North and South Korea are in an underground war - Kim Jong Un might now be winning
The neighbouring countries have long been embroiled in a war of information. But has there been a recent shift in who has the ‘upper hand’?
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The next Taiwan crisis may begin in the digital public sphere
Commentators on strategic defense have outlined China’s strategy to deter or delay US intervention in a Taiwan contingency. Most deserving of serious attention is not Beijing’s advocacy of “strategic deterrence” per se but what that reveals about the narrowing space for
How Bondi mass killer slipped through the cracks in Australia
An inquest is examining whether there were "missed opportunities" to stop Joel Cauchi's stabbing rampage.
Regional Chinese censorship more aggressive than national Great Firewall: study
Henan, Hebei, Tibet and Xinjiang operate a regional censorship system that enable local governments more control.
Soaring rice prices are stirring political trouble in Japan
Japan’s agriculture minister, Taku Eto, resigned on May 21 just six months into his term, following a public backlash to his joke that he never buys rice because supporters give it to him for free. Gaffes are by no means uncommon in Japanese politics. Controversial remarks by
Korean drama or real life?: How a ‘heart convenience store’ soothes loneliness
At these new social welfare centres in Seoul, lonely people can connect over ramyeon and more.
Syrian Kurdish commander in touch with Turkey, open to meeting Erdogan
BEIRUT - The commander of Kurdish forces that control northeast Syria said on Friday that his group is in direct contact with Turkey and that he would be open to improving ties, including by meeting Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan.
Japan says no easy concession on US tariffs, seeks another round in June
Japan faces a 24 per cent tariff rate starting in July unless it can negotiate a deal with the US.
Loretta Swit, 'Hot Lips' Houlihan on 'M*A*S*H,' dies at 87
NEW YORK - Loretta Swit, the Emmy Award-winning actress who played no-nonsense U.S. Army combat nurse Major Margaret \"Hot Lips\" Houlihan in the hit TV series \"M*A*S*H\" for more than a decade, died on Friday at the age of 87.
Macron tells Asia defence summit the West could lose credibility
The French president spoke at the Shangri-la Dialogue, a high-level Asia defence summit in Singapore.
Soldiers have a huge stake in Ukraine-Russia drone-tech arms race
Ukrainian drone warfare has evolved from improvisation to a high‑volume, precision‑strike ecosystem that Russia often struggles to match. With some operators flying up to 15 missions a day and factories now producing millions of drones, Ukraine’s domestic drone production has
China replaces its top official in Hong Kong
Zheng Yanxiong was a symbol of Beijing’s tough approach to suppressing the pro-democracy movement.
West plans to push IAEA board to find Iran in breach of duties, diplomats say
VIENNA - Western powers are preparing to push the U.N. nuclear watchdog's board at its next quarterly meeting to declare Iran in breach of its non-proliferation obligations for the first time in almost 20 years, a move bound to enrage Tehran, diplomats said.
Will the future of Asia be one of conflict or cooperation?
Attendees at Nikkei's Future of Asia conference urged solidarity and unity to overcome the world's many fissures.
Pakistan to upgrade diplomatic ties with Afghanistan in easing of tensions
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan will designate an ambassador to Afghanistan, the first since Kabul fell to the Taliban in 2021, the country's foreign minister said on Friday, announcing an upgrade in diplomatic ties that shows some easing of tensions between the two neighbours.
Why isn't China's defence minister attending Shangri-la Dialogue, and how will it affect Sino-US ties?
China’s decision to skip ministerial-level representation at this year’s Shangri-La Dialogue marks a return to a more cautious diplomatic posture, said analysts.
RFA brand WHYNOT wins top award for groundbreaking documentary
RFA Global Mandarin brand 歪脑 | WHYNOT has won the Asian American Journalists Association’s top award for excellence
Japan’s former princess Mako gives birth to first child
The former princess married her university sweetheart in October 2021.
SpaceX rocket fails pile on Musk’s Tesla troubles
What goes up must come down, and earlier this week yet another of SpaceX’s Starships, the biggest and most powerful type of rocket ever built, came back down to Earth in spectacular fashion. In the sky above the Indian Ocean, it exploded. This was the ninth test flight for the
Death penalty for saying ‘oppa’?: N. Korea expands law to curb ‘anti-socialist culture’, says S. Korea
“Oppa” is a term used by South Korean women when they address an older male.
Thai poultry industry poised for growth due to Brazil bird flu, lower feed costs
Major importers China and the European Union have in May suspended Brazilian poultry imports.
Indian Navy will lead New Delhi's response to any future Pakistani aggression, minister says
NEW DELHI - India will use the firepower of its navy in response to any future aggression by Pakistan, India's defence minister said on Friday, weeks after the fiercest fighting in decades between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.
Rock collapse at Indonesia quarry kills at least 8 people: Report
Similar accidents had previously taken place at the quarry in Cirebon, West Java.
Rock collapse at Indonesia quarry kills at least 8 people, Kompas TV reports
JAKARTA - At least eight people in Indonesia's West Java were killed and about 10 people were missing on Friday following a rock collapse at a quarry, Kompas TV reported.
Woman seen crawling out of drain in Philippines found, as nation grapples with homelessness
The police said vagrants were using the drain as an entry and exit point into sewage lines that act as passageways.
Changes to Thailand’s strict school rules welcome, but deeper issues persist
Rules on hairstyles for Thai students are changing, influenced by a court ruling that deemed the country’s 50-year-old directive on haircuts unconstitutional.
Regionalism still a powerful force in South Korea as it votes for its next president, say experts
As South Korea chooses its next leader, experts said regionalism has eased but remains a powerful force, especially in the south where political divides are deepest.
Rooted in the earth, India’s traditional mud wrestling thrives
Such bouts, which date back to the 16th century, are still a core part of village fairs.
Extreme heatwaves are getting longer and hitting the tropics hardest: Study
Small island states are among the most exposed to and least prepared for climate risks.
For Ukraine, the worst is yet to come
Subscribe now with a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. Ukraine, Russia trade blows amid diplomatic non-starters James Davis analyzes the sharp escalation in the Russia-Ukraine war as Kiev intensifies drone attacks on
Johor Zoo beats the heat with blood ice cubes and fruit popsicles for its animal residents
Carnivores get the blood ice cubes while fruit-eating species enjoy fruit popsicles made by the zookeepers.
NATO faces make-or-break decision on a post-US future
NATO is facing a pivotal moment in its history. Ahead of its June 24-25 summit in The Hague, NATO is weighing up whether it can truly continue to count on US support (and membership), whether it will become a European-only organization, or whether it has a future at all. This
Anwar’s bold and conflicted bid for legal immunity
KUALA LUMPUR – In the corridors of Malaysian power, the language of justice often changes depending on who is speaking — and who is being spoken about. Several years after alleging Anwar Ibrahim sexually assaulted him in a private residence in Segambut, Yusoff Rawther’s civil
New president, new hopes for calm at South Korean village near DMZ
Tongilchon, which translates to “unification village”, is one of a handful of settlements set up in the 1970s.
South Korean presidential front runner Lee proposes revising Constitution on martial law
This includes implementing martial law only after getting Parliament’s approval within 24 hours.
Penang to start using durian tracking system to curb fraud, report says
Local growers have complained about the misuse and misrepresentation of Penang durians.
Chinese paraglider reaches near-record heights, over 8,500m, by accident
He was the victim of a potentially dangerous phenomenon that paragliders call 'cloud suck'.
