China’s military firms struggle as corruption purge bites, report says

The declines contrast with strong revenue growth globally for big arms and military-services companies.

China's military firms struggle as corruption purge bites, report says

HONG KONG, Dec 1 - Revenues at China's giant military firms fell last year as corruption purges slowed arms contracts and procurement, according to a study released on Monday by a leading conflict think tank.

South Korea’s Unification Church leader on trial over graft charges

Han's husband founded the assembly in 1954 after he was rejected by mainstream Protestant churches.

Commentary: Sheikh Hasina's death sentence could change the balance of power in South Asia

The lead-up to Bangladesh’s February elections will be a test of caretaker leader Muhammad Yunus' leadership, says Rishi Gupta from the Asia Society Policy Institute.

China steps up mineral diplomacy in rare earth power race

China launched the International Economic and Trade Cooperation Initiative on Green Mining and Minerals to build greener, more stable supply chains - and experts say Beijing still sets the rules.

‘This year, we hope to have zero maternal deaths’: India’s south makes giving birth safer

Measures include reaching out to unwed, minor mothers-to-be by giving them temporary ID numbers.

The curious case of four missing Cabinet ministers in Malaysia

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim faces a Cabinet reshuffle to quell discontent and solidify alliances.

Migrant communities at Thai-Myanmar border turn to water filters to quench thirst for safe water

Poor infrastructure and rainy weather compromise the safety of piped water in Mae Sot.

Hong Kong acts to quell anger after deadly building blaze

Police arrested three people so far, as the government warned against attempts to stoke unrest.

Bangladesh ex-PM Hasina ordered 2009 paramilitary mutiny massacre, says commission

The ousted prime minister was said to have approved a massacre that saw dozens of senior officers killed in 2009.

Indonesia searches for hundreds missing in deadly floods

The death toll on the island of Sumatra has risen to more than 440, the government says.

Allies of Kyrgyzstan's strongman president sweep snap parliamentary election

BISHKEK, Nov 30 - Allies of Kyrgyzstan’s President Sadyr Japarov swept the board in a snap parliamentary election on Sunday, preliminary results showed, cementing his increasingly tight control of politics in what had long been Central Asia’s most democratic state.

National Guard shooting suspect radicalized in US, homeland secretary says

WASHINGTON, Nov 30 - U.S. authorities believe the Afghan immigrant accused of ambushing National Guard members in Washington, D.C., was not radicalized until after he came to the United States, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said on Sunday.

Observing Japan: Some good news for Takaichi in a challenging week

The Takaichi government faces questions about its fiscal policy management as the cabinet approves its supplemental budget. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi continues to face questions about what she discussed with US President Donald Trump, notwithstanding her

Bangladesh's ex-PM Khaleda in critical condition, exiled son says his return not in his hands

DHAKA, Nov 30 - Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia remains in \"very critical\" condition at a Dhaka hospital, her party said on Sunday, as her self-exiled son and acting party chief Tarique Rahman signaled uncertainty over his return.

Death toll hits 212 as Sri Lanka struggles with Cyclone Ditwah impact

KELANIYA, Nov 30 - Sri Lanka's death toll from Cyclone Ditwah climbed to 212 with 218 missing, officials said on Sunday, as flood waters breached a dam and rescue operations continued into a fourth day.

Death toll from Thailand floods reaches 170

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul acknowledged the government’s shortcomings in flood management.

Husband and wife accused of using spycam and earpieces to win almost £600k at Australian casino

The husband and wife are alleged to have used a range of devices - including earpieces - to cheat card games over a number of weeks.

Anwar’s ally still in charge of Sabah, but danger looms for Malaysian PM’s own support base

Anwar ally Hajiji Noor secured a second term as Sabah chief minister but the PM's coalition was trounced.

Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 146 as thousands pay respects

Authorities say they have completed searches of four of the seven towers as part of a criminal investigation.

5 insights from Sabah election results, including implications for Malaysia politics and PM Anwar

What do the state election results mean for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, whose Pakatan Harapan coalition claimed only a single seat out of 22 contested?

Measly pay rises drive young Indonesians to take up second jobs

Some find one income stream is not enough to cover daily expenses and ensure financial stability.

Sabah polls: Runner-up Warisan coy on next step, says no talks with BN on forming state government

A day after his party finished second in the election, Warisan president Shafie Apdal said it has proven itself by winning the popular vote across all 73 seats.

Pakistan rejects UN warning over lifetime immunity for military chief

Pakistan's foreign ministry called the remarks “baseless”.

Indonesians pick up the pieces after floods ravage Sumatra; death toll hits 442

For some Aceh residents, this has reignited the trauma of the 2004 tsunami that killed more than 170,000 people in the province alone.

Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 146

Additional bodies were recovers as officers searched three more high-rise blocks.

Indonesians pick up the pieces after floods ravage island

The death toll from floods and landslides in the Indonesian island of Sumatra has surpassed 400.

Tropical storm deaths top 600 in South-east Asia; over 4 million people affected

Relief efforts for tens of thousands of displaced people continued over the weekend.

Mourners flock to site of deadly Hong Kong blaze as Beijing warns against protests

Authorities have arrested 11 people in connection with the blaze.

Indian authorities deploy drones to track killer wolves

Forest officials said the animals appear to be unusually bold.

Kazakhstan tells Ukraine to stop attacking CPC terminal after oil exports halted

MOSCOW, Nov 30 - Kazakhstan told Ukraine on Sunday to stop attacking the Black Sea terminal of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium, which handles more than 1% of global oil, after a major drone attack halted exports and seriously damaged loading infrastructure.

From shipyards to steel mills, South Korean manufacturers get meme makeovers to woo Gen Z

Firms are embracing social media in an effort to shed their old reputations and signal cultural change.

Japan PM Takaichi’s personal touch on social media draws bouquets, brickbats

She sometimes writes about her private life and differs from previous prime ministers.

1 in 3 South Koreans live alone in ‘super-aged’ era

The South Korean population aged 65 and older reached 10 million for the first time in 2024.

South Korean YouTuber helps locate missing man with disability during livestream

Police officers who arrived at the site identified the missing man, and he was sent back to his family.

Malaysia PM faces electoral setback as allies fall in Sabah state polls

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 - Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's allies were trounced in a regional election, results showed on Sunday, a grim first electoral test for the leader after three years in office.

Pilot killed after reported mid-air collision in Australia

The collision involved two Van’s RV-7 aircraft – two-seater, single-engine homebuilt kit planes.

Bangladesh opposition leader Khaleda in critical condition, exiled son says his return not in his hands

DHAKA, Nov 30 - Bangladesh's former prime minister and opposition leader Khaleda Zia remains in \"very critical\" condition at a Dhaka hospital, her party said on Sunday, as her exiled son and acting party chief Tarique Rahman signaled uncertainty over his return.

‘Men only’ KL spa raid: 171 freed after court rejects remand bid in ‘victimless’ case

The KL police chief said the case could not proceed as none of those detained claimed to be victims.

Operations restart at Iraq's Khor Mor field, transporting gas to power stations, ministry says

BAGHDAD, Nov 30 - Operations restarted at Iraq's Khor Mor gas field, with the transmission of gas to power stations starting at 2:00 a.m. Sunday (2300 GMT Saturday), the Kurdish regional government's electricity ministry announced, days after a drone attack halted production

Tropical storm kills at least three in Vietnam

Kazakhstan criticises Ukraine over drone attack on CPC oil terminal

MOSCOW, Nov 30 - Kazakhstan criticised Ukraine on Sunday for a drone attack on the Black Sea terminal of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium, which handles more than 1% of global oil.

Thousands protest in Philippines against flood control fraud

Floods hit Sri Lanka’s capital as cyclone deaths top 200

Another 228 people remain missing following a week of heavy rains brought on by Cyclone Ditwah.

South Korean e-commerce firm Coupang says 33.7 million customer accounts breached

Coupang, dubbed the Amazon.com of South Korea, is the country’s top online retailer.

Madani government respects Sabah voters’ choice, says PM Anwar

Voters in Sabah "want real change", said Mr Anwar following the polls.

Tropical storm Koto kills at least three in Vietnam

The authorities ordered boats to shore and diverted dozens of flights amid Koto onslaught.

‘Flood or no flood, the game must go on’: Malaysian gamers play on despite being in ankle-deep water

The 11-sec clip showed a man sitting on a chair and surrounded by ankle-deep murky water.

Floods hit Sri Lanka's capital as cyclone death toll rises to 159

Another 203 people are missing, the Disaster Management Centre said. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake declared a state of emergency on Saturday (Nov 29).

Death toll from Sri Lanka floods, landslides rises to 334

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake declared a state of emergency on Saturday (Nov 29).