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Blast at police station in Indian Kashmir kills nine, injures 27

At least nine people were killed and 27 injured when a pile of confiscated explosives blew up at a police station in Indian Kashmir, the region's police chief said on

Blast at police station in Indian Kashmir kills nine, injures 27
Asia|Crime|Technology|World

Russian alleged cyber-hacker faces extradition to US after arrest in Thailand

Russian alleged cyber-hacker faces extradition to US after arrest in Thailand

Russian alleged cyber-hacker faces extradition to US after arrest in Thailand
Asia|Political|World

Japan asks China to take steps after it discouraged visits to Japan, Kyodo reports

Japan urged China on Saturday to take "appropriate measures" after Beijing warned Chinese citizens against visiting Japan, Kyodo news agency reported, in an ongoing dispute over

Japan asks China to take steps after it discouraged visits to Japan, Kyodo reports
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Trump says he 'stopped a war' by preserving a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand

President Donald Trump says he has successfully eased tensions between Cambodia and Thailand

Trump says he 'stopped a war' by preserving a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Pakistan arrests 4 militants in connection to suicide bombing at Islamabad court

Pakistan's government says it has arrested four militants over their alleged involvement in a deadly suicide bombing outside a district court in the capital

Pakistan arrests 4 militants in connection to suicide bombing at Islamabad court
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Jordan's king and Indonesia's leader hold talks on economic ties and Gaza

Jordan’s king and Indonesia's leader have held talks as the two longtime friends agreed to strengthen military cooperation and economic ties between the two Muslim-majority nations

Jordan's king and Indonesia's leader hold talks on economic ties and Gaza
Asia|Political|World

China warns Japan of 'crushing' defeat, tells Chinese citizens to shun visits

China on Friday warned Japan of a "crushing" military defeat if it uses force to intervene over Taiwan, and even cautioned Chinese citizens against visits to Japan,

China warns Japan of 'crushing' defeat, tells Chinese citizens to shun visits
Asia|Crime|Political|World

China's foreign minister extends condolences to India, Pakistan over deadly blasts

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi extended condolences to his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar over a deadly car blast in Delhi earlier this week, the official Xinhua news

China's foreign minister extends condolences to India, Pakistan over deadly blasts
Asia|Business|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel|World

A flooded restaurant in Thailand brings delight with swimming fish among diners

A restaurant in central Thailand has become an internet sensation after a nearby river flooded it with water and fish

A flooded restaurant in Thailand brings delight with swimming fish among diners
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Pakistan's top court meets after two judges quit in protest at 'grave assault' on constitution

Pakistan’s top court called a meeting of all judges on Friday, after parliament passed a constitutional amendment this week that curbed its remit, prompting two judges to quit,

Pakistan's top court meets after two judges quit in protest at 'grave assault' on constitution
Asia|Business|Technology|World

Fresh off commissioning new aircraft carrier, China starts sea trials of amphibious assault ship

China has started sea trials for its most advanced amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan Type 076

Fresh off commissioning new aircraft carrier, China starts sea trials of amphibious assault ship
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|World

Swiss machine maker feels heat from auto sector slowdown, Trump's tariffs

Norbert Steuer, a logistics worker at Swiss precision machinery maker K.R. Pfiffner, has been at the firm for over three decades.

Swiss machine maker feels heat from auto sector slowdown, Trump's tariffs
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South Korea, US sign MOU on $350 billion strategic investment, Seoul says

South Korea and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding to realise $350 billion in strategic investments in various industries in the U.S., South Korea's Industry

South Korea, US sign MOU on $350 billion strategic investment, Seoul says
Asia|Political|Travel|World

China plays up image of reliable partner as foreign monarchs visit

Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Friday rolled out the red carpet for the first Thai monarch to visit China since ties were established 50 years ago, seizing the chance to

China plays up image of reliable partner as foreign monarchs visit
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The phone notes that reveal an alleged plan to bait Kim Jong Un with drones

The phone notes that reveal an alleged plan to bait Kim Jong Un with drones

The phone notes that reveal an alleged plan to bait Kim Jong Un with drones
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Thai economic growth likely slowed sharply in Q3 on weak consumption: Reuters poll

Thailand's economic growth likely slowed sharply last quarter as weak household spending and ongoing domestic uncertainty offset gains from exports, a Reuters

Thai economic growth likely slowed sharply in Q3 on weak consumption: Reuters poll
Asia|Political|World

North Korea's foreign minister opposes G7 push for denuclearisation, KCNA says

North Korea's foreign minister Choe Son Hui denounced the joint statement released by G7 countries, state media KCNA reported on Friday, saying she opposed their push for the complete

North Korea's foreign minister opposes G7 push for denuclearisation, KCNA says
Asia|Business|Economy|World

US dollar drops as government reopens after record shutdown

The U.S. dollar dipped on Thursday as the U.S. government reopened, leaving traders grappling with the long-term impact the shutdown will have on trust in the U.S

US dollar drops as government reopens after record shutdown
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Nexperia customers in talks over workaround to skirt Europe-China chip feud, sources say

Customers of Chinese-owned Dutch chipmaker Nexperia are working with the company on a workaround to bypass a feud between the Europe-based unit and its packaging

Nexperia customers in talks over workaround to skirt Europe-China chip feud, sources say
Asia|Crime|World

Afghans carried out two suicide bombings in Pakistan, says minister

Pakistan said on Thursday Afghan nationals carried out two deadly suicide bombings in its territory this week, amid sharpening tensions between the South Asian

Afghans carried out two suicide bombings in Pakistan, says minister
Asia|World

Philippine political veteran Juan Ponce Enrile, key Marcos Sr-era figure, dies at 101

Juan Ponce Enrile, one of the most enduring and polarising figures in Philippine politics, who played a central role during the rule of the late Philippine strongman Ferdinand Marcos

Philippine political veteran Juan Ponce Enrile, key Marcos Sr-era figure, dies at 101
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Trump’s Thailand-Cambodia peace agreement is falling apart after Cambodian villager killed in fresh clashes

Trump’s Thailand-Cambodia peace agreement is falling apart after Cambodian villager killed in fresh clashes

Trump’s Thailand-Cambodia peace agreement is falling apart after Cambodian villager killed in fresh clashes
Asia|Crime|Education|Political|World

Disruptions hit Bangladesh after former ruling party calls for lockdown to protest Hasina trial

Classes in schools and colleges have been disrupted and transportation has been halted across Bangladesh as the former ruling Awami League party headed by ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina calls for a nationwide protest

Disruptions hit Bangladesh after former ruling party calls for lockdown to protest Hasina trial
Asia|Political|World

China urges Japan PM to retract 'egregious' remarks on Taiwan

China's foreign ministry on Thursday demanded Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi retract what it called her "egregious" remarks related to Taiwan, warning that otherwise Japan "

China urges Japan PM to retract 'egregious' remarks on Taiwan
Asia|Election|Political|World

Bangladesh to hold referendum on reform charter proposals, Yunus says

Bangladesh will hold a national referendum on implementing its 'July Charter' for state reform, drafted after last year's deadly student-led uprising, Muhammad Yunus, the head of the

Bangladesh to hold referendum on reform charter proposals, Yunus says
Asia|Crime|World

Truck hits pedestrians in South Korea market, killing 2 people and injuring 18

A truck has plowed into pedestrians at an outdoor market in South Korea, killing two people and injuring 18 others

Truck hits pedestrians in South Korea market, killing 2 people and injuring 18
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Deal after dinner as Trump signs end to shutdown

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook U.S.

Deal after dinner as Trump signs end to shutdown
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Taiwan economy could grow close to 6% this year, statistics chief says

Taiwan's economy could grow close to 6% this year given the unexpected strong performance in the third quarter, the head of the statistics agency said on Thursday, as the island

Taiwan economy could grow close to 6% this year, statistics chief says
Asia|Environment|Health|Travel|World

US State Department warns Americans in Japan: Watch out for bears

US State Department warns Americans in Japan: Watch out for bears

US State Department warns Americans in Japan: Watch out for bears
Asia|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

India says Delhi blast was 'terror incident', sources cite possible link with Kashmir arrests

India's government confirmed on Wednesday that it was treating a car blast that killed eight people and wounded at least 20 others in Delhi as a "

India says Delhi blast was 'terror incident', sources cite possible link with Kashmir arrests
Asia|Business|Europe|Political|World

Xi pitches closer ties to Spanish king as Madrid courts Chinese investment

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday offered Spain's King Felipe VI a vision of cooperation with "

Xi pitches closer ties to Spanish king as Madrid courts Chinese investment
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Suicide bombing in Pakistan capital kills 12, raises regional tension

A suicide bomber killed 12 people in Pakistan's capital on Tuesday in a sharp escalation of militant violence that the defence minister said had

Suicide bombing in Pakistan capital kills 12, raises regional tension
Asia|Crime|World

Pakistan's prime minister offers talks to Afghanistan after deadly militant attacks

Pakistan’s prime minister has offered talks to Afghanistan’s Taliban government in a renewed peace overture

Pakistan's prime minister offers talks to Afghanistan after deadly militant attacks
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|World

Chinese firms say EU business conditions have deteriorated for sixth year

Chinese companies in the European Union say business conditions in the bloc have deteriorated for a sixth consecutive year, with rising labour costs and political challenges

Chinese firms say EU business conditions have deteriorated for sixth year
Asia|Business|Crime|World

Thailand extradites gambling kingpin She Zhijiang to China

Wanted gambling kingpin She Zhijiang is being extradited to China from Bangkok on Wednesday, Thai police said, after a Thai court earlier this week upheld an order that followed a

Thailand extradites gambling kingpin She Zhijiang to China
Asia|Political|World

Thai-Cambodia border tensions escalate, at least one dead

At least one person was killed in Cambodia amid a flare-up of conflict with Thailand on Wednesday as the neighbours accused each other of opening fire along a disputed part of their

Thai-Cambodia border tensions escalate, at least one dead
Asia|Business|Crime|Environment|Political|Travel|World

Rohingya survivor recalls deadly boat sinking, more bodies found

The death toll from the sinking of a boat carrying members of Myanmar's persecuted Rohingya

Rohingya survivor recalls deadly boat sinking, more bodies found
Asia|Political|Science|World

'Crossed the line': Chinese state media blast Japan PM as Taiwan spat rumbles on

A spat between China and Japan over Japanese Premier Sanae Takaichi's Taiwan comments showed no signs of abating on Wednesday with a series of

'Crossed the line': Chinese state media blast Japan PM as Taiwan spat rumbles on
Asia|Business|Political|World

Thai king's historic state visit to China signals closer ties

When King Maha Vajiralongkorn arrives in Beijing on Thursday, he will become the first reigning Thai monarch to make a state visit to China, in what analysts say

Thai king's historic state visit to China signals closer ties
Asia|Australia|Political|World

Australia and Indonesia announce new security treaty

Australia and Indonesia have agreed on a new security treaty that commits them to consult each other if either country is threatened,

Australia and Indonesia announce new security treaty
Asia|Political|World

South Korea to maintain backing for UN resolution on North Korea human rights

South Korea will co-sponsor an annual U.N. resolution that raises concerns over North Korea's human rights situation, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday, defying

South Korea to maintain backing for UN resolution on North Korea human rights
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Thailand ‘halts’ peace agreement with Cambodia hailed by Trump after landmine explosion injures troops

Thailand ‘halts’ peace agreement with Cambodia hailed by Trump after landmine explosion injures troops

Thailand ‘halts’ peace agreement with Cambodia hailed by Trump after landmine explosion injures troops
Asia|Education|Environment|World

Taiwan evacuates 8,300 and shuts schools before tropical storm brushes island

Taiwan has evacuated 8,300 people and closed schools before a tropical storm brushes the southern part of the island later Wednesday

Taiwan evacuates 8,300 and shuts schools before tropical storm brushes island
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Japanese manufacturers' sentiment surges to highest in nearly four years: Reuters poll

Japanese manufacturing confidence surged to its highest level in nearly four years in November, led by the electronics and auto sectors which have been buoyed by

Japanese manufacturers' sentiment surges to highest in nearly four years: Reuters poll
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Tokyo protests Russia's wider entry ban over Ukraine sanctions

Japan decried as "absolutely unacceptable" on Wednesday Russia's extension of an entry ban to 30 more citizens, among them a foreign ministry spokesperson, after Tokyo's sanctions

Tokyo protests Russia's wider entry ban over Ukraine sanctions
Asia|Business|Europe|Sports

WNBA star Alyssa Thomas joins new Project B league, promising higher salaries and global competition

WNBA MVP finalist Alyssa Thomas became the second player to join Project B, the new women’s basketball league that is expected to begin in Europe and Asia in November 2026

WNBA star Alyssa Thomas joins new Project B league, promising higher salaries and global competition
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India on edge after deadly car explosion in capital region. Here’s what we know

India on edge after deadly car explosion in capital region. Here’s what we know

India on edge after deadly car explosion in capital region. Here’s what we know
Asia|Crime|World

Seven homemade bombs were planted in mosque last week, Indonesian police say

Indonesian police found as many as seven homemade explosive devices at the site of a mosque bombing in Jakarta last week, four of which went off, police said on

Seven homemade bombs were planted in mosque last week, Indonesian police say
Asia|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Death toll from capsized boat with Myanmar migrants climbs to 27 as more bodies recovered

The death toll from a capsized boat carrying Rohingya migrants from Myanmar has risen to 27

Death toll from capsized boat with Myanmar migrants climbs to 27 as more bodies recovered