More resignations to rock Malaysia’s Bersatu as associate wing chief and Rais Yatim leave party
Bersatu is currently facing an upheaval after the disciplinary board axed 17 people.
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US, China embracing risk in Pakistan’s violent mineral frontier
For much of Pakistan’s modern history, Balochistan has been described in terms of risk and security, political grievances and stalled development. Its immense mineral wealth, long noted in geological surveys and policy debates, has yet to translate into sustained, meaningful
Why Lee Sang-min and Han Duck-soo received such different sentences in S. Korea insurrection cases
South Korea's former interior minister and its former prime minister were convicted on the same charge.
ByteDance in talks to sell gaming unit Moonton for more than $7.5 billion, sources say
Moonton Technology is the studio behind mobile game Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.
New Zealand readies itself for further storm damage after floods kill one person
About 80 people had been evacuated by Feb 14 and the authorities set up an emergency centre in a church.
New Zealand readies for further storm damage after floods kill one person
Feb 14 - New Zealand was bracing for more heavy rains on Saturday after floods swept through one regional centre, causing power outages, road collapses and home evacuations while a man's body was found in a vehicle submerged on a highway.
Thailand reports first rabies death of 2026 after man ignores puppy bite
After being bitten, the man did not clean the wound and did not see a doctor to receive a rabies vaccine.
Japan releases arrested Chinese fishing boat captain: Media
The boat was seized on Feb 12, 2026, after it was found inside Japan's exclusive economic zone.
‘Matchless bravery’: North Korea’s leader Kim praises bravery of soldiers fighting for Russia
At least 600 North Korean soldiers have been killed and thousands more wounded fighting for Russia.
Hong Kong university expels student who called for fire accountability
The student said he had completed his studies and was set to graduate in March.
Prabowo defends free meals as growth driver amid fiscal concerns
The programme is funded by cutting wasteful spending amounting to hundreds of trillions of rupiah.
Trump stacks key regulatory body panel with crypto, gambling CEOs
Alarms are being raised amid reports that President Donald Trump is stacking a key regulatory committee with CEOs of online prediction markets, cryptocurrency firms and sports betting apps. As reported on Thursday by the Daily Wire, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission
The two Chinese-American Olympians competing for rival superpowers
Eileen Guo and Alysa Liu have been thrust into a debate that goes far beyond sports.
Asia’s real masters of the sea, from Indonesia’s forgotten kingdom to Vietnam’s ancient empire
The Mark Of Empire follows the traces of Asia’s maritime civilisations, from Srivijaya to Sulu, exploring how they continue to shape faith, identity and craft today. Here’s why the series will grab you.
New-generation Ukraine woman warriors avenge losses of loved ones
Yuliia Didenko did not grow up planning a military career. But after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, she says, the choice eventually became unavoidable. “I had no fear,” she said. “What could be more frightening than realizing that, while Russians are
Democrats say Trump's foreign deportation deals cost taxpayers millions
WASHINGTON, Feb 13 - U.S. President Donald Trump's immigrant deportation agreements with foreign governments cost American taxpayers millions of dollars - at times more than $1 million per person shipped out of the country - and produce little benefit, according to a study from
Toward a United States of Europe?
Subscribe now with a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. Europe at the castle: Defense shift forces a fiscal reckoning Diego Faßnacht reports that Europe’s accelerating rearmament drive is forcing a decisive shift toward
Trump administration ends temporary protected status for Yemen
Feb 13 - U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has ended temporary protected status for Yemen, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said on Friday, the latest move targeting immigrants.
Indian man pleads guilty in New York over alleged plot against Sikh separatist
NEW YORK, Feb 13 - An Indian man charged with orchestrating an unsuccessful Indian government-backed plot to kill a Sikh separatist in New York City pleaded guilty on Friday to three criminal charges, a spokesperson for the U.S. Attorney's Office in Manhattan said.
A decisive mandate and defining moment for Bangladesh
The decisive mandate secured by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party in the country’s 13th parliamentary election marks an inflection point for a nation emerging from institutional exhaustion. After years of concentrated authority under Sheikh Hasina and the Awami League,
Erratic posts on Bersatu’s social media following mass expulsions
According to sources, the official Bersatu page was hacked.
China hands over satellite ground station to Namibia, state media reports
BEIJING, Feb 13 - Chinese officials on Thursday handed over a satellite ground station to Namibia outside the southern African nation's capital Windhoek, Chinese state media reported, marking another step forward in China's expanding space programme overseas.
Two men jailed in UK over IS-inspired plot to kill hundreds of Jews
LONDON, Feb 13 - Two men were jailed on Friday for plotting to kill hundreds in an Islamic State-inspired attack on the Jewish community in England, a plan prosecutors said could have been deadlier than December's mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach.
Ukraine's foreign minister says China could help end the war, invites counterpart to Ukraine
KYIV, Feb 13 - Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Friday that he had invited his Chinese counterpart to visit Ukraine, adding that Beijing could help to end the four-year war with Russia.
Trump Iran policy is shallow, may underrate missiles’ importance
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s trip to Washington on February 11 appears not to have achieved what many observers saw as its central purpose: to persuade Donald Trump to harden his demands on Iran to the point that negotiations between the countries fail. According
Pakistan’s jailed Imran Khan loses 85% vision in right eye, lawyer says
Khan, 73, has been in jail since August 2023, serving a 14-year sentence on corruption charges.
US military says it completed Syria mission to transfer ISIS members to Iraq
Feb 13 - U.S. military forces have completed their mission in Syria to transfer Islamic State detainees to Iraq, U.S. Central Command said on Friday.
Afghanistan aid system severely strained as 5 million people return, UN warns
Neighbouring states began expelling Afghans in late 2023.
Thailand election: Pheu Thai to join coalition government led by winner Bhumjaithai
Caretaker PM Anutin of the Bhumjaithai Party is a shoo-in to become the nation’s 33rd prime minister.
South Korean woman arrested for killings via drug-laced drinks, denies murder intent
The drug used in the crime can cause paralysis or difficulty breathing.
After Gen Z uprising, Bangladesh vote shows limits of youth power
DHAKA, Feb 13 - In an election triggered by a Gen Z–led uprising in Bangladesh, a youth-driven party secured only six seats in the 300-member parliament, showing the challenge of turning street momentum into votes.
UK terrorism ban on Palestine Action group unlawful, court rules after appeal
LONDON, Feb 13 - Britain's ban on pro-Palestinian campaign group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation was ruled unlawful by London's High Court on Friday, though the ban will temporarily remain in place and the government said it would appeal against the decision.
Selangor speeds up closure of pig farms after ruler’s decree, raising farmers’ concerns over future
One farmer fears being unable to repay loans for farm upgrades, which could lead to bankruptcy.
HK opens 2 top civil service jobs to outside candidates for first time. Will this shake things up?
Analysts see the move as a way to expand the government talent pool but say suitable candidates may not be easy to find.
Kremlin aide Medinsky to head Russian team as Ukraine peace talks move to Geneva next week
MOSCOW, Feb 13 - Talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States on ending the war in Ukraine will move to Geneva next week and Kremlin aide Vladimir Medinsky will head the Russian delegation, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov was quoted as saying on Friday.
US top diplomat Rubio meets China counterpart Wang Yi in Munich
Washington and Beijing have sought to ease tensions over issues including trade and the future of Taiwan.
Displaced Cambodians in limbo as nationalist victory in Thailand adds to pressure
PREAH VIHEAR, Cambodia, Feb 13 - Six weeks after a ceasefire ended fighting at the Thai-Cambodian border, thousands of displaced Cambodians still hope to return home, despite an election victory in Thailand by nationalists who want to wall off the disputed frontier.
Bangladesh’s democratic reset? Voters back reforms but return old guard to power
As voters in Bangladesh back reforms in a referendum, the return of a familiar political force raises questions about whether real change is coming, say analysts.
Indian nurse infected with Nipah virus dies
The World Health Organisation had said risk of the virus’ spread was low.
Japan’s Parliament to elect prime minister next week, with Takaichi poised to win
The prime minister is expected to launch her second Cabinet after the vote.
Monarchists rally in support of ex-king as Nepal limps toward election
Many Nepalis have voiced frustration with republican government.
Malaysian opposition party Bersatu sacks deputy president Hamzah Zainudin
Analysts tell CNA the latest move shows Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin still runs the show and could be eyeing a return as chairman of the opposition coalition Perikatan Nasional.
Weaponized faith to burning borders in Afghanistan
Afghanistan is no longer simply a humanitarian tragedy. It is becoming a strategic fault line — where religious repression at home and militant projection abroad converge in ways that threaten South Asia and, eventually, regions far beyond. Two recent developments crystallize
Super-cheap bubble tea and fat hongbao: Chinese tech firms splurge to draw AI app users this CNY
Competition is intensifying among big tech companies for user traffic expected to flow through AI apps