Pakistan detains hundreds from ex-PM Imran Khan’s party in northern province

Thousands of Khan’s supporters have been marching in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, also airing anti-government grievances fuelled by harsh economic conditions.

More than 100 foreign trekkers stranded in flood-hit region of Nepal, official says

KATHMANDU, Oct 12 - More than 100 foreign trekkers are stranded at different locations after the flooding of a river in central Nepal at the weekend swept away hiking trails and bridges, an official said on Monday.

Pakistan province leaders of ex-PM Imran Khan's party detained, minister says

ISLAMABAD, Oct 12 - Politicians from the party of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan were detained after the suspension of a provincial government now under emergency rule, the federal government said on Monday.

New Zealand bank in free speech row over ‘explicit’ sheep memes

Kiwibank’s sheep mascot Buck went viral for its looks, sparking memes that prompted the bank to issue takedown requests.

Delhi shuts metro stations, restricts traffic ahead of new protest against election chief

Six metro stations were closed on Monday for "security reasons", and police imposed traffic restrictions and diversions along over 20 stretches.

Indian opposition leaders to march to top court to demand election chief resign

The march follows a chaotic weekend in Delhi which saw thousands of protesters being detained by police.

Malaysia education minister defends day-to-day decisions on haze-related school closures

Some parents have suggested closing schools for several consecutive days to make it easier for families to make arrangements, said Malaysia Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.

Houthi Riyadh airport hit shows Saudi air defenses full of holes

The Houthi attack mixed together suicide drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles. Because these weapons travel at significantly different speeds, the drones were launched first, followed by the cruise missiles and lastly by the ballistic missiles. Reports say the entire

Football meme sparks boycott calls in Malaysia; Indonesian grooming brand apologises

Men’s grooming brand Kahf posted the meme after Indonesia won the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup. Netizens criticised it for appearing to belittle Malaysia and other countries.

When AI takes control of weapons systems

Artificial intelligence is rapidly making its way into national defense. Reconnaissance, early warning, target detection, mission planning—everywhere, machine-learning systems promise faster analysis, faster responses, and faster decision-making. In a military context, this

Opposition, journalists allege police abuses during India protests

Opposition figures have accused the authorities of trying to suppress dissent through mass detentions.

Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia condemn Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport

ANKARA, Oct 12 - Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt and Saudi Arabia condemned attacks by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi militants on Riyadh's international airport, saying they were a \"dangerous escalation that cannot be justified or accepted under any pretext\".

Pakistan sees growth above 4%, looks to raise more than US$1 billion from privatisation

China fast on Ukraine lessons, slow on command reform

The Russia-Ukraine War has become a real-time laboratory for the Chinese military, spurring rapid defensive modernization while exposing deep friction between its centralized command hierarchy and the decentralized demands of modern combat. This month, the Center for Strategic

1MDB has proposal for settlement with Deutsche Bank in US$1.1 billion suit

The proposal for settlement would resolve another piece of the legal fallout from 1MDB.

Is Modi facing his own Bangladesh moment?

Demanding the resignation of a minister is one thing. It is uncomfortable for a government, occasionally embarrassing for a prime minister, but ultimately manageable. Ministers can be sacrificed and their departures can be presented as accountability, and governments can move

Melbourne man linked to suspected flydubai hijacker condemns ‘false accusations’

A UAE prosecutor said the co-pilot first became radicalised while studying in Australia.

Hire next WHO chief for the job, not the flag

China’s nomination of Chinese national Song Li to lead the World Health Organization has been filed under the wrong heading. Most of the coverage treats it as a chapter in a bigger story: Washington has walked out, Beijing has stepped in and Geneva must now pick a side. That

The main parties vying to form New Zealand's next government

WELLINGTON, Oct 12 - New Zealand votes in a general election on November 7 with opinion polls pointing to another close contest between the ruling centre-right National-led coalition and opposition parties, the largest of which is the centre-left Labour Party.

As New Zealand First pushes culture-war policies, analysts warn of limited appeal

Some analysts say the same rhetoric that has resonated in other countries is running into a more secular, less polarised electorate in New Zealand.

US-China race is on for the Gulf’s AI future

China’s artificial intelligence and digital-infrastructure investments in the Gulf Arab states are increasingly colliding with a far larger and more strategically privileged American technology presence, particularly in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). While

AirAsia in talks with Malaysian government over potential funding support, sources say

The airline’s co-founder said that AirAsia could navigate the spike in jet fuel prices without state assistance.

China sanctions Paraguay, Belize ministers over Taiwan ties

BEIJING, Oct 12 - China placed sanctions from Monday on Paraguay's communications minister as well as the foreign minister of Belize, on the grounds of their countries' ties with Taiwan.

Haze in Malaysia: Johor worst hit as air quality in 22 areas nationwide record unhealthy levels

Kota Tinggi in Johor recorded the worst air quality with an API reading of 170.

North Korea fires 'several ballistic missiles' into Sea of Japan

Tensions between the two Koreas have been high since three soldiers from the South were injured last month when two landmines detonated in the DMZ.

Taiwan says it is closely monitoring series of Chinese live-fire drills

TAIPEI, Oct 12 - Taiwan Defence Minister Wellington Koo said on Monday that the military is monitoring a series of Chinese live-fire drills taking place up and down the country's coast this week.

Egg prices near record high in Japan as rising feed costs threaten supply crisis

Rising production costs, including higher feed prices driven in part by Middle East tensions, are largely to blame.

Negeri Sembilan’s Muhriz invited to Malaysia’s rulers council, in latest twist to throne tussle

Muhriz's grip on the throne has strengthened even as talk of a new UMNO-led Negeri Sembilan government gathers steam.

As rising waters flood homes and temples, villagers protest India's $87 billion river-linking project

AJAYGARH, India Oct 12 - Standing knee-deep in the Ken River, with mud smeared on her face to symbolize a connection to land her family has farmed for more than a century, Bitti Bai Kondar is among hundreds of tribal residents voicing anger over an $87 billion government

As floods hit villages, residents protest against India’s US$87 billion river-linking project

Hundreds of tribal residents are voicing anger over a government project to link India’s rivers.

North Korea launches multiple ballistic missiles, South Korea says

SEOUL, Oct 12 - North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea off its east coast on Monday, South Korea's military said, in its latest weapons test amid rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

North Korea fires missiles days after South Korea’s hypersonic test

The missiles were fired on Oct 12 from near Pyongyang, South Korea said.

Shares seesaw in Asia as earnings loom, oil skids

Chile's Codelco reports mudslide at El Teniente mine; three workers affected

SANTIAGO, Oct 11 - Chile's state-owned copper miner Codelco said on Sunday a mudslide had occurred at its El Teniente mine, adding that one of the three workers affected by the incident had been rescued and efforts were underway to reach the two others.

From buses to boats and helicopters? Jakarta dreams of taking public transport sky-high

shorter 1 line Jakarta plans to expand public transport offerings from buses to boats and potentially helicopters, raising questions about cost and affordability.

Football games, night markets carry on in Johor amid haze and school closures

Experts said relief from the haze might not come until December.

Two Indian sailors missing after vessel attacked off Oman

The tanker Petro Dolphin, with 11 seafarers on board, was attacked at the anchorage area of the port of Sohar.

Orangutans released back into Borneo forest after devastating fires

Rescuers moved the apes after their habitats were threatened by intense wildfires over the summer.

8m-deep sinkhole appears in Malaysian state of Kelantan, prompting road closure for urgent repairs

There is concern that recent heavy rainfall could accelerate the formation of new sinkholes.

‘They have turned this fight into a war’: Defiant Indian youths protest against voter-roll purge

Flash protests broke out on Delhi's streets despite thousands being detained the day before.

Protesters seeking India election chief's ouster detained, as 'cockroach' leaders released

A court ordered the release of "cockroach" movement founder Abhijeet Dipke and two other senior leaders with an undertaking to "maintain public peace".

Homes and bridges swept away as fresh floods hit Nepal

Nepal is still trying to recover from catastrophic floods that hit less than two months ago, leaving thousands dead and missing.

‘City upon a hill’: Why Taiwan’s President quoted the Bible in his national day speech

His address was focused on domestic issues and restrained regarding cross-strait ties, analysts say.

Delhi sees more protests as freed 'cockroach' group's leaders vow to fight on

Hundreds of people who came out on the streets despite the police's restrictions were detained on Sunday.