‘Historic’ Indonesia-Australia security treaty boosts ties, highlights concerns over China
The treaty does not commit the countries to defend each other but it reflects shared concerns about China.
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China urges Japan PM Sanae Takaichi to retract ‘egregious’ remarks on Taiwan
The Japanese leader had said a Chinese attack on Taiwan could amount to a “survival-threatening situation”.
Pakistan deploys army to protect Sri Lankan cricketers
KARACHI - Pakistan has deployed army and paramilitary forces to protect Sri Lanka's cricket team after a deadly suicide bombing in Islamabad raised security concerns during their ongoing tour, the interior minister said on Thursday.
Indian police investigate Kashmir link to Delhi blast
Investigators are checking if the blast has any links to the recent arrests of seven men by Kashmir police.
Afghan nationals carried out two suicide bombings in Pakistan, says minister
ISLAMABAD - Afghan nationals carried out two suicide bombings in Pakistan this week, including one in the capital Islamabad, Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said on Thursday.
Vehicles entering Genting Highlands set to be charged toll to defray road maintenance costs
Genting said the toll charge is necessary to manage the escalating costs of maintaining the 24km private road.
Where healthcare meets hospitality: Can Bali become Asia’s next medical tourism hotspot?
The Sanur Health Special Economic Zone is expected to create 12,000 jobs over the next three years.
Juan Ponce Enrile, architect of Philippine martial rule and savvy political survivor, dies at 101
Mr Juan Ponce Enrile was the Marcos regime's martial rule enforcer till he turned on his master.
Pakistan’s army chief gains more powers, legal immunity for life
Field Marshal Asim Munir is already widely seen as the most powerful man in the country.
China urges Japan PM to retract 'egregious' remarks on Taiwan
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks represented a "crude interference" in China's internal affairs and dealt a "heavy blow" to bilateral relations, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said.
Turkey: too early to say what caused deadly plane crash
ANKARA - Turkey's defence ministry said on Thursday it was too early to say what caused the crash this week of a military cargo plane in Georgia in which 20 soldiers died, and inspections continue.
Bangladesh to hold referendum on reform charter proposals, Yunus says
DHAKA - Bangladesh will hold a national referendum on implementing its 'July Charter' for state reform, drafted after last year's deadly student-led uprising, Muhammad Yunus, the head of the country's interim government, said on Thursday.
Marcos talks tough on graft as scandals and storms batter his rule
MANILA – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Thursday (November 13) vowed to have corrupt public officials linked to shoddy or non-existent infrastructure projects in jail by December, following back-to-back typhoons that left dozens dead and caused floods that displaced over a
Cold-blooded crime: Woman who tried to smuggle 94 reptiles out of Australia in socks, boots jailed
Shiyao Wang had hidden the reptiles to mail them to Hong Kong.
Iran's dual reality: As veil restrictions ease, political crackdown deepens
DUBAI - On Tehran's bustling streets, signs of change are unmistakable. Women walk unveiled in jeans and sneakers, men and women linger together in cafés where Western music hums softly, and couples stroll hand-in-hand — subtle acts that chip away at the rigid social codes that
The improbable rehabilitation of al-Qaeda’s Ahmed al-Sharaa
The surreal spectacle of Ahmed al-Sharaa strolling through the White House—greeting supporters, playing basketball with American military officials, and schmoozing with congressional leaders—would have been dismissed as fever-dream fantasy just two years ago. Yet here we are,
US ‘strike force’ to combat scam centres in South-east Asia
It will go after US-based infrastructure that facilitates the scams, including social media accounts.
NEC, Siemens partner to AI-teach robots
NEC has concluded a Technology Partner Program Agreement with Siemens Industry Software to develop an automated AI-based robot teaching method. The partnership combines NEC Robot Task Planning digital twin software with Siemens’ Process Simulate software for 3D robot
Malaysian rapper Namewee released on bail until Nov 26 as police extend probe into Taiwan influencer's death
CNA saw Namewee, whose real name is Wee Meng Chee, emerging from Dang Wangi police headquarters on Thursday (Nov 13) afternoon, boarding an SUV and leaving without speaking to the media.
China’s vice-premier attends launch of Simandou iron ore project in Guinea
Guinea is set to be the world’s largest mine for the highest grade of iron ore.
Two dead, 18 hurt in South Korea after truck crashes into market, media reports say
Two people who had suffered cardiac arrest were later confirmed to have died.
Russian assets most effective way to finance Ukraine, von der Leyen says
BRUSSELS - EU member states have three options to fund Ukraine's financing needs, with a reparations loan based on immobilised Russian assets as the most effective option, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Thursday.
India inaugurates new military airbase close to China border, source says
Mistrust persists between China and India despite a thaw in relations.
Australia's AUKUS base to connect to subsea cables as US allies boost AI pipes
SYDNEY - Australia's AUKUS submarine fleet base and its vicinity are being quietly connected to three powerful new undersea internet cables planned by Alphabet's Google and SUBCO, documents viewed by Reuters show.
Australia's green energy push, Pacific ties face setback from COP31 impasse
CANBERRA/BELEM, Brazil - Australia risks undermining efforts to establish itself as a leader in the green energy transition and letting down its vulnerable Pacific island neighbours if its bid to host next year's biggest climate summit fails, diplomats and analysts say.
Philippine senator Dela ‘Bato’ Rosa breaks silence amid reports of ICC arrest warrant
He is facing charges of crimes against humanity in relation to his role in then-president Duterte’s drug war.
Influencer Iris Hsieh’s death: Malaysian rapper Namewee freed pending post-mortem report
He will be freed on police bail until Nov 26.
Malaysian government to conduct in-depth study next year on abolishing death penalty
The study is planned to run for four months but may be extended if necessary to ensure it is comprehensive.
Bangkok hit by severe PM2.5 pollution, with air quality exceeding safety limits
Residents are urged to take precautions for health and safety.
German crackdown pushes Dutch ATM bandits towards Austria
FRANKFURT - For years, it was a common occurrence: Dutch bandits would drive to Germany and in the dead of night blow up ATMs, grab cash and speed back home on the Autobahn.
As South Korean youth exit restaurant jobs, foreign students step in
There is a notable rise in foreign workers in South Korea's food and hospitality sectors.
Salmonella behind food poisoning cases linked to banh mi outlets in Ho Chi Minh City
Over 200 people were hospitalised after eating the sandwiches last week.
Chinese court rejects appeal by journalist jailed on spy charges
The journalist's family called the decision an "act of persecution".
Philippines vows arrests over bogus flood control projects
Criminal cases against most of the people implicated were nearly completed.
Australia’s opposition ditches commitment to net-zero emissions
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese slammed the opposition for “walking away from climate action”.
Australia's conservative Liberal Party abandons net zero policy
SYDNEY - Australia’s conservative Liberal Party on Thursday walked away from its policy to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 and pledged instead to prioritise bringing down energy prices if elected.
Thai king becomes country's first monarch to visit China
It's the first-ever visit to China by a reigning Thai monarch, amid warming bilateral ties.
South Korea halts flights for college entry exam
The Suneung college entry exam is essential for admission to top universities.
Drugs disguised as tea keep washing up on this S Korean holiday island
Some 28kg of ketamine have been found washed up on the island's beaches in the past two months.
IndiGo launches daily New Delhi-Guangzhou flights as India, China resume direct air links
India’s largest commercial carrier is looking to expand flights to other Chinese cities, said its CEO Pieter Elbers in an interview with CNA’s Yasmin Jonkers.
Missing dog finally found after 7 weeks in Australia’s bushland
When Einstein was found, he weighed just 4.6kg, having lost almost 50 per cent of his body weight.
Political calculations behind Anwar government's move not to appeal Sabah's 40% revenue ruling
The federal government’s announcement is aimed at boosting the chances of peninsular-based parties in the Nov 29 Sabah state election, analysts say.
Next phase of Germany’s Nord Stream probe may strain Poland ties
The Wall Street Journal recently published a detailed piece about “The Nord Stream Investigation That’s Splintering Europe Over Ukraine.” The gist is that Germany’s investigation into the Ukrainian trace, which is likely a preplanned red herring as argued here in early 2023,
The drones wreaking havoc in Russia and Ukraine
In the past five years, uncrewed aerial vehicles (drones) have become indispensable in modern warfare. The Russia–Ukraine war has accelerated their ascent: on any given day, there may be hundreds or even thousands of drones operating across the frontlines and behind them.