A hacking competition shows the power of China’s approach to AI
The feat demonstrated the enormous power of Chinese AI technologies that are freely available on the internet.
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Commentary: China opens door to 100,000 American students. The US must do more to get them there
If Americans head to China for educational exchanges, their experience and expertise could benefit more than the US, says Kevin Chen from the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies.
Commentary: What happens when Chinese AI goes rogue?
Using China as the boogeyman is no longer a convincing excuse for inaction on AI regulations by US lawmakers, says Catherine Thorbecke for Bloomberg Opinion.
US bans Chinese data center gear as Beijing grounds its AI talent
The artificial intelligence (AI) race between the United States and China has accelerated in model protection, supply chains and talent controls, even as the two nations’ leaders agreed last week to open a new dialogue on AI safety. A string of moves announced or uncovered this
Computer science has long understood how to keep AI under control
AI agents don’t go rogue. That’s something only humans do. Nevertheless, a New York Times article – representative of much news coverage of AI – described an OpenAI hacking as “A.I. bots going rogue and independently spearheading a cyberattack.” Name-brand artificial
Hegseth taps three to lead ‘Future of Warfare’ project
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that three men will help lead a new Pentagon project on the “future of warfare,” even as he moves to eliminate hundreds of senior armed service leadership position, including many generals and admirals. Hegseth unveiled
‘Forgotten Island’: joyous, painful love note to Filipino diaspora
It is fitting that DreamWorks’ “Forgotten Island” carries a title that evokes memory and loss. The film, released globally in September, is on the surface a coming-of-age adventure about friendship. Look a little closer and it is a poignant meditation on separation – a theme
Who is the 'hero' Indian pilot who was stabbed on Israel-bound flight?
Capt Smit Machchhar was attacked by another pilot onboard the Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv.
Avalanche kills 15 workers in Nepal preparing Himalayas mountain camp for climbers
It is the deadliest incident of the Autumn climbing season, which ends this month.
UN urges more US action on Marshall Islands nuclear legacy
GENEVA, Oct 1 - The United States needs to take additional steps to remedy the nuclear legacy in the Marshall Islands by providing healthcare and releasing secret archives, according to a UN report presented to its human rights body on Thursday.
'He's taught us courage': Friend on Indian pilot hailed as a hero
Capt Smit Machchhar was attacked by another pilot onboard the Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv.
59 people hospitalised after chlorine gas spreads in Jeju hotel
The cause could be disinfectants being mixed in the wrong ratio during swimming pool cleaning.
Afghanistan’s TTP sanctuary is becoming harder to deny
For years, Pakistan’s claim that the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan operates from sanctuaries inside Afghanistan produced a familiar exchange: Islamabad accused, Kabul denied, and each new militant attack triggered another round of recrimination. That pattern is becoming harder to
Shark! Busan’s latest viral sensation raises a climate question
Rare shark sighting signals changes in South Korea’s marine ecosystem driven by warming seas.
Leaving Iraq while bombing Iran
On September 30, the last American and coalition troops flew out of Erbil Air Base, and the Pentagon declared an “orderly departure.” The White House called it a victory. President Trump, never one for understatement, described the whole enterprise as “a very expensive
As bear encounters surge, Japan looks beyond culling
Japan’s estimated 58,000 bears are increasingly coming into contact with people, prompting authorities to rethink how they manage the population.
Russia’s jet-powered drones mark a deadly evolution in Ukraine war
The air war between Russia and Ukraine has evolved constantly since the start of the conflict. The latest example is Russia’s deployment of a new type of long-range, jet-powered drone, which is having a significant effect on Ukraine’s ability to defend its cities against aerial
‘Loud thud’: Sperm whale sinks yacht in South Pacific
Crew members on the 16m Tai Tam, who all survived, shared their weekend encounter.
Indonesia’s Prabowo appoints career diplomat as foreign minister in sweeping Cabinet reshuffle
The Cabinet shake-up follows domestic criticism over the President’s recent foreign policy moves.
Dengue outbreak in Bangladesh could worsen after deadly September
At least 245 people have died and 79,620 patients have been admitted to hospital since January.
AI’s apparent danger is its best selling point
Just weeks before its scheduled November IPO, Anthropic is facing growing attention over the potential dangers of its technology. The resignation of former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon on September 8, who wrote on X that AI could “kill us all by the end of the decade,”
Thai Airways battles 10,000-bag backlog after Bangkok floods
Rows of luggage have spilled into the arrivals area at Suvarnabhumi Airport as passengers search for missing bags.
Indonesia’s Prabowo names new foreign, industry ministers in major Cabinet reshuffle
The reshuffle comes less than three weeks after President Prabowo Subianto sacked Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa as finance minister and appointed his deputy as his replacement.
Pakistan launches deadly air strikes on Afghanistan
The Afghan Taliban says nine civilians have died while Pakistan says the strikes killed 22 militants.
Indonesia arrests captain of capsized ferry, police say
He is suspected of violating Indonesia’s shipping law by knowingly sailing an unseaworthy vessel.
To keep the peace, South Korea’s Lee must prepare for war
When a South Korean soldier stepped on a land mine in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on September 21, it might have been taken as a grim reminder of a war that never formally ended. Instead, the explosion has revealed something more unsettling: the Korean Peninsula’s old security
Trump unveils $200 billion South Korean investment in US; Seoul hedges on Alaska pipeline
WASHINGTON, Sept 30 - US President Donald Trump unveiled plans on Wednesday for South Korea to invest some $200 billion in US projects, but Seoul quickly suggested one key element, a $54 billion pipeline for an LNG project in Alaska, was not yet set in stone.
Japan drops out of top 10 holiday spots for Chinese travellers amid tensions
The shift comes after China urged citizens to refrain from travelling to Japan in November 2025.
CNA Explains: Why is South Korea angry with Ukraine over two North Korean POWs?
South Korea has demanded an apology from Ukraine, saying that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy breached a secrecy agreement in revealing that Kyiv had transferred two captured North Korean soldiers to South Korea.
President Prabowo replaces Indonesia police chief Listyo Sigit with narcotics agency head
The head of the National Narcotics Agency Suyudi Ario Seto is set to become Indonesia’s new national police chief.
A surprising political realignment in Selangor could alter Malaysia’s balance of power
While Melaka polls loom, sparks could first fly in Selangor should PH ally with Bersatu.
Philippines sends largest ship, aircraft to drive away Chinese vessel in waters near Taiwan
The Philippine Coast Guard said the 97m-ship and an aircraft were deployed against the Chinese vessel.
Marking China's national day, Xi calls for progress towards reunification with Taiwan
Chinese President Xi Jinping's speech comes days after he told US President Donald Trump that Washington should oppose the island's independence.
K-pop star convicted of violating military service law
The member of K-pop band Winner was given a suspended prison sentence for repeated absences from his national service work.
Blame AI for global bond market tremors
The global bond markets are a sensitive lot. And they’ve been having a particularly tricky time lately. Spooked by high inflation, high interest rates and high levels of government debt across the world, those markets have become less stable over the summer. The prices of
US sees Chinese invasion of Taiwan unlikely in 2027 despite 2027 timeline, sources say
The reasons include military delays and anticipation of Taiwan's 2028 election outcome.
Tearful Malaysian ex-PM Mahathir visits wife Siti Hasmah’s grave
He spent approximately 20 minutes at the grave site.
Tighter New Zealand election race stokes investor fears on policy backflips
WELLINGTON, Oct 1 - A redefined mandate for New Zealand's central bank and policy reversals are among the prospects provoking unease among investors and businesses as a single-term government looks possible for the first time in more than five decades.
From textile engineering to cockpit hero: Indian pilot wins praise after flydubai drama
For Indian pilot Smit Machchhar, aviation was never part of his childhood dreams.
South Korea’s Lee urges North Korea to restore dialogue, pledges military build-up
Lee also said in his speech that South Korea would build nuclear-powered submarines by the mid-2030s.
Indonesia plans first adjustment of tax-free income threshold since 2016, minister says
Currently, no income tax is payable on annual income of 54 million rupiah (S$3,850) or less.
A rickety Europe tries to stand up to China
The European Union is embarking on diplomatic hand-to-hand combat with China in an effort to rework its trade with Beijing and show it is not a geopolitical weakling. Using unusually direct terms, the EU has given China a mid-October deadline to provide ways it will reduce its
Taiwan transfers naval commander to Coast Guard to boost deterrence against China
Taiwan’s Coast Guard is regularly deployed to shadow and warn away the Chinese Coast Guard.
Pakistani airstrikes kill nine in Afghanistan, Taliban say
KABUL, Oct 1 - Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan hit three houses on Thursday, killing nine people, the Afghan Taliban government said, while Islamabad said the strikes killed 22 \"terrorists\" after targeting their hideouts.
US diesel crisis about to become Asia’s interest rate problem
Diesel in the US has climbed to more than US$6.50 a gallon, up about 75% from a year ago, and Asia is likely to pay for it in the form of higher interest rates. Expensive diesel keeps American inflation elevated, which gives the Federal Reserve reason to keep raising interest