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Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:21:00 +0800China's Moonshot pauses Kimi subscriptions amid hot demand, IPO push
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:04:00 +0800
Indian police baton charge protesters marching to parliament
The months-old movement is seen as the biggest public challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his third term in office.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0800
Why Telegram keeps surfacing in India’s cybercrime investigations
From exam-paper leaks to investment scams, Telegram has repeatedly featured in India’s cybercrime cases. CNA speaks to investigators about why scammers favour the platform - and what Asia can learn from India’s response.
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:20:00 +0800
India floods and landslides kill at least 19
Eight people were killed in India's northeastern state of Nagaland, while 11 others died in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir.
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:55:07 +0800
Starbucks Korea staff form union after 'Tank Day' campaign fiasco
Starbucks Korea sparked uproar when it ran a "Tank Day" reusable cup promotion on May 18, the 46th anniversary of the deadly Gwangju uprising.
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:23:00 +0800
Pocket-size AI: Powerful phones star at China show
Chinese tech firms were showcasing advanced agentic smartphones at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai - heralding what may be to come.
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:28:00 +0800
Wife of Indian activist Wangchuk asks court to move him to private hospital
“Despite repeated requests, the hospital has refused to discharge him or allow us to shift him to a private hospital of our choice,” Gitanjali Angmo said in a post on X on Sunday (Jul 19).
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:15:33 +0800
Rescuers race to find survivors after landslide in southwest China's Chongqing
Even as rain eased slightly, unstable wet weather conditions have made the search and rescue operation more challenging, officials said.
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:57:00 +0800
Survivors of Indonesia boat sinking found on island, floating at sea
Two survivors were found on an uninhabited island on Sunday (Jul 19), a day after five others were rescued floating in the sea.
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:36:08 +0800
Woman dies week after Bangkok bar fire, raising toll to 34
The 20-year-old woman had died in hospital early on Sunday (Jul 19), officials from Erawan Emergency Medical Centre said, adding that 13 still remain in intensive care.
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:04:13 +0800
India probe into stolen donations tests trust in temple finances
Police launched investigations in June - arresting eight people responsible for handling donations allegedly amounting to 30 million rupees (US$311,573) at the revered Hindu shrine.
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:49:16 +0800
North Korean foreign minister on official visit to Russia, state media say
Top diplomat Choe Son Hui has flown to Moscow for talks with her Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, North Korea's state-run Korean Central News Agency reported on Sunday (Jul 19).
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0800
Summer of extremes: How a faster-warming China is reshaping weather conditions
Floods, fierce storms and rising temperatures are signs of a landmass country warming faster than the global average, experts say.
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 22:06:00 +0800
Singaporean arrested after Jakarta police bust etomidate vape factory: Reports
Thousands of etomidate vape cartridges and laboratory equipment were seized during the raid on a home in North Jakarta on Friday (Jul 17).
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:16:00 +0800
Meet PMX.AI - an artificial intelligence avatar launched by Malaysia PM Anwar to engage voters
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced the launch of his AI avatar with a superhero-themed video, and Malaysians can chat with PMX.AI on messaging platform WhatsApp.