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Police arrested four men and seized three mobile phones and the getaway car.
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Chinese spies, smuggled drugs fuel Japan PM Takaichi’s security push
Her administration is on the cusp of launching what’s been billed as the Japanese equivalent to CFIUS in the US.
Australia’s ruling Labor Party retakes poll lead from right-wing One Nation
Support for One Nation fell to 29 per cent, although the Liberal-National coalition saw no benefit from that decline.
From federal tussle to royal intrigue: Your cheat sheet to the Johor state election
In a twist, the ruling coalition is squaring off against its own federal ally, straining PM Anwar’s administration.
From Harvard to Tsinghua: Indonesian students look east as ties with China deepen
As China invests billions in Indonesia, university ties are expanding too.
AI’s next frontier? China and the US look to space in the computing race
Often described as orbital data centres or space computing, the emerging field has become a hot topic in the AI and commercial space sectors.
Pakistani news channel apologises after ban over documentary
Geo News called it an "editorial error".
Indonesia police charge four after anti-government protest in Surabaya
The authorities arrested 24 people on June 26 and released most of them without charge.
Pakistan watchdog suspends Geo News for 15 days over 'offensive' religious broadcast
KARACHI, June 28 - Pakistan's media regulator has suspended the broadcast licence of television channel Geo News for 15 days over content aired during a programme marking Muharram, one of the most sensitive periods in the Islamic calendar.
Vietnamese police bust transnational online fraud ring, arrest 12 suspects
The suspects recruited numerous Vietnamese citizens and transported them to Cambodia.
Where are they? Dogs disappear before South Korea meat ban
Dog meat has steadily fallen out of favour as younger Koreans embrace dogs as pets and public attitudes shift.
PAS call to back Barisan Nasional in Johor state polls could backfire, say analysts
The call reflects the opposition coalition’s long-term push for greater Malay political unity.
Thai family mourns teen girl found dead in suitcase as Australian arrested
The suspect, identified as Simon Peter Carman, faces charges of murder and concealment of a body.
Son of Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi demands proof of life from military government
Her son said his last contact with her was a letter he received over two years ago.
Indonesia rights body urges end to military training in Prabowo cooperative project after five die
JAKARTA, June 28 - Indonesia's human rights commission on Sunday called on the government to end basic military training for prospective managers of President Prabowo Subianto's flagship village cooperative programme after five participants died just 10 days into the 45-day
South Korea, Japan reaffirm denuclearisation goal, closer defence ties
South Korea and Japan have been working to develop closer ties since 2022 and overcome sometimes bitter historical differences.
Asia's vendors grapple with rising costs of ever-present plastics
A key raw material for many of these plastic goods is ethylene, which is derived from naphtha, an oil by-product.
Asia’s vendors grapple with rising costs of ever-present plastics
They are facing tight supply and soaring prices due to the months-long closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
South Korea, Japan reaffirm pledge to denuclearise Korean peninsula
This comes despite Pyongyang’s repeated pledges to expand its nuclear arsenal.
China strips generals, ex-financial regulator, politburo member of lawmaker posts
A notice from the National People's Congress Standing Committee provided no reason for the dismissals.
A mayor is taking maternity leave in Japan. Some men are furious
Yawata mayor Shoko Kawata plans to take maternity leave, the first mayor in Japan to do so.
Virtual AI police chief introduced in Osaka amid rising imposter scams
This comes as victims have been swindled out of money by scammers posing as police officers.
A year after losing pandas, western Japan town seeks to rebuild tourism
The number of tourists dropped immediately after the pandas’ departure in June 2025.
Malaysia vows smooth borders for Johor polls – here’s what voters in Singapore need to do
With polling day falling on a Saturday, traffic from Singapore to Johor is expected to be heavy.
French loyalists set to top delayed New Caledonia vote, preliminary results show
SYDNEY, June 28 - New Caledonia's non-independence coalition won the most seats of any single grouping, 24 out of 54 available, preliminary results released by officials showed, in long-delayed provincial elections which were held amid tight security on Sunday.