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Russian drone strike kills 15 miners in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk, officials say

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Pakistan seeks out perpetrators after deadly separatist attacks

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Voters in Japan less likely to support female politicians wearing masks: Survey

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‘I have absolutely no connection whatsoever’: Malaysian PM Anwar on e-mail involving Epstein

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Trump’s theology of trophy-hunting as applied to Iran

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Pakistan forces kill 145 militants in two-day battle after wave of attacks

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Japan’s ruling LDP extends lead ahead of Feb 8 election: Kyodo poll

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Shoigu says Russia supports China's position on Taiwan

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China tells Russia’s security chief bilateral relations could ‘break new ground’ in 2026

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Ukraine talks set for next week as cold sweeps country

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Malaysia police probe ex‑Free Malaysia Today journalist, Chinese daily under Sedition Act

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Over 7,000 cannabis shops in Thailand close due to stricter regulations and new law

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Over 7,000 cannabis shops close due to stricter regulations and new law

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Deadly gun and bomb attacks hit Pakistan's Balochistan province

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Pakistan forces kill 145 militants after attacks in Balochistan

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India faces hotter, drier February, threatening winter crops

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Pakistan forces kill 145 militants after attacks Balochistan

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Myanmar junta calls coup-protesting civil servants back to work

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Rare earths and data centres: India pushes local industry as global tensions rise

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Indonesia lets Elon Musk's Grok resume, lifting ban over sexualised images

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Australian snowboarder dies after ski lift accident in central Japan

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Half of 20 major Japanese cities face shrinking population

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Pakistan’s stray animals have found friends and protectors in Karachi’s young residents

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Suspended cop ‘Inspector Sheila’ nabbed for disturbing peace at Thaipusum event in Malaysia

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Russia's Shoigu, China's Wang Yi to discuss security issues

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Young South Koreans show renewed interest in marriage: Survey

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South Korea’s viral dessert ‘Dubai chewy cookies’ reach namesake city

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China targets ‘rats’ stealing military funds after launch of high-profile probe into top generals

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India budget makes fresh bet on manufacturing as it seeks to sustain growth

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Indonesia permits Elon Musk’s Grok to resume service after ban

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India budget makes bet on manufacturing; transaction tax hike spooks markets

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Sea of colour as Malaysia’s Hindus mark Thaipusam with piercings and prayer

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India dismisses Epstein e-mail referring to Modi’s Israel visit in 2017

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Japan Prime Minister Takaichi cancels TV appearance after arm injury while campaigning

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Rising costs push Japan stores to cacao alternatives before Valentine's Day

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Japan PM Takaichi talks up weak yen even as her government works to counter currency decline

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Afghan returnees in Bamiyan struggle despite new homes

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Japan Railways group tackles congestion at women's toilets at stations

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Chinese cash in jewellery at automated gold recyclers as prices soar

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Indonesia is wooing its former citizens with a new stand-in for dual citizenship – but with limited success

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Jakartans battle flood waters to reach workplaces

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China new home prices rise in January as government signals support, private survey shows

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Thailand’s 2026 summer forecast to reach temperatures over 42 deg C

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Graft busters freeze $320k in accounts over e-waste probe, seize $54k

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Graft busters freeze $320k in accounts over e-waste probe in Malaysia, seize $54k

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South Korea posts record January exports on AI chip boom

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Thailand’s ruling party runs on nationalist, establishment vote pitch

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'People's dad' Jensen Huang praises, pushes Nvidia suppliers on mobbed Taiwan visit

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