Earthquake of magnitude 5.7 strikes Bangladesh
Tremors were also felt in eastern states in neighbouring India that border Bangladesh.
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Extradite or not, India ought to end its Hasina dependency
India faces a critical and historic decision regarding Bangladesh’s request to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who was sentenced to death in absentia by the country’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on October 17. Instead of refusing the request or providing
2 Anwar acolytes spar over government’s tech provider NexG; insiders warn of messy shareholder war
The two involved are Ishak Ismail, a veteran corporate figure and a long-time operative for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim; and Farhash Wafa Salvador, a former senior aide to Anwar who has positioned himself as one of corporate Malaysia’s fastest-rising players, say insiders.
Indonesia govt claims Cloudflare facilitates gambling sites, warns services may be blocked
Some online gambling sites were found operating on Cloudflare services to hide IP addresses.
Death toll from Indonesia’s central Java landslides rises to 30
Rescue efforts continue after two landslides.
Death toll from Indonesia's Central Java landslides rises to 30
JAKARTA - The death toll from landslides in two regions of Indonesia's Central Java rose to 30 as rescue efforts continued, the country's disaster mitigation agency said on Friday.
Japan criticises China after 3-way culture talks with South Korea nixed
Japan and China have been engaged in a diplomatic row since Nov 7.
China warns citizens risk becoming 'mining slaves' in Central African Republic gold rush
BEIJING - China's embassy in the Central African Republic (CAR) has warned its citizens risk becoming \"mining slaves\" in the politically unstable nation's gold trade, as Chinese workers look to sub-Saharan Africa as jobs in the Asian giant's gig economy dry up.
Green mussel shell piles engulf North Jakarta’s eroding coast
Piles of shells now stand taller than concrete barriers built to stop sea water from creeping in.
Australia adds Amazon's Twitch to teen social media ban, spares Pinterest
No further assessments will be conducted before the rules take effect on Dec 10.
The self-defeating tariffs killing Trump’s presidency
Americans are not very happy with Donald Trump’s second term in office. Trump’s approval has trended downward since he returned to power and has recently fallen again. Here are some numbers from Nate Silver: Even Fox News admits how bad it’s getting: Unhappy with the economy.
Russian boy dies after box jellyfish sting in Langkawi
The boy was stung by a box jellyfish while in shallow waters near the shore of the Malaysian tourist resort island.
Streaming platform Twitch added to Australia's teen social media ban
It joins other platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat in the ban that starts next month.
Tonga awaits selection of prime minister, as King heads to China
The Pacific island nation of Tonga is awaiting the selection of a new prime minister, after a national election on Thursday saw 10 of 17 people's representatives returned to parliament, amid low voter turnout in the tiny constitutional monarchy.
US renews commitment to Japan’s defence amid Tokyo’s row with Beijing
US State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said the US opposes any unilateral attempts to change the status quo.
Safety lapses, weak oversight: How children died from Indian cough syrup
Officials believe the solvent used to make a batch of cough syrup was tainted with a toxic chemical.
Safety lapses, weak oversight: How children die from Indian cough syrup
CHENNAI - Indian officials are investigating whether safety lapses in the supply of a pharmaceutical ingredient were responsible for contaminating cough syrup that has killed at least 24 children in recent months, according to three people familiar with the matter.
Asia tech stocks tumble on AI bubble fears
The downturn comes a day after a region-wide rally fuelled by an earnings report from AI bellwether Nvidia.
At least 41 dead as relentless rains flood Vietnam
The coastal cities of Hoi An and Nha Trang, and a key coffee-producing belt, are among the worst-hit.
India's delayed action plan raises eyebrows at COP30 climate summit
India says it has met a key target of its previous climate action plan, but many say it needs to do more.
Australia is banning social media for kids under 16. How will it work?
The world-first law aims to reduce the "risks" children face online - but it's received pushback.
Mexico's Fatima Bosch, who walked out on organisers, crowned Miss Universe
She made headlines when she walked out of a pre-pageant event after being told off by an organiser.
Japan faces US$1.2b tourism hit amid China row; trip bookings to S’pore, S. Korea see rise
Around 30 per cent of the 1.44 million trips to Japan from China have been cancelled.
Malaysia ringgit rally: Importers cheer, tourism braces for slowdown, Singaporeans unfazed
Currency fluctuations are a double-edged sword, with some industries gaining while others losing, but analysts see the ringgit’s appreciation as a net positive for Malaysia.
Commentary: Cambodia's scam centres aren't going away
Cambodia has come under international scrutiny, following allegations of Prince Group’s scam links and the gruesome death of a South Korean student, says former foreign correspondent Nirmal Ghosh.
Once it was South Korea’s Silicon Valley. Now it is known for making Shin ramyun and viral gimbap
Gumi’s food industry is the new strategic growth engine for the city.
Cooking up a comeback: An ageing S. Korean industrial city banks on ramyun for revival
Gumi’s food industry is the new strategic growth engine for the city.
Zelenskyy says he is ready to work on US-backed plan to end war in Ukraine
The acceleration in US diplomacy comes at an awkward time for Kyiv, with its troops on the back foot on the battlefield and Zelenskyy's government undermined by a corruption scandal.
Russian forces captured Ukraine's Kupiansk, top military official tells Putin
MOSCOW - The chief of Russia's general staff Valery Gerasimov told President Vladimir Putin on Thursday that Russian forces had taken control of the Ukrainian city of Kupiansk.
Will Trump emulate Thailand, Cambodia by punishing lèse-majesté?
Donald Trump has a problem with comedian Seth Meyers and it fits a consistent pattern of hyper-sensitivity to criticism and satire. Early this month, Trump declared in a post on Truth Social that a Meyers monologue was “100% ANTI TRUMP, WHICH IS PROBABLY ILLEGAL!!!” (His
Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has made a surprise bet on Google
The world’s most valuable publicly listed company, US microchip maker Nvidia, has reported record $US57 billion revenue in the third quarter of 2025, beating Wall Street estimates. The chipmaker said revenue will rise again to $US65 billion in the last part of the year. The
South Africa, EU sign critical minerals deal, vow to defend multilateralism
South Africa and the European Union vowed to defend multilateralism on Thursday, ahead of the G20 summit, as they signed a partnership on critical minerals.
Russia says it held 'in-depth' talks with China on missile defence and nuclear issues
Trump has said he wants to pursue "denuclearisation" with both Russia and China but Beijing has repeatedly rebuffed efforts by Washington to draw it into dialogue on nuclear arms.
Russia says it held in-depth talks with China on missile defence and nuclear issues
Trump has said he wants to pursue "denuclearisation" with both Russia and China, but Beijing has repeatedly rebuffed efforts by Washington to draw it into dialogue.
AI moment of truth arrives as Asia chip stocks rally on good news
The rally in Asian chip stocks after Nvidia’s latest stellar earnings release tells only half the story of what is unfolding across global markets. Investors saw SK Hynix climb, Samsung surge, TSMC advance and Foxconn strengthen. They saw Nvidia deliver another quarter of
Italian police seize fake 'Made in Italy' tomato puree
MILAN - Italy's border police said on Thursday they had seized more than 42 tonnes of tomato puree falsely labelled as 'Made in Italy', which had entered the country via Bulgaria.
Edgy Iran seeks Saudi leverage to revive stalled nuclear talks with US
DUBAI - Iran has asked Saudi Arabia to persuade the U.S. to revive stalled nuclear talks, underlining Tehran's anxiety over a possible repeat of Israeli airstrikes and its deepening economic woes, two regional sources with knowledge of the matter said.
US discussing with South Africa possible participation in G20 summit, Ramaphosa says
JOHANNESBURG - South Africa is discussing with the United States the possibility of U.S. participation in the G20 summit after an initial boycott by the Trump administration, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday.
From hip-hop song to satirical cartoons, China-Japan row ratchets up online
China is increasingly adept at using social media, including platforms banned at home, to shape opinion, said an analyst.
Malaysian rapper Namewee slammed for job hunting amid influencer Iris Hsieh murder probe
On Nov 17, Namewee announced on social media that he was looking for part-time jobs.
Thousands protest against state takeover of palm oil plantations in Indonesia’s Riau
Around 3.7 million ha of plantations have been seized.
Thailand’s restaurants slam plan to hike value-added tax, warning of severe inflationary impact
The tax hike is one part of a broader fiscal plan approved by the Cabinet on Nov 18.
UK's Starmer to go to China at the end of January, Sky News says
LONDON - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will visit China at the end of January, Sky News reported on Thursday, in what would be the first visit to the country by a British leader in seven years.
Hong Kong charges four over election boycott posts
Authorities charged a 68-year-old retiree with the national security crime of “seditious publication”.
Indonesia bars tycoon’s son from travel amid tax probe
The investigation comes as President Prabowo is tightening oversight of Indonesia’s powerful business families.