Uptick in sales at S. Korea convenience stores following martial law declaration
One convenience store chain saw sales of canned goods surge by 337.3 per cent.
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Chinese national to be charged in Malaysia with kidnapping student in Singapore
He will be charged with kidnapping or abducting a person with the intent to wrongfully confine them in secret.
Nepal, China sign deal on Belt and Road plan, paving way for progress on projects
KATHMANDU - Nepal has signed a framework agreement with China on the Belt and Road initiative, after an initial pact was signed seven years ago but no progress made since, paving the way for cooperation on projects, its foreign ministry said on Wednesday.
Yoon’s thwarted martial law grab shows Korean democracy at work
Just a year ago, the South Korean president, Yoon Suk Yeol, addressed the UK parliament with a speech that praised the country as the birthplace of liberal democracy. He pledged that South Korea would join with the UK in promoting freedom, peace and prosperity for the
South Korea’s day of rage as President Yoon’s martial law founders
The streets of Seoul teemed with protesters and police throughout the day.
TCM clinic in China claiming to ‘cure cancer’ under investigation following 15 deaths
The clinic gained widespread attention online when its founder peddled outrageous claims of curing cancer using TCM and making more than 3,000 patients’ tumours disappear.
Russia rears its head vis-a-vis Philippines in South China Sea
MANILA – In a potential escalation of great power rivalry in Asia, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has characterized the presence of a Russian attack submarine within his country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the South China Sea as “very worrisome.” On November
Biden visits Angolan port city of Lobito to tout railway plans
LOBITO, Angola - U.S. President Joe Biden arrived in the Angolan port city of Lobito on Wednesday, the last day of a trip to Africa, to tout a plan to extend a railway that could channel critical minerals from Congo to the West.
How concerned should you be about South Korea’s martial law turmoil?
Expect to see large protests in some parts of Seoul, such as Gwanghwamun, Yongsan or near City Hall.
Malaysia health volunteers on alert for waterborne disease after devastating floods
PASIR MAS, Malaysia - Health volunteers in Malaysia have been preparing for any surge in waterborne diseases following devastating floods that saw tens of thousands of people evacuated, with concerns in the country that days of constant rains could be on the way.
Tokyo to propose 4-day work week for government staff in push for parenthood
The scheme is meant to ease domestic burdens that discourage working mothers from having children.
China, Pakistan flexing military muscle at anti-BRI militants
China’s joint, three-week anti-terrorism exercise in Pakistan from November 20-December 11 aims to help defend Beijing’s $70 billion Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects against deadly anti-Chinese insurgents in Baluchistan province. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
Russia says it's watching 'tragic' situation in South Korea with concern
MOSCOW - Russia is following events in South Korea with concern after the president briefly declared martial law, but there are no threats to Russian citizens there, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday.
Philippine V-P Sara Duterte faces second impeachment complaint
Dec 4 complaint alleged Sara Duterte betrayed public trust with misuse of millions of dollars in public funds.
Curfew, propaganda song, canned manga shows: Life during Marcos’ martial rule
Ferdinand Marcos ruled the Philippines with an iron fist from 1972 to 1981.
Russia strongly backs Syrian leadership, says rebels are getting support from outside
MOSCOW - Russia said on Wednesday that it strongly backs the actions of the Syrian leadership to counter an offensive by what it said were terrorist groups receiving support, including drones and training, from outside the country.
Plight of pregnant woman in Kelantan reflects devastation of Malaysian floods
Some displaced families were left with little beyond the clothes on their backs.
The South Korean president's martial law gamble backfired: What was he thinking?
Yoon's shock move was a bid to get the kind of grip on power that has eluded him since he was elected.
Daily life in Seoul ticks on, but in shock, after six-hour martial law drama
Many people said they stayed up late following the news.
Gunman shoots at Sikh leader outside India's Golden Temple; no one harmed
MUMBAI - A gunman shot at a prominent Sikh politician outside the Golden Temple in northern India on Wednesday before police caught and arrested him, in a scare at the popular site that witnessed a bloody clash between Sikh militants and troops four decades ago.
Gunman held after failed attack on Sikh leader in India
The assailant entered the temple as a visitor and attempted to shoot the president of a Sikh political party.
Daily life in Seoul ticks on, but in shock, after six hour martial law drama
SEOUL - South Koreans went to offices, businesses and schools as usual on Wednesday with scarcely any visible signs in the capital Seoul that six hours of surprise martial law and high political drama overnight had spilled into everyday life.
South Korea’s ex-PM and other politicians accused of ‘supporting’ martial law
Former prime minister Hwang Kyo-ahn and Busan city councilman Park Jong-cheol showed their support.
Hyundai Motor union plans strikes on Thursday and Friday
SEOUL - Hyundai Motor's labour union plans to stage strikes for four hours each on Thursday and Friday, a union spokesperson said on Wednesday.
Kurdish pupils denied language lessons in Turkey amid wider curbs, families say
ISTANBUL - A Turkish government proposal to end a decades-long conflict with Kurdish militants has put Kurdish rights back in the spotlight, at a time when Kurdish leaders say repression is rife and freedoms won more than a decade ago have eroded.
Tom yum kung gains Unesco Intangible Cultural Heritage Status
Thailand’s other cultural treasures on the list include Thai massage and the vibrant Songkran festival.
Huge Vietnam fraud case raises questions over banking system
Vietnam ranked 83rd out of 180 in Transparency International’s most recent Corruption Perception Index.
For some South Koreans, martial law brings back frightening memories
“After democratisation, I didn’t think this would happen again in our lifetime," says a 68-year-old man.
Malaysian king vows to end ties with military university if 'inhumane' bullying culture continues
Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar is the new chancellor of Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia, which has seen several shocking cases of bullying and abuse over the years.
Taipei to host Shanghai delegation in rare high-level visit
Shanghai Vice-Mayor Hua Yuan is visiting from Dec 16 to 17 for the Taipei-Shanghai City Forum.
Soldiers vs office chairs: South Korea’s martial law standoff
Soldiers in the compound attempted to enter the building while police tried to bar MPs from entering.
Dolphins around South Korea’s Jeju Island dying from overtourism, pollution, say experts
About 10 bottlenose dolphin calves have died this year so far, up from just one death last year.
Vietnam pushes electric motorbikes as pollution becomes ‘unbearable’
In the nation, 77 million – largely petrol – motorbikes rule the roads.
Johor-Singapore SEZ deal signing postponed after PM Wong tests positive for COVID-19: Malaysia PM Anwar
The signing was originally planned for during the annual Singapore-Malaysia Leader’s Retreat scheduled from Dec 8-9 in Malaysia’s administrative capital, Putrajaya.
Banks may be held accountable for scam victims’ losses under Malaysia’s proposed Online Safety Bill
The Prime Minister said laws have to be tightened to better protect people against online scams.
Thailand’s tom yum kung makes it to UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list
The sour, spicy and hot prawn soup was added to the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on Wednesday (Dec 4), highlighting its cultural significance.
Tiny Nauru in talks with Australia, China amid Pacific influence tussle
SYDNEY - The Pacific island nation of Nauru is in talks with Australia on a migration and economic deal, a Nauru official said on Wednesday, as the world's third-smallest country also weighs offers from China.
Nacsa investigates alleged breach exposing identity card data of 17 million Malaysians
Bad actors have offered the data for sale on the Dark Web, said a dark web threat intelligence firm.
Syria’s largely forgotten civil war flaring up again
The forgotten Syrian civil war has again flared up with the spectacular capture of Aleppo by opposition forces. A complex set of circumstances created the right time for rebels to strike, plunging Syria into an uncertain future and catching President Bashar al-Assad by
Snap Insight: South Korea President Yoon’s martial law attempt was an inept semi-coup
It is remarkable that South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol thought he could halt constitutional government without provoking a massive national backlash, says political science professor Robert Kelly.
‘I’m sorry’: South Korean soldier mobilised by martial law seen apologising to citizens
The video was posted by an investigative reporter on YouTube.
South Korea opposition files motion to impeach Yoon
The country faces an uncertain future after its leader Yoon Suk Yeol suddenly declared and then reversed martial law.
Quiet surge: China’s AI innovators doing more with less
This trend is not new, but a surge in announcements over the last few weeks reconfirms how the Chinese models are not only keeping pace with the rest but also reshaping the dynamics of artificial intelligence innovation locally and, in some sense, providing new ideas globally.
South Korean media calls for Yoon Suk Yeol’s resignation, arrest
Most alarming to press freedom advocates were provisions placing all media under direct military control.
Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea's scandal-hit president who declared martial law
Yoon's future is in the balance after he declared martial law and then withdrew it within hours.
