Originally published by Pacific Forum, this article is republished with permission. East Asia is entering an era in which military balance, economic resilience, technological leadership and alliance politics are no longer separate policy domains but interconnected elements of a
North Korea’s accelerating missile development has entered a new and potentially consequential phase. According to media reports available as of November 6, 2026, Pyongyang has conducted approximately 20 missile-related tests and exercises since the beginning of the year. The
The US was deeply concerned by reports that Papua New Guinea had unilaterally ordered the office closed.
Extraordinary scenes of audiences crying leaving theatres after watching the film have been shared on social media.
Stephen Miller, the chief architect of the Trump administration’s widely decried mass deportation policy, has received a promotion to be the next White House chief of staff. In a Friday social media post, President Donald Trump announced that Miller next week will take over for
Eighteen editions on, China’s biggest annual shopping festival is growing up. As the sales frenzy gives way to longer promotions and more cautious spending, brands and platforms are rethinking how to win over shoppers.
Japan’s House of Representatives approved the consumption tax cut on Friday, November 6, but the government’s accomplishment was overshadowed by the decision by four senior Liberal Democratic Party lawmakers — most notably former prime minister Shigeru Ishiba — to absent
The Straits Times and The Business Times examine whether it can stay relevant.
The election is taking place against a backdrop of concerns over the rising cost of living and the economy.
WELLINGTON, Nov 7 - New Zealand votes in a general election on Saturday, with polls closing at 7 p.m. (0600 GMT).
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the package includes security countermeasures, strengthening of investigation systems and reinforcement of support for victims and measures to prevent the spread of damage.
The posts often provide a transitional posting for senior officials moved out of frontline political roles ahead of formal retirement.
BEIJING, Nov 6 - China's top legislature on Friday appointed 12 former provincial-level party chiefs and governors to the leadership ranks of the country's parliament and confirmed the termination of nine deputies' status as lawmakers, official records showed.
BARCELONA, Nov 6 - China is in contact with Real Madrid and LaLiga over the fallout from Kylian Mbappe's remarks about Mao Zedong, China's ambassador to Spain Yao Jing said on Friday.
The South Korea Meteorological Administration said the El Nino has reached its strongest level since Korean records began in 1950.
WASHINGTON, Nov 6 - Thomas Markle, father of Prince Harry's wife Meghan Markle, has been arrested for possessing child pornography, the US Justice Department said on Friday.
Malaysia's AGC suspends temporarily the house arrest after questioning how royal pardons and court orders are enforced.
BEIJING, Nov 6 - China and Gabon elevated their diplomatic ties during a state visit by the Central African nation's president to China, and are looking to deepen cooperation in the areas of mining and security, they said in a joint statement on Friday.
LONDON, Nov 6 - Ten governments including the United States, Britain, Germany and France issued a statement on Friday condemning the sentencing of Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong to 10 years in jail.
The Johor Welfare Department also identified 1,072 temporary evacuation centres to accommodate up to 265,599 evacuees.
The shallow quake hit at 7.39pm local time in the sea off the coast of the country’s Kanto region.
MILAN, Nov 6 - Italian prosecutors have wrapped up an investigation into a network they say is linked to Chinese authorities and spent years tracking, intimidating and harassing a prominent Italy-based critic of Beijing.
The animals have become a major attraction for local schoolchildren and professionals, as well as a hit on social media.
ISLAMABAD, Nov 6 - Pakistan's leaders spent two years courting US President Donald Trump, but after the Democrats' win in Tuesday's congressional vote, they are preparing for scrutiny of their access to the White House.
The attorney-general’s office said it needed time to review a pardon issued by the King and a court order allowing the move.
Millions of Indians will mark the festival of lights with glowing lamps, fireworks and traditional sweets
Beijing will restrict the export of tunnel boring machines and other advanced construction equipment from Nov 18.
The scandal involves senior members of President Prabowo Subianto's government, and hint at growing tensions among its elites.
Earlier, UMNO announced the closure of its special Najib Razak Solidarity Fund account.
He was referring to a conditional pardon that allows Najib to spend the rest of his jail term under house arrest.
The junta is trying to extend control in Sagaing, Mandalay and Chin despite ongoing fighting.
HONG KONG, Nov 6 - Beijing has approved a law to improve China's Antarctic research and strengthen regulation of its exploration activities, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Friday.
SEOUL – The fallout from this week’s US midterms is already upending South Korea’s financial system. On Friday, the Kospi plunged more than 8% and fell below 5,000 for the first time since February. Investors clearly fear the Democratic sweep on November 3 will delay or halt
"It should not give the impression that corruption involving billions of ringgit can simply be overlooked," said Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
It was not the first time he had fallen foul of a translation snafu on the platform.
Au Kam San was arrested in July 2025 for collusion with foreign forces to endanger national security and tried behind closed doors.
US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney are also expected.
This comes after dozens of businesses reported unauthorised access to their systems and potential leaks of client data.
Malaysia’s Attorney-General’s Chambers has no power to suspend or stay a royal pardon, Najib’s lawyers argued.
As the first Malay actress to receive a nomination, Mhia is careful to uphold Malaysia's reputation.
North Korea identifies top students from a young age, training a select few for cyber operations and rewarding them with perks such as spacious apartments and huge hard currency awards, defectors and analysts say.
BENGALURU, Nov 6 - Police orders asking X to block online accounts of two of India's most prominent free speech groups were fake, the social media company told an Indian court on Friday, days after the purported content removal requests sparked a public outcry.
Nell was walking her dog in Brisbane, Australia, when she saw a distressed koala trying to protect its joey from a python.
Au Kam San was sentenced to 12 years and six months' jail for "subversion against the political power of the state".
The man told police he did it in response to online viewer requests.
Voters across the United States were loud and clear on Tuesday in their historic drubbing of Trumpism. The election was a decisive rejection of Trump’s war on Iran and its staggering costs at home. While savoring their victory and the historic opportunity to restore America’s
Anime and manga fans are flocking to towns across Japan, bringing new opportunities to communities grappling with depopulation and economic decline.
