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Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:14:00 +0800Indonesian authorities arrest former anti-corruption prosecutor after seizing US$19 million and gold
Former anti-graft prosecutor Febrie Adriansyah has been accused of money laundering while serving as Indonesia’s top anti-corruption prosecutor. He denied wrongdoing after being questioned on Friday (Jul 24), saying he was a victim of “criminalis...
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:24:00 +0800Malaysia targets 2028 to produce its first human vaccine to cut import reliance
Malaysia’s first locally produced human vaccine will be for treating illnesses like pneumonia, meningitis, sepsis and blood infections, says Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:40:00 +0800Bangladesh president resigns citing ill health
"Due to worsening physical and mental incapacity ... it is no longer possible for me to properly discharge the responsibilities of an important constitutional office such as the presidency," President Mohammed Shahabuddin said in a resignation letter...
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:26:00 +0800Thailand scales back US$30 billion 'land bridge' on commercial viability concerns
Thailand will instead pursue the expansion of a port in southern Ranong province and related rail links.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:13:00 +0800ASEAN sees progress on South China Sea code, targets year-end conclusion
Maritime security concerns – from the Strait of Hormuz to the South China Sea – emerged as dominant issues at this week's ASEAN meetings in the Philippines, alongside discussions on energy security and Myanmar.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:50:00 +0800Preparing for disruption: Offline messaging apps join India’s protest toolkit
As concerns over connectivity disruptions grow, protesters in India are turning to offline messaging apps as part of an emergency toolkit. How do they work, and what are their limitations?
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:37:59 +0800India's pharma sector braces for impact of proposed Trump tariffs on generic drugs
Analysts warn the levies could disrupt global drug supply chains, push up medicine prices for Americans and force Indian drugmakers to rethink their manufacturing strategies.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:52:00 +0800Philippines accuses China of using water cannon on its vessels for a second day
China's Coast Guard says it imposed "control measures" on several Philippine vessels operating illegally around the Scarborough Shoal.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:07:00 +0800China says it opposes new US tariffs, warns against trade wars
The US levies range from 10 to 12.5 per cent, with China slapped with the highest rate.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:52:00 +0800South Korean court orders SK chairman Chey to pay US$644 million to ex-wife in divorce ruling
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:19:00 +0800Malaysia foreign minister says envoy summoned by US over Israel policy amid Network School saga
Network School, the "digital nomad" community founded in Malaysia by US investor Balaji Srinivasan, came under scrutiny after social media users alleged that it included participants from Israel.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:07:40 +0800Jana Nayagan, Indian politician-actor Vijay’s final film, draws huge crowds and delivers strong box office
Jana Nayagan is the final film for acclaimed actor-politician Vijay, who now serves as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:47:00 +0800Trump under pressure from all sides over Chinese AI surge
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:39:00 +0800Cathay Pacific raises fuel surcharges from Aug 1 as jet fuel prices surge
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:03:00 +0800India youth protest leaders to hold talks with government but protests will continue
The decision was announced hours after activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike overnight, raising hopes that the two sides could be moving toward a breakthrough in the crisis.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:56:00 +0800Stocks suffer fresh blow as markets hit by perfect storm
Markets now face the resurgent Middle East war, a spike in oil prices back past US$100 and worries about the artificial intelligence investment boom.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:52:55 +0800CNA Explains: With the Houthis' Red Sea threat, is the world running out of detours?
Analysts warn that a simultaneous disruption of two key waterways - the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and the Strait of Hormuz - would put global supply chains under strain.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:52:00 +0800Malaysian actress Lydia Ibtisam dies at 45, following complications from autoimmune disease
Lydia Ibtisam, famous for her starring role in the interactive drama series Impian Illyana, died on Thursday (Jul 23).
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:43:48 +0800Malaysia back in the F1 frame as Bahrain hopes recede
A likely race slot would be between Baku on Sep 26 and Singapore on Oct 11, sources say.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:46:13 +0800Myanmar's ties with ASEAN remain strained despite signs of renewed engagement
The country is seeking to normalise ties with the regional bloc after years of being sidelined from top-level meetings.