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Japan high court rules same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional
The latest ruling by Osaka High Court is in line with those of the Sapporo, Tokyo, Fukuoka and Nagoya high courts.
Strong winds fan South Korea wildfires as death toll climbs to 18
The deadly wildfires have forced more than 27,000 residents to flee their homes.
Secretive Chinese network tries to lure fired US federal workers, research shows
An analyst said this is part of a broader network of fake consulting firms targeting former US government employees.
US religious freedom panel urges sanctions against India's external spy agency
WASHINGTON - Minorities in India face deteriorating treatment, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom said on Tuesday, and it recommended targeted sanctions against India's external spy agency over alleged involvement in assassination plots against Sikh
New Jia Zhangke film: 20 years of footage to capture a changing China
Chinese independent director Jia Zhangke’s new film Caught by the Tides provides a unique vision of China’s rapid social transformation in the 21st century. Using a combination of documentary footage and scenes shot by Jia over the past 20 years during the making of his earlier
Commentary: Thailand knew what it was doing when it deported Uyghurs to China
Thailand’s Uyghur deportation has generated speculation over whether Bangkok – which has a longstanding and deep relationship with the United States – is drifting into China’s sphere of influence, says former foreign correspondent Nirmal Ghosh.
Death toll in South Korea wildfires rises to 16
SEOUL - At least 16 people have died as multiple wildfires rage across South Korea's southeastern region.
Deadly wildfires kill at least 24 in South Korea
Thousands of residents were forced to flee their homes in South Korea's south-eastern region.
Australia boosts defence spending but more may be needed in age of uncertainty
The budget revealed plans to lift annual defence spending to A$74 billion by the year to June 30, 2029.
Riyadh talks agree on Black Sea fighting lull, not full ceasefire
The White House released two statements on the result of the negotiations in Riyadh. Both White House statements highlight the Black Sea as the main topic. There was a significant difference in the delegations for these “technical level” discussions. The US delegation was led
South Korea’s Constitutional Court should uphold Yoon’s impeachment
Although the impeachment ruling in the case of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol remains delayed, the Constitutional Court of South Korea, on March 24, made a decision to dismiss the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo. The reasoning for dismissing Han’s impeachment
China poses top military, cyber threat to US, intel chiefs say
WASHINGTON - China remains the United States' top military and cyber threat, according to a report by U.S. intelligence agencies published on Tuesday that said Beijing was making \"steady but uneven\" progress on capabilities it could use to capture Taiwan.
Ukraine says it agrees to ceasefire accords brokered by US
Ukraine's defence minister said Kyiv agreed to two ceasefire agreements with Russia that were announced by the United States on Tuesday and that Kyiv would welcome third countries supporting the implementation of the accords.
Singaporeans in South Korea urged to stay alert amid deadly wildfires
At least a dozen wildfires broke out over the weekend, with the situation worsening.
US drops bounties on key Taliban leaders
The move comes days after US officials met with the Taliban government to secure the release of an American tourist.
KL temple relocation to make way for mosque to proceed following heated debate
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is slated to lay the foundation stone for the mosque on March 27.
Kyoto to raise city lodging tax to up to $89 per night
The city plans to charge the new rates to visiting guests from March 1, 2026.
UN migration agency chief sees budget cuts worsening in 2026
GENEVA - The U.N. migration agency chief told countries on Tuesday to expect even bigger programme cuts in 2026 after announcing a record budget drop of nearly 30% this year, as U.S.-funded programmes end and other donors retrench.
EU must acquire all means to defend itself against military aggression, EU's Costa says
BRUSSELS - Europe must acquire all means to defend itself against military aggression, European Council President Antonio Costa said on Tuesday, adding that peace without defence is an illusion.
Turkish court detains AFP journalist as part of protests probe, union says
ISTANBUL - A Turkish court detained Agence France-Presse photojournalist Yasin Akgul as part of an investigation into protests over the jailing of Istanbul's mayor, Turkey's Journalists Union said on Tuesday.
Israel to seize more of Gaza if Hamas keeps refusing to free hostages, defence minister says
Israel will take more territory in Gaza and fight until Hamas is wiped out if the Palestinian militant group keeps refusing to free remaining hostages, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday.
DPM Heng kicks off China visit, meets diplomat Liu Jianchao in Beijing
Singapore and China will mark the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2025.
UK will continue to work with U.S. on security after leak, says PM's spokesperson
LONDON - Britain will continue to work with the United States on regional security in the Middle East and will deepen relations with Washington on intelligence and defence matters, a spokesperson for British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Tuesday.
Russian army says Kyiv launched three attacks on civilian energy infrastructure during Russia-US talks
MOSCOW - Russia's Defence Ministry said on Tuesday that Ukraine had launched three attacks on Russian civilian energy infrastructure on Monday as Russian and U.S. officials held talks in Saudi Arabia about a possible ceasefire agreement.
Chinese officials admit to toxic river leak after rare media reports
Chenzhou city’s government admitted thallium concentrations were at least 13 times higher than normal.
Pakistani YouTube star charged with blasphemy over perfume
In both cases against him, Rajab Butt risks up to 10 years in prison.
Indonesia to join Brics’ New Development Bank, says President Prabowo
Joining NDB as a member would help Indonesia accelerate its economic transformation, he said.
3 Japan airports to use unified gates for immigration, customs checks
Currently, Japanese and foreign visitor entries provide information to immigration and customs separately.
South Korea hosts Alaska governor, energy team amid talk of gas pipeline
Energy-scarce South Korea is the world’s third-largest buyer of liquefied natural gas.
KLIA operations not affected after Malaysian airport hit by cyber attack
PM Anwar said funds will be allocated to beef up Malaysia's cyber-security systems.
Growth-hormone injection spending soars as South Korean parents ‘invest’ in kids’ height
The number of growth hormone prescriptions almost doubled in just three years.
China seeks stronger ties with Europe, it says in meeting with Portugal's foreign minister
BEIJING - Chinese foreign minister met with his Portuguese counterpart in Beijing on Tuesday, calling for closer ties with Europe as Chinese and European leaders navigate intensifying global trade tensions.
Indonesia intervenes as rupiah falls to Asian crisis lows
On Mar 25, the Indonesian rupiah reached its lowest levels since June 1998. This comes against the backdrop of concerns over the nation's fiscal direction and geopolitical turmoil.
Australian government seeks to woo voters with surprise tax cuts
Treasurer Jim Chalmers unveiled new efforts to boost economic resilience and competitiveness.
Japan backs close security ties with India, South Korea in Indo-Pacific
NEW DELHI - Japan has said that it backed close security cooperation with South Korea and India in the Indo-Pacific, days after the Philippines' military chief said a U.S.-backed security group wanted both nations to join to counter China in the region.
Japan court dissolves controversial 'Moonies' church
The Unification Church came under scrutiny after the killing of former PM Shinzo Abe in 2022.
India eyes tariff cut on $30b of US imports, to shield $88b in exports, say sources
India wants to mitigate the impact of US President Donald Trump's reciprocal worldwide tariffs.
India eyes tariff cut on $23 billion of US imports, to shield $66 billion in exports, sources say
NEW DELHI - India is open to cutting tariffs on more than half of U.S. imports worth $23 billion in the first phase of a trade deal the two nations are negotiating, two government sources said, the biggest cut in years, aimed at fending off reciprocal tariffs.
Canada says China and India may seek to meddle in election
OTTAWA - China and India are likely to try to interfere in the Canadian general election on April 28, while Russia and Pakistan have the potential to do so, the country's spy service said on Monday.
Japan court orders dissolution of church linked to ex-PM Shinzo Abe’s murder
This strips the group of its tax-free status as a religious corporation, but does not stop it from operating in Japan.
Trump heralds end of international law
That international law would be damaged beyond repair, in particular with reference to the Ukraine and Gaza conflicts, or, at the minimum, subject to substantial erosion, has been regularly commented upon. Other examples abound, not all of them connected to the unbridled use of
Bangladesh’s future stuck in an inescapable past
“This was a destruction not of a house but of our history, of my history,” said a veteran of Bangladesh’s 1971 liberation war. He was speaking to me of the destruction on February 5 of the Dhaka home of Sheikh Mujib ur Rahman, Bangladesh’s first leader. The address, 32
China frees staff of US consultancy firm after two years
The release of five Mintz Group staff members comes as China tries to attract foreign investments.
Japan awards world’s longest-serving death row inmate record $1.87m after exoneration
Mr Iwao Hakamada, now 89, was exonerated in 2024 of a 1966 quadruple murder after a retrial.
Malaysia child abuse case: High Court denies bail for GISB chief executive, 12 others
The Shah Alam High Court, however, allowed the application for bail by eight women, including the wife of Global Ikhwan Services and Business (GISB) Holdings’ chief executive officer and chairman Nasiruddin Mohd Ali.
