India-Bangladesh trade spat stings at a time of global tariff uncertainty
Bangladesh's restrictions on land imports of Indian cotton yarn will hurt both sides.
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Russia says Ukraine broke ceasefire over a thousand times, reports civilian casualties
MOSCOW - Russia's defence ministry said on Sunday that Ukraine had broken the Easter ceasefire declared by Russian President Vladimir Putin more than a thousand times, inflicting damages to infrastructure and causing civilian deaths.
Mega-city Chengdu bucks trend, drawing young Chinese with jobs, work-life balance and lower costs
Its resident population rose by 71,000 in 2024, amid a fall in China's population for the 3rd consecutive year.
6 people drowned over the Easter weekend as huge waves hit Australian coast
It continued a run of fatalities over the holiday weekend, with the search ongoing for other people missing in the surf.
Blasts reported in Russian-controlled Donetsk amid Easter ceasefire
MOSCOW - Several blasts ripped through Russian-controlled Donetsk in eastern Ukraine on Sunday amid an Easter ceasefire declared by the Kremlin, Russian news agency reported.
Singapore firm apologises for video showing Malaysia's flag without crescent moon
Malaysia’s Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said that at least five police reports have been made over the video.
Chinese executive linked to Bangkok building collapse arrested
A Thai court issued arrest warrants for four individuals at China Railway No.10.
‘Pandora’s box’: Alarm bells in Indonesia over rising military role
Indonesia’s Parliament amended law allowing active-duty military staff to work in 14 state institutions.
Analysts warn US could be handing crucial chip market to China
New US licensing rules for chips exported to China are incentivising Chinese tech firms to become even more competitive.
Boeing jet returns to US from China, a victim of Trump’s tariff war
The aircraft was meant for China’s Xiamen Airlines.
1 man, 10,000 trees: Why China’s fledgling durian farms still can’t compete with Southeast Asian imports
The arrival of home-grown durians on Chinese shelves in the past two years has sparked a gold rush for tropical agriculture in the world’s largest durian market, but it has a long way to go before it can compete with imports from Southeast Asia.
Social media helps fuel growing sex tourism in Japan
Tourists are being drawn by videos on platforms such as TikTok or the Chinese Bilibili.
Japan seeks ‘fairness’ in currency talks with US, Prime Minister Ishiba says
Tokyo has ruled out using its vast US Treasury holdings as leverage.
Security issues in tariff talks not appropriate, says Japan’s PM Ishiba
US President Donald Trump wants America’s allies to pay more for the protection the US provides.
Father of American hostage in Gaza hopeful he is still alive
The father of a U.S.-Israeli hostage held in Gaza said on Saturday he remains hopeful his 21-year-old son was still alive after Hamas said it could not account for his status.
India's sword-wielding grandmother still going strong at 82
At 82, Meenakshi Amma is possibly the oldest woman to practise an ancient Indian martial art.
Commentary: Xi Jinping’s visit to Vietnam is not all about Donald Trump
Hanoi’s welcome of the Chinese president amid the global tariff war is about serving Vietnam’s national interests and development, says this ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute researcher.
At least 11, including 3 children, killed in India building collapse
A residential building collapses on the outskirts of the Indian capital.
Japan to discuss car safety standards in Trump tariff talks, Nikkei Asia reports
Tokyo sees room for easing rules on crash tests as a bargaining chip in trade talks, Nikkei said, citing unnamed sources.
Russian military chief says Ukrainian troops are almost fully ejected from Kursk
Moscow's troops have driven out Ukrainian forces from nearly all of Russia's western Kursk region, Russia's military chief Valery Gerasimov said on Saturday.
Pakistan expels tens of thousands of Afghans
Pakistan has accelerated its drive to expel Afghans who are undocumented or had temporary permission to stay.
Myanmar's capital Nay Pyi Taw to be redrawn following earthquake
The BBC has seen evidence indicating about 70% of government buildings were damaged by the quake in the capital.
Nvidia grasping to hold onto China’s AI chip market
Two days after the Trump administration restricted his company’s sales to China, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was in Beijing on April 17 to salvage what he referred to as a very important market. Huang, whose visit merited a reception by Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng at the Great
Taliban minister expresses concern to Pakistan over Afghan repatriation drive
KABUL/ISLAMABAD - The Taliban's acting foreign minister on Saturday expressed \"concern and sadness\" during a rare meeting with Pakistan's foreign minister over the deportation of tens of thousands of Afghans, according to a statement.
Five dead as huge waves hit Australia coast
Two other people are missing, as officials urge people to take caution as a surf warnings remain.
