Boardroom feud tests trusted Indian business empire

The dispute raises questions about the Indian conglomerate's governance, succession plans and future.

Australian freed from Iraq thanks family after landing in Ireland

Engineer Robert Pether said his wife and children "have lived this every single day with me".

The island where locals say data centres are taking their water

"Not a single drop has come through our taps for the last three months," a local tells the BBC.

Indonesia's new police chief moved fast to shake up the force. Can he change its culture?

New Indonesian Police Chief Suyudi Ario Seto began overhauling the force just two days after getting the job. Experts ask whether his sweeping personnel changes are indicators of wider change.

CNA Explains: What are hypersonic weapons, who has them and why do they matter for Asia?

South Korea tested a hypersonic weapon on Oct 8, days after North Korea launched what it claimed was a hypersonic missile, drawing fresh attention to the technology and its implications for regional security.

Exclusive: North Korean army video says K-drama watchers deserve to be executed

Used in ideological training sessions, the video calls offenders as “traitors” who “gouged out their own eyes.”

North Korea’s Kim showcases missile capable of reaching US as Trump signals possible meeting

Analysts said the museum also reflected a broader effort by Kim to elevate North Korea’s weapons displays into lasting symbols.

Qantas flight grounded after bedbug outbreak

The flight from Italy to Australia was cancelled after passengers on the plane's previous journey complained of bug bites.

FCC product testing ban deepens US-China tech decoupling

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is moving to bar every Chinese lab from testing electronics for the US market, a sector China dominates. And Chinese media and commentators say that Beijing, having already retaliated with three countermeasures, is ready to strike

Opposition parties, supporters march in Delhi despite huge police presence

They demanded the sacking of India’s Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.

Prabowo orders tougher action on Indonesia fires; foreign offers to help tackle haze not discussed

Indonesia plans more coordination, public awareness and peatland protection.

Trump is free at last to be what he has always been for Putin

Poor Donald Trump. For the last 21 months he had to do a great deal of lying. He had to pretend at times that he really cared about the people dying in the Russo-Ukraine War, that he really wanted a deal that was good for Ukraine, that he was getting frustrated with Vladimir

Reporters accuse India of crackdown on journalists, press freedom at youth-led protests

They warned that press freedom in the country was under threat.

Kurdish PKK militants quit some camps in north Iraq, Turkish sources say

ANKARA, Oct 12 - Militants from the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) have withdrawn from four camps in northern Iraq in the first step of an intended disbandment, Turkish security sources said on Monday.

The AI risk no bank can manage alone

The most unsettling failure in digital payments may not be a black screen. Imagine a fraud-detection model that remains online but suddenly flags thousands of legitimate transfers as suspicious. Banks may see functioning servers while customers see rejected payments, delayed

Balkan countries show the dangers in obsession with ‘heritage’

I write from Dubrovnik, a historic and heavily touristed city on Croatia’s Adriatic coast. Visiting here and other parts of Croatia and its next-door neighbor Slovenia, I’m reminded that the Balkan countries used to be part of a bigger entity called Yugoslavia. Before that,

Palace confirms Muhriz will skip Malaysia’s rulers council amid tussle over Negeri Sembilan throne

Muhriz will skip the conference and instead preside over the installation of a new chieftain.

CNA Explains: How the new Huanggang Port will improve Hong Kong-mainland connectivity

The revamped Huanggang Port becomes the first Hong Kong-mainland China checkpoint to use a joint clearance system, with passengers only having to show their documents once.

Philippine Lower House approves Bill restricting minors’ social media access

The House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly in favour of limiting minors’ access to social media platforms.

Philippine lower house approves bill restricting minors' social media access

Putin’s scorched-city policy hits Ukraine hard

During a quarter-century in power, Vladimir Putin has led Russia into three wars, in part aimed at restoring his country’s status as a world power via violent conquest . Each war began in a blitzkrieg-style display of fearsome power meant to climax in a swift victory. Instead,

One freed American doesn’t equal US policy shift on Myanmar

The recent Reuters headline, “US opens direct talks with Myanmar’s generals, reversing years of isolation,” describes a consequential diplomatic change. It is not a verdict that the junta has won, or that Myanmar’s revolution has lost. The distinction matters because an

A first lady’s death, a nation’s old wounds: Why a film is dividing South Korea

The movie exposes the deep political polarisation that continues to divide the country.

Malaysia urges citizens to postpone Umrah trips as Indonesia calls for vigilance after deadly Saudi airport attacks

The advisories come amid escalating security concerns after Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for recent attacks on airports in Saudi Arabia, including Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport.

Working from home? Sydney trader fired after laptop gives away his Singapore getaway

He won an unfair dismissal case, but got nothing other than four weeks worth of back pay.

Malaysians advised to postpone umrah pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia amid security concerns

The attack on King Khalid International Airport killed 12 people and injured 309 others.

No plans for female conscription, South Korean military manpower chief says

The decline in military-age men in South Korea is expected to accelerate after 2040.

Iran says it will reply to US response on Hormuz proposal once review over

DUBAI, Oct 12 - Iran is still reviewing a US response to its proposal regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and will reply to Washington via intermediaries when the review is over, foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday.

Births rebound in South Korea, but parents still wait for daycare spots

The number of daycare centres in South Korea fell for the 12th consecutive year in 2025.

Pakistan detains hundreds from ex-PM Khan's party in northern province: Police

Haze in Malaysia: Johor, Melaka, Negri Sembilan and Putrajaya schools to close on Oct 13

Meanwhile, schools that remain open are advised to ensure that outdoor activities are monitored.

China condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, warns of escalation

"We call on relevant parties to avoid taking actions that escalate regional tensions," said a China foreign ministry spokesperson.

Pakistan detains hundreds from ex-PM Imran Khan’s party in northern province

Thousands of Khan’s supporters have been marching in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, also airing anti-government grievances fuelled by harsh economic conditions.

More than 100 foreign trekkers stranded in flood-hit region of Nepal, official says

The army said the latest rescue operation was continuing on Oct 12 even as the flood has receded.

Pakistan detains provincial leaders after imposing emergency rule in Imran Khan stronghold

ISLAMABAD, Oct 12 - Pakistan detained politicians from former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party after suspending its provincial government under an emergency rule, escalating a confrontation between Khan and the country's military establishment.

New Zealand bank in free speech row over ‘explicit’ sheep memes

Kiwibank’s sheep mascot Buck went viral for its looks, sparking memes that prompted the bank to issue takedown requests.

Delhi shuts metro stations, restricts traffic ahead of new protest against election chief

Six metro stations were closed on Monday for "security reasons", and police imposed traffic restrictions and diversions along over 20 stretches.

Thousands march to Indian Supreme Court to demand election chief resign

The march follows a chaotic weekend in Delhi which saw thousands of protesters detained by police.

Malaysia education minister defends day-to-day decisions on haze-related school closures

Some parents have suggested closing schools for several consecutive days to make it easier for families to make arrangements, said Malaysia Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.

Houthi Riyadh airport hit shows Saudi air defenses full of holes

The Houthi attack mixed together suicide drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles. Because these weapons travel at significantly different speeds, the drones were launched first, followed by the cruise missiles and lastly by the ballistic missiles. Reports say the entire

Football meme sparks boycott calls in Malaysia; Indonesian grooming brand apologises

Men’s grooming brand Kahf posted the meme after Indonesia won the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup. Netizens criticised it for appearing to belittle Malaysia and other countries.

When AI takes control of weapons systems

Artificial intelligence is rapidly making its way into national defense. Reconnaissance, early warning, target detection, mission planning—everywhere, machine-learning systems promise faster analysis, faster responses, and faster decision-making. In a military context, this

Opposition, journalists allege police abuses during India protests

Opposition figures have accused the authorities of trying to suppress dissent through mass detentions.

Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia condemn Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport

ANKARA, Oct 12 - Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt and Saudi Arabia condemned attacks by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi militants on Riyadh's international airport, saying they were a \"dangerous escalation that cannot be justified or accepted under any pretext\".

Pakistan sees growth above 4%, looks to raise more than US$1 billion from privatisation

Delhi shuts metro stations, restricts traffic as opposition marches against election chief

The unrest has been sparked by a controversial revision of voter lists.

China fast on Ukraine lessons, slow on command reform

The Russia-Ukraine War has become a real-time laboratory for the Chinese military, spurring rapid defensive modernization while exposing deep friction between its centralized command hierarchy and the decentralized demands of modern combat. This month, the Center for Strategic