Japan deploys long-range missile launcher during major drill with US

The Type-25 is a domestically produced missile designed to be fired from a vehicle-mounted launcher.

North Korea-South Korea tensions high as letters lodged with UN, howitzer spotted

The presence of the self-propelled 122-mm howitzer near the border marks a rare visible deployment of such artillery.

North Korea tells UN South fabricated landmine incident, KCNA says

SEOUL, Oct 26 - North Korea said it had written to the UN Security Council, accusing South Korea of fabricating a September landmine incident and endangering troops working to fortify the border, state media KCNA reported on Monday.

Voting opens in New Zealand for November 7 election with no clear frontrunner

WELLINGTON, Oct 26 - Voting opened in New Zealand on Monday for the November 7 general election, with ballot boxes available for nearly two weeks at shopping centres, transport hubs and community halls, ahead of what is expected to be a closely contested race.

Early voting opens in New Zealand for Nov 7 election with no clear front runner

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the Nov 7 national election would be decided on economic issues.

Terengganu’s fight against climate change begins in the classroom

The eastern state hopes to raise a generation that can beat floods and coastal erosion.

Sri Lanka rescues 40 Iranian sailors, spokesman says

COLOMBO, Oct 25 - Sri Lanka coordinated the rescue of 40 Iranian sailors from multiple commercial ships in international waters off the coast of the country and supported their return to Iran, a spokesman for the island nation's foreign ministry said on Sunday.

From Tampines to Bangsar, thousands of fans throng Syed Saddiq’s public wedding reception in Muar

Syed Saddiq and Bella Astillah's public wedding reception in Muar drew thousands, including Singaporeans who drove from the city-state.

US Marine indicted over robbery, murder of woman in Okinawa

The case has renewed anti-US base sentiment among locals.

Sri Lankan turbine project fuels anger as fish hauls plunge

The opposition comes as war in the Middle East sends fuel and electricity costs soaring.

Malaysia police chief orders probe after man dies in custody with ‘unusual injuries’

The police are waiting for a laboratory report to determine the cause of the 42-year-old's death.

Interpretation gaps in South Korea police leave foreigners lost in translation

The need extends beyond emergency calls to face-to-face questioning at police stations.

Protesters clash with police over India dam project bordering China

India says the proposed dam is needed to counter China’s US$167 billion (S$213 billion) Yaxia project.

Cultural exchange or ‘united front’? Why Taipei said no to Pursuit Of Jade star Zhang Linghe

There has been closer scrutiny of Chinese nationals – not just celebrities – espousing reunification, said an expert.

7.0-magnitude quake hits off islands south of Tokyo, no tsunami triggered

Ogasawara Islands are about 1,000km south of Tokyo.

Malaysia seizes 5,801 squishy toys nationwide over safety compliance mark

A total of 1,845 premises were inspected in the operation aimed at ensuring compliance with child toy safety standards.

Philippines investigates laptop found at Thomas Markle’s former home

Thomas Markle had been living in Cebu in the Philippines until reportedly returning to the US earlier in 2026.

Smell of smoke, sting of insults: Malaysians target Indonesia with boycott of goods over haze

Identifying those responsible for the haze remains a major hurdle in taking legal action.

Philippines investigates laptop found at Thomas Markle's former home

The laptop was found alongside images of child abuse at the former residence of Meghan Markle's estranged father.

Malaysia’s MCA leaders stage walkout at BN’s Melaka polls candidate announcement

MCA president Wee Ka Siong said the party had not been allowed to discuss the allocation before being told that the seats had been settled.

Sydney’s new international airport opens to passengers

The new airport will operate 24 hours a day, whereas the current airport can host take-offs and landings only until 11pm.

Sydney's new international airport opens to passengers

SYDNEY, Oct 25 - Sydney's new A$5.6 billion ($3.94 billion) airport opened to passengers on Sunday after more than a decade of planning, in what Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said was a milestone for the country's most populous city.