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Afghanistan says deadly Pakistani strikes hit Helmand

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‘Loud thud’: Sperm whale sinks yacht in South Pacific

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Indonesia’s Prabowo appoints career diplomat as foreign minister in sweeping Cabinet reshuffle

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Dengue outbreak in Bangladesh could worsen after deadly September

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AI’s apparent danger is its best selling point

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Thai Airways battles 10,000-bag backlog after Bangkok floods

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Indonesia’s Prabowo names new foreign, industry ministers in major Cabinet reshuffle

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Pakistan launches deadly air strikes on Afghanistan

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Bangladesh warns dengue outbreak could worsen after deadly September

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Indonesia arrests captain of capsized ferry, police say

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To keep the peace, South Korea’s Lee must prepare for war

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Trump unveils $200 billion South Korean investment in US; Seoul hedges on Alaska pipeline

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Japan drops out of top 10 holiday spots for Chinese travellers amid tensions

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CNA Explains: Why is South Korea angry with Ukraine over two North Korean POWs?

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President Prabowo replaces Indonesia police chief Listyo Sigit with narcotics agency head

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A surprising political realignment in Selangor could alter Malaysia’s balance of power

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Philippines sends largest ship, aircraft to drive away Chinese vessel in waters near Taiwan

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Marking China's national day, Xi calls for progress towards reunification with Taiwan

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K-pop star convicted of violating military service law

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Blame AI for global bond market tremors

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US sees Chinese invasion of Taiwan unlikely in 2027 despite 2027 timeline, sources say

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Tearful Malaysian ex-PM Mahathir visits wife Siti Hasmah’s grave

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Tighter New Zealand election race stokes investor fears on policy backflips

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From textile engineering to cockpit hero: Indian pilot wins praise after flydubai drama

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South Korea’s Lee urges North Korea to restore dialogue, pledges military build-up

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Indonesia plans first adjustment of tax-free income threshold since 2016, minister says

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A rickety Europe tries to stand up to China

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Taiwan transfers naval commander to Coast Guard to boost deterrence against China

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South Korea president urges Pyongyang dialogue after DMZ blasts

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Pakistani airstrikes kill nine in Afghanistan, Taliban say

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US diesel crisis about to become Asia’s interest rate problem

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Greer urges G20 to back Trump tariff agenda, takes aim at China

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Japan raises permanent residency fee by 20 times

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Oil and gas industry expected surplus – but war brought shortage

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Japan tightens rules for foreigners wanting permanent residency

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Pre-emptive cybersecurity laws enforced in Japan amid rising threats

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African Red Sea states’s risks grow as Houthi rebels expand reach

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DFI Retail to take over Maxim's Starbucks-licensed business in seven Asian markets

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New Zealand Parliament dissolved ahead of tight November vote

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Pan Pacific Hotels Group has 10 new-build and renovation projects planned across Southeast Asia in 2027

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Inside India's forest villages, where a dangerous mix of crises led to 32 child deaths

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China has cracked down on AI relationships. Is it ahead of the game?

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Japan hikes residency fees for foreign nationals

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Trekkers helicoptered off mountains as more deadly landslides hit Nepal

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Global calls to slow AI advancement are growing. India faces a different calculation

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Commentary: Why do Trump and Xi keep meeting if the hard issues remain unresolved?

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Trump unveils US$200 billion South Korean investment in US; Seoul hedges on Alaska pipeline

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Anwar-ordered UiTM Holdings review widens scrutiny of Malaysia’s bumiputera institutions

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