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Japan pledges $10bn to help Asian countries deal with oil crisis

Australia ramps up defence spending, sees parallels to WWII era

Shear whimsy: Sheep-themed drink in China causes stir online

Japan’s foreign minister urges diplomacy in call with Iranian counterpart

US Big Oil earning $30 million per hour from Iran war

Bali residents take to burning rubbish as landfill rules change

Malaysia plans to use labour tycoon Aminul Islam’s new migrant worker system

Former US Marine pilot loses appeal against extradition from Australia

Hopes for Middle East peace grow as Israel discusses Lebanon ceasefire

South Korea tourist arrivals hit record high in Q1 amid BTS comeback, up 23% from previous year

Tokyo record leads Asia stocks higher as Iran peace hopes grow

US ex-Marine loses extradition appeal in China pilots case

Composer jailed for defrauding investors in fake BTS business scheme in South Korea

China's economy poised for Q1 rebound but Iran war jolts 2026 outlook

China's economy rebounds in Q1 but Iran war darkens 2026 outlook

Penang cracks down on syringe toy due to safety concerns

Viral chat logs renew alarm over sexual violence on campuses in Indonesia

Hourly check-ins a hassle for Malaysian civil servants working from home

Mangosteens now more expensive than durians in Malaysia because of supply shortages

South Korea, Vietnam leaders to meet in Hanoi next week, sources say

'Unprecedented' fire at Australian oil refinery to impact nation's petrol supplies

Indian officials see Iran war oil shock as disruptive as Covid-19

TikTok removes underage accounts after Indonesian government push

Littering in JB: Strict enforcement and mandatory community service lead to drop in cases

Father of missing boy in Kyoto Prefecture arrested after body found

JB food guide: 50-year legacy laksa yong tau foo and addictive fried banana treats in Stulang Laut

Sending combat troops to exercise, Japan leaves WWII ghosts behind

Soft power ‘win’ for Beijing as Chinese medical ship treats 5,400 for free in PNG

As Indonesia eyes electric conversion of 120 million motorcycles in 4 years, experts warn of potential bumps ahead

Chinese makers of sticky tape, bug zappers and fans feel the pinch as plastic costs soar amid Iran war

Can cheaper latte and starting the day early solve KL’s perpetual traffic jams?

World Bank launches 'Water Forward' programme to tackle global water stress

Trump budget director defends 43% military spending boost

Australia says refinery fire could hit petrol production

Iran offers proposal allowing ships to exit Oman side of Hormuz free of attack, source says

Kremlin says US has rejected its proposal that Russia take Iranian uranium stocks

Don’t believe claims Southeast Asia scam schemes were shut down

Blockade v blockade fallout may be not just a world energy crisis

UN human rights office raises concern around trial of Chinese dissident artist

Australia to raise defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2033

Four dead after Turkey's second school shooting in two days

Ukraine retakes 50 sq km of territory in March, army chief says

2027 Asian Cup draw set for May 9 in Saudi Arabia

Trump says he asked China's Xi not to give Iran weapons

Hezbollah says Lebanon's talks with Israel widen national rift

Erdogan says Turkey working to extend Iran ceasefire, continue talks

Countries must work together to strengthen energy resilience amid disruptions in the Middle East: PM Wong

Indonesia considering US overflight proposal, foreign ministry says