Imprisoned Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to ‘foreign collusion’
He will likely need to serve any sentence in its entirety after his current one ends in January, legal expert says.
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Swiss rave shooting suspect has 'psychological problems': prosecutor
A Swiss man in custody after a rave shooting that kills an Italian woman and wounds five suffers from “psychological problems” and stays silent, prosecutors say.
Student arrested after allegedly firing 8 shots in school in Thailand, no injuries reported
The suspect’s name and the name of the school are being withheld.
Nepal floods should mobilise climate action: UN green fund chief
The Green Climate Fund was established by the UN to help developing countries deal with the impacts of climate change.
Vietnam arrests deputy minister on bribery charge
Deputy Health Minister Tran Van Thuan was taken into custody.
Nepal to rebuild early-warning system on China border after deadly flood, sources say
Sept 2 - Nepal plans to rebuild an early-warning system for landslides on part of its border with China, installing seismic sensors, cameras and a satellite link, two Nepali government sources told Reuters, a week after a glacial flood killed more than 1,000.
Singapore, Indonesia business chambers push ahead with AI trade platform, eye 2027 Jakarta forum
The platform will be an Indonesian version of one that Singapore businesses use when expanding abroad.
Jakarta police probe ‘intellectual actors’ behind Aug 27 unrest that left one dead
Police say groups who caused chaos in Jakarta were not part of the original protest rally.
Nepal intensifies relief and recovery efforts after deadly floods, UN says
More than 1,200 people have died and thousands are missing, as rescue efforts continue and aid is airlifted to villages.
CNA Explains: Why is SIA staying invested in loss-making Air India, and can its long-term bet pay off?
Air India is seeking fresh capital as it undergoes a costly transformation. What does Singapore Airlines stand to gain from India’s aviation market, and what will it take for Air India to deliver sustainable returns?
Everest is melting and one contributor is human urine, study finds
Human urine is responsible for an estimated 154,000kg of melt in the thawing Khumbu Glacier.
How China’s censoring coverage of the Tibet flood disaster
As rescue efforts have continued on both sides of the border following the devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet, a fight over how the disaster is being reported has been growing in intensity on social media. The dispute centers on the claims and counterclaims following a story
The missing foundation of Prabowo’s economic vision
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s administration has placed food security, energy self-sufficiency and military modernization at the center of Indonesia’s national development agenda. Under the framework of Asta Cita, these strategic and defensive sectors are expected to
US sailors descend on Thai resort town Pattaya after months at sea
With authorities wary of potential trouble, security has been stepped up in the city.
‘Without hope, it is game over’: China rescuers cling to narrow survival odds week after Tibet flood
Access to major highway has been restored, allowing emergency supplies to reach hardest-hit area.
6 missing, 1 dead after tugboat capsizes off South Korea’s Busan
A 57-year-old Korean was found unconscious inside the capsized tugboat but later died in hospital.
Japan mulls over allowing police to remotely access phones used in crime
The recommendation follows a series of armed robberies carried out by people recruited via social media.
Pakistan hospital fire that killed 14 infants exposes serious safety failures
An interim inquiry found the neonatal nursery had no fire alarm or sprinklers, while an earlier blaze had already exposed deficiencies at the hospital.
US, China arm for space warfare: hunter satellites and orbital weapons
Sept 2 - In June, a secretive unmanned Chinese spaceplane closely monitored by U.S. military analysts released a small satellite hundreds of miles above Earth in an orbital region crowded with commercial and military satellites. The object then looped around another Chinese
US sailors arrive in Thailand's Pattaya after record 250 days at sea
The USS Abraham Lincoln is docking close to Pattaya, known for its neon-lit nightlife, and for sex tourism.
Good chance that trapped workers are still alive in Nepal hydropower plant, official says
Nepali authorities have rescued 279 people from hydropower projects so far.
China’s Xi urges new Middle East security framework during Egypt visit
US partners in the region are reviewing their strategic relationships after amid the Iran war.
Singapore, Thailand sign agreement to deepen cooperation on social sector development
Both countries will cooperate in areas including personnel exchanges between relevant institutions and the sharing of knowledge and research on social welfare policies and programmes.
Can technology give China’s farmers an edge against extreme weather?
In the second of a two-part series on climate resilience, CNA looks at how farmers in China are using AI, drones and other technology to prepare for storms – and the challenges of making these tools more widely available.
Xi’s Egypt visit hints at China’s larger African vision
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Egypt today for his first state visit in a decade. There, he will find a relationship that no longer fits neatly on the Middle East’s map. China’s Middle East policy has long been read through Gulf oil, trade with Saudi Arabia and the
Too weak, too strict: India's food warning labels draw fire from all sides
NEW DELHI, Sept 2 - The Indian government is facing fierce opposition on proposed food warning labels from both health experts and food giants - activists say many items will escape scrutiny while companies warn that the strict thresholds will put red flags on a wide range of
Nepal sends climate bill to China, US and India after deadly floods
Nepal’s push adds to the debate over who should bear the cost of disasters linked to climate change.
Upper Thailand faces heavy rain, flood risk until Sept 7
Heavy and accumulated rainfall could cause flash floods, rapid run-off and short-term inundation.
Hong Kong court rejects lawyer's request to use Evergrande founder's funds for legal costs
HONG KONG, Sept 2 - Hong Kong's High Court on Wednesday rejected a request from the lawyer for the founder of embattled Chinese property company Evergrande to use funds controlled by liquidators to pay HK$1.2 million ($153,039) in legal costs.
Malaysia Day events in Kuching to be held indoors on Sept 16
The main Malaysia Day celebration will be held indoors at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching.
From drones to space tech, Japan looks to startups to strengthen its defences
Tokyo is stepping up efforts to harness dual-use technologies – innovations developed for civilian purposes that can also have military applications – as it seeks to bolster national security while opening new markets for Japanese firms at home and abroad.
Indonesian officials say government-supplied meals tested after more than 500 students fall ill
Non-governmental watchdog Network for Education Watch said that as of Aug 8, there had been some 37,600 cases of food poisoning linked to the free-meals programme.
South Korea’s Lee calls for conditions to resume US-North Korea dialogue
South Korea’s intelligence agency had said North Korea and the US are showing signs of resuming dialogue.
Sri Lanka-US agents bust Pakistan drug network
Some 463kg of meth were seized from a shipping container that arrived in Colombo.
Russia's Putin renames planned 'Power of Siberia 2' pipeline to 'Power of Baikal' pipeline, minister says
VLADIVOSTOK, Russia, Sept 2 - Russian President Vladimir Putin has renamed the planned \"Power of Siberia 2\" gas pipeline to China to the \"Power of Baikal\" pipeline, Russia's Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev said on Wednesday.
Eight Indonesians allegedly duped into becoming Russian soldiers
Indonesia needs to verify their identities, citizenship status, recruitment process and the nature of their involvement, its foreign ministry said. This comes after Ukraine released names of the eight Indonesians.
Why US troops have a history in this raucous Thai city
The BBC's Jonathan Head looks at the historical echoes of US troops arriving in Pattaya, a beach resort famous for its racy bars.
After Nepal’s catastrophic flood, scientists watch for what comes next
The massive rock-and-ice collapse has left behind unstable terrain and metres of debris that could trigger further floods and landslides, experts say.
Two held after baby found alive in sanitary bin at Penang airport toilet
A 23-year-old woman and a 22-year-old man were arrested.
Indonesia’s Mount Sinabung eruption halts flights, thousands evacuated
In-class learning at several schools has also been suspended temporarily.
China restores road access to Tibet disaster zone as search intensifies
Large numbers of heavy machines have now reached the site in Gyirong where the Chinese border inspection complex once stood, along with equipment to reinforce search operations, says state broadcaster CCTV.
Floods killed dozens, yet officials wore Prada and Balmain. Here’s why Filipinos are furious
Politicians wearing luxury gear during flood inspections have sparked calls for greater oversight.
Seven airlines offer free 10kg fruit check-in at 20 Thai airports
The programme will run from Sept 1, 2026, to Aug 31, 2027.
Japan releases bear spray manufacturing guidelines
This comes amid a recent increase in bear sightings and encounters.
Two Turkish-flagged commercial vessels collide off Istanbul, governor's office says
ISTANBUL, Sept 2 - Two Turkish-flagged commercial vessels collided off Istanbul in the Sea of Marmara on Wednesday and contact has been lost with one of the ships, the Istanbul governor's office said.
Japanese social media star, a cat famous for resembling singer Takashi Hosokawa, dies
The cat had been suffering from a feline immunodeficiency virus infection when adopted.
Taiwan’s defence spending plan shows determination to protect itself: President Lai
Beijing has ramped up military and political pressure over the past few years to assert its claims over the island.
China restores access to Tibet disaster zone as highway reopens
Multiple rescue teams and excavators are carrying out intensive searches for people still missing.
Taiwan says its companies plan to invest another $25.5 billion in US
The announcement drew a warm response from a visiting US official.