They helped oust a president - now South Korean women say they are invisible again
A snap presidential election has exposed South Korea's stark gender divide.
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Iran minister says Oman presented elements of a U.S. proposal for nuclear deal
CAIRO/WASHINGTON - Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said his Omani counterpart presented elements of a U.S. proposal for a nuclear deal between Tehran and Washington during a short visit to Tehran on Saturday.
China says US ‘should not play with fire’ on Taiwan, slams Hegseth speech
The US Secretary of Defence said China was “credibly preparing” to use military force to upend the balance of power in Asia.
Hamas says Witkoff's Gaza ceasefire proposal must lead to the end of the war
CAIRO - Hamas said on Saturday it had responded to a ceasefire proposal presented by U.S. President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff to mediators and included a demand for an end to the war, which had previously been a red line for Israel.
Saudi Arabia to provide financial support with Qatar to Syria's state employees, Saudi foreign minister says
CAIRO - Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud said on Saturday that the kingdom will jointly offer with Qatar financial support to state employees in Syria.
Brunei Sultan discharged from KL hospital
He was in the Malaysia capital for a summit with other Asean leaders.
China rejects 'groundless accusations' at Shangri-La Dialogue, says it opposes unilateralism, hegemonic bullying
Asked why China’s defence minister skipped this year’s event, Rear Admiral Hu Gangfeng said it sends delegations of different levels each year and this should be seen as “part of normal operational arrangements”.
Who faked my cheese? Paneer that’s merely veneer shocks many Indians
Fabric whitener, palm oil and detergent have reportedly been found in fake paneer during raids.
Pro-government newspaper in Japan shocks with ‘radical’ support for female emperor
The Yomiuri Shimbun warns that the monarchy will be in danger if the nation insists on patrilineal succession.
Trade 'critical' to ASEAN, must be protected from 'arbitrary' curbs: Anwar at Shangri-La Dialogue
In a 15-minute special address at the Shangri-la Dialogue, Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stressed that faltering trade could have a rippling impact on stability.
China bans all poultry imports from Brazil on bird flu case
China is the biggest buyer of Brazilian chicken meat.
6.1-magnitude earthquake hits Japan’s Hokkaido, JMA says
No tsunami warning has been issued.
China bristles at France’s Macron linking Ukraine defence to Taiwan threats
China’s embassy in Singapore said comparing the Taiwan issue to the Ukraine issue is “unacceptable”.
Man jumps into display of China’s Terracotta Army
The warriors are a major tourist attraction in Xi’an, capital of the northern province of Shaanxi.
Hegseth warns China poses 'imminent' threat to Taiwan and urges Asia to boost defence
The US defence secretary called on Asian countries to boost spending and work with the US to deter war.
Swiss glacier collapse offers global warning of wider impact
Many Asian nations lack resources to monitor their vast glaciers to the same degree as the Swiss.
Trump says he plans to double steel, aluminum tariffs to 50%
WEST MIFFLIN, Pennsylvania - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he planned to increase tariffs on imported steel and aluminum to 50% from 25%, ratcheting up pressure on global steel producers and deepening his trade war.
India confirms it lost fighter jets in recent Pakistan conflict
Its chief of defence said the four-day conflict never came close to the point of nuclear war.
Turkish authorities order detention of dozens of opposition officials in widening crackdown
ANKARA - Turkish authorities ordered the detention of several opposition party members in Istanbul and raided opposition-run municipalities on Saturday, state media said, part of a widening legal crackdown against the opposition and city's jailed mayor.
Righteous revolt against auctioning the Buddha’s looted gems
The slick online catalogue entry for “Premium Lot 1, The Piprahwa Gems of the Historical Buddha” on the Sotheby’s Hong Kong website was abruptly replaced on May 7 with a single line notification: “The auction has been postponed.” Shortly afterwards, the associated webpages went
India monsoon floods kill five in north-east
Rivers swollen by the lashing rain – including the mighty Brahmaputra and its tributaries – broke their banks.
ASEAN-GCC-China summit: a civilized vision in a fractured world
The inaugural ASEAN-GCC-China Summit held in Kuala Lumpur on May 27, 2025, may have passed with minimal fanfare in the Western press, but in the corridors of regional diplomacy, it marked a tectonic shift. More than just a diplomatic novelty, the summit signaled a concerted
The real meaning of Japan’s ‘men without chests’
“The task of the modern educator is not to cut down jungles but to irrigate deserts. The right defense against false sentiments is to inculcate just sentiments. By starving the sensibility of our pupils, we only make them easier prey to the propagandist when he comes.” -C.S.
South Koreans rally for presidential hopefuls days before vote
Tens of thousands are expected to rally in Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square and Seocho neighbourhood.
Bali to ban production of bottled water under 1 litre
Nearly all landfill sites in Bali have reached full capacity, mostly with single-use plastics.
Chinese tourists returning to Japan with new travel style
More travellers are seeking immersive experiences related to Japanese cuisine, culture and scenery.
K-pop and breakdance power South Korea’s high-stakes presidential race
Both major parties are leaning on K-pop hits to energise voters, blending songs with political messaging.
New Zealand swears in new deputy prime minister
SYDNEY - David Seymour, leader of the libertarian ACT New Zealand party, was sworn in as deputy prime minister on Saturday, taking the role from Winston Peters in a deal struck when the three-party coalition government was formed in 2023.
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth warns of imminent China 'threat', pushes Asian allies to hike defence spending
"The threat China poses is real, and it could be imminent," says US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
Johor expects surge in visitors as school holidays begin on both sides of Causeway
School holidays in Singapore and Malaysia have begun.
North and South Korea are in an underground war - Kim Jong Un might now be winning
The neighbouring countries have long been embroiled in a war of information. But has there been a recent shift in who has the ‘upper hand’?
