At least eight killed after severe storms batter eastern Australia | Floods News
The dead include a nine-year-old child who was swept into a surging storm drain on the outskirts of Brisbane. At least eight people have been…
Mary Jane Veloso case unresolved as Jokowi prepares to leave office | Death Penalty News
Jakarta, Indonesia – For more than a decade, Mary Jane Veloso has been held in a prison in the Indonesian city of Yogyakarta awaiting execution…
Malaysia’s MM2H visa shake-up prompts cautious welcome – and questions | Migration News
Penang, Malaysia – For foreigners hoping to relocate to Malaysia or extend their stay, the announcement of new terms for one of the most coveted…
Why has cricketer Khawaja been barred from showing solidarity with Gaza? | Israel-Palestine conflict News
The Australian cricketer, Usman Khawaja, has accused the International Cricket Council (ICC) of double standards – this time after being denied permission to display the…
Will raising fuel and power bills make Malaysians go solar? | Climate Crisis News
This year saw an increase in natural disasters the world over, from floods in Libya and New York and deadly wildfires in Hawaii and Greece…
Japan announces sanctions against three senior Hamas figures | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi Yoshimasa says three individuals believed to have participated in October 7 attacks. Japan has announced sanctions against three senior members of…
‘We cry for Palestine’: Indonesian homemakers mobilise support for ‘family’ | Israel-Palestine conflict
Medan, Indonesia – On a cloudy and dull Sunday morning in December, more than a thousand people gathered on the grounds of the Istana Maimoon,…
China looks for the diplomatic ‘sweet spot’ between panda and wolf | Politics News
With comments such as, “It’s possible that the US military brought the [COVID-19] virus to Wuhan” and, “Racism against ethnic minorities in the US is…
Tens of thousands affected as severe flooding hits Thailand’s south | Floods News
Schools closed, roads and railways submerged and people forced onto their roofs amid torrential rain. Tens of thousands of people in southern Thailand have been…
Rhetoric escalates in China-Philippines South China Sea dispute | South China Sea News
Chinese state media warns the Philippines that ‘provocations’ in South China Sea are ‘extremely dangerous’. Chinese state media has warned the Philippines against “causing trouble…
ICC slammed for blocking Australian cricketer’s show of support for Gaza | Cricket News
Khawaja’s attempt to have message of support and peace sign on his boots was blocked by cricket’s world governing body. The International Cricket Council (ICC)…
‘Many more could die’: Urgent plea for Rohingya refugees trapped at sea | Rohingya News
At least one passenger on a boat carrying 185 refugees has died, with dozens more in ‘critical condition’, warns UNHCR. Fears are growing for scores…
Indonesia nickel plant hit by deadly explosion | News
At least 12 dead and 39 injured in the blast at the nickel processing facility, highlighting dangerous working conditions. An explosion at a nickel processing…
The top 10 moments that shaped cricket in 2023 | Cricket News
Cricket’s whirlwind year began as South Africa lit up a home Women’s T20 World Cup with a stunning run to the final, only to come…
China considers revising gaming rules after tech giants lose billions | Technology News
Draft document outlining restrictions caused major stir as tech stocks tumbled, sent investors into a panic. Chinese authorities have said they may revise newly drafted…
Taiwan spots Chinese warships, aircraft near island ahead of elections | Military News
Increased activity along Taiwan Strait comes ahead of January 13 polls. Taiwan has reported spotting Chinese warships around the island and aircraft crossing the Taiwan…
Who wins the race for electric cars? | Automotive Industry
The global race for electric vehicles is at full speed and it is driving geopolitical rivalries. For every seven cars sold around the world last…
Indonesian leader’s son brushes off ‘nepo baby’ tag in solid debate showing | Elections News
Medan, Indonesia – As the vice presidential candidates took to the stage for Indonesia’s second televised presidential debate on Friday, all eyes were on Gibran…
Japan eases curbs on weapons exports, raises defence budget to record $56bn | Military News
Pacifist nation’s major overhaul to arms restrictions in a decade comes amid rising security tensions in Indo-Pacific. Japan has loosened its arms exports restrictions to…
US, China top military officials hold first talks in more than a year | Military News
General Charles Q Brown, Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, stresses need for dialogue to avoid miscalculations in talks with PLA’s General Liu…