Philippines urges China to remove structure in disputed shoal
Manila has issued several demarches to Beijing, and a formal protest against the structure.
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Pumice clogs island shores after Papua New Guinea eruption, stoking fears of food shortage
WELLINGTON, June 10 - Thick rafts of volcanic pumice ejected by an undersea eruption in Papua New Guinea's Bismarck Sea have blocked boats, damaged fishing grounds and fuelled fears of food shortages, the leaders of remote coastal communities on Manus Island said.
Bad timing for Indonesia to be living dangerously again
Bank Indonesia’s off‑cycle rate hike on June 9 underscored just how alarmed policymakers are about the trajectory of Southeast Asia’s largest economy. It also serves as an early warning to the rest of the world about the financial and economic storm clouds gathering over
Japan and Malaysia agree on deeper maritime defence cooperation
It is an alignment based on common concerns over China’s maritime claims and the economic disruptions from the Iran war.
Messi plushies see roaring trade as China firms get World Cup boost
The plush is a boon for Chinese merchants crunching out merchandise for fans spending on “emotional value”.
A question of trust in Prabowo’s Indonesia
A few weeks ago, I heard two seemingly contradictory views about Indonesia. One came from a business executive who has spent decades operating in the Southeast Asian nation. His broad assessment was that Indonesia is still too important to ignore. The market is large, the
China, Taiwan spar over legality of coast guard patrols east of island
It comes after Taipei said merchant ships had been “harassed” close to its waters.
Pakistan carries out new deadly strikes on Afghanistan: Officials
The strikes, which have killed at least 12, are the deadliest in weeks and follow a period of relative calm at the border after tensions flared between the two countries in late February.
Pakistani airstrikes kill at least 13 in Afghanistan, Taliban says
KABUL, June 10 - At least 13 people were killed, including 11 children, after Pakistan's military launched air strikes in three Afghan provinces, Afghan Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said on Wednesday, in a renewal of a conflict that has killed hundreds this year.
Taiwan eyes curbs on AI chip sales to China to align with US
The idea is to give authorities more legal tools to address diversion of advanced hardware.
Alleged Bondi Beach gunman charged with another 19 offences
Naveed Akram, 24, is already facing 59 charges over an attack on a Jewish festival in December.
How Saudis really view the US-Iran war
Since the beginning of the Iran war, Saudi Arabia has been grappling with how best to respond to the expansion of Middle East conflict. Having issued condemnations of Tehran’s strikes on the kingdom – and other Gulf states – in response to the initial US and Israeli action in
Malaysian court orders Rosmah to pay $21m to Lebanon-based jeweller
The 43 pieces that were lost were seized by the authorities during a raid on May 17, 2018.
Indonesia parliament amends law to allow police to serve in civilian government
The amendments come a year after parliament revised the country's military law, which allocated more civilian posts to soldiers.
Philippines foreign minister says she plans to meet Myanmar ethnic groups soon
The foreign minister plans "to find out the situation and how we can really try to help".
Indonesia raises price of widely used 92-octane fuel by 32%
The price of 92-octane gasoline has been raised to $1.16 per litre.
Will the Ukraine war bring regime change to Russia?
Volodymyr Zelensky recently suggested that the war in Ukraine was beginning to turn in his country’s favor. The Ukrainian president insisted that Russia was “losing the initiative each day.” These comments came days after Zelensky wrote an open letter to his Russian
Pakistan carries out new deadly strikes on Afghanistan: Govt officials
The strikes are the deadliest in weeks and follow a period of relative calm at the border.
Four US soldiers detained after assault case in South Korea
Two other Korean men who tried to stop the fight were allegedly assaulted by the US soldiers too.
Alleged Bondi Beach gunman charged with 19 more offences over mass shooting
The new charges include 10 counts of shooting with intent to murder.
'Iconic' Australian BBQ chain goes out of business after almost 50 years
Barbeques Galore will close dozens of stores across the country with the loss of about 500 jobs.
Asian stocks slide, oil gains as Middle East tensions escalate
The United States launched strikes against Iran after President Donald Trump said Tehran had shot down a US Apache helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz, leaving investors on edge.
Sydney’s new international airport to welcome first passengers in October
The new airport will open on Oct 26, 2026.
Thailand pushes EU free trade deal to reduce US reliance
This comes as uncertainty over US tariffs pushes countries to forge new economic partnerships.
North Korea gives Xi a lavish welcome at a pivotal juncture for two allies
It was Xi's first trip to North Korea in seven years.
Japan's Asics to spin off popular Onitsuka Tiger sneaker business; shares rise
The move is aimed at speeding up decision-making and boosting the brand's global competitiveness, says Asics.
North Korea says Xi’s visit produced ‘far-reaching blueprint’ for ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping made a rare visit to North Korea after hosting a series of world leaders in Beijing.
China's Xi says he reached important consensus with Kim in North Korea visit, KCNA reports
SEOUL/BEIJING, June 10 - Chinese President Xi Jinping said he and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reached an \"important consensus\" and agreed to safeguard regional and global peace, in a message of thanks following his visit to Pyongyang, North Korean state media KCNA said on
World's largest chipmaker does not rule out price rises as costs increase
In a rare interview, a senior executive at TSMC discusses the AI boom, the geopolitics of chips and what it means for the price of electronics.
Why these MOE teachers left familiar classrooms to teach the Singapore curriculum overseas
About 30 out of 33,000 MOE teachers are posted overseas. Overcoming differences in culture and teaching styles, they tell CNA why they chose to make the move.
Proposed US Hercules repair hub in West Java sparks debate on what Indonesia stands to gain and lose
Indonesia’s Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin says his country is working on using Kertajati International Airport in West Java for such a hub proposed by his US counterpart Pete Hegseth.
Inside Myanmar, rebels are losing ground as military forces men into army
The BBC travels with rebels to frontline positions in Myanmar to see how the war is unfolding.
Iran may drag out the crisis to humiliate the US as it did in ’79
The weekend exchange of strikes between Iran and Israel has put US President Donald Trump under even more domestic and international pressure to end the unpopular war he launched with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu more than three months ago. The Israeli leader
UK, Canada, France and Norway announce coordinated sanctions over West Bank settler violence
LONDON/JERUSALEM, June 9 - Britain, Canada, France and Norway announced new coordinated sanctions on Tuesday against Israeli networks involved in financing, enabling and carrying out violence in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
Ex-CIA disguise chief says AI elevates spy wars to new heights
Artificial intelligence (AI) has sharpened the tools of espionage and deception on all sides, giving spy agencies new power to identify and groom human sources while also arming adversaries with synthetic identities and deepfakes that are increasingly difficult to detect.
New Zealand poll shows US seen as more of a threat than China
WELLINGTON, June 10 - For the first time in a decade, New Zealanders see the United States as more of a threat than China, a survey by the Asia New Zealand Foundation found, as concerns over trade disruption and global instability weigh on public sentiment.
Protesters clash with police in Pakistani Kashmir as strike shutters cities
At least 11 people were killed on the night of June 7 in clashes.
Patron problem: Kim Jong Un played Russia, rattled China and won
President Xi Jinping has, over the years, drastically cut short his foreign travels. More like Chairman Mao, he prefers to host world leaders in Beijing. His foreign visits that averaged about 14 trips a year during 2013–19 fell to one during the pandemic year 2020, to zero for
Two reportedly killed as women take part in rare protest in Afghanistan
The demonstration, in the western city of Herat, was broken up after police are alleged to have opened fire.
Thai court draws outcry after suspending jail sentence of man who set Siberian husky on fire
The man was placed on probation for one year and ordered to complete 12 hours of community service.
Indian targeted by Trump poured money into Don Jr.-backed startup
Originally published by ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power, this article is republished with permission. In late November in Jamnagar, India, the scions of two of the most powerful families in the world stood face-to-face. On one side was
Xi leaves North Korea with renewed signs of China’s influence
North Korea gave fresh assurances that Beijing remains its key strategic priority, despite closer ties with Russia.
Judge upholds oversight of US consulate builder in Milan over labour probe
MILAN, June 9 - A judge on Tuesday upheld a decision to place the Italian arm of U.S. builder Caddell Construction under judicial control, as it faces an investigation into alleged worker abuse at Milan's new U.S. consulate site, documents seen by Reuters showed.
Iran’s proxies moving towards ‘violent gig economy’, but no imminent threat to Southeast Asia: Expert
While there are no reports of Iran-linked “violent gig economy” activities in Southeast Asia, “well-to-do” societies may be more vulnerable to threats, says a counterterrorism expert at a dialogue in Singapore.
