Trump delays tariffs on some Asian countries until August

Trump says the US will impose a raft of levies after pausing his Liberation Day tariffs.

South Korea to step up US trade talks before tariffs kick in on Aug 1

The US is South Korea’s second-largest export destination after China.

US plans to tighten AI chip export rules for Malaysia, Thailand

The United States plans to tighten its export controls on Nvidia’s high-end artificial intelligence (AI) chips, specifically targeting Malaysia and Thailand, to prevent Chinese firms from obtaining those processors to train their AI models. The US Commerce Department is

'Everyone knows somebody affected': The small towns in shock after mushroom murders

The residents of the rural area in Australia where Erin Patterson carried out her crimes are still in shock.

From India to Britain and back: The cartoonist who fought censors with a smile

Abu Abraham’s sharp cartoons exposed power’s excesses during India’s 1975 Emergency crackdown.

BRICS tariff to be applied only if they adopt policies deemed 'anti-American', source says

WASHINGTON - The Trump administration will not immediately impose a new 10% tariff against members of the developing nation BRICS bloc, but will proceed if countries take so-called \"anti-American\" policy actions, according to a source familiar with the matter.

Two crew injured, two missing on vessel attacked near Yemen's Hodeidah, Ambrey says

DUBAI - Two crew were injured and two others missing on a Liberia-flagged bulk carrier that was attacked with skiffs and drones 49 nautical miles southwest of Yemen's Red Sea port of Hodeidah, British maritime security firm Ambrey said on Monday.

Watch: Moment pet lion pounces on woman in street

CCTV footage shows the moment a lion leaps over a concrete wall before attacking a woman.

Proposed law would give Cambodia’s government power to revoke citizenship

Critics warn the amendment, which officials say is key to national security, would be used to squash dissent.

BRICS nations resist 'anti-American' label after Trump tariff threat

RIO DE JANEIRO - Developing nations participating in the BRICS summit on Monday brushed away an accusation from U.S. President Donald Trump that the bloc is \"anti-American,\" as he threatened them with additional 10% tariffs.

Cultural row erupts as Thai dress seeks Unesco status amid Cambodian claim

The Thai Ministry of Culture and relevant agencies are now expected to closely monitor the situation.

Rubio to attend ASEAN meeting in first Asia trip

Thailand to withdraw plans to legalise casinos as political turmoil deepens

The Cabinet will likely approve the withdrawal plan when it meets on July 8.

Italian police arrest Chinese national wanted by FBI for alleged industrial espionage

MILAN - Italian police have arrested a 33-year-old Chinese man who is wanted by the U.S. authorities over alleged industrial espionage which targeted projects including efforts to develop a COVID vaccine, legal and judicial sources said on Monday.

Rubio to make first visit to Indo-Pacific region for ASEAN meeting

WASHINGTON - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Malaysia later this week to attend a meeting of Southeast Asian Nations in his first visit to the Indo-Pacific region as America's top diplomat, the State Department said in a statement.

Pictures of beef Wellington used in mushroom murders released by court

An Australian woman has been found guilty by a jury of murdering three relatives with a deadly family lunch.

Pakistan army chief rejects Indian allegation of Chinese help in May conflict

Pakistani officials have previously dismissed allegations of receiving support from China in the conflict.

Support for Japan PM Ishiba slides further as key election approaches

Support for Mr Ishiba’s cabinet stood at 31 per cent, down from 34 per cent a week ago.

Pakistan confiscates 18 lions kept as pets in crackdown after attack

There are 584 lions and tigers in homes and breeding farms in Punjab.

Istanbul mayor's jailed lawyer denounces 'fabricated' charges

ANKARA - The lawyer for Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who like the mayor is in jail under an expanding crackdown on Turkey's opposition, told Reuters on Monday he faces \"entirely fabricated\" charges meant to criminalise the right to a legal defence.

Cambodia says Thailand attempts to 'tarnish' it with hacking claims

Cambodia says Thailand attempting to ‘tarnish’ it with claims it engaged North Korean hackers

It issued a counter-claim that a Thai hacker group attacked nearly all of the Cambodian government’s online systems.

Students shelter in libraries, supermarkets as heatwave hits eastern China

Near record temperatures have raised concerns about the health of students and staff.

Survivors grieve, worry about future after deadly building collapse in Pakistan

On July 7, rescue officials said the death toll reached 27 and dozens of people were being housed in makeshift shelters.

South Korea’s brain drain – Why top talent is leaving

South Korean universities suffer from frozen tuition fees and stagnant faculty salaries.

72-year-old man on diving trip to Pulau Tioman in Malaysia found dead on the beach

Mr Low Choon Foi, a retired engineer, was found unconscious by the shore with froth coming out of his mouth.

India court rejects Turkey-based Celebi's airport security clearance, lawyer sources say

NEW DELHI - An Indian court rejected on Monday a plea by Turkey-based Celebi against a government order revoking the security clearance of the firm to provide aviation ground services in the South Asian nation, three lawyer sources said.

Heatwave grips South Korea as monsoon ends early

Since May 15, 875 people have been treated for heat-related illnesses, with seven deaths reported.

Crowds celebrate Nepal former king’s birthday in show of support

Mr Gyanendra Shah, the last king of Nepal, was deposed in 2008 at the end of a decade-long civil war.

Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson's decision to testify fails to convince jury

MORWELL, Australia - A month into the trial of the Australian woman accused of murdering three of her estranged husband’s elderly relatives with poisonous mushrooms, her barrister Colin Mandy stood and delivered one of the case’s pivotal moments.

Watch: CCTV and phone recording shown to court in mushroom trial

Evidence shown in the trial of Erin Patterson has been shared by authorities after she was found guilty of murder.

Thousands of refugees flee into India’s Mizoram state after clashes in Myanmar

Around 4,000 refugees had crossed the border since the fighting began on July 2.

Australian airlines cancel several flights between Australia and Bali after volcanic eruption

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, on the tourist island of Flores, erupted at 11.05am.

China says Brics not seeking ‘confrontation’ after Trump tariff threat

Beijing said the grouping is an important platform for cooperation between emerging markets and developing countries.

Man missing after being dragged away by crocodile during fishing trip in Sabah

There were still no signs of the victim as of the afternoon of July 7.

Tariffs, regional issues among focus at upcoming ASEAN foreign ministers’ meeting

The talks come at a time of growing pressure to prove the bloc’s relevance amid global uncertainty and a range of regional challenges.

Hong Kong seeks to tighten prison visit rules on national security grounds

HONG KONG - Hong Kong authorities on Monday presented a proposal to lawmakers to tighten prison rules to restrict visits by lawyers, religious personnel and doctors on national security grounds, a move critics said would further undermine prisoner rights.

Japanese firms take steps to protect outdoor workers as heatwave sizzles on

Heatstroke alerts were issued in 30 of Japan's 47 prefectures, the highest in 2025.

Thailand submits new trade proposal offering zero tariffs on many US goods

Trade talks are expected to continue after the tariff pause ends.

Inquest finds police officer who shot Aboriginal teen was racist

Kumanjayi Walker, 19, was shot three times by Constable Zachary Rolfe in Australia in 2019.

MPs from Anwar’s party call for royal inquiry into top judges’ vacancies, explanation from PM

The nine Parti Keadilan Rakyat MPs’ push for investigations could be viewed as an affront to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and an open challenge to his leadership, say analysts.

‘Guard geese’ becoming more common in South Korea: Report

Affordability was quoted as the main appeal for using the birds.

Tehran and Moscow missteps expose Caspian region faultlines

Both Iran and Russia are attempting to assert influence in the Caspian Sea region, but their recent miscalculations are provoking visible resistance. Most recently, Azerbaijan’s sharp responses to Tehran’s accusations about hosting Israeli drones and to Moscow’s deadly police

Australian woman guilty of murdering relatives with toxic mushroom meal

A jury has found Erin Patterson intentionally killed three people with home-cooked beef Wellingtons.

Japan assesses tsunami risk after Indonesian volcano eruption

If any tsunami waves were generated, they would reach Japan’s Okinawa around 2.30pm Singapore time at the earliest.

Repairs under way on UK fighter jet stuck in India for three weeks

The F-35B landed in Kerala on 14 June after running into bad weather. It then reported a technical snag.