Car ploughs into crowd at race in Australia, nine injured
Police said the driver had been involved in an "on-track collision" moments before the crash.
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The US will help South Korea build nuclear 'attack' submarines - here's what that means
The agreement comes amid a period of growing geopolitical tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
Vietnam to make English a compulsory 2nd language in all schools by 2035, to be more competitive
A shortage of English-language teachers and teaching methods pose significant challenges to the plan.
At least four dead as two migrant boats capsize off Libya's coast, Red Crescent says
At least four people were killed when two boats carrying 95 irregular migrants capsized off the Libyan coastal city of Al Khums on Thursday, the Libyan Red Crescent said on Saturday.
Japan and China continue to spar over Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks
The Japanese and Chinese governments continue to trade words over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks about a role for Japan in a Taiwan contingency, with the Japanese government protesting the Chinese government’s issuance of a travel warning about Japan to its citizens.
China readies Shenzhou-22 mission ahead of schedule after spacecraft damage
Shenzhou-20 was hit by suspected space debris, throwing China's manned space programme off track.
China readies Shenzhou mission ahead of schedule after spacecraft damage
BEIJING - China has begun preparations to send a Shenzhou spacecraft to its permanently inhabited space station ahead of schedule, state broadcaster CCTV reported on Saturday.
Sabah state election set to see a fierce fight with record number of candidates
The polls are dominated by political dynasties, with the high-profile families running on rival tickets.
‘They are not us’: Bangladeshis rally against minority sect
Ahmadiyas make up less than 1 per cent of Bangladesh’s population.
Thailand says US suspending talks on trade framework over Cambodia truce dispute
It said earlier that the US-brokered ceasefire deal could not be carried out due to Phnom Penh's alleged breaches.
Congo, M23 sign framework agreement for peace deal in Qatar
DOHA - The Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel group signed on Saturday in Qatar a framework agreement for a peace deal aimed at ending fighting in eastern Congo.
Record 596 candidates in Sabah polls, all seats see multi-cornered fights with one 14-way race
Confirmed candidates can begin campaigning until 11.59pm on Nov 28, a day before more than 1.7 million Sabahans will cast their votes in the state polls.
Indonesia landslide kills 6 in Central Java, 17 missing, state media says
JAKARTA - A landslide in Indonesia's Central Java killed six people with 17 missing, state news agency Antara reported on Saturday, after prolonged, heavy rains.
Sushi dethroned: Driven by tourism, a ramen boom is sweeping Japan
The surge is being propelled by the ever-growing number of foreign visitors to Japan.
Thai police arrest Chinese man linked to major call-centre scam ring, suspected of laundering $13m
The suspect denies the charges but admitted to operating digital wallets.
Men moving 81 macaques and meth arrested in Thailand near Cambodian border
Thailand is a major transit hub for wildlife smugglers, who often sell endangered creatures.
Japan retailers, tourism sector wary after China warns against travel
The warning came after Japan PM Sanae Takaichi’s remarks about a potential contingency involving Taiwan.
Nine killed, 29 injured in blast at police station in India's Kashmir, sources say
Most of the dead were policemen, including forensic officials who were examining the explosives.
Blast at police station in Indian Kashmir kills nine, injures 27
The dead included policemen, government officials and forensic staff who were examining the explosives at the time.
Trump’s Venezuela squeeze goes well beyond Monroe Doctrine
A massive military buildup in the Caribbean has sparked speculation that the US is now engaged in its latest chapter of direct intervention in Latin America. For now, at least, President Donald Trump has walked back suggestions that Washington is eyeing strikes inside
US-India defense deal belies bilateral discord and doubts
India and the United States renewed their 10-year Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) on October 31, though the pact carries different meanings in each capital. Washington sees it as part of a broader effort to integrate India into the Indo-Pacific security architecture and to
Is this a halal restaurant? Malaysia takes steps to tackle unofficial labels
One group was found issuing its own “Muslim Choice” label to eateries for a fee.
China finds bigger role as US sidesteps Brazil climate summit
BELEM, Brazil - With the United States absent from the U.N. annual international climate summit for the first time in three decades, China is stepping into the limelight as a leader in the fight against global warming.
Japan urges China to take steps after it discouraged visits to Japan, Kyodo reports
TOKYO - Japan urged China on Saturday to take \"appropriate measures\" after Beijing warned Chinese citizens against visiting Japan, Kyodo news agency reported, in an ongoing dispute over Taiwan.
Japan protests against Chinese travel ban, presses for stable ties
China had warned its citizens against visiting Japan amid an ongoing dispute over Taiwan.
India PM Modi’s coalition sweeps Bihar state election criticised for voter roll purge
Bihar is India's most impoverished state and home to over 130 million people.
Japan’s next-gen missile crafted to crack China’s Pacific push
Japan is quietly rolling out a new generation of modular, long-range missiles that threaten to turn the Miyako Strait – one of the few international waterways that allows China’s navy to access the Pacific Ocean from the East China Sea – into a lethal no-go zone. This month,
11 dead, 12 missing after landslide in Central Java
The Cilacap administration has declared a 20-day state of emergency following the landslide.
Trump says he 'stopped a war' by preserving a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand
The US president says he has spoken by phone with the Cambodian and Thai prime ministers, and that “they’re doing great”.
Eight killed after overloaded ferry sinks in Indonesia’s Mahakam River
The river in East Kalimantan is the backbone of residents’ mobility and goods distribution.
China tells citizens to avoid Japan travel after PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks
China has warned of "significant risks to the personal safety and lives of Chinese citizens in Japan" as the diplomatic row deepens.
‘Waterfall’ in KL airport caused by contractor error during roof repair works: Malaysia Airports
The works are part of a project that began in April to repair the main terminal roof.
Prashant Kishor: Why India's political start-ups rarely succeed
Prashant Kishor’s new party, Jan Suraaj, created a media splash but flopped, winning no seats in Bihar.
‘I tried my best to save her’: Malaysian rapper Namewee says Taiwanese influencer died before his eyes
This is Namewee’s first public statement since being released on police bail, amid an ongoing investigation into the death of Taiwanese influencer Iris Hsieh.
South Korea’s Gwangju district criticised for using female officials as mayor’s backup dancers
The performance took place on Nov 6 at Donggang University.
Trump says he is considering F-35 fighter jet deal with Saudis
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he is considering agreeing to a deal to supply Saudi Arabia with F-35 stealth fighter jets, which are made by Lockheed Martin.
Iconic N. Korean abductee’s mother laments passage of 48 years without reunion
Megumi Yokota went missing at age 13 on Nov 15, 1977.
Iconic N. Korea abductee’s mother laments passage of 48 years without reunion
Megumi Yokota went missing at age 13 on Nov 15, 1977.
China urges citizens to avoid visiting Japan over PM Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks
The Chinese Foreign Ministry also claimed that Japan has become less safe in 2025.