Johnson gambles on ambitious summer agenda as GOP anxiety rises ahead of midterms
El Salvador’s ruling party clears the way for Bukele’s 3rd term
4 people have been killed this year in shootings by federal agents linked to Trump’s immigration crackdown
Japan is running out of royals. So why won’t it let women become emperor?
Americans expect prolonged US-Iran war as ceasefire falters, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Jordan Walker spoils Philly’s Kyle Schwarber party, rallies to win Home Run Derby
Sheboygan teen makes miraculous recovery after nearly losing legs in farming accident
Asia|Environment|World
2 tropical storms pound Japan with floods and landslides, killing 1
Two major storms are pounding Japan, causing landslides and floods
June 27, 2026Asia
Asia|Business|Crime|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Small aircraft crashes in Beijing over past 20 years
An aircraft about the size of a car flew into the tallest building in Beijing on Friday, said witnesses who saw the rare crash in China's capital, where airspace is
June 27, 2026
Asia|Crime|World
Beijing investigating rare light aircraft crash which killed pilot, injured 13
A light aircraft crash into Beijing's tallest building on Friday killed the pilot and injured 13 people who were not on board, the local government said following the
June 27, 2026
Asia|Business|Crime|World
A small plane has crashed into a Beijing high-rise, killing the pilot and injuring 13
Chinese authorities say a small plane that crashed into a building in Beijing killed the pilot and injured 13 people
June 27, 2026
Asia|Environment|World
Heavy rain pounds western Japan as 2 tropical storms approach
Heavy downpours have triggered flooding in western Japan as two approaching tropical storms added to a seasonal rain front already stuck above the country
June 26, 2026
Asia|Economy|Political|World
China strips generals, ex-financial regulator, politburo member of lawmaker posts
China on Friday stripped six military lawmakers, former financial regulator head Li Yunze and recently probed Politburo member Ma Xingrui of their posts in the National
June 27, 2026
Asia|Business|Crime|World
Small aircraft crashes into Beijing’s tallest building, according to flight tracking service
A small aircraft crashed into Beijing’s tallest building, the global flight tracking service provider Flightradar24 confirms, following witness accounts and evacuations in the city’s business district
June 26, 2026
Asia|Business|Crime|Technology|World
Small aircraft crashes into Beijing's tallest building, eyewitnesses say
An aircraft about the size of a car crashed into Beijing's tallest building on Friday, witnesses told Reuters, with police closing off roads around the skyscraper and
June 26, 2026
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Small aircraft crashes into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper
Small aircraft crashes into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper
June 26, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Chinese brokerages push for LME membership to expand global metals role
Three Chinese brokerages - Yongan Futures, Orient Futures and Guotai Junan Futures - are preparing to apply for membership of the London Metal
June 26, 2026
Asia|Technology|World
South Korea says it will train 500,000 'drone warriors' to counter North Korea
South Korea will rapidly expand its drone and counter-drone capabilities to counter North Korea, including by training 500,000 "drone
June 26, 2026
Asia|Business|Education|Environment|World
Japan braces for double storms, torrential rains shut down parts of Taiwan
Japan grappled with transport disruptions on Friday while bracing for more torrential rain and risks from two approaching
June 26, 2026
Asia|Europe|MidEast|Political|Travel|World
EU's von der Leyen to go to Armenia and Azerbaijan next week
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will go to Armenia next week, said the EU on Friday, in a move aimed at highlighting Brussels' support for Armenia as
June 26, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
South Korea court gives ex-First Lady Kim Keon Hee 7-year jail term for bribery
South Korea's former First Lady Kim Keon Hee was sentenced on Friday to seven years in jail for receiving bribes, after a court found her
June 26, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
Bangladesh urges China to reduce trade gap, speed infrastructure delivery
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman urged Chinese leader Xi Jinping to help narrow the trade gap between the world's No.2 economy and the South Asian
June 26, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Core inflation in Tokyo accelerates as energy-driven price pressures begin to broaden
Annual core inflation in Japan's capital accelerated in June, data showed on Friday, a sign of broadening price pressures from the Middle
June 26, 2026
Americas|Asia|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|World
Turkish journalism groups say independent outlets denied accreditation for a NATO summit in Ankara
Turkish journalism groups say several independent media outlets have been denied accreditation for an upcoming NATO summit in Ankara
June 26, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
Stellantis, Nissan eye Marelli assets in rescue talks, Bloomberg reports
Automakers Stellantis and Nissan Motor are in talks to take over some assets of Japanese auto parts supplier Marelli Holdings, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing sources.
June 25, 2026
Asia|Economy|Europe|Political|World
China seeks Austria's help in easing China-EU tensions
China and Austria should respect each other's "core interests" and work to improve China-EU ties, Beijing's top diplomat told his Austrian counterpart on Thursday, as
June 25, 2026
Asia|Environment|Science|World
A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off northern Japan. No tsunami warning is triggered
A powerful earthquake has struck off Japan’s northern coast but there was no danger of a tsunami, the country’s meteorological agency said
June 25, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
Taiwan simulates countering a Chinese maritime blockade in tabletop drill
Taiwanese officials on Thursday simulated countering a Chinese maritime blockade with a tabletop exercise, using a scenario in which China demands any shipping to the
June 25, 2026
Asia|Environment|World
Heavy rains from nearby typhoon pound Taiwan, 200 to be evacuated on east coast
Heavy rains from a passing typhoon caused localised flooding in Taipei and parts of southern Taiwan on Thursday, while more than 200 people on the east coast will be
June 25, 2026
Asia|Business|Crime|Technology|World
Thailand seeks to arrest fugitive Chinese businessman over illegal crypto mining
Thailand has issued an arrest warrant for a Chinese businessman featured in a Reuters investigation into transnational crypto-investment fraud, alleging he was part of a
June 25, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World
Bears loosen grip on rupiah, rupee on lower oil prices, policy support: Reuters poll
Short bets on the Indonesian rupiah and the Indian rupee retreated from multi-month peaks, a Reuters poll showed on Thursday, as normalising oil prices and
June 25, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
US says China trying to discourage states, businesses from engaging with Taiwan
China has been contacting U.S. states and private firms to discourage engagement with Taiwan and mischaracterising U.S. policy, but links with Taiwan should be expanded,
June 25, 2026
Asia|Economy|Political|World
Malaysia's foreign minister says new Myanmar leadership 'more open' to suggestions
Myanmar's newly appointed government appeared "more open" to suggestions compared to the previous regime, Malaysia's foreign minister Mohamad Hasan said on Thursday,
June 25, 2026
Asia|Environment|Science|World
Magnitude 6.9 quake strikes Japan's northeast, no tsunami warning
An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck Japan's northeast coast on Thursday, but no tsunami warning was issued, no injuries were immediately reported and no irregularities were found
June 25, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
South Korea arrests Shincheonji church leader for meddling in politics, media report
A South Korean court ordered the arrest of Lee Man-hee, the founder of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, over allegations he orchestrated an illegal scheme for followers to
June 25, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Vance says review underway to see how Turkey can get F-35 fighter jets
U.S.
June 25, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
Leader of secretive South Korean church arrested on suspicion of election influence
The 95-year-old leader of a secretive South Korean church has been arrested on suspicion of election influence
June 24, 2026
Asia|Political|World
US, UK, France, Germany raise alarm about Chinese patrols off eastern Taiwan
The United States, Britain, France and Germany raised the alarm on Wednesday over recent Chinese activities off
June 24, 2026
Asia|Crime|World
Pakistani rights activist Mahrang Baloch sentenced to life in prison
A Pakistani anti-terrorism court has sentenced prominent civil rights activist Mahrang Baloch and an associate to life in prison
June 24, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
China says it has a right to target people overseas with new ethnic unity law
China has a right to target people outside of its borders who contravene its new law on ethnic unity, a senior official said on Wednesday, adding that this was in line
June 24, 2026
Asia|Economy|Political|World
Taiwan says warning time for any China attack is shortening
Taiwan's military needs to test if it can respond immediately to a war breaking out, as the warning time for any Chinese attack is shortening, Defence
June 24, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World
North Korea should build two warships a year in next five years, Kim says
North Korea should build two warships as large as its 5,000-metric-ton Choe Hyon vessel every year in the next five years, leader Kim Jong Un said at a commissioning
June 24, 2026
Africa|Americas|Asia|Europe|Political|World
EU hosts Taliban officials in Brussels for first time
An
June 23, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Sharp drops in Big Tech companies pull indexes mostly lower on Wall Street
Pullbacks in big technology companies sent indexes lower on Wall Street
June 23, 2026
Africa|Americas|Asia|Crime|Europe|Political|World
UN adopts resolution to ensure perpetrators of crimes against peacekeepers face justice
The U.N. Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution authorizing new steps to ensure that perpetrators of crimes against peacekeepers face justice
June 23, 2026
Asia|Business|Crime|Political|Technology|World
Supreme Court kills suit claiming Cisco’s technology helped China persecute Falun Gong members
The Supreme Court has granted tech giant Cisco’s bid to shut down a lawsuit claiming that the company’s technology was used to persecute members of the Falun Gong spiritual movement in China
June 23, 2026
Asia|Crime|World
Over 5,000 people trapped in Myanmar scam centres near Thai border, rights group says
More than 5,300 people are still trapped in online scam centres near Myanmar's Thai border, a human rights group said, over one year after thousands were freed during a
June 23, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|World
Asian refiners see little room for Iranian oil, leaving China as key buyer after US waiver
A temporary U.S. sanctions waiver on Iranian oil sales is unlikely to draw orders from well-stocked Asian refiners,
June 23, 2026
Asia|Business|Crime|Technology|World
India's Tata Electronics hit by cyber breach claiming to expose Apple, Tesla trade secrets
Tata Electronics said on Monday it had detected a recent "cybersecurity incident", after researchers said World Leaks
June 22, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
India says ties with China normalising as top officials meet in Delhi
Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval spoke with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday on the sidelines of a BRICS National Security Advisers' meeting in New
June 22, 2026
Asia|World
China says Liaoning aircraft carrier completes over 40 days of drills
China's Liaoning aircraft carrier and accompanying vessels on Monday returned to a Chinese port after more than 40 days of drills in the South China Sea and the western
June 22, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Standard Chartered 'overweights' Asia ex-Japan; favours Taiwan, China on AI, earnings
Standard Chartered said on Monday it favours Asia ex-Japan equities, particularly Taiwan and China, as strong earnings prospects, AI-driven investment
June 22, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
SK Hynix dethrones Samsung Electronics as South Korea's most valuable company
The market value of South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix briefly topped that of peer Samsung Electronics on Monday to make it the country's most valuable firm.
June 22, 2026
Asia|Europe|Sports|World
Lamine Yamal scores 10 minutes into his first World Cup start and gives Spain liftoff
Welcome to the World Cup, Lamine Yamal
June 21, 2026
Asia|Political|Technology|World
Taiwan to stage five days of combat readiness drills
Taiwan's military will hold a five-day combat readiness drill this week, the defence ministry said on Sunday, as part of modernisation plans to shift its training focus to
June 21, 2026
Asia|Economy|World
Bangladesh's premier looks to China, Malaysia for investment, jobs in first trip
Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will embark on his first overseas trip since taking office on Sunday, visiting Malaysia and China in a mission aimed
June 20, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
World shares are mixed and US futures fall after a tech-led rally on Wall St
World shares are mixed, with markets in Greater China closed for holidays
June 19, 2026
Asia|Business|Political|World
South Korea’s Lee says Trump open to considering phased approach to North Korea nuclear issue
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday that U.S.
June 19, 2026
Asia|Election|Political|World
South Korea's Lee calls for overhaul of election management after flawed vote
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday that the country's election management system needed a major overhaul, calling a series of controversies involving the
June 19, 2026
Asia|Education|Environment|World
Tokyo primary school evacuated after fire breaks out, media report
A primary school in northern Tokyo was evacuated on Friday after a fire broke out in the music room on the fourth floor, Japanese media reported.
June 19, 2026
Americas|Asia|Europe|MidEast|Sports|World
World Cup squads showcase faith and unity amid deep social divisions at home
While many of the World Cup’s competing nations are wracked by social divisions, some of the teams offer strikingly positive examples of how players from different backgrounds and religious faiths can cooperate
June 18, 2026
Asia|Education|Political|World
China's Cai Qi cements spot as Xi confidant as head of Communist Party school
China officially appointed its fifth-ranked leader Cai Qi as head of the Communist Party's central ideology school, cementing his position as one of President Xi Jinping's
June 18, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World
At Hong Kong auto show, China automakers target wealthy in right-hand-drive markets
Chinese automakers are speeding into right-hand-drive markets from Australia to
June 18, 2026
Asia|Economy|Political|World
Taiwan needs US weapons for self-defense as threat from China grows, diplomat tells AP
Taiwan's top diplomat in the U.S. says the island needs American weapons to bolster its self-defense against the growing threat from China
June 18, 2026
Asia|Election|Political|World
South Korea parliament launches probe into election ballot shortages
South Korea's parliament on Thursday launched a 45-day parliamentary investigation into the National Election Commission after ballot-paper shortages disrupted voting in the
June 18, 2026
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Lifestyle
A jailed billionaire’s Birkin bags are going on sale. It won’t be enough to repay her victims
A jailed billionaire’s Birkin bags are going on sale. It won’t be enough to repay her victims
June 18, 2026
Asia|Political|World
North Korea recalls its ambassador to Britain after sanctions on children's camp, report says
North Korea has recalled its ambassador to Britain just a month after he took up the post, downgrading diplomatic relations in response to British sanctions on a children's
June 18, 2026
Asia|Business|Political|World
South Korea's Lee leaves G7 with Trump's pen after talks about peace on the peninsula
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung left the G7 summit in France with the souvenir of a pen from U.S.
June 18, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
Putin hosts leaders of Southeast Asian nations, seeking to boost their business ties
Russians President Vladimir Putin hosted leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, seeking to bolster business and other ties with members of the regional bloc
June 17, 2026
Asia|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Trump thanks China's Xi, Russia's Putin for being 'neutral' in Iran war
U.S.
June 18, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
Trump has nothing but praise for Modi at G7 after tensions over US military strike, trade
U.S. President Donald Trump described Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as his loyal friend, despite tensions over trade and oil sanctions
June 18, 2026
Asia|Europe|Political|World
Ukraine's Zelenskiy meets India's Modi, says closer ties will make both countries stronger
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday that he hoped closer ties and undertaking joint projects with India would make both countries stronger.
June 17, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
China, Myanmar pledge mutual support in joint statement
China on Wednesday issued a joint statement with Myanmar following meetings between their leaders earlier this week in Beijing, saying the two nations will continue to
June 17, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
EU and India will formally sign free trade deal by end-2026, says EU chief
The European Union will formally sign its a landmark trade deal with India by the end of this year, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday.
June 17, 2026
Asia|Crime|World
Police rescue more than 400 cats from being eaten in Vietnam in a bust of a major animal theft ring
Police in Vietnam have seized more than 400 cats in a major bust of an animal theft ring last week
June 17, 2026
Africa|Asia|Environment|Political|Science|World
Taiwan says its delegates have been barred from ocean conference in Kenya
Kenya has barred delegates from Taiwan from attending an international conference on oceans in the east African country under pressure from China, Taiwan's government said
June 17, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
Sri Lanka bribery commission arrests ex-president's son, court gives bail
Sri Lanka's bribery commission has arrested Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, police said on Wednesday.
June 17, 2026
Asia|Economy|Political|World
South Korea's Lee asks Trump to lead peaceful diplomacy with North Korea
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung asked U.S.
June 17, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
Japan's exports rise on weak yen, AI boom, but price-led gains mask weak volumes
Japan's exports grew for a ninth straight month in May, data showed on Wednesday, as a weaker yen, higher commodity prices and solid semiconductor demand
June 17, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
Philippine Senate removes Duterte ally as head, elects new leader ahead of VP impeachment trial
The Philippine Senate removed an ally of former president Rodrigo Duterte as Senate president on Wednesday and elected a new leader just weeks before the expected start of
June 17, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
China says it will take countermeasures to new Taiwan intelligence gathering site
China said on Wednesday that it will take countermeasures in response to a new Taiwan government website for Chinese nationals to report intelligence tips, saying the site
June 17, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
Uzbek president pledges continued reforms, tax-free zone at Tashkent forum
Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev promised on Wednesday to continue economic reforms in the fast-growing Central
June 17, 2026
Asia|World
South Korea to shift civilian restricted line at border with North Korea
South Korea will shift a line running parallel to the military border with North Korea to narrow the area that restricts civilian access to reflect an evolving security
June 17, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
China issues five-year employment plan, vows to keep job market stable
China's State Council, the cabinet, issued the country's next five-year plan for implementing the "employment-first strategy" on Wednesday, pledging to keep the job market
June 17, 2026
Asia|Political|World
Only Trump can say when he might follow through on proposed phone call to Taiwan leader, Taiwan says
Taiwan said on Wednesday it was up to U.S.
June 17, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
China to support IPOs by 'future industry' startups, large model companies
China took fresh steps on Wednesday to fund tech innovation amid an intensifying rivalry with the U.S., saying it would
June 17, 2026
Asia|Environment|Science|World
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake shakes part of Indonesia, killing at least 1, causing damage and injuries
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake has shaken central Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, killing at least one resident and injuring dozens of people
June 16, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Oil prices tumble again on US-Iran deal; S&P 500 falls
Oil prices fell more than 5% on Tuesday, extending this week's losses on hopes a U.S.-Iran deal to end the Middle East
June 16, 2026
Asia|Sports|World
Leaked remarks about South Korea star Son Heung-min spark backlash at World Cup camp
South Korea’s preparations for Thursday’s World Cup match against Mexico have been overshadowed by a rift between the players and the country's media following disparaging comments about captain Son Heung-min
June 16, 2026
Asia|Europe|Political|World
German president says Europe is worried over tensions in the disputed South China Sea
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier says Europe is worried over tensions in the disputed South China Sea that could endanger freedom of navigation as happened in the Strait of Hormuz
June 16, 2026
Asia|Economy|Political|World
China's Xi backs Myanmar's president as two leaders meet in Beijing
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday endorsed the political leadership of Myanmar's military chief-turned-president Min Aung Hlaing as the two met in Beijing
June 16, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Taiwan president says he 'won't give up' on defence spending after parliament cuts
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Tuesday he would "not give up" on increasing defence spending, after the island's opposition-majority
June 16, 2026
Asia|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Thailand appoints South African and German experts for UN arbitration process in dispute with Cambodia, foreign minister says
Thailand has appointed conciliators from South Africa and Germany for a U.N. arbitration process that was initiated by Cambodia to resolve a long-running maritime dispute,
June 16, 2026
Asia|Election|Finance|Political|World
Nepal’s new Gen-Z inspired government places bets on China, India
Nepal's new government must tap China's technological know-how and convince investors that the Himalayan country is open for business and will deliver on the
June 16, 2026
Asia|Economy|Political|World
China embraces Myanmar's president as former junta chief seeks legitimacy
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing's state visit to China is set to give the former junta chief a significant diplomatic boost as he seeks to consolidate his grip on power in the
June 16, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
Bangladesh protests India 'questioning' PM's adviser at Delhi airport
Bangladesh has summoned a senior Indian diplomat posted in Dhaka to protest against the treatment of an adviser to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman who was reportedly detained
June 16, 2026
Asia|Environment|Travel|World
Indigenous Taiwanese to paddle to the Philippines reconnecting long-lost route
A group of indigenous Taiwanese left on Monday to paddle to the Philippines on a hand-built wooden canoe across the Bashi
June 16, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Technology|World
North Korea touts industrial ‘miracles’ as output exceeds targets, state media says
North Korea’s industrial output reached 105% of planned targets in the 100 days following the country's ruling party congress in February, driven by technological innovation
June 16, 2026
Asia|Crime|Education|Political|World
India's GenZ leader slapped at protest
MUMBAI, June 15 - The founder and leader of India's Cockroach Janta Party was slapped repeatedly by unknown men during a crowded protest in the northern city of Jaipur on Monday, which he said was an
June 15, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Mirae Asset apologises to investors over failure to get SpaceX IPO allocation
South Korea's Mirae Asset Securities apologised to investors on Monday for failing to secure an allocation of SpaceX shares in the U.S. company’s record-setting IPO, adding
June 15, 2026
Asia|Sports|World
China didn’t qualify for the World Cup. But its fans still have a star: a card-wielding referee
China didn’t qualify for the World Cup. But its fans still have a star: a card-wielding referee
June 15, 2026
Arts|Asia|Business|Crime|Food|Lifestyle|Political|World
Starbucks Korea to close stores early for mandatory history training after marketing row
Starbucks’ South Korean operation said Monday it will close all of its stores nationwide early on June 22 for mandatory history and social sensitivity training
June 15, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
India's May wholesale price inflation rises to 9.68% on Middle East war-driven fuel surge
India's wholesale price inflation rose to 9.68% year-on-year in May, government data released on Monday showed, as the energy shock stemming
June 15, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
Prominent Cambodian opposition politician seeks Supreme Court reversal of incitement conviction
A prominent Cambodian opposition politician has appealed his conviction on incitement charges to the Supreme Court
June 15, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
Hong Kong leader uncertain on second term in office
Hong Kong's leader John Lee shrugged off a question on whether he would seek a second term in office, the South China Morning Post reported on Monday, and said he was
June 15, 2026
Asia|Economy|Political|World
Myanmar's former junta chief kicks off visit to China as civilian president
Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Beijing on Monday for a five-day visit at the invitation of Chinese leader Xi Jinping, China's state media reported, marking his first
June 15, 2026
Asia|Business|Political|Technology|World
China's strike capacity over Australia set to expand, think tank says
China's ability to militarily strike Australia will grow markedly over the next decade, though the most immediate threats will come through cyberattacks and the cutting of
June 15, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World
Asia hedge funds notch triple-digit gains in AI-led rally
Some Asia hedge funds delivered returns exceeding 100% in the first five months of the year, riding on record highs in stock markets and wagers on AI
June 15, 2026
Asia|MidEast|Political|World
Pakistan PM says US and Iran reach peace deal after talks
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said early on Monday that the United States and Iran have reached a peace deal.
June 15, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
Taiwan launches website for Chinese nationals to report intelligence
Taiwan's government launched a website on Sunday to encourage Chinese nationals to report intelligence tips, saying it was offering a secure channel to what it says is an
June 14, 2026
Asia|MidEast|Political|World
Iran says signing of Islamabad memorandum will not take place on Sunday
The exact timing of the signing of the Islamabad memorandum will not be on Sunday, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said, according to state media on Saturday.
June 13, 2026
Asia|Crime|World
A man was jailed for murder. 15 years after his death, he will get a retrial
A man was jailed for murder. 15 years after his death, he will get a retrial
June 13, 2026
Asia|Crime|Education|Political|World
US scholar with history of activism in Myanmar arrested in China on suspicion of espionage
Chinese authorities have arrested an American scholar on suspicion of espionage
June 12, 2026
Asia|Economy|Political|World
Taiwan opposition leader seeks to ease US concerns over China stance
The leader of Taiwan's main opposition party said on Friday that she had used a visit to the U.S. to correct "many misunderstandings" about her pro
June 13, 2026
Americas|Asia|Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
Macron once had a knack for managing Trump. The G7 may test it
The relationship between U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron began with a handshake nearly a decade ago
June 12, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
India's May retail inflation rises to 3.93% on year
India's retail inflation rose to 3.93% year-over-year in May from 3.48% in April, driven by higher food and fuel costs, government data showed on Friday, as the outlook continued
June 12, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
BlackRock says oil, FX risks loom over India's bond inflow push
India's measures to improve the attractiveness of its debt are welcome, though concerns over oil prices and their impact on the rupee remain big hurdles in
June 12, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
Nvidia begins Vera CPU sales pitch to Chinese clients, sources say
Nvidia has told Chinese clients that its new "Vera" central processors for AI data centres could be available as soon as August and that they can begin placing orders, three
June 12, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
Bangladesh, India to coordinate patrols on border, share intelligence amid migrant tensions
Bangladesh and India have agreed to deepen cooperation along their shared border with improved intelligence sharing and coordinated patrols, according to a joint statement
June 12, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
Hope springs eternal, especially for markets
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu Hope, as the saying goes, springs external.
June 12, 2026
Asia|Political|World
Philippine defence chief vows to press on against China's 'wickedness' after sanctions
The Philippines defence chief will continue to do his duty in the face of China's "wickedness", he said on Friday, a day after Beijing sanctioned him for what
June 12, 2026
Asia|Sports|World
Hwang In-beom sparks South Korea’s 2-1 comeback win over the Czech Republic at the World Cup
Hwang In-beom has led South Korea to a 2-1 comeback win over the Czech Republic in the World Cup
June 12, 2026
Asia|Crime|Health|Political|World
Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha, who was known for her legal work, dies at 47
Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, a lawyer and the eldest of King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s children, has died at age 47
June 12, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
South Korea court sentences ex-President Yoon to 30-year jail term over drone incursion
A South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in prison on Friday for charges linked to his ordering an incursion of military drones over North
June 12, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
Japan core inflation seen below BOJ target for fourth month in May: Reuters poll
Japan's core consumer inflation likely held steady in May at roughly the previous month's pace due to end of government fuel subsidies, leaving inflation below the Bank of
June 12, 2026
Asia|Health|World
Thai king's eldest daughter dies, aged 47, after long illness, Royal Palace says
Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati, the eldest child of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn, has died at 47, the royal palace said on Friday, after multiple
June 12, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Bank of Korea governor says interest rates to be raised 'on time'
South Korea's central bank governor said on Friday it was necessary to raise interest rates "on time" as inflation was expected to exceed the target for a considerable
June 12, 2026
Asia|Political|World
North Korea’s Kim voices full support for Russia, sends National Day message to Putin, KCNA says
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a congratulatory message to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Russia’s National Day, voicing full support for Moscow’s domestic and
June 12, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World
Citing fallout from Iran war, World Bank cuts forecast for global economic growth
The economic fallout from the Iran war — higher energy prices and increased uncertainty — will drag down global growth this year, the World Bank said Thursday
June 11, 2026
Asia|Economy|Political|World
China sanctions Philippine defence chief over 'erroneous remarks'
China's foreign ministry announced sanctions on Thursday against Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro and his close relatives, saying he had "repeatedly made
June 11, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
Military helicopter crash in Pakistani Kashmir killed 22, security sources say
At least 22 personnel were killed in Wednesday's military helicopter crash in Pakistani Kashmir, security sources said on Thursday, as funeral processions were held
June 11, 2026
Asia|Business|Crime|Environment|Political|World
Two killed in attacks by armed men in India's restive Manipur state, police say
At least two people from the Kuki community were killed in attacks by armed men in India's restive state of Manipur on Thursday, two senior police
June 11, 2026
Asia|Crime|World
A mass funeral is held for 22 Pakistani soldiers who died in a helicopter crash in Kashmir
Authorities say rescuers have recovered the remains of all 22 soldiers aboard a military helicopter that crashed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir the previous day
June 11, 2026
Asia|Crime|World
Thai court sentences two Uyghur men to death for 2015 Bangkok bombing
A Thai court handed out death sentences on Thursday to two ethnic Uyghur men from the northwestern Chinese region of Xinjiang for a 2015 bombing in the centre of Bangkok
June 11, 2026
Asia|Crime|World
Thai court sentences 2 Uyghur men to death over 2015 Bangkok bombing that killed 20
A court in Thailand has sentenced two Uyghur men to death for a 2015 bombing at Bangkok's Erawan shrine
June 11, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
Beijing's investment clampdown clouds outlook for Hong Kong banks, insurers
China's crackdown on cross-border investments is set to weigh on the lucrative businesses of banks, insurers and wealth managers in Hong Kong that tap into the riches of mainland
June 11, 2026
Americas|Asia|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Iran and Ukraine loom over G7 as France accommodates Trump
Wars in the Middle East and Ukraine are set to dominate next week’s Group of Seven summit, as host France crafts an agenda aimed
June 11, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
World Bank says Indonesia's GDP to slow to 5% in 2026 as fiscal pressures rise
The World Bank said on Thursday that Indonesia's economic growth was expected to slow to 5% in 2026 as it comes under increasing fiscal strain from an ambitious spending
June 11, 2026
Asia|Economy|Political|World
Taiwan says it won't tolerate Chinese patrols, vows expulsions
Taiwan will not tolerate Chinese efforts to create a false impression of having jurisdiction over its waters, the island's coast guard said, vowing to "
June 11, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
Japan business mood sours in April-June as Middle East war hits
Japanese business sentiment soured in April-June for the first time in four quarters, a government survey showed on Thursday, a sign of growing economic pain from the Middle
June 11, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Equities drop, oil rallies with Iran-US tensions and high inflation in focus
MSCI's global equities index fell 1.5% on Wednesday after
June 10, 2026
Asia|Crime|Economy|World
Six men found dead after abduction in India's Manipur, police says
Six men from the Naga community in India's northeastern Manipur state have died after they were believed to have been taken hostage by an armed group nearly a
June 10, 2026
Asia|Environment|Science|World
Deadly Indonesia floods wiped out at least 7% of rare orangutan population, report says
Deadly floods and landslides in Indonesia's Sumatra last year have wiped out at least 7% of the total population of the critically endangered Tapanuli
June 10, 2026
Asia|Political|World
Yohei Kono, Japanese lawmaker who issued landmark apology over wartime brothels, dies at 89
Yohei Kono, who as Japan's chief cabinet secretary issued a landmark 1993 apology over women forced to work in wartime military brothels, has died. He was 89.
June 10, 2026
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World
Stocks weigh as foreign investors pull $27 billion out of emerging market portfolios in May
Foreign investors pulled nearly $27 billion net from emerging market portfolios in May, partially reversing a rebound in April as equity selling in Asia
June 10, 2026
Africa|Asia|Crime|Europe|Political|World
Belfast's anti-migration violence brings back dark memories of the 'Troubles'
Staring at the burned out shell of his Belfast home, Jamie Corry said he would never get over the sight of watching his house go up in
June 10, 2026
Asia|World
Pakistan army helicopter crashes in Kashmir because of technical fault, killing all on board
Pakistan's military says an army MI-17 helicopter has crashed because of a technical fault in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
June 10, 2026
Asia|Business|Crime|World
Pakistan says all aboard military helicopter killed in crash in Pakistani Kashmir
All personnel on board a military helicopter have been killed in a crash near Muzaffarabad in Pakistani Kashmir, Pakistan's military said in a statement on
June 10, 2026
Asia|Business|Crime|World
Hong Kong authorities charge seven people, two companies over deadly fire
Seven individuals and two companies were charged on Wednesday with 25 counts including manslaughter and conspiracy to defraud in relation to a deadly Hong Kong fire last
June 10, 2026
Asia|Economy|Political|World
North Korea, China claim wins from Xi visit, but limits remain
North Korea and China both walked away claiming major wins from Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit this week to the isolated state, which
June 10, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
Indonesian military court jails four officers involved in acid attack on rights activist
An Indonesian military court on Wednesday sentenced four military officers to jail terms of up to three years for their involvement in an acid attack on
June 10, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Foreign outflows from Asian equities surge on Middle East risks, tech rout
Asian equities are witnessing a surge in foreign outflows in June as escalating Middle East hostilities and a pullback in AI-linked technology stocks following underwhelming
June 10, 2026
Asia|Economy|Environment|Political|World
China, Taiwan spar over legality of coast guard patrols east of island
China and Taiwan sparred on Wednesday over the legality of Chinese coast guard patrols to the east of the island, after the government in Taipei said merchant ships
June 10, 2026
Asia|Political|Science|Technology|World
Taiwan fires battle-tested rockets in 'shoot-and-scoot' anti-invasion drill
Taiwan's military on Wednesday fired its new mobile HIMARS rocket system, which is widely used by Ukraine, simulating an attack on an
June 10, 2026
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|World
Hong Kong charges 7 people and 2 firms over deadly fire that killed 168
Hong Kong authorities have charged seven people and two companies with offenses including manslaughter and conspiracy to defraud over the city's deadliest fire in decades last November
June 10, 2026
Asia|World
Philippines urges China to remove shoal structure, warns against island-building
The Philippines said on Wednesday that it is urging Beijing to remove a floating structure placed at the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the
June 10, 2026
Asia|Political|World
Philippines foreign minister says she plans to meet Myanmar ethnic groups soon
Philippine foreign minister Ma.
June 10, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World
China's factory-gate inflation at nearly 4-year high in May
China's producer prices rose for a third straight month in May to the highest since July 2022, while consumer prices stayed elevated as global
June 10, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Japan wholesale inflation accelerates to fastest in 3 years as energy costs spike
Japan's wholesale inflation accelerated in May at the fastest pace in three years as price pressures from the Middle East war broadened, adding to the case
June 10, 2026
Asia|Economy|Political|World
China's Xi says he reached important consensus with Kim in North Korea visit, KCNA reports
Chinese President Xi Jinping said he and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reached an "important consensus" and agreed to safeguard regional and global peace, in a
June 10, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
Protesters clash with police in Pakistani Kashmir as strike shutters cities
Cities and towns across Pakistan-administered Kashmir were brought to a standstill on Tuesday after protesters clashed with security forces ahead of a
June 09, 2026
Americas|Asia|Economy|Political|World
New Zealand poll shows US seen as more of a threat than China
For the first time in a decade, New Zealanders see the United States as more of a threat than China, a survey by the Asia New Zealand Foundation found, as concerns over
June 10, 2026
Asia|Environment|Political|World
Philippines takes diplomatic action against China over floating structure in South China Sea
The Philippines' foreign ministry has undertaken appropriate diplomatic action against China in connection with the "illegal presence" of a floating structure in a disputed
June 09, 2026
Asia|Political|World
Taiwan simulates destroying an invading Chinese force in coastal drill
Taiwan's military simulated destroying an invading Chinese force in a coastal exercise on Tuesday, firing off rockets and artillery to
June 09, 2026
Asia|Economy|Political|World
Thai jobs for Myanmar refugees could show way forward for Asian nations, UN says
More than 5,500 Myanmar refugees living in camps along Thailand's border have found jobs since Bangkok eased employment curbs last year, an approach that
June 09, 2026
Asia|Economy|Political|World
China's Xi hails deeper understanding at end of North Korea summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up on Tuesday his first visit to North Korea in seven years, saying it had established a deeper,
June 09, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World
US says BYD, Baidu, Alibaba and other tech giants are aiding China's military
The United States on Monday added Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, internet search provider Baidu, and
June 08, 2026
Asia|Crime|Education|Environment|World
Wild black bear in Japan captured after multi-day hunt grips nation's attention
The Japanese city of Utsunomiya captured a wild black bear on Tuesday after a dramatic multi-day search
June 09, 2026
Asia|Business|Education|Environment|World
Japanese city captures bear that caused fear and school closures
A wandering bear that scared residents of a Japanese city just north of Tokyo has been captured after several days of panic during which all schools were closed
June 09, 2026
Asia|Economy|Political|Travel|World
China's President Xi returns home after closely watched trip to North Korea
Chinese President Xi Jinping has returned home, ending a rare state visit to North Korea
June 09, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World
Xi and Kim push for greater ties between China and North Korea
Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have underscored their commitment to deepen cooperation in a closely watched summit
June 08, 2026
Asia|Science|World
A 7.8 magnitude quake in the Philippines kills at least 35, collapses buildings and sparks tsunami
A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake has rocked the southern Philippines, killing at least 35 people
June 08, 2026
Asia|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World
Oil prices settle $1 higher after Iran and Israel say they have halted attacks
Oil prices settled $1 higher after rising more than 5% earlier in the session on Monday as Iran and Israel said they had halted attacks on each other
June 08, 2026
Asia|Environment|Science|World
Dozens killed after deadly 7.8 magnitude earthquake hits southern Philippines
Dozens killed after deadly 7.8 magnitude earthquake hits southern Philippines
June 08, 2026
Asia|Economy|Political|World
China's Xi vows unwavering support for North Korea's Kim in rare Pyongyang visit
China will not swerve from its commitment to safeguarding common interests with North Korea or waver in its support for Kim Jong Un, President
June 08, 2026
Asia|Business|Crime|Technology|World
Amnesty says Cambodia scam centres still operating despite crackdowns
Dozens of suspected global scam compounds in Cambodia are still in operation despite a months-long crackdown by authorities, Amnesty International said in a report on Monday.
June 08, 2026
Asia|Environment|Science|World
Powerful Philippine quake leaves at least 32 feared dead, survivors recount fear
The death toll in a powerful 7.8‑magnitude earthquake off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on Monday has
June 08, 2026
Africa|Americas|Asia|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Pope Leo calls war a ‘painful defeat’ of negotiations as Israel and Iran trade worst strikes in months
Pope Leo calls war a ‘painful defeat’ of negotiations as Israel and Iran trade worst strikes in months
June 08, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology
Nvidia clinches deals with South Korean giants including SK Group to advance AI boom
Nvidia on Monday announced a series of deals in South Korea with tech giants including SK Hynix and Naver, as it looks to secure crucial
June 08, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World
China's global e-commerce push stalls as Iran war lifts costs, dampens demand
China's e-commerce export engine is faltering as surging jet fuel costs and weak demand from lower-income consumers in
June 08, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
Vietnam cbank vice governor says country will lean towards fiscal policy to meet growth target
Vietnam will lean towards expansionary fiscal policies to meet the government's economic growth target, with the room narrowing for monetary policy, the country's deputy
June 08, 2026