Japanese man with ‘grudge against society’ stabs bookshop worker: Police

The man allegedly used a kitchen knife to stab the worker.

Wild elephant threat forces 11 schools to close in Aceh

An estimated 50 wild Sumatran elephants inhabit the area around Bener Meriah regency.

Crew member missing as Indonesian water-bombing helicopter crashes

Two Australian nationals survived the incident and are safe, while an Indonesian crew member remains unaccounted for.

North Korea rolls out its own version of ‘cupbap’ with over 60 ready-to-eat meals

One advertisement proclaimed that consumers could enjoy a hot meal anywhere in just 10 minutes.

Malaysia’s health ministry to conduct inspections at Gardenia over consumer complaints

Complaints were circulating on social media of alleged food poisoning after consumption of Gardenia products.

Seoul records first snowfall, 26 days earlier than 2025

The first snow was observed at 10am at a weather station in Songwol-dong, Jongno-gu.

Electric auto rickshaws reshape India’s roads

Across northern India, e-rickshaws now queue outside railway stations and bustling markets.

Can’t cook or shower: Indonesians take aim at data centres amid outages

A strong El Nino cycle has exacerbated the dry weather.

Astellas employee jailed in China for espionage to be released in December: Japanese media

The man was sentenced to three years and six months.

Astellas employee imprisoned in China to be released in December, Japanese media report

TOKYO, Nov 8 - A Japanese employee of Astellas Pharma sentenced to three years and six months in prison for espionage in China is set to be released in mid-December and returned to Japan, Japanese media reported late on Saturday.

Magnitude 5.7 quake injures dozens in central Japan

‘Feeling guilty’: Price hikes a tough sell in Japan despite inflation

Decades of deflation have nurtured a consumer class averse to higher prices.

'Feeling guilty': Price hikes a tough sell in Japan despite inflation

The angst faced by Uniqlo and Saizeriya when they attempted to raise prices highlights the struggle Japanese firms face as they battle rising costs in a country that has experienced decades of deflation.

After close vote, New Zealand must wait weeks for new government

The popular vote shares for National and Labour were each below 30%.

15 companies join hands to push for 2028 air taxi service in western Japan

The Japanese government expects commercial services using next-generation air mobility vehicles to start between 2027 and 2028.

Pakistan-built robots serve taste of future to Karachi diners

The robots are proving a hit with families, who flock to the restaurant to watch the machines in action.

Japan convenience store operators expand digital signage to spur purchases

The plan comes amid sluggish growth in customer numbers.

Australia scraps plan to sell Sydney military barracks after backlash

The reversal follows criticism of the divestment efforts from groups seeking to preserve Australia’s military history.

Who is Qiulae Wong, the outsider who could decide New Zealand’s next government?

A centre-right or centre-left bloc dould require the support of Wong’s centrist Opportunity Party.

Who is Qiulae Wong, the outsider who could decide New Zealand's next government?

WELLINGTON, Nov 8 - Qiulae Wong has been a politician for less than a year, but the 38-year-old could hold the balance of power in New Zealand's parliament after initial counting in Saturday's general election ended without a clear victor.

From K-dramas to BTS: How pop culture is reshaping tourism in South Korea

Fans are travelling to South Korea to experience the worlds of their favourite K-dramas and K-pop stars, creating new tourism opportunities and offering hope to communities grappling with population decline.

What happens next after New Zealand’s vote?

New Zealand’s governing coalition hoped to hang on to power based on an initial vote count.

Explainer-What happens next after New Zealand's vote?

WELLINGTON, Nov 8 - New Zealand's governing coalition hoped to hang on to power based on an initial vote count in the general election on Saturday, but the shape of the next government will not become clear until official results are announced on November 27.

Labubu hype seemed unstoppable, now the fluffy monster mania is dying

Parent company Pop Mart's revenue has fallen as appetite for the quirky collectible monsters wanes.

5.7-magnitude quake strikes central Japan, over 20 injured in Aichi and Shizuoka prefectures

No tsunami warning was issued.

China's 'potato capital' cultivates new crop of data centres as AI boom takes root

On the windswept plains of China's Inner Mongolia, potato farms are making way for sprawling AI data centres. CNA visited Ulanqab, where the boom is transforming livelihoods and raising questions about water sustainability in a drought-prone region.

'Flat', 'tired', 'cynical': Unusually gloomy Kiwis deliver New Zealand's tightest election in years

The national mood is low, and faith in politics even lower - with voters deserting the major parties at the polls.

Bollywood’s latest Ramayana is a careful spectacle in polarised times

With a US$500 million budget, it is India’s most expensive film ever.

New Zealand vote leaves National, Labour nearly deadlocked

WELLINGTON, Nov 8 - New Zealanders were unlikely to have much clarity on Sunday over who will govern the country for the next three years, after overnight results showed the ruling centre-right National Party and main opposition Labour Party were nearly deadlocked in the

Syria denies plans to send troops to Yemen as Saudi military ties deepen

Nov 7 - Syria has no plans to send troops to Yemen, a Syrian diplomatic source told state news agency SANA, dismissing reports of a possible deployment while adding that military cooperation with Saudi Arabia could eventually expand.

No clear winner after tight New Zealand general election

Weeks of coalition talks could follow after preliminary results pointed to a highly divided national parliament.

Singapore-based man shot dead by neighbour in India over parking dispute

Paramjit Dhankar, who was back in India for his nephew's wedding, was reportedly shot eight to nine times.

New Zealand election 'too close to call' - so who will be next PM?

With the New Zealand election too tight to call, the BBC's Tiffanie Turnbull reports from a Labour Party gathering after an inconclusive night.

Thai TV presenter and husband remanded over alleged charity donations misuse

Panadda “Boom” Wongphudee has been accused of fraud and money laundering.

Cambodia revokes 18 Prince-linked casino licences as scam crackdown rolls on

The authorities also reported freezing more than US$300 million (S$385 million) in bank accounts.

Trump’s hubris more comedy than tragedy but echoes Greek original

Recently across the globe, political observers have likened the foibles and subsequent downfalls of presidents of the United States to hubris, the ancient Greek concept of destructive arrogance. Whether through excessive self-confidence or failure to correctly judge America’s

Malaysian King’s warning raises stakes as Najib’s house arrest remains in legal limbo

His return home remains blocked by legal dispute, even as King warns against defying his order.