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China coast guard patrols east of Taiwan, angering Taipei
Taiwan’s Coast Guard Administration said it sent a patrol ship to monitor the Chinese ships.
Famed Nirmal Purja among 10 climbers reported missing on Pakistani mountain
KATHMANDU, July 31 - At least 10 climbers, including famed Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja, were missing on Pakistan's Broad Peak after a suspected avalanche hit an expedition on the mountain, a Pakistani sports association and a person tracking the climb said on Friday.
Chinese military researchers tap US AI models to train defence systems
BEIJING, July 31 - Chinese military researchers have used outputs from leading U.S. artificial intelligence models developed by OpenAI and Anthropic to train domestic AI systems to advance China's defence capabilities, according to a Reuters review of more than 80 Chinese
AI reckoning makes South Korean economy run for cover
TOKYO — South Korea has outrun the 1997 Asian financial crisis, the 2008 Lehman shock, and the 2013 taper tantrum. Whether it can outrun its own AI boom is a harder test — and one the last week of Kospi whiplash put on stark display. Korea sits at the front of a pack of
Renowned Nepali climber Nirmal Purja among 10 missing after Pakistan avalanche
Nirmal Purja climbed all 14 “eight-thousanders” in six months and six days – then a record.
China’s Xi urges deeper anti-graft fight in military, Xinhua reports
The US believed China wanted its military ready to be able to win a conflict over Taiwan by 2027.
China's Xi urges deeper anti-graft fight in military, Xinhua reports
BEIJING, July 31 - China's President Xi Jinping urged senior leaders of the ruling Communist Party on Friday to deepen the fight against corruption in the military and to advance the modernisation of national defence, state news agency Xinhua reported.
Indonesia arrests Malaysian pilot for allegedly smuggling 26kg of MDMA; risks death penalty
The pilot had just flown a Malaysia Airlines plane from Kuala Lumpur to Jakarta. and was found to have been under the influence of cocaine and methamphetamine after a urine test.
Japan holds first test launch of Tomahawk missile from warship
Tomahawk missiles are a centerpiece of Tokyo’s new defence strategy.
Nostalgia hinders Takaichi’s vision for Japan
Two themes dominate Japan’s elite thinking at present: a blend of awe and fear about the ambitions of Japan’s powerful prime minister, Sanae Takaichi; and concerns about the US-Japan security alliance. Takaichi became prime minister last October through winning a party
UK rapper Yung Filly found not guilty of raping woman after Australian show
The YouTuber has been found guilty for two counts of assault over the 2024 incident in Perth.
Indonesia arrests Malaysian pilot for allegedly smuggling 26kg of ecstasy into Jakarta
The man faces the death penalty or a life sentence if found guilty.
Indonesia arrests Malaysian pilot for allegedly smuggling 26kg of Ecstasy into Jakarta
The man faces the death penalty or a life sentence if found guilty; MAS is conducting an internal review.
South Korea reviews near-shootdown of US military drone near border
SEOUL, July 31 - South Korean military inspectors will visit an army corps on Friday to review an incident in which troops nearly shot down an unidentified aircraft near the border with North Korea before determining it was a U.S. drone taking part in a joint exercise, the
Japan quake snarls auto and chip supply chains as toll hits 34
KUMAMOTO, Japan, July 31 - A powerful earthquake that struck southern Japan this week has exposed the vulnerability of the country's manufacturing supply chains, a decade after a devastating quake in the same region triggered widespread industry disruption.
Japan quake snarls auto and chip supply chains as death toll hits 34
Problems could persist for automakers, where parts shortages can snarl production far and wide.
US aircraft carrier George Washington makes a rare port call in Vietnam
Visit promotes joint security ties at a time when tariffs, Iran war have hurt US influence in Asia.
The high price of getting into college in India
The government is spending less of its budget on education as tuition costs soar.
India’s family offices embrace profit-sharing to attract top talent
Most family offices did not offer carried interest to their investment teams until recently.
South Korea evacuates border residents after US drone mix-up
The US military confirmed the American drone was taking part in a joint training with South Korea.
Cables and cooling bring AI windfall to Indian suppliers
Manufacturers are supplying equipment for the AI boom even as the country is falling behind in the race to develop AI.
Most Australian teens still on social media three months after under-16 ban began, study finds
SYDNEY, July 31 - More than 8 in 10 Australian teenagers were still using social media three months after the government's landmark ban on the platforms for under-16s took effect because the tech firms failed to implement effective age checks, the country's internet regulator
Most Aussie teens still on social media 3 months after under-16 ban began, study finds
Weak age checks have allowed most under-16s to keep accessing platforms despite the ban.
Kumamoto quake: Broken gas pipes likely behind deadly mall blast, say experts
A mall has open spaces where a large volume of gas can build up, increasing the scale of the blast.
China’s DUV lithography still lags ASML by four generations
Media reports published earlier this week about China’s plan to start making its own immersion deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography machines have caused a sharp sell-off of European chip equipment stocks. But Chinese pundits say the situation remains very far from a point where
North Korea state media says US Forces’ Japan expansion raises risk of Korean peninsula clash
KCNA said US Forces Japan was becoming a full-fledged “war command” with increase in headquarters personnel.
North Korea state media says US Forces' Japan expansion raises risk of Korean peninsula clash
SEOUL, July 31 - An editorial carried by North Korean state media KCNA on Friday criticised the expansion of the U.S. Forces Japan command, warning that a clash on the Korean Peninsula is now a matter of timing rather than just a possibility.
Tiny Pacific island nation Nauru reclaims traditional name 'Naoero'
SYDNEY, July 31 - The Pacific island nation of Nauru has officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, reverting to its traditional designation in a move it said was aimed at strengthening national identity and cultural heritage.
Japan launches National Intelligence Bureau amid counter-espionage push
It is part of the government’s efforts to strengthen the country’s intelligence capabilities and pursue counter-espionage legislation.
Nirmal Purja among 10 climbers feared missing after avalanche
An American, a Chinese national, an Omani and five Nepalis are said to be part of the group feared missing in Pakistan.
India wants to join the strawberry superpowers
Indian strawberry farmers rely on varieties imported from the US and Europe, but that could change.
Millions opposed military rule in Myanmar. Is their dream of a revolution over?
Opponents of the junta hoped a revolution would remake Myanmar - but these are disheartening times.
'I won't stop fighting,' says 'cockroach' protester after alleged detention
Mohammad Junaid has moved court alleging he was unlawfully detained by police due to his role in the protests.
How a cramped alley in Jakarta produced some of Indonesia’s top gymnasts
They practise backflips and cartwheels in a narrow alley with little equipment or privacy. But the children from this poor Jakarta neighbourhood are proving they can compete with Indonesia's best.
‘Fear of the regime has now gone’: How big a risk does ‘cockroach’ movement pose to India’s BJP?
The protests are a warning for the nation's gerontocracy, which fails to give youth a share in governance.
Banned by China, Taiwan’s prized mangoes debut and sell out in Europe even with steep price tag
In France, a single fruit cost as much as $37.
Death toll from China landslide rises to 51
A large-scale rescue operation is continuing after more than 1,100 residents were safely evacuated.
Blast at Pakistan coal mine complex kills eight, dozens missing, official says
QUETTA, July 30 - At least eight coal miners were killed and dozens still missing after an explosion buried parts of a mining complex in Pakistan's Balochistan province on Thursday, an official said.
Blast at Pakistan coal mine complex kills at least 18
The incident occurred in Sorange, a remote area near Quetta, Balochistan's provincial capital.
China’s military, coast guard, patrol contested shoal in South China Sea
Tensions have recently flared between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea.
Xiaomi launches SkyNomad SUV series, with large space and reconfigurable interiors
Xiaomi seeks to boost sales in China's ultra-competitive car market ahead of a planned 2027 European launch.
Arrested Canadian NATO intern suspected of spying for China, sources say
A security source said the woman, identified as Claire Z, is in her 30s and not a student.
House collapse during monsoon kills 11 in Pakistan’s Lahore
Flood-related incidents have killed 121 people in Pakistan since June 26.
Chieftain dismissed, titles revoked: Negeri Sembilan palace readies to swear in next government
The state ruler moves to ensure a new government can be installed in spite of the ongoing royal crisis.