Myanmar President arrives in Malaysia, repatriation among key issues
He will be accorded an official welcoming ceremony at the Perdana Putra Complex on Oct 8.
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Indonesia’s Constitutional Court rejects bid to disqualify VP Gibran over high school credentials
Petitioners lacked legal standing, but now plan to take their case to parliament.
Malaysian’s former PM Najib notified of house arrest rules; details to be released soon
Malaysia’s Prisons Department is expected to release the SOPs on Najib’s house arrest soon.
Four Indonesian seamen return home after Somali pirate ordeal
The pirates had already killed 5 crew members before the vessel was rescued.
South Korea launches ‘K-brand’ authentication scheme to fight counterfeits
The authentication system that will let consumers know if goods they are purchasing are the real deal.
Trump finds it’s funny to joke about Iran bombing California
In a stemwinder of a speech in Nebraska, our mentally ill president joked around that if Iran took out Los Angeles and San Diego, it would be a small price to pay for keeping the rest of the country safe. Or at least that is what he appeared to say. What his slurred free
China says it’s talking to Russia on suspected plague case
Irkutsk is a major hub with frequent flights and rail links to Chinese cities.
Once shunned, Myanmar's military-backed leader set for Malaysian red carpet
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 - Myanmar's junta chief-turned-president Min Aung Hlaing will arrive in Malaysia on Wednesday for talks with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, as the military-backed leader once shunned by regional nations seeks international legitimacy.
Japan raids beer giants over alleged price cartel
Recent years have seen these firms raise beer prices, citing the rising costs of raw material and logistics.
China plans late entry into WHO leadership race, sources say
Beijing has long sought to take on more responsibility within UN agencies and other multilateral bodies.
Melaka to head to the polls on Nov 14 in another test of shifting political alliances in Malaysia
Nearly 700,000 voters in Melaka are set to cast their ballots in the state polls on Nov 14.
Australia’s top court backs grassroots group in landmark climate case on coal mine
The judges are upholding a decision to block a two-decade extension of a coal mine in the state of New South Wales.
Melaka state election to be held on Nov 14
Nominations for the Melaka state elections will take place on Oct 31, with early voting on Nov 10.
Pornhub returns to Australia but only for adults with Apple devices
The world's most popular porn site went dark in March in Australia due to age verification laws.
South Korea weighs cuts to military exemptions for athletes, artists following Asian Games controversy
South Korea’s men’s football Asiad triumph was quickly overshadowed by controversy after some players appeared to celebrate securing military service exemptions.
US forces face curfew, alcohol ban in Japan's Okinawa after murder case
The presence of US forces has repeatedly stirred resentment among residents in Okinawa over issues such as noise, aircraft crashes and the conduct of its troops.
When Asia’s central banks turn bond vigilante on Trump
TOKYO – For decades, the US enjoyed a remarkable luxury: its two biggest creditors, Japan and China, kept showing up at Treasury auctions with checkbooks open. Now, Donald Trump’s trade wars, tariff threats and widening geopolitical confrontations raise an uncomfortable
Japanese city accused of inflating census as country's population shrinks
As a result, Toyama city may have received more funding from the central government than it should have.
Busan’s celebrity shark gets no break from late-night crowds
Some visitors have reportedly entered the park without permission after midnight, drawing further criticism.
Indonesia's Constitutional Court dismisses petition to disqualify VP Gibran over education credentials
Indonesia's election law requires presidential and vice-presidential candidates to have completed senior high school or hold an equivalent qualification.
Former Australian bishop jailed for sexually abusing young men
The former Bishop of Broome is one of the most senior Catholic clerics in the world to face sex abuse charges.
Decoding Japan PM Takaichi’s ‘important neighbour’ message to China - what it means for ties
After nearly a year of tensions sparked by Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan, experts say Tokyo and Beijing appear to be testing the waters on repairing ties - but significant hurdles remain.
South Korean megachurches probe suspected AI-linked cyberattacks
SEOUL, Oct 7 - Two South Korean megachurches are investigating suspected cyberattacks that may have exposed the personal data of hundreds of thousands of congregants, with evidence suggesting AI tools may have been used in the attacks, according to the churches and a
2 South Korean megachurches probe suspected AI-linked cyberattacks
Personal data of congregants from Yoido Full Gospel Church and Sarang Church reportedly exposed.
S’porean pilot among 13 nabbed over 521kg meth seizure from private jet in Laos
Malaysian police said the drugs were meant for the Philippines market and not the Malaysian market.
Singaporean among 3 women with breathing difficulties after JB City Square carpark fire
The blaze originated from a sport utility vehicle.
Stranded shark draws a million visitors in South Korea, boosts retail
The shark has become an internet darling and tourist sensation.
North Korea's Kim pledges 'invariable support' in Putin birthday letter
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un wrote that he is "firmly convinced that the Russian people's sacred war of justice ... will surely end with their victory".
Pacific nations seek to entrench 1.5-degree target in COP climate talks
NADI, Fiji, Oct 7 - The world must increase its efforts to reduce emissions in order to keep global temperature rises beneath 1.5 degrees Celsius and limit the impact of rising seas and extreme weather, delegates gathered at a climate conference in Fiji said on Wednesday.
Thai police inspect care centre after patient claims assault, confinement
A complainant told a well-known TV programme that patients were physically assaulted and held against their will.
Australia probes app used in cheap smart glasses over privacy fears
China-based Shenzhen Qingcheng is the maker of the HeyCyan smart glasses app.
A beautiful Himalayan bird is changing its voice due to human activity, research shows
A sharp increase in human activity is affecting the way the Himalayan monal lives and communicates, studies show.
How China deploys wartime history against Japan
Beyond all the pageantry, the Chinese leader Xi Jinping had a strategic goal for his Washington visit – to undermine the American relationship with Japan. Xi succeeded, perhaps beyond his expectations. Japanese policy makers saw this coming. They arranged a brief meeting on the
Many Nepalis swept away in the floods aren't officially dead, leaving families in limbo
Relatives are finding themselves with no compensation and facing an administrative nightmare.
‘They did actually feel real’: When a dating app uses AI personas but advertises itself as fully human
AI company Anthropic uncovered a China-based studio running more than 20 dating app variants for US users, where three in four profiles were AI and real people were hired mainly for video calls.
Commentary: As the planet warms, cities like Bangkok could be inundated by more deadly floods
The fingerprint of climate change is detectable in global extreme rainfall trends, says a researcher.
North Korea warns US over Taiwan while Kim pledges support for Russia
SEOUL, Oct 7 - North Korea criticised the United States over its arms sales and military support for Taiwan, accusing Washington of fuelling tensions in the Taiwan Strait, state media KCNA said on Wednesday.
North Korea criticises US support for Taiwan, pledges backing for Russia
Pyongyang accused Washington of fuelling tensions in the Taiwan Strait.
Marcos makes 5th Singapore visit with investments, nuclear energy on agenda
PM Wong has also invited the Philippine President to attend the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix from Oct 9 to 11.
Russia says tanker crew rescued in Black Sea after attack set ship ablaze
MOSCOW, Oct 6 - Emergency crews on Tuesday rescued the 23-member crew of a Liberian-flagged tanker, the Aframax Rio, which was set ablaze off Russia's Black Sea coast after coming under attack from an unmanned vessel, the Russian Transport Ministry said.
How geopolitical tensions tainted the 2026 Asian Games
The 2026 Asian Games in Japan drew to a close on October 4 following two weeks of competition between 45 countries and territories across 43 sports. Despite the official slogan “Imagine One Asia,” fragmented regional politics came to the fore as the event unfolded. Just days
Did he really invite Iran to take out California cities?
“Keep our city out of your reckless war talk,” said San Diego’s mayor, Todd Gloria, Monday night after President Donald Trump’s rambling speech at a rally in Nebraska included a particularly violent mention of the California city. Gloria was among several Democratic political
Carney to make first bilateral visit by a Canadian PM to Turkey
OTTAWA, Oct 6 - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Ankara and Istanbul from October 21 to 23, his office said on Tuesday, in what will be the first dedicated bilateral visit to NATO ally Turkey by a Canadian leader.
Why have India-US trade talks stalled again and what's next?
NEW DELHI, Oct 6 - Senior officials in India and the United States have indicated long-running efforts to finalise a bilateral trade agreement have stalled, again.
OpenAI contrite at Australian inquiry on breaches but avoids full public glare with Altman’s absence
OpenAI’s chief strategy officer said the firm had introduced new measures to prevent a repeat of the incident.
Taiwan’s new F-16V fighter jets have landed – what now?
While the delivery of the two jets from the US was hailed by the ruling DPP as an important milestone for Taiwan’s defence, more headwinds are expected.
From FIFA suspension to prized partner: Has Indonesia turned its football around?
Indonesia is winning again, but questions remain over whether its football system has truly changed.
US and China discuss reciprocal visits to nuclear sites: Reports
The idea of reciprocal visits was initially raised by China in meetings with US officials this year and visits to US Department of Energy national laboratories and equivalent Chinese facilities were discussed, CNN said, citing a source familiar with the matter.
