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How a 97-year-old escaped deadly Indian floods on a banana log raft
A 97-year-old's dramatic rescue captures how Assam's floods are reaching places once thought safe.
North Korea fires missile ahead of major US-South Korea drills
The ballistic missile launch comes as South Korea and the US plan to conduct major joint military drills to counter North Korea's evolving nuclear and weapons capabilities.
North Korea fired a ballistic missile, South Korean military says
SEOUL, Aug 12 - North Korea fired a ballistic missile on Wednesday toward the sea off the Korean Peninsula's east coast, South Korea's military said.
Do main battle tanks have a warfare future?
By the early 2030s the US will have a “new” tank to replace the Abrams M1. The M1 was designed between 1972 and 1976, although many changes have been made over the years. The Abrams is the main heavy battle tank deployed by the United States. Whether having a “replacement”
Bali tightens scrutiny of foreign content creators, prompting calls for clearer visa rules
Bali has tightened oversight of foreign nationals who engage in commercial activities while staying in Indonesia under visas that do not permit such activities.
New Zealand’s Luxon survives party vote that exposes cracks ahead of election
Support for his National Party has weakened as the economy struggles, with an election due Nov 7.
New Zealand's Luxon faces lawmakers as leadership speculation mounts
WELLINGTON, Aug 12 - New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is set to face National Party lawmakers in Wellington on Wednesday after he called a meeting he said was to address increased speculation about his leadership months away from a general election.
Clock ticking down on Cambodia’s growth momentum
Cambodia and China recently agreed to fast-track four priority infrastructure projects under the Diamond Hexagon cooperation framework, deepening a partnership that already accounts for roughly 75% of Cambodia’s foreign direct investment. The acceleration comes as Cambodia
Eleven French nationals detained in Thailand for drug trafficking, says police source
They were arrested with several kilograms of cannabis in their luggage.
2.4 million girls banned from Afghan schools since Taliban return: UNESCO
Girls are not allowed to study beyond primary school.
Taliban have barred 2.4 million Afghan girls from school since 2021, UNESCO says
PARIS/KABUL, Aug 11 - The Taliban have barred an estimated 2.4 million Afghan girls from secondary education since they regained power in Afghanistan in 2021, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization said on Tuesday.
Watch: Tide of rubbish blankets Philippines river
Workers in Manila waded through the river, collecting waste that washed in during days of heavy rain.
Hormuz to stay closed unless US meets Iran's conditions, Iran official says
DUBAI, Aug 11 - The Strait of Hormuz will remain closed as long as the U.S. does not change its behaviour and accept Iran's conditions to end the war, the newly appointed secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council said on Tuesday.
Thailand suspends new gun permits after mass shooting
Authorities promise tough new laws in the country, which has high levels of firearms ownership.
Air India pilot tests positive for marijuana after mid-air plunge
AI2379 plunged about 90m mid-flight, leaving several passengers and cabin crew members injured.
Talking to the dead: the high price of engaging Myanmar’s junta
Neighbors are busy rehabilitating the diplomatic standing of Myanmar’s junta-chief-turned-president Min Aung Hlaing just as his regime openly shreds the regional bloc’s peace plan. Min Aung Hlaing may have traded his general’s uniform for civilian clothes and a practiced smile
Air India captain tests positive for marijuana: Reports
An Air India Phuket-Delhi flight last week suddenly lost about 300 feet of altitude, injuring 13 passengers and four crew members.
Display of Malaysia’s flag back in spotlight ahead of Aug 31 celebrations
The authorities are reminding Malaysians how to properly display the national flag ahead of Aug 31.
Pakistan says US, Iran close to deal despite Trump rhetoric
Talks raise hopes of reopening Hormuz as demands, ship attacks and rising fuel costs cloud progress.
Typhoon Dolphin floods central China, parts of Beijing
XIANGYANG, China, Aug 11 - Typhoon Dolphin churned deeper inland to the central Chinese province of Hubei on Tuesday, flooding streets, forcing the closure of tourist areas and halting construction projects, as forecasters warned of extreme rainfall across a broad swathe of the
Watch Malaysia for a preview of Asia’s coming AI power crunch
Every investor pricing artificial intelligence as a chip story is missing the real bottleneck. A chip can be designed and shipped within roughly two years. A power grid cannot be rebuilt on anything close to that timeline. This gap, not silicon supply, is what will determine
S’pore firms ink new deals in Liaoning as China’s rust belt seeks economic turnaround
Political leaders from Singapore and Liaoning touted the business prospects arising from a push to revitalise the area.
Taiwan court jails Chinese woman over political infiltration
She was found guilty of taking orders from CPC officials to campaign for candidates in elections.
AI agent hacks Australian gym to get its user a spot in pilates class
The incident is being seen as the latest example of the AI tools going to any lengths to complete their tasks.
Australia, Vietnam boost ties in hedge against China in a world ‘becoming more uncertain’
The value of two-way trade between both countries has doubled in 2025 from 2020.
Philippine V-P Sara Duterte hit with criminal charge over Marcos ‘threat’
Her lawyers argue that the case against her cannot proceed amid her ongoing Senate impeachment trial.
Malaysia investigators in Jakarta to interview pilot detained in drug case
It is too early to confirm or deny “insider” involvement, says NCID director.
Philippine VP Duterte hit with criminal charge over Marcos 'threat'
Sara Duterte had previously claimed to have hired an assassin to take out President Ferdinand Marcos, his wife and a former congressman cousin if she were killed.
Japan has another go at electric vehicles
Japanese electric vehicle (EV) makers have fallen so far behind BYD and other Chinese competitors, and been so brightly outshone by Tesla, that it is easy to forget that the Nissan Leaf was the world’s first mass-market EV. People might also fail to notice that the Japanese
Thai PM suspends gun licences as teen shooter, grandparents cremated
Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul also called for tighter controls and "decisive penalties” for firearms offences.
Japanese retailer Aeon says staff allowed to re-enter quake-hit mall before blast despite ban
Some had asked to retrieve their belongings, but seven were killed in the explosion.
Hong Kong's tech index plans expansion with AI and robotics themes
The Hang Seng Tech Index tracks the 30 largest tech companies listed in Hong Kong.
Philippines plans to borrow $69 billion in 2027 to revive economic growth
Nearly half of total gross borrowings will go towards paying down debt.
Thailand preparing to use military ties as leverage in US talks
Bangkok intends to include the position in a counter-proposal at talks later in August.
Myanmar military intensified air attacks and abuses before election, UN investigators say
GENEVA, Aug 11 - Myanmar's military stepped up aerial attacks on civilians before an election held last December and January, and all sides in the country's civil war committed war crimes and serious abuses including torture and sexual violence in the past year, U.N.
Meta, TikTok agree to fact check content on Spain border crossings after deadly incident
BRUSSELS, Aug 11 - Social networks Meta and TikTok have agreed to fact-check content on border crossings into Spain following the massive rush to enter the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco late last month, European Union tech chief Henna Virkkunen said.
China bets on AI weather forecasting as extreme weather intensifies
Tech companies are building AI weather forecasting systems that can match traditional models.
Myanmar escalating aerial attacks on civilians: UN probe
The conflict ravaging the country is showing no signs of abating, UN investigators said.
Modi’s BJP accuses Cockroach party of hypocrisy over Jharkhand
The BJP said the Cockroach Janta Party has been a “mute spectator” to the protests in Jharkhand.
Thai PM suspends permits for firearm purchases after school shooting
The police were ordered to stop renewing permits that enable people to buy firearms.
South Korea police raid transport ministry, Korea Airports Corp again over Jeju Air crash
The authorities said the probe was to secure additional evidence related to suspected negligence.
Australia PM under fire for remarks on Japanese counterpart's melon gifts
An ex-Japanese envoy said the "sexist" comments "betrayed the close bond" between the countries.
New allied trio militarily moves on from faltering US and Trump
The deadlocked Middle East war gave birth last week to a defense alliance among Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan that represents a vivid backlash to the failures of heavy American bombing of Iran and President Donald Trump’s spasmodic diplomacy to end the conflict. The
Net-a-pawter: South Korean pet owners dressing dogs in onion mesh bags during tick season
Prices of such mesh head coverings for dogs range from $5.90 to $54 online.
Airbus joins probe into Air India flight plunge
Both pilots have been taken off the flying roster during the investigations.
K-actress Ahn Ha-young apologises as agency reverses great-grandfather denial of pro-Japanese ties
The star of K-drama Our Sticky Love recently mentioned that her family had four generations of doctors.
Australian PM under fire for ‘melons’ gag about Japanese leader
Albanese previously apologised after facing backlash for saying on a podcast he would "shag" singer Kylie Minogue.
‘Never encountered this before’: What an extreme El Nino means for Southeast Asia
A "super" El Nino could bring drought, extreme heat and agricultural disruption across Southeast Asia. Governments are preparing, but experts warn significant vulnerabilities remain.
