fronts: military and financial. Global attention understandably focuses on battlefield developments, where Russian troops are pushing toward Ukraine’s second city, Kharkov. But Ukraine is simultaneously
Mother of rescued Israeli hostage Noa Argamani dies
Liora Argamani succumbs to brain cancer three weeks after her daughter was freed from captivity in Gaza.
Prabowo's leg surgery sparks speculation over health, but could help him perform presidential duties better, say analysts
Speculation over Mr Prabowo Subianto’s health is not new. But his leg surgery in June has raised questions about incumbent president Joko Widodo’s influence should his son, incoming vice-president Gibran Rakabuming Raka, assume the top job.
Pakistan will continue attacks in Afghanistan - minister
Khawaja Asif said the aerial strikes were targeting groups which his government accuses to targeting security forces and civilians.
Malaysia unveils 'fiercer-looking' Olympic kit design after criticism, apology over 'cheap-looking' outfits
The improvements come after the original design came under fire for being "ugly", uninspired or outdated.
Cambodia jails green activists for 'anti-state plot'
The court's decision is yet another blow to civil liberties in Cambodia, rights activists say.
As Hong Kong’s F&B firms struggle to stay afloat, Chinese eateries flock in to fill the gap
It is part of a “chu hai” movement, where Chinese companies move to break into a more lucrative market abroad.
