Telstra outage disrupts Australian train services, taxi payments

Mount Anak Krakatau erupts, sending ash plume 100m into the sky

The public were urged to avoid carrying out activities near the volcano until further notice.

'The water just came so fast': Typhoon triggers floods and rare tornadoes in China

Villagers whose families have been stranded told the BBC they are struggling to get food and help.

Beijing is looking at curbing overseas access to China’s top AI models, sources say

Limiting access could ripple across AI markets as costs for many businesses would likely increase.

From faith to technology - more of India's wealthy are giving to science

A fresh wave of commitments to pure sciences marks a turning point in the way India's wealthy are giving.

Johor state polls: PAS’ bid to revive ties with UMNO has failed, says Bersatu chief Muhyiddin

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin tells CNA that his Bersatu party remains focused on making gains in the Johor polls despite its fractured ties with PAS under opposition coalition Perikatan Nasional.

Lawsuit alleges US shared information with Iran about asylum seekers, US denies allegation

WASHINGTON, July 7 - A lawsuit filed on Tuesday alleged that President Donald Trump's administration illegally shared confidential information about Iranian asylum seekers with Iran's government, allegations the Trump administration denied.

Pakistan-registered cargo plane missing off Karachi coast after navigation problem

The 27-year-old aircraft is operated by K2 Airways.

Coffin of slain Iranian supreme leader arrives in Iraq's Najaf, Iraqi state TV says

NAJAF, July 7 - The coffin of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei arrived in Iraq’s holy city of Najaf on Tuesday after funeral ceremonies in Iran, bringing a multi-day procession to one of Shi'ite Islam's most sacred sites following the leader's death in a

China’s Pacific missile test sends message to U.S. allies, analysts say

The latest test coincided with signing of Australia-Fiji defense pact and allied military drills across the region.

Armenian opposition leader charged with fraud to be held for two months

July 7 - The leader of a pro-Russian Armenian opposition party was placed in pre-trial detention for two months on Tuesday after being detained on suspicion of large-scale fraud and money laundering, the Armenpress news agency reported, citing a court ruling.

Woman in Japan arrested for allegedly sewing roommate’s lips together

The victim took a piece of paper with the words “Please help me” written on it to a nearby shop, seeking assistance.

Death toll from China storms rises to 17; hundreds injured

Around 800 to 900 snakes escaped on July 6 after a breeding farm in Guangxi was washed away.

South Korea's Lee eyes cooperation with NATO in arms R&D, production

SEOUL, July 7 - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Tuesday he hoped his country would expand cooperation with NATO allies in research and development, including in cutting-edge technologies, and in production of weapons systems.

Nurse in India allegedly injects husband with toilet cleaner after previous murder bid fails

She killed her husband by injecting toilet cleaning liquid, along with crushed sleeping pills, into his IV line.

Indonesia and India deepen strategic ties with defence, critical mineral deals during Modi visit

The pacts mark the most substantive push in years for their relations.

Drug smuggling caused deadly Sri Lanka prison riot, says minister

COLOMBO, July 7 - A riot in a Sri Lankan prison that killed 26 people and injured dozens was due to a clash between two groups over drug smuggling within the jail, a top official said on Tuesday.

Bangladesh’s climate diplomacy moves to the vanguard

When Tarique Rahman, Bangladesh’s prime minister, chose the World Economic Forum’s prestigious Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian for his first major international address since taking office, the selection of the topic was a highly deliberate statement of strategic

Philippines' VP Duterte remains defiant as trial turns to alleged threats against Marcos

MANILA, July 7 - Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte struck a defiant tone as she made a brief appearance at the Senate on Tuesday, declaring herself \"bloodied but unbowed\" shortly before her impeachment trial resumed.

Philippine V-P Duterte remains defiant as trial turns to alleged threats against Marcos

Duterte denies wrongdoing and has described the impeachment as politically motivated.

Philippine church group continues protests, disrupting Manila

The rally is in support of Senator Rodante Marcoleta who could face charges over campaign funds.

Why India is concerned about WhatsApp usernames - and what it could mean for other countries

India has asked Meta to halt the rollout of WhatsApp usernames over fraud and impersonation concerns. Experts weigh the trade-offs between privacy, safety and regulation.

Organized crime resurgence fears stalking wartime Russia

Following the Soviet Union’s collapse in 1991, Russia endured a period of violent criminal lawlessness known as the “wild 90s.” Organized crime spiked, with gangs taking control of banks, factories and other lucrative markets. Contract killings, shootings and car bombings

Kazakhstan's top court says president can seek another term

ALMATY, July 7 - Kazakhstan's constitutional court said on Tuesday that President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is eligible to seek a new term at the helm of the Central Asian energy and minerals producing nation under a new constitution that took effect last week.

China's DeepSeek developing its own AI chip, sources say

If successful, DeepSeek's expansion into semiconductor development would mark a major strategic shift for a company widely hailed in China as the country's AI champion, potentially adding to challenges faced by Chinese tech giant Huawei.

Nine police officers killed in Pakistan attack, officials say

Gunmen opened fire on police guarding the construction of a dam in the Balochistan province, the deputy commissioner says.

Indian court orders government to unblock Cockroach party’s X account

The party's founder called the court decision a win for free speech.

Indian court orders government to unblock Cockroach party's X account

NEW DELHI, July 7 - An Indian court directed the federal government to unblock the X account of the youth Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Tuesday, more than a month since it went offline after amassing some 200,000 followers within days of being created, its founder and a lawyer

Adani’s Mumbai airport shops found selling nicotine pouches in breach of India’s law

In court, Adani said nicotine pouches are an innovation not anticipated by existing tobacco laws.

Malaysia braces itself for near-record heat of up to 40 deg C in 2027

The stronger El Nino phase is expected to peak between November 2026 and January 2027.

India's temple trust reshuffles leadership after donation theft scandal

NEW DELHI, July 7 - A trust that runs India's grand Ram temple, whose consecration was led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2024 after decades of controversy, has overhauled its leadership after people involved in counting donations were accused of stealing millions of rupees

China’s nuke missile test routine or cause for Pacific panic?

On July 6, a Chinese navy submarine fired a long-range ballistic missile into international waters in the South Pacific. The nuclear-capable missile, which was launched from underwater and carried an inert dummy warhead, is believed to have splashed down near Tuvalu. The

Indonesia, India announce long-range missile deal

President Prabowo Subianto and Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to expand defence cooperation, boost trade and strengthen collaboration on critical minerals during talks in Jakarta.

Save the United Nations by abolishing the Security Council

The race to replace outgoing UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is underway, and as of today, five contenders are vying for the post. As part of the selection process, all the contenders have made public their vision for the United Nations and how they see the role of the

Moo Deng turns 2: Thai zoo gears up for 3-day festival to mark viral hippo star’s birthday

The celebration will also mark the launch of an exhibition for the zoo's new Hippo Village project.

South Korean law targeting false online information takes effect

The law comes as concern grows in the country over digital misinformation.

Nine policemen killed in clash with militants in Pakistan's Balochistan

QUETTA, Pakistan, July 7 - At least nine policemen and 15 militants were killed in an overnight clash in Pakistan's southwestern province of Balochistan, authorities said on Tuesday.

Sri Lanka opens prison riot probe as toll rises to 27

Rival inmates overpowered guards, seized weapons and fired inside the overcrowded prison.

Taiwan's preparations to face a Chinese attack are not a provocation, senior official says

TAIPEI, July 7 - Taiwan's preparations to deal with a possible Chinese attack are not a provocation, and the island's people need to take the threat seriously and prepare now, a senior Taiwanese security official said on Tuesday.

Hong Kong to sentence activist and former student leader Joshua Wong in September

He is already serving a nearly five-year sentence for subversion.

Does a BN vote mean freedom for Najib? His son’s remark may turn Johor polls into a referendum

Anwar and PH have seized on the opportunity to reframe the state election, which has so far appeared to favour BN.

How reading to therapy dogs is helping South Korean children gain confidence

The programme pairs children aged five through the lower elementary grades with a dog and its handler.

Ceremony held for Pokemon-themed airport in Japan’s quake-hit Noto

The nickname, Noto Satoyama Pokemon With You Airport, was proposed by the Pokemon With You Foundation.

My conversation with Karl Marx about Donald Trump

Norman Solomon: You’ve downplayed the importance of the individual in history. But the United States now has as president an individual who transformed power relations and the political landscape. Karl Marx: I can assure you that he did not do that by himself. Power relations

Builder of Myanmar condo destroyed in 2025 quake gets 5 years’ jail

The builder of Sky Villa was also sentenced to hard labour for causing death by negligence.

NATO's Rutte says allies to buy up to five Triton surveillance drones

ANKARA, July 7 - NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Tuesday that allies buy up to five Northrop Grumman  MQ-4C Triton high altitude surveillance drones, with Norway, Finland, Germany and Denmark signing a letter of intent for the purchase.

China, Japan trade conflicting accounts of confrontation around Senkaku islands

BEIJING/TOKYO, July 7 - China and Japan reported conflicting accounts on Tuesday of a confrontation near the disputed Senkaku Islands involving their coast guards and a Japanese fishing vessel.

Vietnam police bust $172 million World Cup betting rings

The gambling rings had logged an estimated $172 million in illegal transactions since October 2025.

Japan’s yen pain is Southeast Asia’s economic gain

The Japanese yen’s collapse through mid-2026 has become one of the most consequential disruptions to hit global financial markets in decades. The currency has slid past 162 yen to the US dollar, its weakest level since 1986 — a sharp reversal from its 1995 peak of about 80 yen

Watch: Moment rare tornado lashes central Chinese cities

Videos shared with the BBC show debris flying through the air as the storm swept through Ezhou and Huanggang in Hubei province.