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China's foreign minister urges trust, emphasises 'one-China principle' in meeting with German counterpart
BEIJING, Dec 8 - Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged cooperation and trust in a meeting with his German counterpart Johann Wadephul in Beijing on Monday, and urged Germany to support China's position on Taiwan, according to a Chinese ministry statement.
UN body urges Britain and Mauritius not to ratify Chagos deal
GENEVA, Dec 8 - A U.N. committee on Monday urged Britain and Mauritius not to ratify a deal seeking to settle the future of the Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean, saying it risks perpetuating long-standing violations of Chagossians' rights.
Netanyahu will meet Trump on Gaza on Dec 29, spokesperson says
They are expected to discuss the next steps of the Gaza ceasefire.
Thailand launches air strikes on Cambodia, leaving peace accord on brink of collapse
PM Anutin dismisses immediate negotiations with Cambodia as he needs to be seen to be tough ahead of Thai elections.
Congo President Tshisekedi accuses Rwanda of violating peace deal
KINSHASA, Dec 8 - Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi said on Monday that Rwanda is violating its commitments just days after attending a ceremony in Washington to sign deals that aimed to end years of conflict in the country's mineral-rich east.
India seeks assurance from Beijing that it won’t target Indians in transit through China
This comes after an Indian citizen was detained at Shanghai airport in November.
Malaysian PM Anwar calls for restraint between Thai and Cambodian militaries
He warned the fighting risked undoing the careful work that went into a ceasefire he helped to broker.
White supremacy notion threatens South Africa's sovereignty, president says
JOHANNESBURG, Dec 8 - Ideas of white racial superiority are a threat to South Africa's post-apartheid unity, its sovereignty and its diplomatic relations, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday, calling for global efforts to debunk false stories about white persecution.
Nepal anti-graft body charges 55 ex-officials including ministers
The charges come three months after anti-corruption protesters overthrew the government.
India plans action against IndiGo over flight cancellations to ‘set an example’
It has raised concerns about the dominance of a single airline in a country of 1.4 billion people.
Thailand urges Myanmar junta to allow transition after vote
Rights monitors warn the junta is crushing pre-poll dissent.
Pocky, other Glico chocolate products to be recalled over smell
The company said eating the products poses no health risks.
Japan denies China’s claim that interference led to radar locks on SDF fighters
It said the Air Self-Defense Force jets had kept a “safe distance” from Chinese military aircraft.
Beijing court orders compensation for MH370 flight families
Each family was to receive over 2.9 million yuan (S$531,769).
China-made rocket among triggers for Thai airstrikes into Cambodia
The South-east Asian neighbours are engaged in their worst fighting since a five-day clash in July.
Indian star Gopalakrishnan Padmanabhan acquitted in high-profile rape, abduction case
He was arrested in 2017 for allegedly orchestrating the assault.
Thousands flee Thai-Cambodia border after deadly clashes
At least five people have been killed in the most serious confrontation between both sides since July.
Where’s my bag? India’s IndiGo battles passenger fury over luggage lost in chaos
It cancelled more than 2,000 flights as it failed to plan in time for stricter rules governing pilot rest.
Malaysia announces 30% discount to mark start of new electric train service from KL to JB
Passengers can enjoy the offer by using the JBBEST promotion code when purchasing tickets.
Chinese court orders Malaysia Airlines to pay US$3.3 million in compensation over missing MH370 plane
More than 150 passengers on MH370 were Chinese nationals.
Philippines bans pork imports from Spain, Taiwan over swine fever outbreaks
The import freeze covers live pigs and pork-derived products.
‘Not enough pay’ keeps recruits away at South Korean military
Voluntary departures among junior officers in the armed forces continue to hit record highs.
Why China is unlikely to fully bail out yet another troubled property developer as market jitters grow
Tighter local government finances and a shift away from real estate as the backbone of the economy are key reasons.
Explainer: Why are Thailand and Cambodia fighting along their border?
The latest flare-up will be a major test of a ceasefire brokered by US President Donald Trump in July.
Inside the secret Albatross file on Singapore’s Separation from Malaysia
Our guest reveals pioneer leaders’ differing views on Singapore’s Aug 9, 1965 split from Malaysia.
Hardships mount in storms-ravaged Indonesia and Sri Lanka as flood tolls rise
Officials in flood-hit parts of Indonesia reported shortages of food, shelter and medicine.
China vows to defend sovereignty over Taiwan as Trump unveils security strategy
BEIJING, Dec 8 - China on Monday pledged to defend its sovereignty and warned against \"external interference\" after the U.S. unveiled a new security strategy aimed at building up military power to deter conflict with Beijing over Taiwan.
Dutch man leaves Indonesia death row to return home
The convicted drug smuggler will return home on humanitarian grounds.
New S’pore-Ipoh flights boost city’s effort to become a regional travel hub: Perak state exco member
Offered by Batik Air, the flight takes approximately 1h 20min, according to the airline's website.
Zelenskiy, European leaders to convene in London amid US peace push
KYIV, Dec 8 - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is set to meet with British, French and German leaders in London on Monday, rallying allies for support as the United States increases pressure on Kyiv to agree to a proposed peace deal with Russia.
Indonesia’s KUHAP overhaul modernizes justice—but at a cost
Indonesia has finally passed its long-awaited Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP) after more than four decades of debate. In principle, this is a historic step: Indonesia’s criminal justice system urgently needs modernization, especially as criminal investigations increasingly rely
Sri Lanka doubles troops for flood disaster recovery
More than two million people have been affected by the disaster caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
Chinese tourists flock to Malaysia’s Semporna diving paradise, but local businesses feel sidelined
Sabah operators complain that all-inclusive packages offered by Chinese agencies crowd out local businesses.
Dogs in kimonos: Japan reinvents a children’s holiday for pets
A traditional Japanese festival is being adapted for poodles and Pomeranians amid a dearth of children.
Woman who blackmailed Son Heung-min gets four years in jail
The woman claiming she was carrying the ex-Tottenham captain's child and extorted $200,000 from him.
Trump security road map omits North Korea reference, raising diplomacy hopes
The document lays out the US President’s vision of “flexible realism”.
China pledges to expand demand with more proactive polices in 2026
Beijing has signalled a shift toward supporting household consumption and rebalancing the economy over the next five years to tackle worsening structural imbalances.
Man found guilty of Australian beach murder after hiding in India for years
The half-buried body of 24-year-old Toyah Cordingley was discovered by her father in October 2018.
Japan protests after Chinese fighter jets lock radar on Japanese planes
Tokyo has vowed a 'calm and resolute' response as tensions with Beijing continue to escalate.
South Korea uses AI to show what missing children might look like years on
There are 1,050 individuals who went missing as children and remain unaccounted for as at 2025.
South Korea jails woman who blackmailed football star Son: Yonhap
Another defendant, a man identified by his surname Yong, was given a two-year sentence.