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The AI agent sparked a frenzy of "raising lobsters" in March, with users training the tool to suit their needs.
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Two protests, two elections: How Nepal's Gen Z succeeded where Bangladesh's stumbled
How did a youth movement triumph in one country but fall so short in another?
You can hire house help in 15 minutes in India - is it fair?
Instant house help brings speed and structure, but workers face tighter control and rising pressure in their jobs.
Not just symbolism: What the KMT chair’s China trip signals for Beijing, Washington and Taipei
Cheng Li-wun will be the first sitting chair of Taiwan’s opposition Kuomintang to visit the mainland in a decade, in a trip analysts say is laden with political signalling ahead of US President Donald Trump’s expected visit to Beijing next month.
Commentary: What South Korea’s belated participation in the ‘Hormuz coalition’ reveals
President Donald Trump’s call for US allies to send ships to the Strait of Hormuz is a test for South Korea, says RSIS’ Jaehan Park.
Asia’s EVolution: How Mongolia became a dumping ground for Japan’s hybrid electric vehicles
Over the decade, Mongolia has been flooded with cheap, end-of-life hybrid electric vehicles (EVs) from Japan. The final instalment of a CNA series on Asia’s EVs looks at how the country could be turning into a green technology dumping ground.
White House pushed satellite firm to withhold images of Iran war
The satellite firm Planet Labs told customers, including major news outlets, that it was acting on the Trump administration’s request as it announced it was implementing “an indefinite withhold of imagery” in Iran and across the Middle Eastern countries where the widening
Western Sydney airport offers new gateway to Singapore, but travellers face long city commute
It will offer 24-hour operations when open in October, unlike Sydney Kingsford-Smith Airport with an 11pm-6am curfew.
Iran energy shocks give rise to urban-to-rural migration in India
The energy crisis is affecting India's vulnerable migrant labourers who face mass unemployment and food shortages.
Ukrainian drones attacked cargo vessel that sank, killing one, Russia-installed official says
MOSCOW, April 5 - A cargo ship carrying wheat sank in the Sea of Azov after coming under attack from Ukrainian drones, a Russia-installed official said on Sunday, leaving one person dead and two missing.
Hamas armed wing says disarmament calls are unacceptable
April 5 - Hamas' armed wing said on Sunday discussing the group's disarmament before Israel fully implements the first phase of the U.S.-brokered Gaza ceasefire was an attempt to continue what it called a genocide against the Palestinian people.
Trump gives Iran until Tuesday night to open Strait of Hormuz, WSJ reports
April 5 - U.S. President Donald Trump said his deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz or face attacks on critical infrastructure is Tuesday evening, according to an interview he gave to the Wall Street Journal on Sunday.
Bangladesh launches emergency vaccination campaign as measles outbreak spreads
DHAKA, April 5 - Bangladesh on Sunday launched an emergency vaccination campaign targeting more than a million children as a fast‑spreading measles outbreak sweeps across the country.
China ready to cooperate with Russia to ease Middle East tension, foreign minister says
BEIJING, April 5 - China is willing to continue to cooperate with Russia at the U.N. Security Council and make efforts to cool down the Middle East situation, Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in a phone call on Sunday.
Zelenskiy in Syria to discuss security cooperation with Sharaa
April 5 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy visited Syria on Sunday for talks with his Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa, as Kyiv seeks to promote its military expertise across the region following the outbreak of the Iran war.
Bangladesh says suspected measles outbreak kills about 100 children
Dhaka has ramped up vaccination efforts in the worst-affected areas.
Nepal announces two-day weekends to fight energy crunch
This comes into effect this week for the civil service and educational institutions, which had only Saturdays off.
Malaysians must understand impact of Middle East conflict, says Anwar
He reminded them not to be too comfortable and assume that all is well.
What does the Middle East conflict have to do with South Korea’s seniors?
The President has suggested temporarily restricting free subway rides for seniors during peak hours.
China executes French citizen convicted of drug trafficking
It said it did not discriminate against defendants on the basis of nationality.
Charity spectacle: Indonesian Raya tradition puts ‘begging mentality’ in the spotlight
Some people now feel entitled to festive handouts of cash and gifts from celebrities and the wealthy.
Nearly 500 elderly folk killed by family caregivers in Japan from 2006 to 2024
The survey highlights the increasingly harsh environment surrounding in-home caregiving.
Revellers parade giant penises to dash stigma in Japan’s fertility festival
The all-inclusive annual event attracts everyone from tourists to families with children.
Most Thais say rising living cost becoming hard to bear: Poll
The finding comes ahead of Songkran, one of Thailand’s busiest travel and spending periods.
Watch how FamilyMart expands Convenience Wear line in Japan
The watches go on sale from April 17.
Rewards for reporting illegal foreign workers in Japan spark controversy
The prefecture's governor said the policy is not meant to eliminate foreign workers.
Fuel reservoir hit at Russia's Primorsk, NORSI refinery on fire after drone attacks
MOSCOW, April 5 - Fuel leaked at Russia's Baltic Sea port of Primorsk, while NORSI oil refinery caught fire following a drone attack, Russian authorities said on Sunday.
Sri Lanka arrests 152 people in alleged Chinese-run cyberscam
Local police sources say Chinese nationals had rented an entire hotel in the coastal town of Chilaw to run an alleged cyberscam operation.
Iran executes two men involved in January protests judiciary news outlet says
DUBAI, April 5 - Iran executed two men convicted of attempting to storm a military facility and access an armoury during unrest in January, the Mizan news outlet of its judiciary said on Sunday.
Indonesia lays to rest peacekeepers killed in Lebanon
The three Indonesian soldiers were killed in two separate explosions in southern Lebanon.
Tonga’s debt to China hinders rebuild four years on from eruption
Tonga is struggling to improve its infrastructure as it pays off a massive Chinese loan.
Afghan mother seeks justice after Pakistani bombing kills hundreds
The Mar 16 attack hit a drug treatment centre and killed 411 people, according to Afghan officials.
South Korea asks Gulf nations for steady energy supply, safety of Korean vessels
Gulf envoys said South Korea is a "top priority" nation and pledged to communicate closely with Seoul to ensure a stable supply of resources, South Korea's finance ministry said in a statement.
Malaysians turn to home farming for self sufficiency, healthy lifestyle
Home farming can be adapted to any living space, including windowsills and balconies.