US, Indonesia discussing proposal allowing US military overflight in Indonesian airspace, defence ministry says
The US is reportedly seeking “blanket overnight access” for American military aircraft.
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Malaysia catches 34 students using illegal crossing along Thai border to attend Kelantan school
Earlier reports identified the students as being Thai nationals but initial investigations found that the 34 were Malaysians residing in Thailand, said Kelantan’s police chief.
Philippines accuses China of poisoning disputed waters
Filipino troops seized 10 bottles of cyanide from boats launched from Chinese fishing ships in February, July and October 2025, said Philippine Navy spokesman Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad.
Tributes pour in for legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle
The singer, who died at the age of 92, will be cremated with full state honours on Monday.
Elephant in Sabah tramples man to death as son escapes at palm oil plantation
The animal was believed to be a solitary bull and was not moving with a herd.
Dueling Hormuz blockades push world to the brink
US President Donald Trump’s announcement that the US Navy would impose a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, announced after failed face-to-face talks in Islamabad, signals a perilous new phase of the Iran war, one that threatens to prolong the oil shock’s impact on the global
South Korea and Poland to upgrade ties as Tusk calls Seoul key ally after US
SEOUL, April 13 - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk agreed on Monday to upgrade ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership, with the leaders placing defence cooperation at the centre of the relationship.
Philippines says Chinese boats’ use of cyanide threatens outpost in disputed waters
Manila and Beijing are locked in a territorial dispute in the South China Sea.
Spanish premier urges China to take bigger role in multipolar order
Pedro Sanchez also called China's trade imbalance with the European Union "unsustainable" and called on Beijing to open its market to European imports.
High diesel prices will impact roadworks nationwide, says Malaysian lawmaker
He estimated that over a third of the 855 ongoing projects under his ministry would face delays.
Australia appoints woman to lead its army for the first time
Her appointment comes as Australia’s military seeks to boost the number of female officers in its ranks.
2 Indonesian women face jail for stepping on Quran
The two women were nabbed by police in Banten province and risk five years in prison if found guilty under Indonesia's blasphemy law.
Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez urges China to take bigger role in multipolar order
The Spanish leader is making his fourth visit to China in four years.
Japanese PM revives push for constitutional reform talks as Hormuz risk looms
Sanae Takaichi did not specify which clause of the Constitution she wanted to see revised.
Taiwan’s Lai to visit Eswatini, its last diplomatic ally in Africa
This will be Mr Lai’s first trip outside of Taiwan since November 2024.
Taiwan president to visit Eswatini, last diplomatic ally in Africa
TAIPEI, April 13 - Taiwan President Lai Ching-te will visit Eswatini next week, his office said on Monday, the island's last remaining diplomatic ally in Africa.
Taiwan government should lead engagement with China on new measures, senior official says
TAIPEI, April 13 - Taiwan's government should lead engagement with China on a series of new steps Beijing has proposed loosening controls on trade and tourism, rather than relying on private party-to-party contacts, a senior Taiwanese security official said on Monday.
Taiwan government should lead engagement with China on new measures, says senior official
TAIPEI, April 13 - Taiwan's government should lead engagement with China on a series of new steps Beijing has proposed loosening controls on trade and tourism, rather than relying on private party-to-party contacts, a senior Taiwanese security official said on Monday.
Malaysia detains two tankers suspected of illegally transferring diesel
KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 - Malaysia's Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) said it has detained two tankers for allegedly conducting an illegal ship-to-ship transfer of about 700,00 litres of diesel off the island of Penang over the weekend.
Shinee's Taemin, Katseye, Bini: Asian and Asian-adjacent music acts shine at Coachella 2026
This year's Coachella music festival, happening from Apr 11 to 13 and 18 to 20 (Singapore time), features a slew of Asian artistes and acts with Asian heritage taking to the stage.
US, Australia and the Philippines hold second joint drills in South China Sea in 2026
The drills came ahead of the April 20 opening of the annual large-scale war games called Balikatan.
US to blockade Iran after talks fail to yield a deal
WASHINGTON, April 12 - The U.S. military said it will begin a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports and coastal areas on Monday after weekend talks failed to reach a deal to end the war with Iran https://www.reuters.com/world/iran/, jeopardizing a
Suspected gas explosion in South Korea injures 15
Explosion at the three-story commercial building believed to have been caused by a gas leak.
US blockade of Iran will be major military endeavor, experts say
WASHINGTON, April 12 - A U.S. naval blockade of Iran is a major, open-ended military endeavor that could trigger fresh retaliation from Tehran and put tremendous strain on an already fragile ceasefire, experts say.
Video of Pakistani detainee escaping from Malaysian jail during transfer goes viral
The clip shows the man breaking away from a line of inmates getting down from the back of a truck.
Oil surges above US$100, stocks fall after failed US-Iran talks
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the US Navy would start blockading the Strait of Hormuz after marathon talks with Iran failed to reach a deal to end the war.
Political turmoil in Indian border state as nine million lose voting rights
Nine million voters have been dropped from rolls in West Bengal, raising concerns over exclusion and fairness.
Cyclone Vaianu leaves North Island clean-up underway in New Zealand
Power companies continued to report unplanned outages, while some roads remained closed.
Spanish premier Sanchez heads for fourth China visit, risks annoying Trump
MADRID, April 13 - Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez begins his fourth visit to China in as many years on Monday, underlining his determination to steer an independent course that has riled U.S. President Donald Trump https://www.reuters.com/world/us/donald-trump/.
'Out of control' diesel prices threaten Australia's crucial freight industry
Trucking operators say their costs have doubled in a vast country reliant on the industry to deliver goods.
‘Very troublesome’: Shenzhen’s e-scooter clampdown before APEC summit disrupts routines, exposes gaps
Often dubbed China’s “city of scooters”, Shenzhen’s sweeping crackdown on its ubiquitous electric two-wheelers ahead of a key regional forum is exposing tensions between safety and mobility.
Hungarian voters end 16 straight years of Orban’s far-right rule
Far-right Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Sunday conceded defeat to conservative European lawmaker Peter Magyar in parliamentary elections that ended 16 years of increasingly authoritarian Christian nationalist rule despite overt interference from the Trump
Same road, different rules: How Malaysia’s fuel crisis exposed its leaders’ double standards
Public anger grows over perceived double standards in leaders’ travel and advice.
Five emerging themes for the Indo-Pacific from Trump’s Iran war
“This is not our war.” That phrase, used by some European leaders to explain why they have refused to send forces to join America and Israel in their attacks on Iran, has become notorious in Donald Trump’s White House and has put the future of the transatlantic alliance in
Trump announces closure of Hormuz Strait as Iran talks falter
US President Donald Trump on Sunday announced a military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as Vice President JD Vance’s negotiating team failed to gain the trust of Iranian counterparts, who have been burned by the United States before and are loath to surrender sovereignty over
At US-Iran talks, Pakistan’s field marshal takes centre stage
Field Marshal Asim Munir, a former intelligence chief, appears to be far more hands-on in matters of foreign policy than his predecessors.
Prabowo heads to Russia to secure energy, fertiliser stocks for Indonesia amid Middle East tensions
Indonesia is taking proactive steps to ensure its national energy resilience and secure agricultural materials it needs.
Three killed as armed men attack Pakistan Coast Guards in Arabian Sea
QUETTA, Pakistan, April 12 - Separatist insurgents killed three Pakistan Coast Guard personnel on Sunday in the first-ever attack on one of the maritime authority's patrol boats operating in the Arabian Sea, security officials said.
Australia PM to travel to Malaysia, Brunei for fuel talks
It is a continuation of regional efforts to shore up fuel supplies for Australia.
Trump says US to start blockading the Strait of Hormuz immediately
April 12 - President Donald Trump https://www.reuters.com/world/us/donald-trump/ on Sunday said the U.S. Navy would immediately start blockading the Strait of Hormuz and would also interdict every vessel in international waters that had paid a toll to Iran.
Australia and US boost support for critical minerals with $4.5 billion
The funding seeks to support Australian ventures to develop and refine metals vital to industries.
Australia and US boost support for critical minerals with $3.5 billion
SYDNEY, April 12 - Australia and the U.S. have committed more than A$5 billion ($3.5 billion) to back a range of critical mineral projects, nearly double the amount pledged when the two countries struck a co-operation agreement six months ago, Canberra said on Sunday.