Australia rejects report it is repatriating families of ISIS militants from Syrian camp
PM Anthony Albanese has said his government would not help the group return to Australia.
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Australia rejects report it is repatriating families of IS militants from Syrian camp
Feb 22 - Australia's centre-left government on Sunday rejected a local media report that said it was working to repatriate Australians in a Syrian camp holding families of suspected Islamic State militants.
Once mocked for being tacky, this Korean music genre is making a comeback
The traditional South Korean popular music genre is making headlines in the country once again.
‘Vicious cycle’: The good, the bad and the ugly of peer-to-peer loans in Indonesia
According to data from the Indonesian Financial Services Authority, outstanding peer-to-peer (P2P) loans stood at almost 90 trillion rupiah as of September 2025. Just a year prior, the figure stood at about 74.5 trillion rupiah.
Commentary: Hello, Kitty - Japan’s US$20 billion cat boom
Cat Day, which is set on Feb 22 in Japan, has exploded in recent years, with companies embracing a growing market for felines, says Gearoid Reidy for Bloomberg Opinion.
Ink, scars and salvation: How Indonesia’s street punks and the marginalised are finding faith
In a Jakarta shophouse, they trade violence and drugs for faith – and find an unlikely path to change.
Prabowo says Indonesia ready to face all possibilities after US Supreme Court rejects Trump’s global tariffs
Trade deal with the US still in force despite the recently developments, says Indonesia's chief negotiator for US tariffs.
What now? Cautious response in Asia after US court clips Trump’s emergency tariff powers
One expert said that any relief from the court ruling would likely only be temporary.
Man nabbed while trying to steal railway cables in Malaysia
The suspect also has 28 prior criminal records.
India, Brazil sign mining pact as Modi targets $20 billion trade in five years
NEW DELHI, Feb 21 - India moved to deepen trade ties with Brazil on Saturday, signing a pact to expand cooperation in mining and minerals as it seeks to meet rising domestic steel demand and support capacity expansion amid a global race for raw materials.
Global summit calls for ‘secure, trustworthy and robust AI’
The AI Impact Summit was the fourth annual global meeting to discuss how to handle generative AI.
With tariffs ruling, Supreme Court reasserts its power to check Trump
WASHINGTON, Feb 21 - After siding with President Donald Trump in two dozen cases in the past year in ways that boosted his power and let him quickly transform U.S. policies on immigration, military service, federal employment and beyond, the U.S. Supreme Court finally reached
Indonesia eyes Italian aircraft carrier, but analysts wonder if it risks becoming a ‘port queen’
It remains unclear if the vessel will shift the regional balance of power or end up mostly idle at its base.
Brazil, India ink critical minerals deal as leaders meet
The deal comes as India seeks to cut its dependence on China.
Asian economies weigh impact of fresh Trump tariff moves, confusion
The US Supreme Court's ruling invalidated a number of tariffs that the Trump administration had imposed on Asian export powerhouses from China and South Korea to Japan and Taiwan.
Hong Kong plans to buy homes devastated in deadly high-rise fire
The government also offered an apartment exchange programme for the 4,600 affected tenants, who lived in nearly 2,000 housing units at the complex, Wang Fuk Court.
US tariff ruling to have limited impact on Trump-Takaichi meeting
US President Donald Trump recently announced Japan’s first set of investment projects in the US.
Global AI summit in India still without final statement
India's IT minister hoped there will be more than 80 signatories.
Malaysia’s TB outbreak: Public urged to mask up in crowded places as cases hit over 3,100
Sabah has recorded the highest number of cases.
India’s AI summit: Where big ambitions met hard realities
The summit underlines the nation's aims to innovate and lead, as well as its constraints in infrastructure and tech.
Myitkyina Airport in Myanmar attacked by drone, MNA passenger plane hit
The aircraft’s nose, mid-body and tail lights suffered damage.
Myitkyina Airport in Myanmar attacked by drone, MNA Airlines passenger plane hit
The aircraft’s nose, mid-body and tail lights suffered damages.
Virus kills dozens of tigers in Thailand park
The provincial livestock office in Chiang Mai said that testing detected the highly infectious canine distemper virus as well as bacteria affecting the respiratory system.
Malaysia weighing impact of US tariff ruling, says trade minister
In 2025, total bilateral trade reached about RM367 billion (S$119 billion).
Philippines’ Marcos visits former rival Robredo, won’t talk alliance yet
The Philippine president said they did not discuss a political alliance for the 2028 elections.
Trump to remove Vietnam from restricted tech list: Hanoi
US President Donald Trump and Vietnam's top leader To Lam met in person for the first time at the White House on Friday, after Lam attended the inaugural meeting of Trump's "Board of Peace" in Washington.
Cargo ship navigator arrested after deadly collision in central Japan
Hanon Sugimoto was alone on the bridge when the vessel hit the side of the 16-ton fishing boat.
Trump's new tariffs underscore Hong Kong's advantages, city official says
The new levy serves to underscore Hong Kong’s “unique trade advantages”.
Taiwan says impact of new 10% US tariffs appears limited
These efforts would enable Taiwan to understand specific details of implementation and respond appropriately.
Singapore PM Wong, Malaysia’s Anwar pledge to strengthen ties, resolve outstanding issues after ‘buka puasa’
Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim hosted Singaporean counterpart Lawrence Wong on Friday (Feb 20) at the Seri Negara estate in Kuala Lumpur, where they held a one-on-one meeting.
Virus kills over 70 tigers at north Thailand park
They were found to have canine distemper virus as well as bacteria affecting the respiratory system.
South Korea’s DIY charm craze is booming - even combs are getting makeovers
Everyday objects are transformed into personalised accessories within minutes.
An enemy’s fall frees up South Korea’s leader. Now comes the tough part
Mr Lee has vowed to heal the divided country and not to indulge in political revenge.
South Korea says US trade deal still intact after Trump tariff ruling
Seoul has pledged a full-scale response to protect national interests and Korean companies.
Trump meets Vietnam leader, vows to remove Hanoi from restricted lists
WASHINGTON/HANOI, Feb 20 - President Donald Trump met Vietnamese leader To Lam on Friday and said he would work to remove Hanoi from lists of countries restricted in accessing U.S. advanced technology, according to a summary of the talks posted on the news website of the
Trump meets Vietnam leader To Lam, vows to remove Hanoi from restricted lists
The meeting followed the announcement of deals worth over US$30 billion.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un reviews country's progress at key party congress
As the country's biggest political event held every five years, the congress sets policy and can bring changes in leadership roles beneath supreme commander Kim Jong Un.
How photography helped the British empire classify India
A new exhibition in Delhi showcases 200 rare photographs that fixed identities in colonial India.
Snap Insight: There’s no liberation from Trump’s tariffs, even after court ruling
It is unclear what happens to the deals made with trading partners now that President Donald Trump’s tariffs have been found illegal by the US Supreme Court, says Hinrich Foundation’s Deborah Elms.
Man given 2-year prison term in Indonesia’s Medan for selling protected sun bear
He had also sold parts of other animals, such as bear claws and crocodile bones.
Indonesia’s narcotics agency calls for full vape ban over drug abuse risk
Synthetic cannabinoids and etomidate were found in e-cigarette liquid samples tested over the past few months.