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Philippines, US and allies start military exercises testing 'real‑world' readiness

China warns against joint US, Philippines and Japan drills eroding regional trust

India’s truckers brace themselves for first diesel price hike in four years

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Cambodian king has ‘successful’ surgery after cancer diagnosis

South Korea targets syringe hoarding as war rattles supply chain

Eight taken to hospital after South Korea marathon held in 30 deg C

China voices concern over US seizure of Iranian cargo ship, urges further talks

Strong 7.4-magnitude quake hits off Japan, tsunami warning issued

Most South Koreans want to die at home but few do due to legal risks, medical support gaps

Russia detains German citizen for 'terrorist' plot, Russian media report

Iran's president stresses importance of diplomacy while noting distrust of U.S

Sri Lanka Easter bombings victims still seek justice seven years on

US warship passes through Malacca Strait, Indonesian Navy says

Anxiety lingers in divided Kashmir a year after shooting attack

Farmer remanded for seven days over fatal shooting that killed three in Johor

Indonesia rights body criticises military after 12 civilians killed in Papua

Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Tuapse port kills one

Taiwan business group urges Beijing, Taipei to keep politics out of trade

Saying no to ‘ponteng’: Malaysian activist starts petition against absenteeism in Parliament

Over 200 Japanese firms paid ransomware attackers, 60% fail to recover data

Japan PM Takaichi’s ratings stay high, with some wavering amid Iran impact

Fresh food prices in Thailand surge as cost pressures spread wider

China’s clean tech exports jump as Iran war spurs demand

Hong Kong fire victims scour scorched homes for keepsakes

US begins ‘biggest ever’ Philippines war games in thick of Middle East war

Some residents in New Zealand’s capital urged to evacuate due to further flood risk

Some residents in New Zealand's capital urged to evacuate due to further flood risk

South Korea's Lee to seek big boost in economic ties in summit with India's Modi

Ceasefire at risk after US seizes Iranian ship, Iran shuns peace talks

Thunderstorms and heavy rain in Malaysia to persist until May

As easy as ‘Abcideff’: Malaysian man with unusual name explains its connection to family

Blind graduate in Malaysia earns his degree

Vapes in South Korea to face same regulations as cigarettes starting April 24

Campaign hagwon: Inside South Korea’s intensifying class president elections

‘Frustrated, tired, hungry’: KLIA passengers left waiting for hours after baggage system glitch

Wanted man in South Korea arrested after appearing on livestream

Pakistani detainee who fled from Malaysian jail during transfer successfully recaptured

Poll shows falling support for New Zealand National Party and Prime Minister Luxon

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New Zealand PM Luxon holds resolve as polling support tumbles

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw ballistic missile tests, state media says

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Residents return to ravaged homes months after Hong Kong fire

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India voter register deletions spark outrage over AI use and poll fairness

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Pakistan prime minister speaks with Iran's president

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China deploys warship for Pacific drills as Japan tensions rise

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‘We just want to be fair’: Sarawak state leaders vow to push for more concessions from Putrajaya

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Droids ran a half-marathon this weekend in record time. It’s a showcase of what Chinese tech can do

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Allies fear a rushed US–Iran framework deal could backfire, leaving technical deadlock

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