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Iranian foreign minister declares ‘major progress’ in peace talks
Iran’s top diplomat said late Sunday that peace negotiations in Switzerland have produced “major progress” despite US President Donald Trump’s belligerent military threats and Israel’s continued assault on Lebanon, both of which have risked derailing the high-stakes talks.
Lebanon ceasefire largely holds but fears persist it may collapse
BEIRUT/METULA, Israel, June 22 - A ceasefire largely held in Lebanon on Monday as the country experienced the longest lull yet in three months of war between Hezbollah and Israel, even as fear of renewed hostilities kept displaced people from going home.
China moves against US rare earth, defence firms in ‘calibrated’ response to Pentagon blacklist
Move signals continued competition between the two superpowers despite stabilising ties.
Bangladesh deploys army ahead of anniversary of ousted PM Hasina's party
DHAKA, June 22 - Bangladesh ordered on Monday the deployment of troops in Dhaka and five other districts until June 30 as authorities stepped up security ahead of the founding anniversary of the Awami League, the political party of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina.
Bangladesh deploys army ahead of anniversary of ousted Hasina’s party
The move comes just a week after the military was withdrawn from nationwide duties on June 15.
Fire at training centre in India’s Lucknow kills at least eight, police say
NEW DELHI, June 22 - At least eight people were killed in a fire at an animation training centre in Lucknow city in northern India on Monday, authorities said.
Keir Starmer latest casualty in Britain’s premiership carousel
Keir Starmer has resigned as leader of the Labour party, and so in time as the UK’s prime minister. In the end, despite his numerous assurances that he would fight on, after Andy Burnham’s resounding win in the Makerfield byelection, the pressure on Starmer became too great to
How Johor’s political stand-off could leave RTS Link passengers stranded
A spat between federal and state politicians may complicate Johor's plans to build a city transit system.
Myanmar army killed over 700 civilians in six months: UN
The UN said air strikes remained the single largest cause of destruction and suffering.
Chinese authorities launch probe into alleged presence of formamide in baby diapers
A media report claimed that tests on several mainstream infant diaper products had detected traces of the substance.
Sturgeon once extinct in the wild returns to China’s Yangtze River
It is the first time natural reproduction of the Yangtze sturgeon is documented in a wild setting.
EU courts Brazil as strategic partner in global race for critical minerals
RIO DE JANEIRO, June 22 - The European Union is turning to Brazil as a strategic partner in its push to diversify its critical mineral supplies, offering a deal that it says will be beneficial to Brazil's development goals, EU Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef
Malaysia’s anti-graft agency launches probe into elephants’ transfer to Japan zoo
In March, three elephants - Dara, Amoi and Kelat - were relocated from Taiping Zoo in Perak to Tennoji Zoo in Osaka under a 25-year conservation and research agreement between the two institutions.
China in hot pursuit of a wave-skimming hypersonic edge
China’s pursuit of a sea-skimming hypersonic missile could redefine naval warfare in the Pacific — but only if it can overcome the immense technical and operational barriers standing in its way. This month, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that the Chinese Academy
Timor-Leste declares week of mourning for ex-president Guterres
Francisco “Lu-Olo” Guterres' body is expected to arrive back in Timor-Leste’s capital on June 23.
India monsoon revives after two-week stall, heads into central belt
The monsoon delivers about 70 per cent of the country’s annual rain.
Why Gaza’s genocide death toll is deliberately undercounted
The mainstream media has no problem guesstimating the deaths (500,000) from the Assad dictatorship’s civil war in Syria, nor the estimated deaths in the wars in Ukraine, Sudan or Iran. Somehow, media editors do not let their investigative reporters assess the extent of Israel’s
China says Liaoning aircraft carrier completes over 40 days of drills
BEIJING, June 22 - China's Liaoning aircraft carrier and accompanying vessels on Monday returned to a Chinese port after more than 40 days of drills in the South China Sea and the western Pacific Ocean, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reported.
India in talks to sell supersonic BrahMos missile to UAE, sources say
NEW DELHI, June 22 - The Indian government is in talks with the UAE to sell some of its flagship defence systems, including the supersonic cruise missile BrahMos, four Indian sources said, as the Gulf nation steps up arms procurement following the war in the Middle East.
Three dead in Philippines high school shooting over bullying 'grudge'
Police say they believe the attack was motivated by a "grudge" over bullying.
Climate fight will not stall because certain countries drop out, China says
BRUSSELS, June 22 - Global cooperation to tackle climate change will not stall because of the absence of certain countries, China's environment minister told a meeting of governments on Monday, as nations prepare for this year's U.N. climate negotiations without the United
Protest led by India's 'cockroach party' enters its third day
The group has said the protest will continue until Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan steps down.
'Card Master': Chinese World Cup fans rally around referee Ma Ning’s first match between Curacao and Ecuador
Chinese state media outlets praised Ma’s “composed performance” officiating a match between Curacao and Ecuador - calling it a “historic moment for Chinese football”.
Ecosystem of Japan’s Minamitori Island at risk from nuclear waste site survey: Lab
The preliminary investigation involves on-site drilling which could cause environmental damage.
Reading the air on being Japanese
As birth rates fall and countries turn to immigration to address their labor shortages, a lot of countries around the world are struggling with crises of national identity. Japan is one of them. Over a decade ago, Japan began opening itself up to mass immigration. Because Japan
South Korea ex-minister gets 25 years for role in martial law disaster
Park Sung-jae was found guilty of involvement in “insurrection”, the Yonhap news agency reported.
Indonesia's sold-out concerts, higher 6.6 sales amid market uncertainty: Is 'lipstick effect' at play?
An economist says there are signs of the "lipstick effect", whereby consumers continue spending on small luxuries while forgoing bigger-ticket purchases like homes in challenging economic times.
South Korea jails ex-justice minister for 25 years over martial law disaster
Park Sung-jae had held a meeting of justice ministry officials in the early hours of the martial law and checked on prison capacity should the authorities arrest anti-government figures, prosecutors say.
Trump threatens to invade Iran, torpedoing Swiss peace talks
US President Donald Trump’s threats to destroy Iran and send US forces to occupy the country on Sunday appear to have derailed peace negotiations in Switzerland, with the Iranian delegation reportedly walking out and demanding an apology. Following Iran’s announcement that it
India looks to build global brands around yoga
Many Indians see yoga as a way of life rather than a consumer activity, posing a challenge for companies seeking to build brands around the wellness phenomenon.
Senior member of Cambodia-based crime syndicate Prince Group arrested in Japan
The executive was identified as a 44-year-old Chinese-born Cypriot national.
Australia reports second H5N1 bird flu case in migratory seabird
A northern giant petrel found sick on a remote beach tested positive on June 22.
PM Takaichi says smear video questions ‘taking time’ from official duties
The magazine claimed that her office had an IT firm create anonymous videos attacking her rivals.
Bangladesh PM asks Malaysia to reopen labour market to Bangladeshi workers
Malaysia has been a key destination for Bangladeshi migrant workers.
China’s Malacca panic jails US scholar to appease Myanmar
The Strait of Hormuz isn’t China’s only chokepoint. The Strait of Malacca may be more strategically vital — and on June 12, Beijing arrested an American scholar to protect its access to it. Min Zin, a scholar of China-Myanmar relations and US citizen, was wrongfully detained in
Three killed and seven injured in Philippine school shooting
Two suspects have been taken into custody, one of whom is a student at San Jose National High School, where the shooting happened, said the police.
China's import of custard apples is sparking fears in Taiwan
Taiwan's agriculture ministry is worried that Beijing wants to weaponise a local specialty: the atemoya.
Philippines probes school shooting that killed 3, wounded 7
Two suspects, aged 15 and 14, have been arrested.
Dry season raises concern about Jakarta’s air quality
Some Jakartans have reported feeling the impact of the worsening air quality.
How America’s war crowned Iran as the Gulf’s new hegemon
There is a particular irony — the kind that history savors — in the fact that the United States set out in February 2026 to destroy Iran as a regional power and instead ended up cementing its dominance. This is not a paradox – it is a pattern. Anyone who has paid attention to
Bersatu says it will remain in opposition Perikatan Nasional despite PAS tensions
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin said his party would continue to play its role within PN.
Malaysian woman apologises over alleged viral videos mocking locals during China trip
Nur Asyiqin described the incident as a spontaneous reaction.
Japan quintuples visa fees in first price hike since 1978
Authorities say they do not expect the hikes to have an "immediate impact on inbound tourism".
Japan relies on foreign workers to secure its transportation capacity
The trend of hiring foreign drivers for logistics is spreading throughout the industry in Japan.