US hits Thai officials with visa sanctions over deportation of Uyghurs to China
The move appeared intended to discourage Thailand and other countries from such deportations.
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7 dead after bridge under construction in Bangkok collapses
Officials said a concrete beam structure for the new bridge collapsed onto the existing expressway bridge.
Thaksin vows cheaper power to turn Thailand into data centre hub
Thailand has secured billions of dollars in investment commitments from tech majors.
Trump tariff threats cast shadow over Penang’s booming semiconductor industry
Malaysia’s chipmakers moving toward more lucrative ‘front-end’ processes to cushion impact of trade war.
3 injured after bus carrying Singaporeans crashes near Cameron Highlands
Vehicle was carrying 23 Singaporean passengers.
‘Will never withdraw’: DAP’s Lim Guan Eng rubbishes claims that he’s pulling out of party polls
The Democratic Action Party’s central executive committee election on Sunday (Mar 16) would see 70 candidates vying for 30 positions.
US chip-making dream awakes to labor crisis reality
Semiconductors power nearly every aspect of modern life – cars, smartphones, medical devices and even national defense systems. These tiny but essential components make the information age possible, whether they’re supporting lifesaving hospital equipment or facilitating the
Duterte’s swift descent from Philippines’ punisher president to ICC inmate
Mr Duterte maintains a solid base of support in the Philippines because of his approach to drug trafficking.
Myanmar youth angry, desperate and on the run from junta rule
Myanmar has struggled with civil war, military rule and widespread poverty for much of the past seven decades. But the country’s youth have never faced threats to their survival and future as severe as today. The military coup of February 2021 shattered the hopes of many young
US designated South Korea a ‘sensitive’ country amid talk of nuclear weapons
The US list of sensitive countries includes China, Taiwan, Israel, Russia, Iran and North Korea.
Unification Church faces dissolution in Japan
The dissolution would remove the church's tax-exempt status while branding the organisation a harmful entity.
F1 boss to visit Thailand for talks on Bangkok race
The Asia-Pacific region currently hosts four races - in Australia, China, Japan and Singapore.
UN chief says there is 'disturbing rise in anti-Muslim bigotry'
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Friday there was a \"disturbing rise in anti-Muslim bigotry\" around the world while urging online tech platforms to curb hate speech and harassment.
Countries considered for Trump's potential new travel ban
WASHINGTON - The Trump administration is considering issuing sweeping travel restrictions for the citizens of dozens of countries as part of a new ban, according to sources familiar with the matter and an internal memo seen by Reuters.
'Their untold stories need to be told': Teens capture India's labourers in pictures
Teen photographers showcased the backbreaking work done by India's 400 million labourers.
Trump administration weighs travel ban on dozens of countries, memo says
WASHINGTON - The Trump administration is considering issuing sweeping travel restrictions for the citizens of dozens of countries as part of a new ban, according to sources familiar with the matter and an internal memo seen by Reuters.
Russia deputy foreign minister visits North Korea, KCNA says
SEOUL - Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko is visiting North Korea, North Korean state media KCNA said on Saturday.
Alarmed by Trump, South Korea mulls Japan-style nuclear option
The dramatic clash in the Oval Office between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was a profound shock to South Korea, which could not believe such an assault on an ally was possible. “It was a very concerning and worrying development,”
Musk’s way of streamlining tech startups is wrong for government
Elon Musk has been steadily expanding his political influence since being designated a “special government employee” by United States President Donald Trump in January. Appointed to lead the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Musk has moved to
Beijing calls Li Ka-shing a ‘traitor’ in Panama ports deal
Beijing criticized Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing for “betraying all Chinese people” after his flagship company announced its plan to sell most of its global ports, including two at the Panama Canal, to BlackRock. The Chinese State Council’s Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office
UK's Starmer calls on allies to make concrete commitments at Ukraine meeting
LONDON - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will urge around 25 world leaders on Saturday to make concrete commitments to support Ukraine and increase pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin to accept a ceasefire.
South Korea asks US for tariff exemption, says trade ministry
Trade Minister Cheong In-kyo said South Korea should not get unfavourable treatment.
How a Chinese county known for growing chillies is now disrupting the world’s diamond supply
China’s burgeoning lab-grown diamond industry was responsible for more than 70 per cent of the world’s output in 2023.
'For holding a wombat, thousands threatened my life'
Sam Jones says she was trying to get the wombat safely off the road, and the video was not staged for social media.
France's Macron says Russia must accept Ukraine 30-day ceasefire proposal
PARIS - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that Russia must accept a proposed 30-day ceasefire deal put forward by the United States and Ukraine.
Tears, disdain as drug war families in Manila watch Duterte at ICC hearing
The former president faces murder allegations stemming from his “war on drugs”.
Russia's Medvedev says Ukrainian troops in Kursk will be 'mercilessly' destroyed if they don't surrender
MOSCOW - Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Friday that Ukrainian troops remaining in the Kursk region of Russia will be ruthlessly destroyed if they continue to fight.
US hits Thai officials with visa sanctions over deportation of Uighurs to China
The move appeared to be intended to discourage Thailand and other countries from such deportations.
Tough G7 statement drops 'one China' reference from Taiwan language
LA MALBAIE, Canada - G7 foreign ministers took a tough stance on China on Friday, stepping up language on Taiwan and omitting some conciliatory references from past statements, including to \"one China\" policies.
Tough G-7 statement drops ‘one China’ reference from Taiwan language
The omission is sure to be a significant concern for Beijing.
Thai businesses most targeted in Asean for financial phishing
AI enabled the creation of increasingly convincing fake websites, making it easier for users to fall victim to scams.
The China dog still isn’t barking
Subscribe now with a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. The China dog still isn’t barking David Goldman analyzes the market and political turbulence triggered by Trump’s tariff policy, which has roiled US stocks while
Iraqi PM says Islamic State leader for Iraq and Syria killed
BAGHDAD - The leader of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria has been killed, Iraq's prime minister said on Friday, describing him as \"one of the most dangerous terrorists in Iraq and the world.\"
Death toll in Pakistan’s train hijacking rises to 31, army says
A spokesman repeated accusations that India and Afghanistan backed the militants responsible. Both countries denied these.
Death toll in Pakistan's train hijacking rises to 31, army says
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan's military spokesman said on Friday the death toll in a train hijacking in the country's southwestern mountains had risen to 31 and he repeated accusations that neighbouring India and Afghanistan backed the militants who carried it out.
Marcos-Duterte blood feud flares into existential crisis
The Philippines has seen its fair share of dynastic rivalries. But the deepening conflict between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and former President Rodrigo Duterte, recently escalated by the latter’s arrest and transfer to the Netherlands for trial, is more than just a
India marks Holi, the festival of colours, amid tight security
But inflammatory statements in the lead-up to Holi ratcheted up tensions.
Still too early for Australia to dump Trump
US President Donald Trump appears to have abruptly upended America’s most trusted alliances with European countries since taking office just two months ago. But are we misreading the cues? In addition to putting pressure on Ukraine to secure a deal to end the war, he has
Philippines' Duterte to have first court appearance in The Hague
THE HAGUE - Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte makes his first appearance at the International Criminal Court in The Hague on Friday, where he faces murder allegations stemming from his \"war on drugs\".
Lawyer says Philippines’ Duterte was ‘abducted’, too ill to testify at ICC
The former president faces murder allegations stemming from his “war on drugs”.
China’s AI fever drives wider adoption across society, but is it mostly hype?
DeepSeek’s free-to-use open-source models would lead more SMEs to use the tech in their processes, said an observer.
