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India's extreme heat takes a toll on workers as experts urge long-term solutions
From daily-wage labourers to small business owners, millions are struggling to cope with soaring temperatures of beyond 40°C while trying to earn a living.
Hong Kong files charges over deadliest fire in decades
Public hearings were told almost all life-saving fire safety measures failed on the day of the blaze.
Indonesian military court jails four soldiers over acid attack on activist
The soldiers from the military's Strategic Intelligence Agency were sentenced to between one-and-a-half and three years in prison for the attack in March that left Andrie Yunus blind in one eye.
South Korea reports first exam cheating cases using AI smart glasses
Both examinees had their scores invalidated and were suspended from taking the test for four years.
Macron to chair video call involving G7 and China over economic imbalances
PARIS, June 10 - French President Emmanuel Macron will chair a video conference on Thursday involving Group of Seven countries and China over how to address global economic imbalances, the Elysee said on Wednesday.
There is no military solution to the Middle East’s imbroglio
Back when the Obama administration was negotiating a nuclear agreement with Iran, I asked National Security Council officials, “Why are you expending all of your economic leverage, and political and diplomatic resources on stopping Iran from developing a bomb they don’t have
University students across South Korea to protest in ballot shortage row
The head of the election watchdog has resigned over the ballot paper row, but authorities have not offered to hold a new vote, sparking protests.
Vulgar HK school principal, abusive sports coach? Our kids deserve better
Any normal person with a sense of decorum and civility would not have acted the way they did.
China risks dirty hands from Prabowo’s tainted meal deal
For more than a decade, China’s relationship with Indonesia has been defined by railways, industrial parks, nickel processing plants and large-scale infrastructure. Now, China is beginning to associate itself with something far more politically sensitive: President Prabowo
Firms charged with manslaughter over deadly Hong Kong fire
The Wang Fuk Court blaze last year was the deadliest that Hong Kong had seen in 70 years, killing 168 people.
India’s Modi, Trump likely to meet at G-7, discuss trade, visas: Sources
The June 15 to June 17 summit in France will bring together leaders from the world’s major economies.
India's Modi, Trump likely to meet at G7, discuss trade, visas, source says
NEW DELHI, June 10 - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to hold bilateral talks with U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the Group of 7 summit, with trade, visas and energy cooperation set to be high on the agenda, an Indian government source said.
Taiwan fires battle-tested rockets in ‘shoot-and-scoot’ anti-invasion drill
The same system has also been used by Ukraine in its war against Russia.
Taiwan fires battle-tested rockets in 'shoot-and-scoot' anti-invasion drill
TAICHUNG, Taiwan, June 10 - Taiwan's military on Wednesday fired its new mobile HIMARS rocket system, which is widely used by Ukraine, simulating an attack on an invading Chinese force and demonstrating its ability to \"shoot-and-scoot\" by avoiding counter strikes.
China, Taiwan spar over legality of coast guard patrols east of island
BEIJING/TAIPEI, June 10 - China and Taiwan sparred on Wednesday over the legality of Chinese coast guard patrols to the east of the island, after the government in Taipei said merchant ships had been \"harassed\" close to its waters.
Beyond transparency: a better model for sovereign debt crises
For decades, the global financial community has treated sovereign debt crises like a broken thermometer: if we just improve the reading (transparency) and hold the technician accountable (through regulation and monitoring), the fever will break. Yet, from the streets of Colombo
Philippines urges China to remove shoal structure, warns against island-building
MANILA, June 10 - The Philippines said on Wednesday that it is urging Beijing to remove a floating structure placed at the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, adding that it will not allow the atoll to be turned into a man-made island.
Indonesia braces itself for rising forest fire risks from dry season, weather agency says
About 1,700 hot spots were detected from January to June 8, a sharp increase from previous years.
Indonesian military court jails four officers involved in acid attack on rights activist
JAKARTA, June 10 - An Indonesian military court on Wednesday sentenced four military officers to jail terms of up to three years for their involvement in an acid attack on an activist known for campaigning against the growing role of the military.
Malaysia mulls special immigration lane for Johor voters in Singapore returning for upcoming state polls
The Malaysian home ministry will “respond accordingly” once the Election Commission announces key dates for the Johor state polls on Friday, said home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
Military court jails four Indonesian soldiers over acid attack on activist
Critics say those who planned the crime have not been identified and likely never will be.
Japan petition takes aim at Trump manga, anime posts
The petition was originally started in March but was re-opened on June 9.
Philippines urges China to remove structure in disputed shoal
Manila has issued several demarches to Beijing, and a formal protest against the structure.
Pumice clogs island shores after Papua New Guinea eruption, stoking fears of food shortage
The eruption began on May 8 about 125km south-east of Manus Island.
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
Their alignment is 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
Pakistan launches deadly strikes on Afghanistan
At least 26 militants were killed, Pakistan's Information Minister Ataullah Tarar said.
Pakistan carries out new deadly strikes on Afghanistan
At least 26 militants were killed, Pakistan's Information Minister Ataullah Tarar said.
Pakistani air strikes kill at least 13 in Afghanistan, Taliban says
KABUL, June 10 - Pakistani air strikes on three Afghan provinces killed at least 13 people, including 11 children, on Wednesday, the Afghan Taliban government said, in a renewal of a conflict that has claimed hundreds of lives 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
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.