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Death toll from China storms rises to 17; hundreds injured
Around 800 to 900 snakes escaped on July 6 after a breeding farm in Guangxi was washed away.
South Korea's Lee eyes cooperation with NATO in arms R&D, production
SEOUL, July 7 - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Tuesday he hoped his country would expand cooperation with NATO allies in research and development, including in cutting-edge technologies, and in production of weapons systems.
Nurse in India allegedly injects husband with toilet cleaner after previous murder bid fails
She killed her husband by injecting toilet cleaning liquid, along with crushed sleeping pills, into his IV line.
Indonesia and India deepen strategic ties with defence, critical mineral deals during Modi visit
The pacts mark the most substantive push in years for their relations.
Drug smuggling caused deadly Sri Lanka prison riot, says minister
COLOMBO, July 7 - A riot in a Sri Lankan prison that killed 26 people and injured dozens was due to a clash between two groups over drug smuggling within the jail, a top official said on Tuesday.
Bangladesh’s climate diplomacy moves to the vanguard
When Tarique Rahman, Bangladesh’s prime minister, chose the World Economic Forum’s prestigious Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian for his first major international address since taking office, the selection of the topic was a highly deliberate statement of strategic
Philippines' VP Duterte remains defiant as trial turns to alleged threats against Marcos
MANILA, July 7 - Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte struck a defiant tone as she made a brief appearance at the Senate on Tuesday, declaring herself \"bloodied but unbowed\" shortly before her impeachment trial resumed.
Philippine V-P Duterte remains defiant as trial turns to alleged threats against Marcos
Duterte denies wrongdoing and has described the impeachment as politically motivated.
Philippine church group continues protests, disrupting Manila
The rally is in support of Senator Rodante Marcoleta who could face charges over campaign funds.
Why India is concerned about WhatsApp usernames - and what it could mean for other countries
India has asked Meta to halt the rollout of WhatsApp usernames over fraud and impersonation concerns. Experts weigh the trade-offs between privacy, safety and regulation.
Organized crime resurgence fears stalking wartime Russia
Following the Soviet Union’s collapse in 1991, Russia endured a period of violent criminal lawlessness known as the “wild 90s.” Organized crime spiked, with gangs taking control of banks, factories and other lucrative markets. Contract killings, shootings and car bombings
Kazakhstan's top court says president can seek another term
ALMATY, July 7 - Kazakhstan's constitutional court said on Tuesday that President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is eligible to seek a new term at the helm of the Central Asian energy and minerals producing nation under a new constitution that took effect last week.
China's DeepSeek developing its own AI chip, sources say
If successful, DeepSeek's expansion into semiconductor development would mark a major strategic shift for a company widely hailed in China as the country's AI champion, potentially adding to challenges faced by Chinese tech giant Huawei.
Nine police officers killed in Pakistan attack, officials say
Gunmen opened fire on police guarding the construction of a dam in the Balochistan province, the deputy commissioner says.
Indian court orders government to unblock Cockroach party’s X account
The party's founder called the court decision a win for free speech.
Indian court orders government to unblock Cockroach party's X account
NEW DELHI, July 7 - An Indian court directed the federal government to unblock the X account of the youth Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Tuesday, more than a month since it went offline after amassing some 200,000 followers within days of being created, its founder and a lawyer
Adani’s Mumbai airport shops found selling nicotine pouches in breach of India’s law
In court, Adani said nicotine pouches are an innovation not anticipated by existing tobacco laws.
Malaysia braces itself for near-record heat of up to 40 deg C in 2027
The stronger El Nino phase is expected to peak between November 2026 and January 2027.
India's temple trust reshuffles leadership after donation theft scandal
NEW DELHI, July 7 - A trust that runs India's grand Ram temple, whose consecration was led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2024 after decades of controversy, has overhauled its leadership after people involved in counting donations were accused of stealing millions of rupees
China’s nuke missile test routine or cause for Pacific panic?
On July 6, a Chinese navy submarine fired a long-range ballistic missile into international waters in the South Pacific. The nuclear-capable missile, which was launched from underwater and carried an inert dummy warhead, is believed to have splashed down near Tuvalu. The
Indonesia, India announce long-range missile deal
President Prabowo Subianto and Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to expand defence cooperation, boost trade and strengthen collaboration on critical minerals during talks in Jakarta.
Save the United Nations by abolishing the Security Council
The race to replace outgoing UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is underway, and as of today, five contenders are vying for the post. As part of the selection process, all the contenders have made public their vision for the United Nations and how they see the role of the
Moo Deng turns 2: Thai zoo gears up for 3-day festival to mark viral hippo star’s birthday
The celebration will also mark the launch of an exhibition for the zoo's new Hippo Village project.
South Korean law targeting false online information takes effect
The law comes as concern grows in the country over digital misinformation.
Nine policemen killed in clash with militants in Pakistan's Balochistan
QUETTA, Pakistan, July 7 - At least nine policemen and 15 militants were killed in an overnight clash in Pakistan's southwestern province of Balochistan, authorities said on Tuesday.
Sri Lanka opens prison riot probe as toll rises to 27
Rival inmates overpowered guards, seized weapons and fired inside the overcrowded prison.
Taiwan's preparations to face a Chinese attack are not a provocation, senior official says
TAIPEI, July 7 - Taiwan's preparations to deal with a possible Chinese attack are not a provocation, and the island's people need to take the threat seriously and prepare now, a senior Taiwanese security official said on Tuesday.
Hong Kong to sentence activist and former student leader Joshua Wong in September
He is already serving a nearly five-year sentence for subversion.
Does a BN vote mean freedom for Najib? His son’s remark may turn Johor polls into a referendum
Anwar and PH have seized on the opportunity to reframe the state election, which has so far appeared to favour BN.
How reading to therapy dogs is helping South Korean children gain confidence
The programme pairs children aged five through the lower elementary grades with a dog and its handler.
Ceremony held for Pokemon-themed airport in Japan’s quake-hit Noto
The nickname, Noto Satoyama Pokemon With You Airport, was proposed by the Pokemon With You Foundation.
My conversation with Karl Marx about Donald Trump
Norman Solomon: You’ve downplayed the importance of the individual in history. But the United States now has as president an individual who transformed power relations and the political landscape. Karl Marx: I can assure you that he did not do that by himself. Power relations
Builder of Myanmar condo destroyed in 2025 quake gets 5 years’ jail
The builder of Sky Villa was also sentenced to hard labour for causing death by negligence.
NATO's Rutte says allies to buy up to five Triton surveillance drones
ANKARA, July 7 - NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Tuesday that allies buy up to five Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton high altitude surveillance drones, with Norway, Finland, Germany and Denmark signing a letter of intent for the purchase.
China, Japan trade conflicting accounts of confrontation around Senkaku islands
BEIJING/TOKYO, July 7 - China and Japan reported conflicting accounts on Tuesday of a confrontation near the disputed Senkaku Islands involving their coast guards and a Japanese fishing vessel.
Vietnam police bust $172 million World Cup betting rings
The gambling rings had logged an estimated $172 million in illegal transactions since October 2025.
Japan’s yen pain is Southeast Asia’s economic gain
The Japanese yen’s collapse through mid-2026 has become one of the most consequential disruptions to hit global financial markets in decades. The currency has slid past 162 yen to the US dollar, its weakest level since 1986 — a sharp reversal from its 1995 peak of about 80 yen
Watch: Moment rare tornado lashes central Chinese cities
Videos shared with the BBC show debris flying through the air as the storm swept through Ezhou and Huanggang in Hubei province.
Trump resort rises on Vietnam graveyard as US links grow
BANGKOK – Vietnam is digging up a graveyard so a sprawling Trump International golf resort with plush residences can be built along the Red River, while “the highest Starbucks coffeehouse in Asia” has opened on Vietnam’s tallest mountain peak near Sapa. Trillionaire Elon Musk,
Indonesia to buy BrahMos missiles, Indian govt official says
NEW DELHI, July 7 - India will supply BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and Astra air-to-air missiles to Indonesia, an Indian government official said on Tuesday, as Indian Prime Minister Nahrendra Modi started a two-day visit to Jakarta.
Warming seas bring jellyfish, sharks closer to South Korea’s beaches
The appearance rate of Nomura’s jellyfish was the highest around the southern island of Jeju.
Johor polls: No plans to contact S’pore PM over Malaysian voters working across Causeway, says Anwar
He was responding to a question from an MP.
India's landmark Ram temple overhauls board after alleged theft of donations
Questions have been raised over alleged theft of cash, valuable jewellery, gold and silver offered by devotees.
Australia’s teen social media ban fails to clear first hurdle in age checks, says study
It effectively renders a world-first teen social media ban ineffective.
Australia's teen social media ban fails to clear first hurdle in age checks, says study
SYDNEY, July 7 - Australia's online platforms are stumbling at the very first step in implementing age checks for users, rendering a world-first teen social media ban ineffective, a study by a team that advised the government's rollout of the curbs found.
How Taiwan's whisky industry is challenging Scotland and Japan on the global stage
In the first of a three-part series on Taiwan beyond semiconductors, CNA explores how the island's whisky industry is helping elevate its global standing.
