Sri Lanka police say one inmate killed, six wounded in prison riot

It comes about a month after clashes at another overcrowded jail killed 10 guards and 21 inmates.

Negeri Sembilan polls: BN-PN wins supermajority of 25 seats, as Anwar’s PH suffers another setback

Official results show Pakatan Harapan heavyweights such as Transport Minister Anthony Loke and caretaker chief minister Aminuddin Harun have both lost their state assembly seats.

Anwar’s PH loses Negeri Sembilan, as BN claims win together with ally PN

The defeat hands momentum to a Malay unity pact between BN and PN.

Famed climber Nirmal Purja, nine others, die in avalanche in Pakistan

Nirmal Purja set a record for the fastest ascent of the world's 14 highest mountains and became widely known after a Netflix documentary chronicling his journey was released.

Mountaineer Nirmal Purja killed in Pakistan avalanche, his company says

The renowned mountaineer was known for scaling the world's 14 highest peaks in just over six months in 2019.

Climbing company confirms mountaineer Nirmal Purja killed in Pakistan avalanche

Purja and nine others had been missing since July 30 after being struck by an avalanche on the 8,051m Broad Peak.

Korean dessert brand accused of copying Japan’s Tokyo Banana

Tokyo Banana is a banana-shaped sponge-cake product made by Grapestone, a Japanese confectionery company.

Missing Singaporean woman found in Cambodia says she was not forced into scam activities

Aishah Siregar said in a video that she went to Cambodia to work as an English teacher.

Search ended at mall wrecked by Japan quake blast

More than 9,000 people, many of them elderly, were still at shelters as at Aug 1.

Ex-security chiefs to appeal against death penalty over Sri Lanka bombings

The pair would file an appeal in the Supreme Court within two weeks.

India's Modi forgives student protesters who abused him, says punishing them 'will not change situation'

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said "mistakes made in youth" should be corrected through guidance rather than legal action.

Dogs allowed: Animal hospital opens doors to Japan quake survivors and their pets

Ryunosuke Animal Hospital in downtown Kumamoto, which was jolted by a powerful earthquake this week, has converted a space into temporary housing for evacuees, with separate rooms for owners of cats and dogs.

As youth protests dominate India, Kerala state grapples with an ageing problem

More than one in five of Kerala's residents are aged 60 or older.

China conducts naval, air patrols around disputed shoal in South China Sea

Indonesia president says willing to visit North Korea to open dialogue on request of South Korea president

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto said his South Korean counterpart Lee Jae Myung made the request during his last visit to Seoul in April.

India’s ‘cockroach’ party plans to build a national movement

The youth-led group will press the authorities on jobs, prices and alleged police misconduct.

Japan’s rescuers battle ‘intense heat’ after massive earthquake

Thousands remain in shelters, many without air-conditioning, as heatstroke cases rise.

India's Modi says punishing student protesters will not resolve situation

MUMBAI, Aug 1 - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he wanted to forgive students who hurled expletives at him during protests last month, saying that punishing them and forcing them to appear repeatedly in court would not help resolve the situation.

India PM Modi says punishing student protesters will not resolve situation

The students hurled expletives at him during protests in July.

Dogs allowed! Animal hospital opens doors to Japan quake survivors and their pets

The Ryunosuke Animal Hospital in Kumamoto converted classrooms into temporary housing for evacuees.

ASEAN winners and losers in the era of the Hormuz crisis

The Hormuz crisis is too often seen as ASEAN oil-shock story. Truth is, it is that. But in addiiton it’s a human ledger of pain and an economic index of sorts. Ask who’s been hurt the most regionally, and the answer is more complex than most of us might imagine. The answer is

China denies US accusation of forced labour in Xinjiang

The Commerce Ministry urged the US to stop “attacking and smearing” Xinjiang.

Solomon Islands signs security agreement with US, reaffirms neutrality

Engaging with both Beijing and Washington is ‘standard practice’ for countries in the region, experts said.

China conducts naval, air patrols around disputed shoal near the Philippines

The Chinese military said the drills were aimed at testing its combat readiness.

Australia defends teen social media ban after study shows most still online

SYDNEY, Aug 1 - Australia's government mounted a defence on Saturday of its world-first ban on social media for children under 16, even as fresh data revealed the scale of the challenge confronting the landmark policy.

Indonesia’s Prabowo willing to go to North Korea to open a dialogue at request of South Korea

Indonesia traditionally has a non-aligned foreign policy.

Indonesia President Prabowo willing to go to North Korea to open a dialogue at request of South Korea

Indonesia traditionally has a non-aligned foreign policy.

Trump’s tariffs are sending some companies back to China

For some US brands seeking a location for their factories, the economic logic is once again pointing to China.

Negeri Sembilan votes in state election seen as key test of Anwar’s path to a second term

The election is largely a battle between his Pakatan Harapan and the joint forces of Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional.

India's 'cockroach' protesters have wounds consistent with pellet-gun fire, say experts

Ballistic experts say the dozens of tiny round punctures are tell-tale signs of pellet gun injuries.

North Korea says NATO fuel plan shows alliance preparing for war

NATO has said it is strengthening deterrence and defence following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

As Negeri Sembilan votes, all eyes on whether Anwar’s PH can retain state

Interest is centred on whether Pakatan Harapan can rebound from a dismal performance in the Jul 11 Johor state election and fend off a challenge from a partner teaming up with a rival.

5 things to know about Negeri Sembilan’s state polls on Aug 1 - a high-stakes test for Anwar’s PH

Interest is centred on whether Pakatan Harapan can rebound from a dismal performance in the Jul 11 Johor state election and fend off a challenge from a partner teaming up with a rival.

Greyhounds bound for Australia as New Zealand racing ban takes effect

At least two chartered flights carrying up to 150 greyhounds are set to fly to Australia's eastern states, the BBC understands.

On the trail of the Negeri Sembilan campaign

In Negeri Sembilan, unique matrilineal traditions and modern politics collide at the polls.

Russian grain lobby says Kyiv's attacks threaten Black Sea exports, global food security

MOSCOW, July 31 - Russia's main grain lobby group warned on Friday that Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian ships and ports could shut down grain exports via the Black Sea in the near future, pushing up prices and causing hunger in Africa and the Middle East.

Where Trump, Israel and Hamas stand on Gaza roadmap

July 31 - U.S. President Donald Trump has announced what he described as a breakthrough agreement to end the Gaza war, but major gaps remain over how any deal would be implemented.