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South Korea's presidential candidates prepare to face off in first debate
Sunday's debate, the first of three scheduled TV debates, will focus on how to revitalise South Korea's struggling economy, a hot-button election issue.
Fans in Malaysia gather at Zoo Negara to bid an emotional farewell to two beloved pandas
Malaysia is preparing to receive a new panda pair in August 2025.
South Korean police bar use of ChatGPT for sensitive data amid leak concerns
The directive emphasises that investigative or work-related data should not be entered when working with generative AI.
Why Google Maps is still broken in South Korea: It might not be about national security anymore
South Korea cites security. Google cites data restrictions. But the real story may be what neither side wants to admit.
Malaysia’s pork prices surge as local farms hit by African swine fever
The latest outbreak is in Tanjung Sepat, one of the country’s largest pig-producing hubs.
China's LandSpace launches improved methane-powered rocket
The Beijing-based private startup is doubling down on a cheap, cleaner fuel it hopes will help develop reusable rockets.
With his future on the line, Japan PM Ishiba stands firm against calls to cut sales tax
Surging food and energy prices are straining household finances as wages fail to keep pace with inflation.
India is accused of inhumanely deporting Rohingya refugees
The United Nations has called for an investigation into “credible reports”.
'You start to go crazy': The Australian who survived five years in a Chinese prison
Matthew Radalj tells the BBC of his time in a Beijing prison, revealing what goes on behind bars.
Australian firm produces heavy rare earth, first outside China
Australian firm Lynas Rare Earths produced dysprosium oxide at its new facility in Malaysia.
Trump says he will speak with Putin, Zelenskiy on Monday
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday to discuss stopping the war in Ukraine, days after the first face-to-face talks in three years between Russia and Ukraine took place in Istanbul.
Singapore-registered sports car crashes and catches fire in Malaysia
The driver was a 34-year-old Singaporean man.
Gaza ceasefire talks resume as Israeli assault kills hundreds in 72 hours
This comes as Israel has mobilised for a massive new ground assault.
World leaders set to attend Pope Leo's inaugural Mass
VATICAN CITY - Following is a list of the main world leaders who are expected to attend Pope Leo's inaugural Mass on Sunday, according to a Vatican statement.
Mismatch between skills and market demands keeping millions of young Indonesians out of work
With the intense competition for jobs in Indonesia, observers highlight on CNA’s Money Mind programme that it is not uncommon to see thousands of applicants for a single role.
Syrian government forces raid Islamic State hideouts in Aleppo
DAMASCUS - Syrian security forces raided Islamic State hideouts in Aleppo on Saturday, killing one militant and arresting others, the Interior Ministry said, the first time such an operation has been announced under the country's new Islamist rulers.
Hamas confirms new Gaza ceasefire talks with Israel in Qatar on Saturday
CAIRO - A new round of Gaza ceasefire negotiations between Hamas and Israel is underway in Qatar's Doha, Hamas official Taher al-Nono told Reuters on Saturday.
India tries to stay on Trump’s good side as trade talks progress, but also shows signs of pushback
India’s Commerce and Trade Minister Piyush Goyal is in the US for trade negotiations.
8 police officers in Japan disciplined over playing online game while at work
Occasionally, such gaming sessions happened while on patrol.
City in Japan shuts down ‘postboxes’ that collected adult magazines, DVDs
The aim was to keep such materials from being disposed of on riverbanks or at parks where children might see them.
Lightning strike at Cambodia’s Angkor Wat leaves three dead, dozens injured
The incident occurred during a traditional spiritual ceremony held by Cambodians atop the temple.
Israeli strikes kill at least 58 Palestinians overnight
JERUSALEM - Israel's airforce killed at least 58 Palestinians in new attacks on Gaza overnight, local health authorities said on Saturday, as the country appeared set to press ahead with a new ground offensive.
‘Tupai King’ set to claim the crown in the world of premium durian
The relatively new variant is highly sought after thanks to its limited production and exceptional flavour.
Malaysian boy, 4, dies after playing with lighter
The child was found lying on the floor with burn injuries.
Iran's President Pezeshkian says Trump speaks of peace and threatens at same time
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday that U.S. President Donald Trump speaks simultaneously about peace and threat.