Thai court sentences two Uyghur men to death for 2015 Bangkok bombing
The explosion, which killed 20 and injured 120, occurred at the Erawan Shrine in the centre of Bangkok, an area popular with foreign tourists.
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Thai court sentences 2 Uighurs to death for 2015 Bangkok bombing
The attack on a Bangkok shrine killed 20 people in Thailand's deadliest bombing case.
South Asia’s water wars hinge as much on data as dams
When India placed the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance last year, attention naturally focused on the diplomatic and legal consequences of the decision. Yet the more consequential question may lie elsewhere: what happens when transparency begins to disappear from one of the
UMNO stresses support for PM Anwar’s unity government despite going solo in Johor, Negeri Sembilan state polls
Barisan Nasional’s move to contest solo in Johor is a “legitimate, mature and constitutional democratic act”, says UMNO secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki amid criticism.
China’s latest South China Sea shocks reopen old wounds
The epicenter of the latest South China Sea tensions is near the Philippines, but the shock waves have reverberated across several countries. The new bump in tensions results from two developments in late May and early June. First, the Philippine government announced the
Chinese police detain man after dog torture videos spark outrage
The man allegedly posed as an "adopter" of animals but ended up abusing the dogs and cats he took in.
Thailand’s big money bid to become ASEAN’s data center capital
AI and cloud services do not run in the air. They need land, power, water, cooling, fiber, permits, and a lot of physical infrastructure. Thailand is now seeing more of that demand land inside its industrial estate ecosystem. Thailand is no longer talked about only as a
AI dolls bring comfort to lonely seniors in ageing South Korea
Hyodol was created as a grandchild-like companion designed to "love its users unconditionally".
AI robot cleaners leave the lab for China’s living rooms
Such services are largely a data-gathering exercise for companies and a novelty for curious customers.
One in a million: Half-red, half-yellow apple draws crowds to New Zealand store
The chimera apple has become something of a local celebrity.
Trump’s new tariff offensive puts Indonesia in the firing line
Global trade has once again been shaken by a dramatic shift in US protectionist policy, and Indonesia is once again in the crosshairs. The change has been driven by a series of targeted investigations conducted under Section 301 of the US Trade Act of 1974, a domestic legal
Family of British toddler criticises police as Australian inquiry into cold case murders begins
NSW inquiry will also examine whether notorious serial killer Ivan Milat was responsible for more murders.
Ong Ye Kung: Start at home to quell growing unease over globalisation
Globalisation is due for a significant correction to address its rising importance and discontent towards it, he said.
Four days of extreme rain killed 7% of world's rarest orangutans, study says
Climate change-induced weather events are pushing orangutan populations to extinction, says a study.
Vietnam’s Vingroup forges ahead with ‘world’s largest stadium’ despite demand doubts
The company faces broader pressures from its financial liabilities.
Vietnam's Vingroup forges ahead with 'world's largest stadium' despite demand doubts
HANOI, June 11 - Vietnam's Vingroup is accelerating construction in Hanoi of what it says will be the world's largest stadium, betting that future demand will emerge to make the 135,000-seat venue financially viable over the long term.
Outcry in Indonesia after police find toddlers tied up at daycare centre
Police found most of more than 100 children enrolled at the centre with their hands and feet tied up when they raided it in April, the head of child protection at Yogyakarta's police criminal investigation unit, Apri Sawitri, said in an interview with Reuters.
Trump’s Cuba strategy is economic genocide
Cuba has been under a US trade embargo since the Eisenhower administration, although it was President John F. Kennedy who implemented a comprehensive embargo on all trade with Cuba. And while every subsequent administration has tried since to cause pain and suffering to the
Trump lauds Armenia PM's 'decisive' election win in face of Russian pressure
June 11 - U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Wednesday for his Civil Contract party's 'decisive victory' in weekend elections.
Acclaimed Tamil filmmaker Bharathiraja dies at 84; Rajinikanth, Vijay, Radikaa and others pay tribute
The filmmaker behind landmark films such as 16 Vayathinile and Muthal Mariyathai is widely credited with reshaping Tamil cinema.
South Asia monsoon risks both floods and drought: Experts
Experts said stronger early warning systems were needed.
The case against enhanced US intelligence sharing with Israel
Buried deep inside a 192-page intelligence authorization bill is Section 622, titled “United States-Israel Intelligence Sharing Enhancement.” It would require the president, acting through the director of national intelligence and as necessary the secretary of defense, to
Thai court to rule in long-delayed Bangkok bombing case
Two Uyghur men stand accused of planting a bomb at the popular Erawan Hindu shrine.
China lures foreign patients with cutting-edge, cheap medical care
China is pushing to reshape its image from a manufacturing hub to a provider of high-value services.
Rights groups in Indonesia decry light sentences in activist acid attack case
Four soldiers to up to three years in prison for their roles in an acid attack.
Australia’s social media ban is floundering. Can it still help younger kids?
Some parents think the ban will be more helpful for younger kids who are not yet on social media.
Thailand, Malaysia clash over seafood trade curbs
Thailand said it may raise the issue at the World Trade Organization.
India turns to military to beef up security after exam scandals
India will deploy the Indian Air Force for the first time to transport question papers.
Air India crash report delay expected due to unfinished engine analysis, source says
Indian investigators likely to issue status report this week on reasons behind delay, Bloomberg says.
Thousands march in Pakistan-administered Kashmir as clashes kill at least 15
An uneasy silence has blanketed the capital, with empty streets, closed shops and patrolling police.
Taiwan says its sovereignty cannot be ‘violated’, as China ends coast guard patrol
Taiwan's coast guard said Beijing does not hold jurisdiction in the waters it patrolled.
Taiwan says its sovereignty cannot be 'violated', as China ends coast guard patrol
TAIPEI, June 11 - Taiwan's maritime sovereignty cannot be \"violated\" by Chinese efforts to create a false impression of jurisdiction, the island's coast guard said after China ended a patrol off its eastern shores.
The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.
Thai farm debt crisis deepens in early test for Anutin's government
BANGKOK, June 11 - Ahead of Thailand's February general election, politicians often came to court voters like 69-year-old rice farmer Chaon Taiupok in Ayutthaya, about 80 km (50 miles) north of the capital, Bangkok.
Driven by Iran war, Thai farm debt crisis deepens in test for Anutin government
Diesel prices have risen by more than 60 per cent and fertiliser costs by 30 per cent.
An Everest guide's miraculous survival raises questions for tourism industry
Why was a cook leading clients up the world's highest peak? And why was he left to rescue himself?
Commentary: Comparing the Straits of Malacca and Singapore to Hormuz is a fallacy
Comparing the Strait of Hormuz with the Straits of Malacca and Singapore is like comparing apples and oranges, say Collin Koh, Thomas Lim and Eric Ang from the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies.
Commentary: Indonesia hits the panic button over the rupiah
Restoring calm to the country's financial markets will require a more definitive step, say Daniel Moss and Karishma Vaswani for Bloomberg Opinion.
JB buses struggle to attract commuters before RTS launch despite major investment
Long wait times and limited coverage still makes driving more practical than taking a bus in JB.
Indonesia to scale back commodity export centralisation, tighten monitoring: Sources
The move follows concerns over export centralisation and potential market disruption.
How to get around JB by public bus: Routes, fares and apps explained
No bus stop sign? Google Maps and two apps can tell you exactly when to ring the bell.
US seizes 13 website domains tied to alleged Chinese intelligence collection
June 10 - Federal authorities announced on Wednesday the seizure of 13 internet domains tied to what the U.S. Justice Department called fake consulting firms designed to recruit current or former U.S. government and military employees to provide information to suspected Chinese