France moves to suspend Shein website as first store opens in Paris

Hundreds of shoppers streamed into Shein's permanent physical store on the sixth floor of the BHV department store, a landmark that has stood across from Paris City Hall since 1856.

China intentionally spreads authoritarian practices abroad

Protests erupted in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, in October 2020 following disputed parliamentary elections. Only four political parties out of 16 had passed the threshold for entry into parliament. Three of these had close ties to the country’s then-president, Sooronbay

US Supreme Court questions legality of Trump's global tariffs

WASHINGTON - U.S. Supreme Court justices raised doubts on Wednesday over the legality of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs in a case with implications for the global economy that marks a major test of Trump's powers.

China’s bet on self-reliance won’t fix an unbalanced economy

Every few years since 1953, the Chinese government has unveiled a new master strategy for its economy: the all-important five-year plan. For the most part, these blueprints have been geared at spurring growth and unity as the nation transformed from a rural, agrarian economy to

Wife of abducted Malaysian pastor wins landmark lawsuit against state

The high court held the government and police liable for what will be the largest sum for damages in Malaysian history.

EU sends warship to Somali coast after suspected pirate attack - sources

LONDON - The European Union's counter piracy force has deployed a warship to the coast off Somalia after a suspected pirate group tried to target ships in the area, maritime sources said on Wednesday.

Americans punish Trump and Republicans for government shutdown

One year and a day after Donald Trump won a second term as president – and on the 35th day of the US government shutdown, which has tied a record for the longest in history – the Democrats swept to victory in key races across the county. Democratic candidates won the

Democrats’ NY mayor will shake things up starting with child care

Zohran Mamdani, the 34-year-old New York State Assembly member and democratic socialist, was elected New York City’s mayor on November 4, 2025, after pledging to make the city more affordable through policies that include freezing rents, providing free public buses and a

Germany offers to pay Afghans to drop relocation plans

BERLIN - Germany has offered cash to Afghan nationals stranded in Pakistan if they give up efforts to enter Europe's biggest economy under a resettlement programme, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said on Wednesday.

Pilot error caused deadly Bangladesh jet crash: Government

Afghans call for Taliban government to help repair Blue Mosque after quake

MAZAR-I-SHARIF, Afghanistan - Some residents in northern Afghanistan called on Wednesday for the Taliban government to help rebuild and restore a historic mosque in Mazar-i-Sharif that was damaged in a powerful earthquake.

Estonia FM urges China to join US, European pressure on Putin

BEIJING - Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna called on China to stop its economic support of Russia's war in Ukraine and urged Beijing to join European and U.S. efforts to pressure President Vladimir Putin into a ceasefire during a Tuesday interview.

Space terrorism no longer the realm of science fiction

As satellite technology surges ahead and space becomes increasingly accessible to private and state actors alike, the new and unsettling threat of space terrorism looms above Earth’s atmosphere. Once the domain of science fiction, the idea of terrorist activity in outer space

Rescuers recover bodies of two climbers hit by avalanche in Nepal

KATHMANDU - Rescuers in Nepal have recovered the bodies of two foreign climbers killed when an avalanche hit their expedition on a Himalayan peak, police said on Wednesday, as the search continued for five others.

CNA wins gold at WAN-IFRA awards with climate change series on Pacific islands

Sustainability correspondent Jack Board wins the top prize under the “Best Climate Impact story” category at the Asian Digital Media Awards 2025 for his reports about life and lessons from the frontlines of climate change in the Pacific island-nations.

New Cold War, new cold lines

Just hours before Zohran Mamdani’s election as mayor of New York, the most important and iconic American city, Dick Cheney, the heart and mind of traditional, centrist conservative America, passed away. Perhaps a new America is born with the virtual competition between two rare

Hong Kong police arrest 80 suspects linked to one of the biggest crypto frauds in city

Those arrested include social media influencers who allegedly assisted in the promotion of the scam.

Toyota, Honda turn India into car production hub in pivot away from China

India’s low costs, vast labour pool, improved quality of manufactured goods, and incentives attract manufacturers.

Dick Cheney’s vision of presidential power culminates in Trump

Former Vice President Dick Cheney will be remembered for many things. He was arguably the most powerful vice president in American history. He was a paragon of conservatism. He was the architect of many of the more extreme measures in President George W Bush’s “war on terror.”

Turkey's Erdogan heralds "new phase" in PKK peace process

ANKARA - President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that Turkey had entered a \"new phase\" in efforts to end Kurdish militant violence and signalled he was open to the idea of jailed PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan addressing lawmakers.

‘Can’t even get 1 cent’: Residents’ livelihoods hit by Johor River pollution linked to sand mining

Malaysian authorities said a sand mining firm - identified as Hiap Aik Evergreen - could face sanctions for its alleged role in the pollution.

Germany arrests 18 in international crackdown on online fraud, German authorities say

WIESBADEN, Germany - An internationally coordinated action against alleged online fraud and money laundering networks that included German payment service providers resulted in 18 arrests, German authorities said on Wednesday.

Markets quake as investors put profit over promise from AI

Global markets are undergoing a long-anticipated valuation reset. The latest sell-off, triggered on Wall Street and spreading through Asia and Europe today, shows that investors are beginning to question whether the optimism buoying AI and tech shares generally can be justified

In Mamdani's New York win, India's Nehru finds an echo

At his New York victory rally, Zohran Mamdani gave a nod to Nehru’s iconic speech marking India's independence.

Vingroup’s legal bullying doesn’t work in Germany like in Vietnam

A Berlin court has rejected most of the defamation claims filed by Vietnamese billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong and VinFast Germany GmbH against exiled journalist Le Trung Khoa, ruling that the plaintiffs must bear nearly 88% of total legal costs, a major setback for Vingroup’s

China's Shenzhou-20 return mission delayed due to space debris impact

China pins hopes on Olympic star Vivian Kong for ‘high quality’ Hong Kong democracy

Analysts say Kong’s star allure will spotlight an institution criticised as a pro-Beijing echo chamber.

Former Taiwan president Tsai to visit Germany in outreach to Europe

She is expected to leave for Berlin on Nov 8 and speak on Nov 10 at the Berlin Freedom Conference.

Russia says Ukrainian troops in Pokrovsk and Kupiansk should surrender to save themselves

MOSCOW - Russia said on Wednesday that Ukrainian troops in the battered cities of Pokrovsk and Kupiansk were encircled and should surrender, as they had no chance of survival otherwise.

Massive landslide at Thai mine causes over $4 million worth of damage

The authorities confirmed that there were no injuries or fatalities.

Plagued by Chinese debt, Jakarta-Bandung high-speed rail gets lifeline from Prabowo

The President eyes extending the Whoosh line east to Banyuwangi, beyond the earlier planned Surabaya.

Miss Universe president slams Thai director for Miss Universe Mexico 'dumb' remarks, which led to Bangkok walkout

On Nov 4, Nawat Itsaragrisil, director of Miss Universe Thailand, was seen reprimanding Miss Universe contestants and calling out Miss Universe Mexico, Fatima Bosch, who later left the room and was followed by several other contestants.

Australian mushroom murderer launches appeal bid against her conviction

Her appeal is pending court approval before it can proceed.

US courts stay deportation of Indian-origin man wrongly jailed for 43 years

Subramanyam Vedam was exonerated in a murder case last month but was immediately taken into ICE custody.

BRICS New Development Bank fueling Indonesia’s green energy dream

Indonesia’s recent decision to join the New Development Bank (NDB) may not have dominated international headlines, yet it marks a turning point in the world’s fourth-most-populous country’s energy future. This partnership could decide how Indonesia finances, builds and

Cruise ship that left woman to die on island boarded by investigators

Officials from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority boarded the Coral Adventurer on Wednesday morning local time.

China extends suspension of extra tariffs on US goods

The pause will take effect on Nov 10.

Why express bus Aeroline’s suspension exposes cracks in KL’s transport planning

Urban planners' top-down approach ignores Malaysia's critical first- and last-mile connectivity gap.

New Zealand plans space mission, satellite fleet: Minister

The mission would involve sending up satellites for regular coverage of areas of national interest.

Taiwan says China ignoring requests for information on new Xiamen airport safety concerns

China’s new Xiamen airport is slated to open in 2026.

Japan sends troops to combat deadly wave of bear attacks

US-China war will come down to protecting or destroying Guam

The Pacific island of Guam is one of America’s most strategically important overseas territories, holding some of the US Air Force’s most critical military assets and staging many of its most crucial operations in the Indo-Pacific and beyond. As such, Guam’s strategic

Rapper, film-maker, entrepreneur: Johor-born Namewee is never too far from controversy

Born in Muar, the singer has received recognition and brickbats alike for his songs and movies.

India’s Modi readies bellwether poll in poorest state

Bihar is the only state in the Hindi-speaking north where the BJP has never ruled alone

Chinese Premier Li Qiang derides trade restrictions, pledges to make global trade fairer

At the opening of the China International Import Expo (CIIE), Li said tariffs have made the need to strengthen global trade governance "urgent".

China’s Shenzhou-20 return mission delayed due to space debris impact

The delay highlights the danger to space travel posed by increasing amounts of space debris.

‘My skin has never looked better’: White House official Karoline Leavitt praises K-beauty

She had purchased skincare products during her visit to South Korea for the Apec summit.