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Indonesia arrests chief ombudsman on bribery charges after only six days in office

China issues US safety alert for citizens citing 'malicious questioning' by US border officers

Ex-teacher in Japan gets 2½ years’ jail for sharing pupil’s image in voyeur group he set up

Indonesia to tap ASEAN, domestic tourism amid Iran war fallout

University of Indonesia suspends 16 male law students over viral lewd chat

PM Anwar says Middle East states are using Malaysia to engage Iran

Cops in Malaysia seize fentanyl-laced vape cartridges in $10m drug bust

Prince Harry praises Australia’s leadership on social media ban as Meghan tells of online bullying

Two kids gave $2.30 of Hari Raya money to Malaysia PM Anwar, and received iPads in return

Sri Lanka arrests nine Chinese over alleged cyberscam equipment

Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Tuapse port kills two children, governor says

Australia secures extra diesel from Brunei, South Korea to bolster war-hit supply

Nepal panel to probe property, assets of politicians and officials

Leaked lewd chats expose problem of sexual violence in top Indonesian universities

Australia ramps up defence spending, sees parallels to WWII era

Whimsical sheep foam art of matcha latte in Shanghai causes stir online

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

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

US ex-Marine loses extradition appeal in China pilots case

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

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 Korean President Lee to make state visits to India and Vietnam

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

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

Man in Kyoto prefecture admits killing stepson, moving body several times to evade police search

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

Australia refinery fire worsens fuel supply crunch amid Iran war

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

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

Hezbollah says Lebanon's talks with Israel widen national rift

Erdogan says Turkey working to extend Iran ceasefire, continue talks

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

Indonesia considering US overflight proposal, foreign ministry says

Rice prices in Asia soar as Iran war fallout threatens supply

Xi tells Vietnam’s Lam keeping socialist path is ‘top priority’