As Typhoon Kalmaegi wreaks havoc in South-east Asia, scientists say rising temperatures are to blame
Warmer sea surface temperatures speed up the evaporation process and pack “fuel” into tropical cyclones.
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China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, enters service
The Fujian has electromagnetic catapults for take-offs, making it potentially far more powerful than China's first two Russian-designed carriers.
Japan to screen #MeToo film months after Oscar nomination
The documentary will be shown at one cinema in Tokyo from December.
Diplomats worry absent US could still seek to influence COP30 climate summit
BRUSSELS/BELEM - Governments heading to the U.N. COP30 climate summit in Brazil are bracing for the possibility that the Trump administration may seek to disrupt negotiations at the event - even without any U.S. officials showing up.
Philippines steps up front-line role in Indo-Pacific with new US-linked task force
This is seen as a move that could strengthen deterrence against Chinese coercion in disputed waters.
Malaysian authorities followed strict procedures in Taiwanese influencer Iris Hsieh’s murder probe: Minister
Iris Hsieh Yu-hsin - known as the “nurse goddess” by her fans - was found dead in a hotel bathtub in Kuala Lumpur on Oct 22. The case was classified as murder on Nov 4.
Japan resumes seafood exports to China after Beijing eases 2023 ban
China’s resumption of Japanese seafood imports comes as the two neighbours aim to stabilise ties.
Flights delayed at Delhi airport after technical glitch
Aircraft were still landing at the airport, but take-offs were disrupted.
The roar that haunts him: Japanese bear attack survivor calls for ruthless response
Japan has had more than 100 bear attacks since April, with a record 13 people killed so far.
Malaysian rapper Namewee drops second song on Spotify while in remand over influencer's murder probe
The first track Very Shuai was released on Spotify on Nov 5 - the day he turned himself in to assist with investigations - and the second track Chosen ABC, on Nov 7.
Former Miss Universe faces backlash over racist remarks amid Thailand pageant controversy
Alicia Machado, who won in 1996, was commenting on the now-viral confrontation involving director of Miss Universe Thailand, Nawat Itsaragrisil, and Miss Mexico, Fatima Bosch.
North Korea fires unidentified ballistic missile: Seoul military
No damage or injuries had been reported.
British grandmother flies home after 12 years on Indonesian death row
Lindsay Sandiford, who was sentenced to death in Indonesia in 2013, was freed on humanitarian grounds.
Typhoon Kalmaegi hammers central Vietnam, killing at least 5
Areas in central Vietnam reported damaged buildings, electricity poles and fallen trees as Kalmaegi weakened to a tropical storm and moved into Cambodia.
Construction of coastal elevator at Bali’s Nusa Penida halted for breaching laws
Bali’s building code regulates that a building must not exceed a height of 15m.
Ex-employee of Australia's NAB charged over 'gatekeeper' role in major crime syndicate
SYDNEY - Police arrested and charged a former National Australia Bank employee who they alleged was the \"gatekeeper of funds\" for a sophisticated Sydney crime syndicate that has been accused of defrauding \"all financial institutions.\"
Stalled EU hopes deepen Ukraine’s sinking feeling
Ukraine is having a tougher-than-usual time at the moment. On the front lines, the battle of Pokrovsk is raging and it does not look like Ukraine is winning. Nor do things look good for the country’s energy resilience after months of an intensive Russian air campaign targeting
Indonesia’s anti-graft agency pushes ahead with probe into Whoosh high-speed rail
Whoosh is operated by KCIC, a joint venture owned by two consortiums from Indonesia and China.
Indonesian activists rally against plan to name Suharto as national hero
The honour is bestowed every year on Nov 10 to those considered to have made a significant contribution to the country.
In China, wedding bells are ringing in nightclubs, a subway station and on snowy mountain peaks
China started allowing couples to get married anywhere in the country in May.
Trump says Iran has been asking if US sanctions can be lifted
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Iran has been asking if U.S. sanctions against the country can be lifted.
Typhoon Kalmaegi brings destruction to Vietnam as death toll nears 200 in Philippines
At least five people died in Vietnam.
Discount chain Trial Go takes aim at 7-Eleven in Japan with $2.50 tonkatsu
Prices at the Fukuoka-based retailer are well below those of competitors, thanks to technology and minimal staffing.
British woman on death row leaves Indonesia after repatriation deal
Lindsay Sandiford was sentenced in 2013 after she was found with 4.8kg of cocaine.
Small-town India to cricket World champions: The women who made history
Many women in India's cricket World Cup winning team come from small towns and humble beginnings.
China's vice premier urges end to trade barriers holding back green transition
BELEM, Brazil - China's Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang on Thursday called for an end to trade barriers that are holding back the global energy transition, as he urged \"true multilateralism\" from fellow leaders at a global climate summit in Brazil.
One worker dead, six trapped after South Korea power plant incident
The accident reportedly occurred during preparations to demolish the thermal power plant.
Perak fatal bus crash: Tour company fined $6,254 for using illegal permit
15 students died when their chartered bus overturned after colliding with an MPV on a highway.
Commentary: How long can China play its rare earths trump card against the US?
Beijing’s playbook of maximum pressure borrows from the Trump administration’s diplomatic style. But if they have similar strengths, they also share flaws, says Kevin Chen from the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies.
UN Security Council removes sanctions on Syria's president and interior minister
UNITED NATIONS - The United Nations Security Council removed sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who is due to meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday.
Nuclear testing: It’s the pits
President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to restart nuclear testing. The Russians were stunned by the announcement (probably what President Trump intended). However, with or without the Trump announcement, the US probably needs to resume some testing. The question is how
Kazakhstan to join Abraham Accords as Trump pushes Middle East peace
Four Arab states normalised relations with Israel under the original accords signed in Mr Trump’s first term.
China’s hydrogen electrolyzer dominance – and global risks
This article, first published by Pacific Forum, is republished with permission. The global energy landscape is on the cusp of a profound transformation, with low-carbon hydrogen emerging as a critical pillar in the quest for decarbonization. Though most hydrogen produced
Afghanistan and Pakistan exchange fire as peace talks restart in Turkey
Each nation blamed the other for starting the exchange of gunfire near Spin Boldak, an Afghan border town.
Afghanistan and Pakistan exchange fire as peace talks begin
ISLAMABAD/KABUL - Afghan and Pakistani troops briefly exchanged fire along their shared border on Thursday, both nations said, on the same day talks to find a lasting peace restarted in Istanbul.
Israel launches airstrikes on south Lebanon, says it's targeting Hezbollah
BEIRUT - The Israeli military carried out heavy airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Thursday after issuing evacuation orders for several locations, saying Lebanese armed group Hezbollah was trying to rebuild its military capabilities there.
Trump trade war with Canada could usher Chinese cars into US
Elected officials and Detroit automakers have fretted for years that low-priced, high-quality Chinese cars could eventually enter the US market through Mexico. But consider this: Car haulers full of Chinese-brand vehicles might someday roll across the Ambassador Bridge and the
Typhoon Kalmaegi hits Vietnam after killing 140 in Philippines
Kalmaegi is the 13th storm to hit Vietnam this year.
Typhoon barrels towards Cambodia after killing at least 193 in Philippines and Vietnam
One of the year's deadliest storms has headed west to Cambodia and Laos after barreling through Vietnam.
Ukraine jails Russian soldier for life for killing POW in first such ruling
ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine - A Ukrainian court sentenced a Russian soldier on Thursday to life in prison after finding him guilty of killing a Ukrainian prisoner of war, the first time Ukraine has jailed a suspect on such charges since Russia's invasion.
Mamdani's progressive vision for New York shaped by childhood in Uganda, mentors say
KAMPALA - When Zohran Mamdani inveighed against inequality and corruption during his underdog bid for New York City mayor, Joseph Beyanga at Uganda's Daily Monitor could hear echoes of conversations almost 20 years earlier with the then-intern on the newspaper's sports desk.