India's cheap weight-loss drugs could reshape global obesity fight
With India’s semaglutide patent expiring on 20 March, about 50 branded generics are expected to enter the market.
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New Zealand to tighten immigration rules amid crime concerns
WELLINGTON, March 18 - New Zealand's government will introduce legislation on Wednesday to tighten deportation, asylum and immigration enforcement rules, saying the changes are needed to tackle serious offending, migrant exploitation and bad-faith claims.
Why sweeping mines in the Strait of Hormuz wouldn’t be easy
If the Iranians are successful in mining the Strait of Hormuz, the consequences for the world economy – very much including the price of fertilizer and diesel for US farmers – will be horrific. The US will have to do something about this. The question is: What? Having spent a
Australia shock jock Kyle Sandilands sacked and top-rating show cancelled
It comes after an on-air spat between Sandilands and his co-host Jackie 'O' Henderson a month ago.
High transport costs, slow hiring: Southeast Asia businesses brace for impact amid Middle East war
For sectors such as manufacturing, logistics and construction, where energy forms a bulk of operating expenditure, uncertainty can translate into tighter margins and more cautious expansion plans, say businesses and experts.
Commentary: Nepal’s next prime minister won big – it comes with bigger expectations
Balendra Shah swept Nepal’s post-uprising election as the outsider. Governing is an entirely different challenge, says Rishi Gupta from the Asia Society Policy Institute.
Trump’s coalition of the unwilling: a long time in the making
There is a certain historical irony unfolding in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz. For decades, the United States has been the principal architect of maritime security in this narrow artery through which a fifth of the world’s oil and quarter of gas flows, mostly to various
Of fish and fowl: Non-vegetarian food spices up political debate in India’s West Bengal state
The Bengali love for fish is legendary but its sale has been politicised ahead of April state elections.
Early indications show Israel tank fire hit UN Lebanon base, source says
PARIS, March 17 - Initial findings by an internal U.N. inquiry suggest Israeli tank fire hit a U.N. position in southern Lebanon on March 6, wounding Ghanaian peacekeepers, according to a Western military source, underscoring the growing risks as Israeli operations expand.
Oil’s monopoly kaput, China to be top supplier of energy security
So, baby, can’t you see I’ve got to break free I’ve got to break free I want to break free, yeah – Queen The world cannot possibly absorb more exports from China, screamed the pundits. After the US and Israel ignited the Middle East powder keg? Oh yes it can! And oh yes it
Iran war is not delaying US weapons shipments to Taiwan, officials say
WASHINGTON, March 17 - The war on Iran has not delayed shipments of weapons to Taiwan or changed U.S. policy toward the island, officials from President Donald Trump's administration told members of Congress on Tuesday, despite the demands of the intense air campaign.
Air strike hit Kabul rehab centre as patients ate dinner, survivor tells BBC
The exact number killed in Monday night's strike by Pakistan is still not known, but is feared to be in the hundreds.
France and Germany to discuss troubled fighter project, sources say
BERLIN/PARIS, March 17 - Leaders of France and Germany will discuss the crisis-hit FCAS fighter programme on the sidelines of a European Union summit on Wednesday, two people familiar with the matter said.
UAE could join international effort led by US to secure Strait of Hormuz, says adviser
TEL AVIV, March 17 - The United Arab Emirates could take part in a U.S.-led effort to safeguard shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a senior Emirati official said on Tuesday, though he also said that no formal plan had been agreed and discussions were ongoing.
What have US allies and China said about sending ships to the Strait of Hormuz?
US allies have either pushed back or remained cautious on Trump's initial request to send ships to the crucial oil route.
Europe erodes Western alliance by refusing Trump minesweepers ask
Along with refusing to help the United States escort oil tankers and other shipping through the Straits of Hormuz, the Europeans have also turned down President Trump’s request for minesweepers. “We defend all these countries, and then I ask them: ‘Do you have any
Delay in Trump’s China visit gives both sides time to hammer out trade deal
Trump cited the Iran war for the delay, a reason analysts said Beijing can accept publicly, even if scepticism remains.
Kerr winner sends Australia into Asian Cup final
Captain Sam Kerr scores the winner as Australia beat China 2-1 to reach the final of the Asian Cup.
White House says US seeking fertilizer from Venezuela, Morocco
WASHINGTON, March 17 - The Trump administration is seeking other sources of fertilizer amid the ongoing Iran war's shipping constraints, including from Venezuela and possibly Morocco, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Tuesday.
India denies discussing release of tankers with Iran for Hormuz passage
NEW DELHI, March 17 - India on Tuesday denied holding talks with Iran about releasing three tankers seized in February in exchange for ensuring safe passage for Indian ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
How do Pakistan and Afghan Taliban militaries stack up as tensions flare?
March 17 - Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan flared this week after the Afghan Taliban government accused its neighbour of attacking a drug rehabilitation centre and killing more than 400 people - a charge denied by Islamabad.
Rise in food order scams in Perak ahead of Hari Raya
The scam involves suspects posing as customers placing bulk orders for Hari Raya treats.
Is Israel already running low on missile interceptors?
As the US–Israeli war with Iran enters its third week, reports are emerging that Israel is potentially running out of air defense interceptors due to Iran’s retaliatory attacks. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) and Israeli foreign minister have denied the reports. The government
‘Horrific’ attack on Indonesian rights defender a litmus test for Prabowo administration
The incident has drawn significant national, and international, attention.
Kenyan court charges two men including Chinese citizen with smuggling live ants
NAIROBI, March 17 - A court in Kenya on Tuesday charged two men with transporting wildlife illegally after one of them, a Chinese national, was arrested at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport with more than 2,000 live ants last week.
Iran war’s next escalation could pit US versus Turkey
In the two weeks since the US and Israeli strikes on Iran began, Donald Trump’s war aims have fluctuated between crippling Iranian military capabilities and toppling the regime that has ruled there since 1979. But despite the success of the initial strikes, which killed the
South Korean military launches probe after child hit by suspected stray bullet in playground
Authorities said the girl was taken to a hospital and she has since returned home.
Polymarket death threat raises stakes of Iran war reporting
An Israeli journalist said he’s received death threats from gamblers demanding he change an accurate report about an Iranian missile strike in order to help them win a bet on the prediction app Polymarket. On Monday, Emanuel Fabian, a military correspondent for The Times of
Timeline of recent fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan
March 17 - More than 400 people were killed and 265 injured in an air strike by Pakistan on a drug rehabilitation centre in Kabul, the Afghan Taliban government said on Tuesday, a charge Islamabad denied and said it had targeted a military camp and \"terrorist
Bangladesh reform drive hits early constitutional roadblock
Bangladesh’s new parliament began its first session under the weight of a dispute that goes to the core of the country’s post-uprising political transition — whether lawmakers should simultaneously serve as members of a Constitutional Reform Council tasked with rewriting parts
UN body investigating fatal strike on Iranian girls school
GENEVA, March 17 - A U.N. inquiry has started investigating a fatal strike on a primary school on the first day of U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran, one of its members told reporters on Tuesday.
Pakistan's air strike on Kabul: What you need to know
March 17 - An air strike by Pakistan on Monday that the Afghan government says killed hundreds of civilians has led to an escalation in the conflict between the South Asian neighbours.
China calls for restraint after Pakistani strikes in Kabul
An air strike on a drug rehabilitation centre in Kabul killed at least 400 people.
China to provide humanitarian assistance to Iran, Mid-East nations
Beijing is a close partner of Iran and has urged the US and Israel to cease their attacks.
China takes note of US ‘clarifications’ on possible Trump visit delay
Beijing said both China and the US are maintaining communications on Trump’s visit.
Malaysian authorities warn foreign students against online money changing scams
A recent case involved a Chinese student who lost RM20,580 (S$6,710).
International law overreached – and now world is paying the price
Recent contributions frame a central challenge: international law has overreached, and the backlash is no longer theoretical. Professor Julian Ku recently made a sharp observation in the Washington Times: after the US strikes on Iran, the chorus of international lawyers
Female Melaka soldier gets seven years for sexually abusing own son
The accused, who is also a single mother, pleaded for a lighter sentence.
Malaysia ousted from Asian Cup race after AFC overturns wins
The AFC overturned two of Malaysia’s wins, leaving them six points off the top of their Asian Cup qualifying group and out of contention for the tournament.
Thailand to start building border fences after Cambodia clashes
The first barrier will cover 1.31km in Chanthaburi province and take 45 days to build.
Malaysia's top court allows Petronas to challenge Sarawak laws amid rights row
Sarawak, on Borneo island, is home to more than 60 per cent of Malaysia's gas reserves and has long sought greater control over its natural resources.
Malaysian police probing bizarre ransom demand for stolen cremation urns
More than 15 cremation urns were allegedly stolen from niches at a memorial park columbarium.
Online child exploitation fears linger in Indonesia despite planned social media restrictions
Some parents believe the dangers remain unavoidable for a generation growing up online.
China’s AR-2000 helicopter drone hints at new naval playbook
This month, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that China’s military has tested a new shipborne uncrewed helicopter that analysts say could expand the People’s Liberation Army Navy’s (PLAN) operational reach in contested waters such as the South China Sea and the