M6.1 quake jolts northeastern Japan, no tsunami warning issued
28 June 2026, 09:11 AM
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Japan mulls minting commemorative anime, character coins
16 June 2026, 08:47 AM
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100-kg bear caught after 4 days of sightings in city north of Tokyo
10 June 2026, 10:01 AM
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Pakistan places $1.5 billion Sudan weapons sale on hold after Saudi objection, sources say
20 April 2026, 21:19 PM
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TB outbreak in Malaysia: Public urged to mask up in crowded places
22 February 2026, 10:05 AM
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Japan PM Takaichi basks in historic election triumph
9 February 2026, 08:36 AM
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Pakistan confirms talks with Bangladesh on potential defence pact, JF-17 jet sale
7 January 2026, 13:14 PM
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Putin and Modi discuss trade, peace in New Delhi summit
5 December 2025, 08:22 AM
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Putin to hold summit talks with Modi in Delhi
5 December 2025, 02:58 AM
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Hong Kong apartment fire toll hits 159, infant among dead
3 December 2025, 12:55 PM
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Don’t let them silence you, says Pakistani First Lady on social media influencer Sana Yousaf murder
Inspector General Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi said the suspect was arrested from Faisalabad within 20 hours of the incident
11 June 2025, 05:37 AM
Murder of teenage TikTok star exposes the rot in Pakistani society
The teenager, who had recently celebrated her birthday, was gunned down in front of her mother and aunt by an unidentified man who fled the scene, according to an FIR.
4 June 2025, 10:02 AM
South Korea elects Lee Jae-myung president
The liberal Democratic Party will take power from the conservative People Power Party after a whirlwind 22-day campaign, just three years after the 2022 presidential election.
4 June 2025, 09:56 AM
Surge in COVID-19 cases: Virus making a comeback in Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, US
Singapore reported over 14,000 cases between Apr 27 and May 3
4 June 2025, 09:37 AM
More than a vote: What June 3 election means to South Koreans
As South Korea heads to the polls for an earlier-than-expected presidential election on June 3, the nation stands at a political crossroads
3 June 2025, 04:57 AM
Malaysia leads medical tourism charge
From the Maldives to mainland China, foreigners are drawn to the world-class healthcare offered by private hospitals in the country, says Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia president Datuk Dr Kuljit Singh.
3 June 2025, 04:48 AM
Satellites help Japanese farmers herd cattle, determine fertiliser usage; help post-disaster efforts
High-res satellite images now aid dairy farm management and post-disaster recovery efforts
2 June 2025, 05:41 AM
Implants could help treat eye condition which causes vision loss
It is inserted into the eye via a simple procedure and requires just two refills a year
2 June 2025, 05:24 AM
Has baby bust bottomed out? South Korea sees 7% rebound in births in Q1
For the first time in years, South Korea is seeing signs of a turnaround in its record-low birth rate.
29 May 2025, 05:46 AM
Nepal eyes tourism, economic boost with new digital nomad visa policy
A digital nomad is an individual who travels while working remotely, typically using the internet to perform their jobs.
29 May 2025, 05:29 AM
In macabre Manila street scene, woman crawls out of storm drain
As she made her way out of the drain, her head turned to the man taking her photos
29 May 2025, 05:24 AM
Philippine president rejects Duterte camp’s conditions for reconciliation
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Tuesday rejected any conditions that the camp of detained former President Rodrigo Duterte has laid down before they consider Marcos’ call for reconciliation
28 May 2025, 11:28 AM
ASEAN-GCC-China: It’s time to turn vision into reality, says Malaysia PM Anwar
Now that Asean, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and China have done the diplomatic heavy lifting, it is time for businesses to turn vision into reality, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
28 May 2025, 11:06 AM
All 10 Asean nations sign Kuala Lumpur declaration on 'Our Shared Future'
This marks a significant milestone in the bloc's ongoing journey of regional integration.
27 May 2025, 10:49 AM
Cutting-edge tracking technology boosts sea turtle conservation in Guangdong
A total of 200 sea turtles, including 100 acclimated to wild conditions, have recently been released into the ocean
27 May 2025, 05:29 AM
What are robot chefs cooking up for South Korea’s struggling school kitchens?
At first glance, the incident might seem like an overreaction to a minor workplace misunderstanding.
26 May 2025, 07:13 AM
Visit visa scandal: Nepal’s minister defends himself as calls grow for his resignation
The visit visa scam has stirred up mainstream and social media as the roles of home minister Lekhak and his private secretariat come under increasing scrutiny.
26 May 2025, 06:55 AM
‘Work from Hague’? Detained ex-Filipino leader Rodrigo Duterte wins mayor’s race, but can he govern?
One thing is clear for now: Vice-mayor-elect Sebastian Duterte will serve as acting mayor in his father’s absence, under provisions of the local government code
14 May 2025, 06:36 AM
South Korean politicians use ‘mukbang’, YouTube livestreaming to engage with voters
The culture of connecting with fans through casual livestreaming has now seeped into politics
9 May 2025, 11:46 AM
China doubles down on urban upgrades to buck ‘consumption downgrade’
In 2024, China started more than 60,000 urban renewal projects
9 May 2025, 10:22 AM