Nepal Political Parties Call for Cooperation on Democracy and Constitutional Issues
Kathmandu: Nepal's major political parties have renewed calls for political cooperation on democracy, constitutional governance and national interests as leaders...
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US Marine Arrested After Woman Found Dead in Okinawa Hotel
Naha, Okinawa: A 20-year-old US Marine has been arrested by Japanese police following the death of a 39-year-old woman at...
Bangladesh Police Arrest Suspect in Mirpur Health Centre Attack
Bangladesh police have arrested another suspect in connection with the attack, vandalism and looting of the Radda MCH-FP Centre in...
Indonesia Moves to Strengthen International Fight Against Online Scam Networks
Indonesia is calling for faster international cooperation to combat increasingly sophisticated online scam networks that operate across national borders. Crime...
Businessman Survives Shooting Attempt as Police Arrest Suspect in Quezon City
A businessman escaped injury after an alleged shooting attempt in Quezon City, while police arrested one suspect and launched a...
Bangladesh Political Parties Clash Over Call for National Unity
Dhaka: Bangladesh's political divisions remain visible after a call for national unity from the party of detained former Prime Minister...
Indonesia Suspends Prison Chief After Luxury Villa Complex Is Found Inside Jail
Indonesian authorities have suspended the head of a prison in West Java after an inspection uncovered a secluded luxury complex...
Thailand Floods Leave At Least 23 Dead as Bangkok Recovers From Heavy Rain
Severe flooding across Thailand has killed at least 23 people and disrupted transportation, aviation and industrial activity as authorities continue...
Myanmar Steps Up Government Digitalisation as E-Government Push Gains Momentum
Myanmar is intensifying efforts to expand e-government services as authorities seek to use digital technology to improve administrative efficiency and...
New Climate Resilience Project to Support Nearly 6,000 People in Northern Laos
A new climate resilience project is set to support nearly 6,000 people across 15 villages in northern Laos, with the...
South Korea Strengthens Electrical Safety Inspections to Prevent Power-Related Accidents
South Korea has announced measures to strengthen electrical safety management and prevent accidents linked to electrical facilities, with the government...
Kota Kinabalu International Book Fair 2026 Brings Readers and Publishers Together
The Kota Kinabalu International Book Fair 2026 is bringing together readers, writers, publishers and members of the wider literary community...
Ukraine Transfers Two Captured North Korean Soldiers to South Korea
Seoul: Ukraine has transferred two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy disclosed during his...
Missing Woman Found Dead Near Dam in Apayao as Police Investigate
Apayao, Philippines: A woman who had been reported missing was found dead near a dam in Apayao, prompting authorities to...
Gas Cylinder Explosion at Ashulia Factory Compound Leaves Six Dead, Dozens Injured
Ashulia, Bangladesh: A powerful gas-cylinder explosion at an industrial compound in Ashulia triggered a major fire, killing at least six...
Police Deploy More Than 17,000 Personnel for Protests Across the Philippines
Philippine authorities have deployed more than 17,000 police personnel in preparation for protests taking place in different parts of the...
Japan Strengthens Government Leadership Team After Cabinet Reshuffle to Advance Economic and Security Priorities
Tokyo: Japan’s government has announced a major Cabinet reshuffle aimed at strengthening policy coordination and accelerating key national priorities, including...
Vietnam Faces Heavy Rain, Flash-Flood and Landslide Risks Across Eight Localities
Hanoi, September 17, 2026: Vietnam is facing heightened weather risks today as persistent heavy rainfall has increased the possibility of...
South Korea Moves to Introduce Abortion Pills After Seven-Year Regulatory Gap
Seoul, September 17, 2026: South Korea's government has announced plans to formally introduce medication for pregnancy termination, moving toward a...
Myanmar Highlights Agriculture and Livestock as Key Drivers of Food Security
Naypyidaw: Myanmar is placing renewed emphasis on agriculture and livestock production as authorities seek to strengthen food supplies, support rural...
Philippines Issues Safety Advisory After Chinese Rocket Launch
Manila: The Philippine Space Agency has issued a public advisory following the launch of China's Yinli-1 rocket, warning that expected...
Thailand Cabinet Approves Changes to Emergency Medical Treatment Rules
Bangkok: Thailand's Cabinet has approved changes to the country's emergency medical treatment framework, introducing revised arrangements for patients who require...
Singapore Islamic Council Reports Cybersecurity Incident Affecting HR System
Singapore: Singapore's Islamic Religious Council has reported a cybersecurity incident involving a human-resource management system used by organizations under its...
South Korean Court Orders North Korea to Pay Millions Over Liaison Office Demolition
Seoul: A South Korean court has ordered North Korea to pay approximately $32.5 million in compensation over the 2020 destruction...
Japan Pork Prices Reach Record High as Egg Costs Remain Elevated
Tokyo: Consumers across Japan are facing higher food costs as the average retail price of pork loin reached a record...
Indonesia Ferry Disaster Leaves One Dead as Rescue Teams Search for Missing Passengers
A major search-and-rescue operation is underway in Indonesia after the Virgo Transport 8 ferry encountered severe weather in the Java...
Philippine Ferry Fire Victims May Take Months to Identify
Authorities in the Philippines have warned that identifying victims of a devastating ferry fire could take weeks or even months,...
North Korea: IAEA Raises Alarm Over Expansion of Uranium Enrichment Facilities
North Korea is expanding its nuclear infrastructure, with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reporting the construction of a new...
Pakistan: Islamabad Warns Iran to Rein in Houthi Allies Amid Regional Escalation
Pakistan has urged Iran to use its influence over Yemen’s Houthi movement to prevent further attacks as tensions across the...
Vietnam: Vietnam Airlines Plans Five New Airbus A350-900 Aircraft
Vietnam Airlines has signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus for the purchase of five A350-900 wide-body aircraft, marking another...
Malaysia: King Defers Decision on Former Prime Minister Najib Razak’s Clemency Request
Malaysia’s King, Sultan Ibrahim, has postponed a decision on a new clemency request submitted by former Prime Minister Najib Razak,...
Thailand: Authorities Warn of Heavy Rain and Potential Tropical Storm
Thailand is preparing for heavy to very heavy rainfall from September 11 to 13, with authorities warning that several regions...
Indonesia: Wildfires Trigger Sharp Rise in Respiratory Illnesses
Indonesia is facing a serious public-health challenge as widespread forest and peatland fires have caused a sharp increase in respiratory...
South Korea: Seoul Raises Security Alert Ahead of Korea–Central Asia Summit
South Korea has raised its nationwide terrorism alert as the country prepares to host the first Korea–Central Asia Summit, with...
Japan: Wholesale Inflation Keeps Pressure on Bank of Japan to Raise Rates
Japan’s wholesale inflation remained elevated in August, strengthening expectations that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) could raise interest rates at...
Passenger Ferry Fire Off Palawan Leaves Five Dead and Dozens Missing
MANILA — A large search-and-rescue operation was underway off the western Philippines on Thursday after a passenger ferry caught fire,...
Türkiye and Indonesia Strengthen Economic and Trade Cooperation
ANKARA — Türkiye and Indonesia have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding economic cooperation, with both sides focusing on trade, investment,...
South Korea Expands National AI Computing Infrastructure to Accelerate Artificial Intelligence Development
SEOUL — South Korea is accelerating investment in artificial-intelligence infrastructure as the government seeks to strengthen domestic computing capacity and...
Malaysia Lifts Sarawak Haze Emergency as Air Quality Improves but Health Risks Remain
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia has lifted an emergency declaration in Sarawak's Serian Division after severe wildfire smoke pushed air pollution...
India’s Solar Manufacturing Push Hits China Dependency Problem as Panel Factories Face Cell Shortages
NEW DELHI — India’s effort to build a more self-reliant solar manufacturing industry is facing a major supply-chain challenge, with...
