The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash

The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.

Thai farm debt crisis deepens in early test for Anutin's government

BANGKOK, June 11 - Ahead of Thailand's February general election, politicians often came to court voters like 69-year-old rice farmer Chaon Taiupok in Ayutthaya, about 80 km (50 miles) north of the capital, Bangkok.

Driven by Iran war, Thai farm debt crisis deepens in test for Anutin government

Diesel prices have risen by more than 60 per cent and fertiliser costs by 30 per cent.

Outcry in Indonesia after police find toddlers tied up at daycare centre

YOGYAKARTA, Indonesia, June 11 - When Aldewa Anjasmara Halip's three-year-old daughter cried hysterically every time she was due to attend a daycare centre in Indonesia's cultural capital of Yogyakarta, he thought the toddler simply wanted to stay at home and play.

An Everest guide's miraculous survival raises questions for tourism industry

Why was a cook leading clients up the world's highest peak? And why was he left to rescue himself?

Commentary: Comparing the Straits of Malacca and Singapore to Hormuz is a fallacy

Comparing the Strait of Hormuz with the Straits of Malacca and Singapore is like comparing apples and oranges, say Collin Koh, Thomas Lim and Eric Ang from the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies.

Commentary: Indonesia hits the panic button over the rupiah

Restoring calm to the country's financial markets will require a more definitive step, say Daniel Moss and Karishma Vaswani for Bloomberg Opinion.

JB is spending millions on buses ahead of the RTS – so why are so few people riding them?

Long wait times and limited coverage still makes driving more practical than taking a bus in JB.

Indonesia to scale back commodity export centralisation, tighten monitoring: Sources

The move follows concerns over export centralisation and potential market disruption.

How to get around JB by public bus: Routes, fares and apps explained

No bus stop sign? Google Maps and two apps can tell you exactly when to ring the bell.

US seizes 13 website domains tied to alleged Chinese intelligence collection

June 10 - Federal authorities announced on Wednesday the seizure of 13 internet domains tied to what the U.S. Justice Department called fake consulting firms designed to recruit current or former U.S. government and military employees to provide information to suspected Chinese

The lost West Bank

With heavyweight Middle East wars going on in Lebanon and Iran, the low-intensity continual takeover of the West Bank by Israel hardly makes a ripple on the world geopolitical scene. The Israeli government has unleashed multiple weapons to subdue the West Bank, a territory long

Three Indian sailors missing after US says it hit tanker in Gulf of Oman

India's government said three Indian sailors were missing and 21 crew had been rescued after the hit on the Settebello off the coast of Oman.

South Korean ballot controversy sparks a new youth movement

A week after South Korea’s local elections, the country’s political conversation is shifting in an unexpected direction. On June 10, a public opinion survey showed support for the conservative People Power Party at 41.6%, slightly ahead of the Democratic Party’s 40.4%, despite

Six men found dead after abduction in India's Manipur, police says

GUWAHATI, India, June 10 - Six men from the Naga community in India's northeastern Manipur state have died after they were believed to have been taken hostage by an armed group nearly a month ago, state police said on Wednesday, amid escalating tensions between two

Indian police find bodies of six hostages month after abduction

The dead are believed to be Naga civilians abducted on May 13, police said.

Three Indian seafarers still missing after attack on tanker off Oman, India says

NEW DELHI, June 10 - Three Indian seafarers are still missing after 21 other Indian mariners were rescued following an attack on their tanker off the coast of Oman, India's foreign ministry said on Wednesday.

Three Indian seafarers missing after US strike on tanker off Oman

The oil products tanker Settebello was said to be carrying oil from Iran.

Deadly Indonesia floods wiped out at least 7% of rare orangutan population, report says

JAKARTA, June 10 - Deadly floods and landslides in Indonesia's Sumatra last year have wiped out at least 7% of the total population of the critically endangered Tapanuli orangutan, a new report released on Wednesday showed.

Deadly Indonesia floods wiped out at least 7% of rare orang utan population, report says

At least 58 Tapanuli orang utans were killed in floods in 2025.

Yohei Kono, Japanese lawmaker who issued landmark apology over wartime brothels, dies at 89

TOKYO, June 10 - Yohei Kono, who as Japan's chief cabinet secretary issued a landmark 1993 apology over women forced to work in wartime military brothels, has died. He was 89.

The road to AI supremacy runs beyond chips

It’s clear that very soon, maybe even later this year, we’ll be producing more chips than we can turn on — except for China. Elon Musk, at World economic forum 2026 When Musk made that remark, his core argument was that the biggest bottleneck to AI advancement is not computing

Growing backlash in Japan over Trump's use of anime characters

The US president has angered some fans by using the images of characters like Pikachu and Naruto.

Allies condemn Iran's 'lethal plotting' in US, Europe, Australia

WASHINGTON, June 10 - The United States, Australia, European allies and other countries condemned Iran-backed groups' plots to kill Iranian dissidents, journalists and Jewish communities in a joint statement released on Wednesday.

Air India crash pilot's father vows to defend son's reputation

Investigators are expected to soon release an update on the crash, which killed 260 people last year.

Hong Kong authorities charge seven people, two companies over deadly fire

BEIJING, June 10 - Seven individuals and two companies were charged on Wednesday with 25 counts including manslaughter and conspiracy to defraud in relation to a deadly Hong Kong fire last November that killed 168 people, the Hong Kong government said.

The AI threat we should actually be talking about

Artificial intelligence leaders like Anthropic and OpenAI are racing toward blockbuster IPOs that could value them at over US$1 trillion, driven by the rapid progress of their systems. Against this backdrop, some are arguing that the world should at least have the option to

Sri Lanka says former spy chief ‘directed’ Easter bombings

Retired Major-General Suresh Sallay, through his lawyer, has denied any involvement.

Pakistan says all aboard military helicopter killed in crash in Pakistani Kashmir

MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan, June 10 - All personnel on board a military helicopter have been killed in a crash near Muzaffarabad in Pakistani Kashmir, Pakistan's military said in a statement on Wednesday, without specifying the number of deaths.

Police hunting suspect seen attacking, molesting woman in viral clip in Malaysia’s Setia Alam

The suspect fled the scene after attacking the woman in a residential area.

Vietnam pushes for higher coal output to meet surging power demand

Miners will now be permitted to exceed their licensed capacities through the end of the year.

When all the capital lands in Singapore and goes nowhere else

In the first half of 2025, something quietly remarkable happened to money in Southeast Asia. Singapore, a city of fewer than six million people, captured about 92% of all startup funding raised across a region of nearly 700 million. In fintech, the figure was 88%. By January

Pakistan’s wedding industry under strain as Middle East tensions add to economic woes

Operators say bookings have weakened and celebrations are becoming smaller as inflation, uncertainty and concerns over remittances weigh on consumers.

Pakistan launches deadly air strikes in Afghanistan, reigniting tensions

The fresh strikes come after weeks of relative calm in the restive border region between the two countries.

Russia praises Modi for lifting millions out of poverty during record rule

MOSCOW, June 10 - The Kremlin on Wednesday praised Narendra Modi for becoming India's longest-serving elected prime minister, saying that 250 million people had been pulled out of poverty during his rule.

Bank of Japan governor Ueda hospitalised, will miss June meeting

TOKYO, June 10 - Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda has been hospitalised for medical treatment and will miss the June 15-16 policy meeting, the central bank said on Wednesday.

PAS-Bersatu break-up paves way for new Malay-centric pact, with implications for Malaysia politics

Analysts say Malaysia’s main opposition party PAS would prioritise a pact with a breakaway Bersatu faction, while a more formal cooperation with the United Malays National Organisation remains a longer-term possibility.

At least 4 ‘agents’ in Singapore bought babies from Indonesian trafficking ring, suspect tells Bandung court

The suspected ring leader of the alleged syndicate claimed at least 12 babies were sent to Singapore for adoption for between S$17,000 and S$21,600 per child.

Indonesia raises price of widely used fuel by 32%, adds to cost-of-living concerns

Vietnam’s weight problem grows as prosperity reshapes diets and lifestyles

Slimming trends and quick fixes fuel a fast-growing weight-loss industry in Vietnam.

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

Seven people and two companies were charged over the 2025 Wang Fuk Court estate fire, which killed 168 people.

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.

India says it is working to stop water flowing into Pakistan

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

The incidents have cast a spotlight on standards for educators in Hong Kong.