India police used excessive force during July protests: Amnesty
Amnesty said it had verified two instances of a police officer “unlawfully using lethal force against a crowd” in Bihar’s Siwan district.
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Fast fashion giant Shein valued at up to US$27 billion in Hong Kong IPO
The valuation has dropped sharply from earlier private fundraising rounds that valued Shein at US$98.2 billion in 2022.
Rumours swirled after a Vietnamese teen was run over - then came a stunning admission
Confirmation of the circumstances around Do Ngoc Phuong Thuy's death have only spurred more questions.
Beyond the RTS Link: Johor Bahru confronts the challenge of becoming more walkable
Transport experts say Johor Bahru’s city centre lacks a connected pedestrian network, while authorities explore solutions and exchange ideas with global firms including Zaha Hadid Architects.
Australia’s battery boom is reshaping the grid, but few are sharing the power
Persuading home owners to hand over control of an asset they have spent thousands of dollars on has proved difficult.
Matcha, with a twist of Assam: India enters the global matcha production line
Assam's Chota Tingrai estate blends Japanese craftsmanship with local terroir to produce India’s first commercial matcha.
Dining, shopping and direct MRT access: A new chapter unfolds at KL’s most affluent address
Pavilion Damansara Heights Phase 2 introduces new freehold residences to an established precinct, with homes ranging from 452 to 4,090 sq ft
China ‘actively committed’ to Iran talks with tensions rising
The country continues to support a diplomatic end to the US-Iran war.
At China's 'robot Olympics', humanoids spar, sprint and perform taichi
The five-day World Humanoid Robot Games combine events modelled on human sports with those designed to test the robots in simulated factories, restaurants, offices and in emergency situations.
China says unmanned moon mission delayed over ‘launch conditions’
It had initially been expected to be launched as early as next week.
1,000 people in Japan help tow 400-tonne Hirosaki Castle keep closer to original position
They were chosen by lottery and divided into groups, pulling a cart carrying the keep with ropes.
Iran says Pakistan's army chief to visit Tehran on Monday
CAIRO, Aug 23 - Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir will visit Tehran on Monday to continue efforts to bring peace and security to the region, Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Sunday, according to a statement by the ministry.
Where AI is creating jobs for humans – for a while
In the fast-growing field, data annotators help fix bugs and find blind spots in AI models.
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong to make official visits to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
Mr Lee will meet the presidents and prime ministers of both countries from Aug 24 to Aug 31.
SM Lee to visit Central Asia from Aug 24 to 31
He will visit Kazakhstan from Aug 24 to 27 and Uzbekistan from Aug 27 to 31.
New pro-presidential party wins large majority in Kazakh election, exit polls show
ALMATY, Aug 23 - A newly formed pro-government party won a large majority in a snap parliamentary election in Kazakhstan on Sunday, three different exit polls showed, in a result set to cement President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's power over the country, a major energy and minerals
Dozens of attacks in Thailand's restive south leave 2 injured
A local government office building, a 7-Eleven convenience store and a stolen vehicle were burned in the 51 attacks, according to the military's Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) and local media reports.
Man in Malaysia recalls how he scaled 7 storeys to save trapped elderly neighbour
The neighbour's house key had been broken somehow, leading to the attempt to climb out the window.
Chinese comedian investigated after patriotic song gag
Venues in other Chinese cities have postponed performances featuring Guo Degang in August.
‘Keep up the spirit’: Indonesian teenage ‘Superman’ joins wildfire fight
Rudiyansah’s red and blue Superman costume stood out against the stark, scorched landscape.
'Keep up the spirit': Indonesian teenage 'Superman' joins wildfire fight
Fires between January and July burned more than 200,000 hectares of land - an area three times the size of the capital Jakarta, the Indonesian government said this week.
Dozens of attacks in Thailand’s restive south leave at least 3 injured
No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks.
Peace through strength, says Taiwan’s President Lai on China battle anniversary
He is visiting a front-line island to mark a key battle with Chinese forces almost seven decades ago.
Peace through strength, Taiwan president says on China battle anniversary
KINMEN, Taiwan, Aug 23 - Peace can only be secured through strength and not even an inch of territory can be sacrificed, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Sunday, visiting a sensitive frontline island to mark a key battle with Chinese forces almost seven decades ago.
Search continues for 22 after bulk carrier sinks off India
NEW DELHI, Aug 23 - India's Coast Guard and Navy continued search-and-rescue operations off the eastern coast on Sunday after a Panama-flagged cargo vessel carrying 24 crew sank, with two Chinese nationals rescued, a senior official said.
Indian rescuers search for 22 people missing after cargo ship sinks
The vessel developed a list on Aug 21 and sank within eight minutes.
Robots can outrun humans, but can they plug in a cable?
The five-day World Humanoid Robot Games began on Aug 22 in Beijing.
Two rescued after bulk carrier sinks off India
The Panama-flagged bulk carrier MV Ocean Winner was headed to Singapore from Paradip port in India's Odisha state, according to MarineTraffic.
South Korean survivor fights for workplace harassment ‘justice’
Employers have no clear legal duty to tell victims of workplace harassment how their cases ended.
Bangladesh's gas crisis hits factories, homes and transport
Bangladesh was largely self-sufficient in natural gas in 2018, but production declined as older fields depleted, while demand has risen.
Bangladesh’s gas crisis hits factories, homes and transport
Power plants turning gas into electricity are struggling to meet demand, creating regular blackouts.
Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in local mammal
SYDNEY, Aug 23 - Australia on Sunday confirmed its first case of H5N1 bird flu in a mammal, with the deadly virus found in a long-nosed fur seal in South Australia state.
Malaysia rules out $2.37 billion takeover of passport supplier
It continues to explore measures to safeguard the “security and sovereignty” of citizens’ identities.
Japanese police seize radios in Tobu Railway firm search over fatal train accident
Four workers were on the tracks removing weeds when they were struck by an express train.
Sydney marathon unveils medal with wrong stadium
The two-sided medal is engraved with a Sydney skyline including a building which displays Allianz Arena in Munich.
Unregistered hydrogen inhalers flooding Malaysia market; expert cautions against use
The Health Ministry has warned that claims about the health benefits of the devices remain unproven.