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Fears for Indian activist’s life after 18 days of hunger strike
Activist Sonam Wangchuk his demanding the education minister resign over exam irregularities.
Quiet U.S. pullback in Eastern Europe sparks wider allied worries
July 17 - As Estonia's Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur prepared to fly to the NATO summit in Ankara this month, he revealed to local journalists that several hundred U.S. troops deployed to his Baltic nation in the winter had quietly been withdrawn – with no clear sign of when or
Philippines condemns Chinese state media’s ‘racist’ video depicting Filipinos as monkeys
The video portrayed a monkey dressed in Filipino attire being directed by the US and Japan.
Quitting Anwar’s PH would fall into political rivals' trap, says DAP leader Anthony Loke
Malaysia's Democratic Action Party chief Anthony Loke tells CNA why he remains a believer in coalition politics – and how Pakatan Harapan is hopeful of winning the Aug 1 Negeri Sembilan state election.
Commentary: India’s long-held strategy is paying off in the Indo-Pacific
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s diplomatic blitz is the latest sign of middle powers drawing closer together. It has not gone unnoticed by Washington, says former foreign correspondent Nirmal Ghosh.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meets Chinese top official Wang Huning
SEOUL, July 17 - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held talks with Wang Huning, China's fourth-highest-ranked official in Pyongyang, the state-run Korean Central News Agency reported on Friday.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meets China's Wang Huning
SEOUL, July 17 - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held talks with Wang Huning, China's fourth-highest-ranked official in Pyongyang, the state-run Korean Central News Agency reported on Friday.
Power of Siberia 2 deadlock belies Russia-China ‘no-limits’ pact
Power of Siberia 2, a landmark natural gas pipeline that would link Russia and China, has hit a deadlock, with a gas-price gap so vast that Beijing has told Moscow to stop raising the subject altogether. Neither side has formally walked away, but no timeline for a deal or for
Beyond bitter: Vietnam brews a new image for robusta, one sip at a time
Robusta is often dismissed as bitter, harsh and fit mainly for instant coffee, but growers aim to change that view.
Political turmoil follows Ukraine defense minister’s dismissal
KYIV – The dismissal of popular reform-minded Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has sent shockwaves through Ukrainian politics and society, leading to impromptu protests in Kyiv and other cities across Ukraine on July 16. On the evening of July 15, Fedorov announced on Facebook
North Korean buildings near DMZ could be rocket infrastructure, experts say
Satellite images show 21 newly built drive-through buildings likely designed to shelter launch vehicles.
At least one dead, 100 injured in crush at Indian chariot festival
Nearly 100 people were taken to hospital after complaining that they could not breathe.
One dead, 24 missing after boat sinks in Indonesia: Rescuers
The boat was already partially sunken when rescuers reached it near Selayar, a small island south of the larger Sulawesi.
Armenia seizes company from opposition leader charged with fraud
July 16 - Armenia has seized control of a cement company owned by an arrested opposition leader, state media said on Thursday, as critics accuse Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan of waging a crackdown on opponents since winning re-election last month.
Twenty-nine countries sign agreement to establish global AI cooperation body
BEIJING, July 16 - Twenty-nine countries on Thursday signed an agreement to establish the World AI Cooperation Organization, an intergovernmental body China says aims to promote international cooperation and global governance in artificial intelligence.
Bangladesh arrests fugitive suspect in ex-president’s murder
Ziaur Rahman, a war hero who went on to become president, was killed in 1981 during a military coup.
Pakistan worries about being drawn into US-Iran conflict after Houthis attack Saudi Arabia
ISLAMABAD, July 16 - Attacks on Saudi Arabia by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis this week have frustrated Pakistan and threaten to draw Islamabad into the conflict, complicating any future role it may have as a mediator between the United States and Iran.
South Korea’s Naver to change ‘no foreigners’ button after discrimination accusations
The dispute came from wording that failed to distinguish between foreigners and overseas cards.
After arrests, Hong Kong issues warning to booksellers
The city’s security chief said officials would not compile a list of banned books.
Philippine Coast Guard condemns ‘racism’ in Chinese maritime dispute video
The minute-long video portrays the Philippines as a cartoon monkey.
Iran tells Houthis to close Red Sea gateway if US hits power network, sources say
DUBAI, July 16 - Iran has asked Yemen’s Houthi movement to stand ready to close the Red Sea oil route if the United States strikes Iranian power infrastructure, three sources told Reuters on Thursday, posing a potent new threat to global energy supplies.
Norwegian suspect in Thai child trafficking case dead, police say
A Thai police source said the man died of an underlying medical condition earlier in 2026, before the investigation began.
Singaporean arrested in Bali after woman found dead in rental unit
Preliminary police investigations indicate that the suspect, acting out of resentment, allegedly assaulted the victim by strangling her for about 15 minutes.
Deer population in Japan’s Nara Park hits record high amid overfeeding
The population increased by 222 from a year before when the previous record-high was logged.
Strong earthquake rattles New Zealand’s South Island; tsunami alert later lifted
There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.
Strong earthquake rattles New Zealand's South Island, tsunami alert lifted
July 16 - A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck near the town of Te Anau in New Zealand's South Island, shaking buildings and prompting authorities to briefly issue a tsunami warning.
India Customs becomes second agency to fight Adani Group over nicotine pouches
Adani has argued that shops in the international departure area are outside the reach of domestic regulations.
US imposes new 25% tariffs on Brazil, expands exemptions list
July 15 - The U.S. has announced 25% duties on many imports from Brazil, while unveiling a broader-than-expected list of exemptions, reviving a trade war that could embroil dozens of countries around the world as the Trump administration reworks its tariffs policy, one of its
ASEAN envoy to engage all Myanmar stakeholders at Manila summit
Also on the table is the long-delayed code of conduct governing disputes over the South China Sea.
Diamonds hidden in shoes: Vietnam probe highlights India smuggling link
Investigators have detained 31 people in connection with the suspected smuggling ring.
Thailand considers suspending nearly 6,000 officials over exam scandal
Police found irregularities in the results of 5,814 civil servants who had taken the exams.
Taiwan rejects Papua New Guinea’s decison to shut office in Port Moresby
China welcomed the move.
What inflation? South Koreans continue to queue for ginseng chicken soup in peak summer
Many believe having the soup on the hottest days induces perspiration, cools the body and replenishes energy
Thailand mulls suspending nearly 6,000 officials over exam scandal
The scandal began in June, when investigators said they had concluded that officials accepted bribes of up to 800,000 baht (US$23,847) to electronically alter candidates' results to allow them to pass mandatory exams for government appointments or promotions.
Japan notifies local governments they may ‘ban’ private lodgings amid problems
The move marks a turnaround in the government’s stance.
Czech citizen detained in China suspected of endangering national security
BEIJING/PRAGUE, July 16 - A Czech citizen held in China since the end of June is being investigated on suspicion of national security offences, China's Foreign Ministry said on Thursday, as it demanded the release of one of its citizens awaiting trial in the Czech Republic on
Japan PM’s government approval rating below 50% for first time
Top reasons for the disapproval included “cannot hope for much” and “poor policies”.
Phuket begins jet-ski crackdown to boost tourist safety; 23 offenders fined
Inspections will continue and be expanded to other key tourism areas.
Bali police arrest Singaporean for allegedly strangling girlfriend: Media reports
The man had allegedly buried her girlfriend's body in the room of a boarding house.
Bank of Korea picks a fight with US Fed’s AI inflation call
TOKYO — Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song ended a three-and-a-half-year rate freeze on Thursday, lifting the policy rate 25 basis points to 2.75% — the BOK’s first tightening move since January 2023. The timing makes this more than a routine adjustment. Shin appears to be
After KFC, cyberattack hits Japanese ice cream giant Glico
Major supermarket chains pastry firms and dining halls at eldercare centres were also impacted.
Iran warns Strait of Hormuz is a 'red line' and will resist until the end
DUBAI, July 16 - Iran said on Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz was an inviolable \"red line\", warning that if U.S. President Donald Trump carried out his threat to attack Iran's infrastructure, it would strike all infrastructure across the Gulf region.
What China’s sub-launched missile test really signaled
This article first appeared on Pacific Forum and is republished with permission. Read the original here. According to Chinese media reports, at 12:01 pm on July 6, a People’s Liberation Army Navy strategic nuclear-powered submarine successfully launched a submarine-launched
Japan PM Sanae Takaichi's approval rating below 50% for first time
Top reasons cited for disapproval included "cannot hope for much" and "poor policies".
China asks Thailand to deport Chinese journalist, rights groups warn of persecution
BEIJING, July 16 - China has asked Thailand to promptly extradite a Chinese journalist who rights groups say faces political persecution and torture back home because of his investigations into corruption in China.