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India's 'Cockroach' youth movement founder arrives in New Delhi to protest Modi
The Cockroach Janta Party's protest on Saturday (Jun 6) marks the movement’s first foray into street politics after weeks of dominating social media feeds and news headlines.
Korean won breaches 1,560 per US dollar for first time since 2009
The won faced mounting pressure partly from foreign investors’ continued selling of Korean equities.
Family questions rescue efforts for Sherpa guide found alive on Everest, seeks legal action
Dawa Sherpa, 57, was found on Thursday (Jun 4) crawling in the snowy slopes around the Khumbu Icefall, just above Everest base camp, a week after he went missing.
Nvidia CEO toasts South Korea partners over BBQ, soju in Hongdae
Jensen Huang shared food with chairmen of SK Group, LG Group and Naver.
Trauma porn: buying and selling someone else’s scam-center hell
In January 2026, the Chinese studio Jade Flame released a first-person interactive game on Steam called “Blood Money: Lethal Eden.” For US$8.99, you get to walk through the story of a trafficking victim trapped inside a scam compound in Southeast Asia. By May 2026, the game had
Taiwan needs to ‘spend smarter’ on its defence, senior US diplomat says
The US has traditionally been Taiwan’s most important international backer and arms supplier.
North Korean leader Kim stresses stronger naval nuclear deterrent
Building a navy capable of delivering a "deadly blow" to enemies is a core goal of North Korea's current five-year defence plan, says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
An autopsy of American empire
While Washington’s war with Iran drags on, month after month, without any end in sight, the world is witnessing the very real limits of US global power. As President Donald Trump lurches repeatedly from threats of devastation to promises of peace, it’s becoming increasingly
US approves $1.94 billion sale of maritime helicopters to New Zealand
New Zealand is deploying across East Asia in support of the West amid China’s rapid military rise.
US approves $1.5 billion sale of maritime helicopters to New Zealand
June 6 - The U.S. approved the $1.5 billion sale of five Seahawk maritime helicopters to New Zealand, which has pledged to nearly double its military spending as it seeks to boost defence capabilities.
Taiwan racing to arm itself as US reliability wanes
With the US increasingly distracted by the Iran war and China becoming more assertive, Taiwan is reshaping its defenses for a more uncertain era. This month, Reuters reported that Taiwan is executing a major strategic defense shift by dramatically expanding its anti-ship
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits naval vessel: Report
He stressed the need to enhance naval capabilities to deter a nuclear war.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits naval vessel, Rodong Sinmun says
SEOUL, June 6 - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited the naval destroyer Kang Kon to supervise the vessel's navigation test, stressing the need to enhance naval capabilities to deter a nuclear war, the country's Rodong Sinmun newspaper reported on Saturday.
Indonesia’s latest AI-generated earworm is an ode to its energy minister
The song Mas Bahlil Ganteng, or “Handsome Brother Bahlil”, blurs the line between political commentary and humour.
Is DRAM at a permanently higher plateau?
There are titles one should never write. “The End of History” is one. “Permanent Plateau” is another. As such, anything with the word “permanently” in it may belong on the same list, because the arrow of time tends to find such titles and use them for target practice. The
Study warns biodiversity loss could trigger wave of debt crises
LONDON, June 5 - Financial markets are underestimating the economic risks of biodiversity loss, potentially exposing countries to sovereign debt crises and sharply higher borrowing costs, according to research published on Friday.
Thousands demand South Korea vote re-run after ballot shortage
A vote-counting centre in Seoul saw over 6,000 people protesting into the night on June 5.
Warrantless spying extension stalls in US Senate
Privacy advocates celebrated Friday after a Republican-led effort to extend warrantless spying powers failed to advance in the US Senate in the early hours of the morning, with seven GOP lawmakers joining every Democrat except Sen. John Fetterman in opposition. The failed vote
US says it issued sanctions on network smuggling Iranian LPG
June 5 - The U.S. Treasury Department said on Friday that it had imposed sanctions on a network of individuals, entities, and tankers smuggling Iranian-origin liquid petroleum gas disguised as Omani LPG to South and East Asia.
EU weighs rules to cut reliance on China through broader supply chains
BRUSSELS, June 5 - The European Commission is weighing legislation that could force companies in sensitive sectors to cut reliance on single suppliers - notably in China - and diversify to at least three sources, European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic said on Friday.
‘No hope’: Four Indian sailors stranded off Turkey for 10 months on abandoned ship
They haven’t been paid for months, and cannot leave until a new crew arrives.
US territories have a voice in Congress but no vote – here’s why
As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, millions of Americans who live outside the 50 states are excluded from full participation in its democracy. Roughly 3.6 million residents of US territories – including Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana
‘The ground is shifting somewhat’: ASEAN does not want an isolated Myanmar, says Thai foreign minister
Engagement is the best path towards peace and Myanmar’s eventual reintegration into the regional bloc, said Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow in an interview with CNA’s Saksith Saiyasombut.
US-China relations are driving South Korea’s distancing strategy
The US-China Summit of May 14, 2026 in Beijing was an attempt to mitigate great power competition and promote bilateral ties through “constructive strategic stability.” Chinese President Xi Jinping argued against the inevitability of the “Thucydides trap,” which expects an
China’s military says it tracked Dutch frigate in Taiwan Strait
Beijing last week said the HNLMS De Ruyter illegally intruded into the Paracel Islands archipelago.
What's at stake in Armenia's election on Sunday?
YEREVAN, June 5 - Armenia holds a parliamentary election on Sunday that pits the governing Civil Contract party, which is pursuing closer ties with the West, against an array of opposition parties, many of which are pro-Russian.
Japan overhauls post-war intelligence system amid rising security threats
The move comes as its adversaries wage sophisticated “grey-zone” operations.
Why is Australia buying used American nuclear submarines?
Following the recent announcement that Australia would acquire three submarines already in US service rather than two used submarines and one new one, AUKUS has again dominated headlines. AUKUS is a defense capability agreement between the United States, the United Kingdom and
Iran says it fired warning missiles and drones at US warships in Gulf of Oman
DUBAI, June 5 - Iran's navy said on Friday it had fired warning missiles and drones at U.S. warships in the Gulf of Oman, accusing the U.S. Navy of harassing maritime traffic and seizing commercial vessels and oil tankers, Iranian state media reported.
US forces board sanctioned tanker in Indian Ocean, Pentagon says
WASHINGTON, June 5 - U.S. forces conducted an interdiction of the sanctioned stateless oil tanker Davina overnight in the Indian Ocean, the U.S. military's Indo-Pacific Command said on Friday.
Negeri Sembilan election: Move to dissolve state assembly Anwar's ‘tit-for-tat’ response to Johor snap polls
Observers told CNA the move by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s Pakatan Harapan in Negeri Sembilan is a “calculated effort” to pre-empt any momentum the Barisan Nasional might gain in Johor’s upcoming state election.
Senior Chinese official Cai Qi tapped as head of central party school
BEIJING, June 5 - Chinese President Xi Jinping's right hand man, Cai Qi, has been appointed as head of the elite Central Party School, a move analysts say cements his position as perhaps Xi's closest ally now entrusted with almost the entire communist party portfolio.
Negri Sembilan faces political uncertainty with state assembly dissolved, bid to appoint new ruler
Analysts say the move to call snap polls in the state is a calculated risk by Anwar's coalition.
Germany living on yesterday’s success
Subscribe now with a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. Stagnation problem is worse than it looks for BerlinDiego Faßnacht argues that Germany’s weak economic performance has been masked by inherited wealth, rising
Family of ‘miracle’ Everest survivor demand probe into rescue efforts
The family were angry at what they described as the failure of rescue teams to locate him earlier.
Former Tibet government head sentenced to life in prison
Che Dalha illegally took in more than 158 million yuan (S$29.93 million) from 1999 to 2025.
Commentary: UMNO’s ‘selective confrontations’ in Johor, Negeri Sembilan seek to push Anwar into a corner. What's next?
The impending snap polls in Johor and Negeri Sembilan are not just state elections, but opening salvos by UMNO in a wider national power struggle that will test the foundations of Malaysia’s first genuine multi-coalition government, writes CNA's Leslie Lopez.
Hungary to stop issuing worker visas to people from three countries starting Friday
BUDAPEST, June 5 - Hungary's government will stop issuing worker visas to employees from the Philippines, Georgia and Armenia from Friday, a government spokeswoman said, calling the move a first step towards regulating the inflow of guest workers.
Thailand to join UN maritime arbitration with Cambodia, halts other two-way talks
It will only pursue negotiations on their contested boundary using a UN-backed mechanism.
Nature or nurture? What is behind the ‘Eldest Daughter Syndrome’
Being uber-responsible, people-pleasing, and a perfectionist are traits that first-born girls in Asia purportedly have
Bhutan to give cash incentives to families for more babies
KATHMANDU, June 5 - The tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is worried about its declining population and has announced cash incentives to families to produce more children.
Trump’s tariffs are back – and the timing couldn’t be worse for Asia
TOKYO — Like a horror film villain everyone thought was dead, Donald Trump’s tariffs are suddenly back — and the timing couldn’t be more unsettling for Asia’s embattled economies. Despite the US Supreme Court striking down his “Liberation Day” tariffs, Trump has wasted no time
India's exam marking fiasco leaves university hopes hanging in the balance for students seeking answers
Under a new digital marking system, answer booklets are scanned and assessed electronically, but students seeking reviews of their exam scripts have reported issues including blurred scans, missing pages and unchecked answers.
