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Fugitive Singaporean nabbed in Bangkok for alleged drug trafficking
A 50-year-old Singaporean man, Tan Leng Chong, was arrested by Thai authorities at a Bangkok hotel on Saturday (Jul 5). Ecstasy, ketamine, and Erimin-5 were seized as part of the raid.
South Korean woman dies after being struck by falling teen in incident that also killed her daughter
The woman's daughter died immediately and the woman died later.
China speeds up renewables building spree: Report
China is adding renewable energy capacity at a faster rate than any other country.
'You did it': How doctor realised mushroom chef was a killer
Chris Webster says he knew within moments of meeting Erin Patterson that she was a 'heinous' killer.
Yemen to execute Indian nurse on death row - can she be saved?
Campaigners say Nimisha Priya can still be saved if the victim's family accept bloody money and pardon her.
Investors beware: Japan, the long-presumed safe haven, is hit
The reimposition of steep US tariffs on Japanese goods should not have come as a surprise. Yet, the global investment community has largely responded with indifference. That’s a mistake because the significance of Japan’s inclusion in the new wave of “reciprocal tariffs” from
Philippines says Canada troops pact ready, eyes China deterrence
Manila is also negotiating a similar military pact with France.
Jailed PKK leader Ocalan says armed struggle over, urges democratic transition
Abdullah Ocalan, the jailed leader of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), said the group's armed struggle against Turkey has ended and called for a full shift to democratic politics in a video message published online on Wednesday.
Is your summer safe? Food-borne illnesses in South Korea double in June
Salmonella infections rose 92.4 per cent, from 66 patients in the first week of June to 127 by the fourth week.
Seoul returns six North Koreans with 'strong desire' to go back
All six people had drifted into South Korea by accident earlier this year and had wanted to go back.
Thailand Parliament starts debates on sensitive political amnesty Bills
More than 5,000 people have been charged over offences relating to political rallies and expression since 2006.
Australian childcare operator to install CCTV after abuse claims
An employee of G8 Education, one of Australia's largest private childcare operators, was charged with child rape.
Malaysia will not retaliate against US tariffs as talks continue
Malaysia was slapped with a revised 25 per cent tariff on its exports to the US.
Rio summit made clear BRICS is sliding towards irrelevance
The BRICS group of nations has just concluded its 17th annual summit in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro. But, despite member states adopting a long list of commitments covering global governance, finance, health, AI and climate change, the summit was a lackluster affair.
Families anxious over safety of Indians kidnapped in Mali
Armed assailants abducted three Indian men from their place of work in Mali last week.
Woman in Malaysia hauls in fishing net, finds 3m-long crocodile
The reptile weighed around 300kg.
Malaysia calls for stronger inter-Asean trade amid tariffs uncertainty
KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on July 9 urged South-east Asian countries to “act with purpose” and enhance trade among each other in the face of global uncertainty, as regional foreign ministers met amid renewed jitters over US trade tariffs.
Netanyahu says meeting with Trump focused on efforts to free hostages
WASHINGTON - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump focused on efforts to free hostages held in Gaza, and stressed his determination to \"eliminate\" the military and governmental capabilities of Hamas.
China wins as Trump’s ‘Tariff Man’ act trashes Japan’s 2025
TOKYO — As if Japan’s economy weren’t having a rotten enough 2025, Donald Trump just upped the pressure exponentially with a 25% tariff. The same day Tokyo got disastrous news from Washington, data showed that real wages in Japan fell the fastest in 20 months in May. The 2.9%
Vietnamese man gets death penalty for murdering entire family
Vu Van Vuong said he committed the murders because he wanted to free his family from poverty.
China’s ‘new farmers’ learn to live stream in rural revitalisation
The number of new rural content creators has soared 52 per cent on Douyin over the past year.
Malaysia's Anwar slams tariffs as regional meet starts
"Across the world, tools once used to generate growth are now wielded to pressure, isolate and contain," said Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Australia 'urgently seeking' details on Trump drug tariff plan
SYDNEY - Australia is “urgently seeking more detail” on U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to raise tariffs up to 200% on pharmaceutical imports, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on Wednesday.
Moo Deng: Star still shines brightly as pink-cheeked, zany internet phenom turns 1
A four-day birthday bash is rolling out for Thailand’s biggest celebrity.
Anti-fraud tool or sexist game? ‘Gold digger’ dating simulation game stirs debate in China
A hit Chinese game lets players turn the tables on love scams. Critics say it goes too far by portraying women as schemers.
How US buyers of critical minerals bypass China's export ban
BEIJING - Unusually large quantities of antimony - a metal used in batteries, chips and flame retardants - have poured into the United States from Thailand and Mexico since China barred U.S. shipments last year, according to customs and shipping records, which show at least one
Qantas confirms personal data of over a million customers leaked
More than a million customers had their phone number, birth date or home address accessed.
Taiwan signals cautious optimism after avoiding US tariff letter
Officials in Taipei are eager to secure a deal with the Trump administration.
Singaporeans flock to Johor for durian feasts
A durian seller said the durian season began early in July and business has picked up significantly since.
China’s gig economy booms as blistering heat leaves workers exposed
There were more than 37,000 heat wave-related deaths in China in 2023.
South Korea’s former president Yoon to attend hearing on detention warrant
The Constitutional Court in April voted to uphold the former South Korean president's impeachment.
South Korea’s former President Yoon attends hearing on detention warrant
If Yoon is detained, he is expected to be held at the Seoul Detention Centre.
South Korea's former President Yoon attends hearing on detention warrant
SEOUL - South Korea's former President Yoon Suk Yeol appeared on Wednesday at a Seoul court, which is considering a special prosecutor's request to detain him as part of a probe into his botched bid to impose martial law.
Indonesian government stays mum on ex-president Jokowi’s health amid growing public concern
The lack of transparency around Mr Jokowi’s health has fuelled a wave of online speculation.
Flash flood warnings in eastern China as Storm Danas moves inland
Schools in Fuzhou shut on July 9 after authorities activated emergency flood and typhoon protocols.
Samsung heirs sell Seoul villa for $21m to help pay record inheritance tax bill
The family owes 12 trillion won in inheritance taxes.
If only we could expect surprises in Japan’s Defense White Paper
Japan’s 2025 Defense White Paper soon will be approved formally by the Cabinet. It’s not quite fair to say that if you’ve seen one White Paper you’ve seen them all, but one can pretty much anticipate what’s coming – while hoping for something noteworthy. The White Papers
Japan opens Osprey base on Kyushu as China ramps up military presence
Tokyo is focusing on bolstering deterrence and response capabilities in the strategic Nansei island chain.
South Korea returns six North Koreans stranded at sea this year
SEOUL - South Korea returned on Wednesday six North Koreans who had become stranded at sea earlier this year after their vessels had drifted south, Seoul's Unification Ministry said on Wednesday.
Seoul repatriates 6 North Koreans rescued at sea
The North Koreans had expressed a desire on multiple occasions to go back home, officials said.
China’s change to flight path in sensitive Taiwan Strait raises safety concerns
Experts say Beijing's unilateral move poses a risk to civilian aviation on both sides of the strait.
How Hong Kong’s ageing population is reshaping society and its economy
Hong Kong became a super aged society last year - a milestone marked by one in five residents being aged 65 or older. By 2043, this is projected to double.
