Taiwan revokes visa of pro-Beijing Chinese influencer
The woman has attracted criticism over videos calling for the unification of Taiwan with mainland China.
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Japan Aum Shinrikyo cult widow speaks 30 years after subway attack
OSAKA - Only seven years into her marriage did Yuki Niimi first touch her husband – at a morgue where she collected his body after he was executed, and kissed him in a coffin.
Singaporean boy, 7, dies in Johor Bahru accident; unlicensed lorry driver tests positive for meth
Of the people in the car, four were Singaporeans - including the driver - and the remaining one is an Indonesian citizen.
India’s Modi says Trump has ‘clear roadmap’ in second term
Mr Modi praised Mr Trump for his graciousness and humility, underscoring a strong bond between the leaders.
13 arrested at Thai airport over attempts to smuggle 375kg of cannabis, some bound for Singapore: Report
About US$2.2 million worth of cannabis was seized at Samui airport over four days, with 13 foreigners posing as tourists arrested.
Pregnant woman turned away from hospitals in South Korea, gives birth in ambulance
The ongoing medical strike has resulted in several cases of ambulances with emergency patients struggling to find hospitals.
China’s quantum satellite link a hack-proof leap forward
China’s first quantum-encrypted link with South Africa marks a breakthrough in ultra-secure communications with far-reaching military and geopolitical implications. This month, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that China has established its first hacker-resistant
Singaporean boy, 7, dies in Johor car accident; lorry driver tests positive for meth
The boy was one of the four passengers in the car driven by his father.
South Korea’s ruling party says it will respect Yoon impeachment verdict
The Constitutional Court is expected to deliver its verdict on President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment this week.
South Korea calls to avoid impact on US cooperation after ‘sensitive’ country designation
Politicians in Seoul have traded blame over the sensitive country designation.
China’s Naura rising to the chip-making equipment challenge
Naura Technology, China’s top semiconductor production equipment maker, has risen to 6th place in the global ranking, according to Shanghai-based technology consulting firm CINNO Research. Only industry giants ASML, Applied Materials, Lam Research, Tokyo Electron and KLA now
Russia demands 'ironclad' guarantees in peace treaty with Ukraine
Russia will seek \"ironclad\" guarantees in any peace deal on Ukraine that NATO nations will exclude Kyiv from membership and that Ukraine will remain neutral, a Russian deputy foreign minister said in remarks published on Monday.
Malaysia’s Subang Airport soars again with Batik Air’s expansion
Batik Air's CEO said the airport offered convenience and reduced reliance on KLIA.
Japan PM Ishiba’s Cabinet approval hits record low, Asahi reports
Mr Ishiba faced backlash for giving 100,000 yen vouchers to 15 first-term lawmakers from his ruling party.
Troubled times for Malaysia aid initiatives with USAid funding freeze
Activists fear that this may shut down crucial programmes and some non-governmental organisations.
Japan PM Ishiba's cabinet approval hits record low, Asahi reports
TOKYO - Public support for Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's government dropped to a record low after he handed out gift vouchers to some ruling party lawmakers, a poll conducted by the Asahi newspaper showed on Monday.
India watches warily as Bangladesh-Pakistan ties thaw
Dhaka and Islamabad are growing closer after years of mistrust, but what does this mean for India?
How Malaysian label Anaabu uses traditional Malay and Chinese elements to redefine minimalist fashion
KL-based label Anaabu’s minimalist styles has been winning fans with its distinctive and practical takes on traditional wear. It will be at Boutique Fairs Singapore, which runs from Mar 21 to 23.
Netanyahu moves to oust head of Israel's domestic security service, statement says
JERUSALEM - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told the head of the country's Shin Bet domestic security service Ronen Bar that he plans to bring his dismissal before the government this week, a statement from Netanyahu's office said on Sunday.
US starts to build submarine presence on strategic Australian coast under Aukus
Around 50 to 80 US navy personnel will arrive by the middle of 2025 at Western Australia’s HMAS Stirling base.
Thai maritime authorities respond to fire on tourist boat off Koh Tao; one passenger missing
The missing passenger was identified as a British woman named Alexandra.
US to tariff Japanese autos ‘to be fair’
Japan’s hopes for an exemption from US tariffs on imported autos have been dashed. On Friday, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told Fox Business that, “If you’re going to tariff cars from anywhere, it’s got to be tariffing cars from everywhere. That would be fair, right?
Malaysia’s DAP polls: Lim Guan Eng fails to retain chairmanship, named national adviser
With 40 MPs and 90 state assemblymen, the DAP is the largest party in the country's ruling coalition.
China looks to boost consumption amid consumer squeeze
The government's plan includes measures like increasing income and establishing a childcare subsidy scheme.
Russian troops battle last Ukrainian forces in Kursk region
MOSCOW - Russia battled on Sunday to drive the last Ukrainian soldiers from western Russia, Russian officials said, after a seven-month incursion by Ukraine that aimed to distract Moscow's forces, gain a bargaining chip and rile President Vladimir Putin.
Bangladesh court upholds death sentence of 20 students in 2019 murder case
Mr Abrar Fahad was killed for a Facebook post criticising then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government.
One killed in explosion at Rosneft's oil refinery, news agencies report
MOSCOW - One worker was killed and three other were injured in an explosion at an oil refinery in Russia's city of Ryazan, TASS and RIA news agencies reported.
Separatist suicide attack in southwestern Pakistan kills at least five
QUETTA - Separatist militants drove a vehicle laden with explosives into a paramilitary convoy, killing at least five in southwestern Pakistan, officials said on Sunday, just days after the same group hijacked a train and held hostages for 36 hours.
South Korea’s cable car boom: Not everyone is excited
Excitement grows over cable car projects at S. Korea's iconic mountains, amid environmental concerns.
Azerbaijan says Armenia fired on it, Yerevan denies the claim
MOSCOW - Azerbaijan on Sunday accused Armenian forces of shooting at Azerbaijani positions from the southern Syunik province of Armenia, a claim Yerevan dismissed as untrue.
Protests intensify as Yoon Suk Yeol impeachment ruling nears
This march was the fifth consecutive one in five days since March 12.
Thai officials set to visit China to check on Uighur deportees
Thailand has defended its move to return the 40 Uighurs to China in February.
Measles cases on the rise in Vietnam, PM Chinh releases guidance
Climate change, seasonal changes make the epidemic situation increasingly complicated and unpredictable.
Lim Guan Eng loses DAP chairman post after crucial party polls; Anthony Loke remains as secretary-general
Lim, a former finance minister, will be an adviser to the party instead.
