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Erdogan urges NATO allies to lift defence industry restrictions at summit
ANKARA, July 8 - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that NATO allies must lift defence-industry restrictions among them, pressing the case for Ankara to break into some Europe-only initiatives.
Pakistani rescuers scour waters for Boeing 737 cargo plane missing off Karachi coast
Five crew members were on board.
South Korea’s market chaos puts region on AI meltdown alert
TOKYO — South Korea has long been one of the world’s best early-warning systems. Its US$1.9 trillion economy is open, large, and sits at the intersection of every major shift in trade, finance and technology. Right now, Seoul, true to form, is flashing red about the risks of
Mosque promised in India's Ayodhya settlement scaled back over funding shortfall
NEW DELHI, July 8 - A mosque project conceived as part of India's Supreme Court settlement of the decades-old Ayodhya dispute is being scaled down to a fraction of what was originally envisioned due to the Muslim community's lack of interest in backing the project, its
Catastrophic storms to test China’s resilience in 2026, scientists warn
Up to six typhoons are expected to form in the North-west Pacific and South China Sea in July.
Catastrophic storms to test China's resilience in 2026, scientists warn
SHANGHAI/BEIJING, July 8 - The floodwaters that ravaged southern China this week look set to expand to other provinces with the imminent arrival of Super Typhoon Bavi, with scientists warning extreme weather would only grow more frequent this year.
How Japan’s yen rout could spark a US financial crisis
For decades, the global financial system has been founded on a convenient assumption. The US would keep taking on more debt, and countries like Japan would cover the bill. America got to borrow money at low interest rates, while Japan got to amass massive cash reserves invested
How a viral post sparked India’s Gen Z protest
More than 30,000 people joined within 24 hours of the launch of the Cockroach Janta Party.
Chongqing opens 44 underground cooling shelters for summer
The shelters, originally WWII air raid shelters, provide water, medicine and staff assistance daily.
South Korea swings from political paralysis to punitive power
On July 7, South Korea began enforcing a sweeping law against false and manipulated information. The law authorizes punitive damages of up to five times proven losses against news organizations and large online channels that knowingly distribute prohibited content to cause harm
Thailand’s Singha beer scion’s mum drops ‘ungrateful child’ lawsuit against him
She had sought to reclaim land worth millions, arguing that he had damaged the family’s reputation.
AirBorneo targets Singapore flights by end-July after KL route debut
The airline will fly twice daily to Kuala Lumpur and once daily to Singapore.
Man blown from 12th-floor apartment as survivors recount deadly Hubei tornadoes
Eleven people were killed and hundreds more injured after two tornadoes barrelled through China’s Hubei province on Monday (Jul 6).
‘No Japan’ boycott fades as Japanese products regain favour in South Korea
The boycott saw a slump in imports of Japanese beer into South Korea, particularly affecting Asahi, Sapporo and Kirin beer.
Taiwan's premium chocolate makers earn global recognition but climate change threatens growth
In the second of a three-part series on Taiwan beyond semiconductors, CNA explores how the island’s emerging premium chocolate industry is balancing global success with growing climate pressures.
China's actions risk creation of new status quo, Taiwan official says
TAIPEI, July 8 - China's gradually increasing pressure tactics risk creating an entirely new status quo in the Taiwan Strait, which the international community may not realise until it is too late, a senior Taiwan official said on Wednesday.
Trains and emergency calls affected after major outage at Australia's largest telecoms company
Servers at data centres in Sydney and Melbourne were to blame but the exact cause remains unknown.
The border killing fields separating India and Bangladesh
On the night of May 31, near Sadipur in Jashore’s Sharsha upazila, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel found a section of the border fence cut open. On the far side stood more than a dozen people, among them women and children, driven to the spot by India’s Border Security
Johor polls: Bersatu chief Muhyiddin admits opposition PN may not be able to form state government
He said voter support for PN remains important for it to play to a check-and-balance role on the state government.
What's at stake in Philippines' vice-president impeachment trial?
The political deathmatch between the country's ruling dynasties enters a critical new theatre.
Japan’s ruling party plans tighter oversight of disclosures by activist investors
The proposals are expected to be finalised later in July.
Malaysia rejects MP’s request to get ex-graft chief Azam Baki’s share data
A minister said share records were part of investigations and personal information protected under existing laws.
Malaysia govt refining EV incentives, working with utility company to boost fast-charging stations
It was developing incentives for charging point operators to further invest in infrastructure.
Taiwan’s migrating crab population rebounds thanks to safer road crossings
Road closures and bamboo bridges have helped protect Taiwan’s largest terrestrial crab species.
Taiwan's migrating crab population rebounds thanks to safer road crossings
TAINAN, Taiwan, July 8 - Road closures and bamboo bridges have helped protect Taiwan's largest terrestrial crab species during breeding season when they return to the sea to lay eggs.
A mountain of rubbish in Indonesia has been on fire for more than a week
Environmental activists say the blaze is a symptom of the country's growing waste crisis.
Two illegal gold miners die in Indonesian landslide as practice continues despite crackdown
The authorities are studying the possibility of criminal element in the mining activity.
Top China economist who questioned official GDP data dies at age 54
Gao Shanwen's remarks about the weak job prospects of China's younger generations struck a chord.
Taiwan warns China ‘expansionism’ to persist without global action
Taipei said Beijing's actions were “deliberately controlled to remain below the threshold of conventional warfare”.
Bumper haul of Pacific bluefin tuna a double-edged sword for Japan’s fishermen
In one area, the fishing industry is grappling with a severe decline in the population of squid.
Death toll from landslide in northwest China rises to 21
Tuesday's landslide occurred as intense storms and rains in southern and central China killed around 17 people and injured hundreds of others.
Twin pandas mark last birthday in South Korea where they were born
Rui Bao and Hui Bao, like all giant pandas born overseas, must be relocated to China before turning four.
India’s Modi notches up global honours with another medal from Indonesia
Modi now has at least 35 foreign state honours, more than India's previous prime ministers.
Australia dock workers call for 28-hour week in AI talks
A union says workers are "in the crosshairs" of automation as AI is being tested across ports.
Rescuers search for missing in China storms after 100,000 evacuated
Officials warned rain will persist on July 8.
At least 21 killed in landslide in China’s Gansu province as rescue efforts end: Report
The landslide hit a valley in Tanchang county early on the morning of July 7, trapping 33 people.
Thailand woos heat-weary Europeans with travel and air-conditioners
Thai tourism officials are hoping to lure Europeans with discounted hotel rates and fewer crowds.
Search under way after Boeing 737 plane vanishes off Pakistan coast
The plane, carrying five people, rapidly descended before losing contact, authorities say.
South Korea officially launches digital nomad visa with eased eligibility rules
Under the new rules, lower income thresholds apply depending on factors.
Telstra outage in Australia disrupts trains and payments; no evidence of ‘malicious’ activity
A fault involving specialised servers that manage time synchronisation may have caused the outage.
Indonesia’s Mount Anak Krakatau erupts, sending ash plume 100m into the sky
The public were urged to avoid carrying out activities near the volcano until further notice.
'The water just came so fast': Typhoon triggers floods and rare tornadoes in China
Villagers whose families have been stranded told the BBC they are struggling to get food and help.
Beijing is looking at curbing overseas access to China’s top AI models: Sources
Limiting access could ripple across AI markets as costs for many businesses would likely increase.