India limits cough syrup sales to pharmacies after contamination cases
Previously, some cough syrups were allowed to be sold over the counter as household remedies.
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Bank of Japan rate hike greeted with a market shrug
TOKYO – Only in Japan can a central bank on its fifth rate hike in two years still be accused of pulling its punches. Yet here is the Group of Seven’s most predictable monetary institution as 2026 unfolds. That context explains Tuesday’s market reaction. The BOJ’s 25
India temporarily bans Telegram over exam paper leak concerns
The NEET exam had earlier been scrapped over allegations of a paper leak, sparking massive protests.
China’s new naval supergun trained on Taiwan’s shielded shores
China’s new naval gun promises unprecedented range and firepower, yet its effectiveness in a Taiwan invasion scenario may ultimately hinge on overcoming the island’s formidable anti-access defenses. This month, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that China’s military
PM Wong to take part in ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit in Kazan, Russia
ASEAN and Russia will discuss ways to take forward their strategic partnership, says the Prime Minister's Office Singapore.
US military to build war-ready stockpile in Australia: Documents
The stockpile will be kept in Melbourne before being moved to US warehouses at an Australian military base in Victoria.
South-east Asia needs bold steps to boost energy security, cut costly fuel imports: IEA
As the region grows, so does its fuel import bill and vulnerability to energy shocks.
China’s dog meat trade back in spotlight after celebrity canine reportedly stolen and eaten
Consuming dog meat is not explicitly banned, but the country has introduced some regulatory changes in recent years.
Indonesia’s nickel-rich Halmahera becoming a Chinese company island
Halmahera, the largest island in Indonesia’s North Maluku province, is unlikely to be familiar to most readers outside Southeast Asia. Yet this forested island, located between Sulawesi and New Guinea, has become one of the most important places in the global energy transition.
'Dancing girl's' bare torso restored in Indian textbook after backlash
A picture in a new school textbook had covered up the naked torso of the famous figurine with dark shading.
6.7 magnitude earthquake shakes part of Indonesia, causing scattered damage
The strong shaking sent people fleeing into open areas in and around Palu, a city of about 400,000 people and the capital of Central Sulawesi province.
India curbs Telegram use over medical exam fraud concerns
The government has blocked the messaging platform until June 22.
Ex-Malaysian law minister Zaid Ibrahim eyes political comeback, hopes to be PAS candidate in next GE
He was baffled by the outrage over his political journey from Umno to PKR to DAP and now PAS.
Taiwan president says he 'won't give up' on defence spending after parliament cuts
NEW TAIPEI, Taiwan, June 16 - Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Tuesday he would \"not give up\" on increasing defence spending, after the island's opposition-majority parliament last month passed just two-thirds of a $40 billion supplementary budget.
Taiwan President says he ‘won’t give up’ on defence spending after Parliament cuts
Taiwan’s military must refine combat training and make good use of technology such as drones, he said.
US-Iran deal promises end to war but how it will work remains unclear
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France/DUBAI/JERUSALEM, June 16 - Doubts swirled around the U.S.-Iran interim deal to end the war in the Middle East as shippers said it could take weeks for confidence to return after any reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and fundamental questions remained
Thailand names S. African, German experts for UN arbitration process in dispute with Cambodia
Cambodia launched the compulsory conciliation process under the UNCLOS earlier in June.
Thailand appoints conciliators for UN arbitration process in dispute with Cambodia, foreign minister says
BANGKOK, June 16 - Thailand has appointed two conciliators for a U.N. arbitration process that was initiated by Cambodia to resolve a long-running maritime dispute, Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow told reporters on Tuesday.
Stolen felines reunited with owners after Vietnam cat-meat bust
Police busted a feline theft ring and rescued 400 pets destined to be slaughtered for food.
Myanmar’s revolution just grew up
In every revolution, there is a moment when a movement stops being a protest and becomes a project. For the American colonies, that moment came not in 1776 but in 1787, when 13 quarrelsome states finally bound themselves to a common instrument of rule. Myanmar’s Spring
‘Investor confidence high’: Indonesia touts Danantara bond success amid recent market turbulence
Ministers highlight Indonesia’s efforts to strengthen its investment climate as sovereign wealth fund Danantara raises US$1.5 billion in its debut international bond offering.
Australia declares El Nino set to be strongest in decades
El Nino is a periodic warming of sea surface temperatures in parts of the Pacific Ocean.
Myanmar inflation hits 25% on US-Iran fuel shock: World Bank
The bank’s report also said 2025 poverty levels hit 29.9 per cent.
Beyond oil: Iran war may have transformed Asia’s trade architecture
The initial market reaction to US and Israeli military strikes on Iran was familiar: Brent crude surged in early Asian trading, equity markets slipped and headlines focused on the energy shock to come. But months later, the conflict appeared to become much more than an energy
Strait of Hormuz transit will take ‘weeks’ to resume, largest tanker operator tells FT
June 16 - Shipowners will not resume transit through the Strait of Hormuz for weeks until they are confident that the U.S.-Iran deal is \"material\", the chief executive of Japan's Mitsui O.S.K. Lines told the Financial Times in an interview published on Tuesday.
China, Myanmar pursue deeper ties as leaders hold talks in Beijing
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing witnessed the signing of 18 cooperation memorandums covering areas including cross-border transportation in the Greater Mekong subregion, free trade, assistance in natural disasters, health and media.
Billionaire bonanza: Big Oil tycoons pocket $23.5bn from Iran war
While much of the world is holding out hope that the US-Israeli war against Iran may finally be reaching an end amid news of a ceasefire agreement, the billionaire owners of some of the world’s largest energy companies may not be so thrilled. A handful of just 41 energy
US-Iran agreement is more pause than peace
The announcement of a new agreement between the United States and Iran has been greeted with relief across global markets. Oil prices have eased, shipping insurers have relaxed and politicians have rushed to hail a diplomatic breakthrough. The memorandum of understanding, which
China’s Xi backs Myanmar’s President as two leaders meet in Beijing
Xi also spoke about making greater contributions to regional peace and development through their bilateral ties.
6.7-magnitude quake strikes central Indonesia
The tremor hit south-east of Palu, central Sulawesi province, but did not pose a tsunami threat.
Thai shrimp industry on edge after Malaysia ban, as ministers prepare for talks
A seafood trade dispute between Thailand and Malaysia has created uncertainty for Thai farmers and Malaysian sellers.
Bangladesh protests India ‘questioning’ PM’s adviser at Delhi airport
Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman described the incident as “unexpected and unfortunate”.
Bangladesh protests India 'questioning' PM's adviser at Delhi airport
DHAKA, June 16 - Bangladesh has summoned a senior Indian diplomat posted in Dhaka to protest against the treatment of an adviser to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman who was reportedly detained and questioned for several hours at New Delhi airport, in the latest diplomatic row
Europeans to test Trump on Iran deal risks, urge Ukraine rethink at G7
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France, June 16 - European leaders will warn U.S. President Donald Trump at Tuesday’s G7 summit that a superficial interim Iran deal risks entrenching Tehran's nuclear and ballistic missile programmes, while also pressing him to rethink his Ukraine strategy.
The Gen Z Wildcard: How youth voters could swing state polls in Malaysia
Analysts say youth voting behaviour is increasingly transactional and issue-based, rather than tied to party loyalty.
North Korea’s push for dry-field rice reflects drought concerns: Experts
Experts said the latest report suggested drought conditions remain severe in the country.
Arsenic in the water: Toxic ‘time bomb’ threatens Mekong river basin
Tests have found arsenic concentrations nine times the level considered dangerous for aquatic life.
China embraces Myanmar’s president as former junta chief seeks legitimacy
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing’s state visit to China is set to give him a significant diplomatic boost.
China embraces Myanmar's president as former junta chief seeks legitimacy
June 16 - Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing's state visit to China is set to give the former junta chief a significant diplomatic boost as he seeks to consolidate his grip on power in the war-torn country following a widely condemned election at the turn of the year.
US-Iran accord may crumble faster than the ink can dry
Shehbaz Sharif, the prime minister of Pakistan who served as the key negotiator between the US and Iran, announced on June 14, 2026, that the two sides had agreed on a deal to end the war. It will be officially signed on June 19 in Switzerland. US President Donald Trump
India eyes biofertilisers after Middle East war stokes supply fears
Demand for the organic blend has risen in the country in recent weeks.
Lee Jae Myung invites Pope Leo to South Korea in 2027, discusses North Korea
The last papal visit to South Korea was by Pope Francis in 2014.
Japan raises interest rate to highest for 31 years
The Bank of Japan has been raising rates from near-zero since 2024.
US-India relations aren’t as abysmal as they seem
I’ve read that the Indian commentariat and foreign policy establishment are more wary of the United States than at any time this century. Maybe so. But 26 years is not a particularly long time, and it often seems that there’s a “manic” aspect on the Indian side when considering
Watching World Cup in class? South Korea schools beset by clashes over priorities
Many schools watched the June 12 match, in some cases through events officially approved by school administrators.
Indonesia anti-graft group seeks halt to free meals programme, widen probe
Authorities in June announced a corruption probe into the former head of the US$15 billion programme.
Asian markets temper US-Iran deal optimism as oil prices plunge
Oil prices, which finished at a three-month low overnight, reflected the cautious stance, with Brent crude futures sliding 0.3 per cent to US$82.96 a barrel.
