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Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:01:00 +0800South Korea deems building nuclear submarine at home 'reasonable'
US President Donald Trump announced a week ago that South Korea would build the submarine in a Philadelphia shipyard.
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:45:00 +0800Malaysia’s AGC to appeal High Court ruling that government pay over US$8.8 million for pastor’s disappearance
Malaysian pastor Raymond Koh was abducted on Feb 13, 2017 in broad daylight while driving along Petaling Jaya in Selangor.
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:42:00 +0800Taiwan must be allowed equal participation when China hosts APEC, US says
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:07:00 +0800Seven trapped after South Korea power plant structure collapse
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:41:35 +0800China's robotics boom: Unitree’s IPO plan signals Beijing’s next tech investment frenzy
The Hangzhou-based robotics startup is reportedly preparing an initial public offering that could value it at up to 50 billion yuan (US$7 billion).
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:25:00 +0800Miss Universe Thailand director Nawat Itsaragrisil apologises for controversy, claims he said 'damage', not 'dumb head'
During the welcoming ceremony for Miss Universe 2025 on Wednesday (Nov 5) night, Miss Universe Thailand director Nawat Itsaragrisil apologised for the recent controversy surrounding this year's pageant.
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:39:00 +0800Philippine president declares state of emergency after Typhoon Kalmaegi death toll tops 140
Most of the deaths were reported in the central province of Cebu, which was pummelled by Kalmaegi on Tuesday, setting off flash floods and causing a river and other waterways to overflow.
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 04:09:00 +0800France moves to suspend Shein website as first store opens in Paris
Hundreds of shoppers streamed into Shein's permanent physical store on the sixth floor of the BHV department store, a landmark that has stood across from Paris City Hall since 1856.
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 23:04:00 +0800Pilot error caused deadly Bangladesh jet crash: Government
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 20:26:00 +0800CNA wins gold at WAN-IFRA awards with climate change series on Pacific islands
Sustainability correspondent Jack Board wins the top prize under the “Best Climate Impact story” category at the Asian Media Awards 2025 for his reports about life and lessons from the frontlines of climate change in the Pacific island-nations.&n...
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 18:03:00 +0800‘Can’t even get 1 cent’: Residents’ livelihoods hit by Johor River pollution linked to sand mining
Malaysian authorities said a sand mining firm - identified as Hiap Aik Evergreen - could face sanctions for its alleged role in the pollution.
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:11:00 +0800China's Shenzhou-20 return mission delayed due to space debris impact
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:51:00 +0800Miss Universe president slams Thai director for Miss Universe Mexico 'dumb' remarks, which led to Bangkok walkout
On Nov 4, Nawat Itsaragrisil, director of Miss Universe Thailand, was seen reprimanding Miss Universe contestants and calling out Miss Universe Mexico, Fatima Bosch, who later left the room and was followed by several other contestants...
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:18:00 +0800Japan sends troops to combat deadly wave of bear attacks
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:04:00 +0800Chinese Premier Li Qiang derides trade restrictions, pledges to make global trade fairer
At the opening of the China International Import Expo (CIIE), Li said tariffs have made the need to strengthen global trade governance "urgent".
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:45:00 +0800Asian markets sink as tech bubble fears grow
Japan's Nikkei finished 2.5 per cent off, having dived more than four per cent, while South Korea's KOSPI fell 6 per cent at one point.
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 10:44:00 +0800Indonesia floods kill 15, search ongoing for 8 children
Indonesia's disaster mitigation agency has warned residents to be prepared for more floods with more heavy rain expected in several areas of Papua.
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 10:27:00 +0800‘I will fully cooperate’: Malaysian rapper Namewee remanded over Taiwanese influencer’s murder probe
Namewee, whose real name is Wee Meng Chee, turned himself in to the police in the early hours of Wednesday (Nov 5). He had posted on Instagram, sharing a selfie outside a Kuala Lumpur police station wearing his usual beanie and a black face mask.
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 10:23:00 +0800Death toll tops 100 as Philippines digs out after typhoon
A Philippine military helicopter crashed while en route to support relief operations.
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 10:15:00 +0800Hong Kong freezes US$354 million of assets tied to Prince Group syndicate
The Prince Group syndicate, run by Chinese-Cambodian tycoon Chen Zhi, is accused of operating large-scale online "scam centres" that used trafficked workers to defraud victims around the world.