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Cave rescuers investigating ‘knocking response’ in search for two missing men

Rescuers in Laos say they are investigating a possible “knocking response” deep inside a flooded cave network where two men are believed to remain trapped. The response sounds came as rescuers rappelled down a newly discovered vertical shaft that may provide a safer entry into a flooded cave and lead to a chamber where the men could be.

June 01, 2026

Cave rescuers investigating ‘knocking response’ in search for two missing men

Marvell, a fitting name for the latest AI darling

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Notwithstanding fresh hostilities in the Middle East, AI shares drove equity markets in Asia to new records on Wednesday.

June 03, 2026

Marvell, a fitting name for the latest AI darling

New prime minister says Solomon Islands will review its secretive security treaty with China

The Solomon Islands' new leader says the country will review its secretive security treaty with China

June 03, 2026

New prime minister says Solomon Islands will review its secretive security treaty with China

Arts|Asia|World

A wall of nametags at a South Korean park testifies to adoptees’ longing for their birth mothers

Dozens of people adopted abroad fastened ceramic nametags recently on a cobblestone wall at a park on a former U.S. military base in Paju, South Korea

June 03, 2026

A wall of nametags at a South Korean park testifies to adoptees’ longing for their birth mothers

After escaping the Taliban and years in exile, the Afghan women's soccer team rises again

Fatima Yousufi and Mona Amini escaped the Taliban and found refuge in Australia with dreams of playing international soccer

June 02, 2026

After escaping the Taliban and years in exile, the Afghan women's soccer team rises again

Asia|Environment|Science|World

Rescuers search for new ways into cave in Laos where two men feared trapped

June 01, 2026

Asia|Business|Economy|World

Cambodia initiates action with UN agency to force conciliation of maritime dispute with Thailand

Cambodia has filed for compulsory conciliation under a U.N. maritime law agreement to resolve a sea border dispute with Thailand

June 02, 2026

Cambodia initiates action with UN agency to force conciliation of maritime dispute with Thailand

Arm Holdings CEO says US would have difficulty banning AI CPU chip exports to China

By Max A.

June 02, 2026

Arm Holdings CEO says US would have difficulty banning AI CPU chip exports to China

Asia|Crime|Environment|World

A bear injures 4 people in a residential area of Japan as attacks rise

A bear has injured four people in a Japanese residential area in the latest case of attacks by the animals in the region

June 02, 2026

A bear injures 4 people in a residential area of Japan as attacks rise

Asia|Political|Science|Technology|World

Robot patrol dogs could be coming to Taiwan's South China Sea islands

The Taiwan military's top weapons development institute showed off on Tuesday three robot patrol dogs that could one day be used on Taiwan's islands in the disputed South

June 02, 2026

Robot patrol dogs could be coming to Taiwan's South China Sea islands

Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Japan considering sales tax cut in April 2027, Mainichi reports

Japan is considering rolling out a two-year cut to its tax on food sales from April next year, the Mainichi newspaper reported, a move

June 02, 2026

Japan considering sales tax cut in April 2027, Mainichi reports

Asia|Political|World

Cambodia launches UN-backed process to settle maritime dispute with Thailand

Cambodia said on Tuesday it has informed the United Nations and Thailand that it has launched a compulsory conciliation process under international law aimed at resolving a

June 02, 2026

Cambodia launches UN-backed process to settle maritime dispute with Thailand

Asia|Business|Economy|World

South Korea inflation hits two-year high, imminent rate hike in play

South Korea's consumer inflation quickened in May to a more than two-year high, exceeding market expectations on high oil prices triggered by the Middle East

June 02, 2026

South Korea inflation hits two-year high, imminent rate hike in play

Asia|Environment|Science|World

8 crested ibises released in Japanese town decades after extinction in Japan

Eight crested ibises have been released into the wild in a north-central Japanese town, decades after going extinct in the country

June 01, 2026

8 crested ibises released in Japanese town decades after extinction in Japan

Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

India, US near trade pact as tariff terms hinge on Section 301 relief, source says

India is likely to discuss Washington's Section 301 investigation and potential tariff measures with U.S. trade officials, as the two

June 01, 2026

India, US near trade pact as tariff terms hinge on Section 301 relief, source says

Asia|Business|Crime|Health|World

Five dead, two injured after blast at Hanwha Aerospace plant in South Korea

Five people have died and two others were injured on Monday after an explosion and fire on a South Korean production line for rocket propellant

June 01, 2026

Five dead, two injured after blast at Hanwha Aerospace plant in South Korea

BYD snaps longest streak of sales declines

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD snapped its longest streak of declining sales in May, despite weakening domestic demand and intensifying competition continuing to weigh

June 01, 2026

BYD snaps longest streak of sales declines

Asia|Environment|World

Rescuers search for alternative route to reach 2 missing in a flooded Laos cave

Rescue workers in Laos are searching for an alternative way into a flooded cave where two people have been trapped for nearly two weeks

June 01, 2026

Rescuers search for alternative route to reach 2 missing in a flooded Laos cave

Asia|World

Chinese aircraft carrier held drills in east of Philippines, Japan says

The Chinese navy was spotted conducting aircraft carrier drills in the Pacific Ocean east of the Philippines last week, Japan's defence ministry said in a bulletin on Monday.

June 01, 2026

Chinese aircraft carrier held drills in east of Philippines, Japan says

Dubai looks back to normal. Beneath the surface it’s a different story

June 01, 2026

Asia|Crime|Political|World

Philippine senator arrested on plunder charge, with no right to bail

A Philippine senator has been arrested after a court ordered his arrest on a nonbailable charge of plunder

June 01, 2026

Philippine senator arrested on plunder charge, with no right to bail

Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan risks return to stagnation without early rate hike, ex-BOJ policymaker says

Japan is on the verge of repeating the policy mishap that led to decades of economic stagnation as Iran war-induced inflation risks forcing the central bank

June 01, 2026

Japan risks return to stagnation without early rate hike, ex-BOJ policymaker says

Asia|Political|World

Taiwan opposition leader would be 'very willing' to meet Trump on US trip

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun said on Monday that she would be "very willing" to meet U.S. President Donald Trump when she visits the U.S. this month.

June 01, 2026

Taiwan opposition leader would be 'very willing' to meet Trump on US trip

Asia|Crime|World

Witnesses tell of devastation from Myanmar explosion that killed dozens

The unexplained detonation of explosives stored by one of Myanmar's rebel armies has killed dozens, the militia that controls the village and witnesses said on Monday, as the search

June 01, 2026

Witnesses tell of devastation from Myanmar explosion that killed dozens

Asia|Environment|Health|Videos|World

Rescue divers react after trapped villagers free themselves from Laos cave

EXCLUSIVE: A days-long rescue mission in Laos came to an extraordinary end as four villagers crawled out of a flooded cave where they had been trapped for over a week. CNN was the only team on the ground to witness the rescue effort, as the survivors were sent off in ambulances to receive medical care.

May 31, 2026

Rescue divers react after trapped villagers free themselves from Laos cave

Asia|Crime|Environment|Health|World

Watch: First survivor is safely out of flooded cave in Laos, rescue diver says

One survivor was safely guided out of a remote cave in Laos after villagers became trapped there over a week ago. Specialist cave divers on a multinational team are racing to free them.

May 29, 2026

Watch: First survivor is safely out of flooded cave in Laos, rescue diver says

Asia|Crime|Economy|Environment|World

Laos cave rescue ends unexpectedly after villagers free themselves

May 30, 2026

Asia|Environment|Health|Science|World

A visual guide to the Laos cave rescue

May 30, 2026

Asia|Political|World

Philippines remains under threat from China despite Trump-Xi summit, minister says

The Philippines remains under "severe threat" from China, its defence minister said on Saturday, despite a recent thaw in U.S.-China tensions after

May 30, 2026

Philippines remains under threat from China despite Trump-Xi summit, minister says

Rescuers free 4 men who had been trapped in a flooded Laos cave, search for 2 still missing

Rescue workers in Laos have safely evacuated four villagers trapped in a flooded cave for 10 days

May 30, 2026

Rescuers free 4 men who had been trapped in a flooded Laos cave, search for 2 still missing

Rescuers pull four from flooded cave in Laos, two still missing

Rescuers pulled four people from a flooded cave in Laos on Saturday, Thai volunteer rescuers said, hours after another man was brought out late on Friday.

May 30, 2026

Rescuers pull four from flooded cave in Laos, two still missing

Asia|MidEast|Political|World

Pentagon chief says U.S. ready to restart strikes on Iran if no deal

The U.S. is ready to restart attacks on Iran if a deal cannot be reached, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Saturday, as negotiators from Washington and Tehran

May 30, 2026

Pentagon chief says U.S. ready to restart strikes on Iran if no deal

Asia|Political|World

'Where is China' ask delegates at Asian defence forum

The big question hanging over this year's Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia's premier defence forum, is: "Where is China?"

May 30, 2026

'Where is China' ask delegates at Asian defence forum

Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Pentagon chief sounds 'alarm' over China's buildup, urges allies to boost defence spend

U.S.

May 30, 2026

Pentagon chief sounds 'alarm' over China's buildup, urges allies to boost defence spend

Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

New Zealand aiming for steady rises in defence spending, minister says

New Zealand is aiming for "smooth and steady" rises in defence expenditure to meet its target of spending 2% of GDP on the military within 8 years, its new

May 29, 2026

New Zealand aiming for steady rises in defence spending, minister says

Asia|Environment|Travel|World

Rescuers evacuate the first of 5 villagers found trapped in a cave in Laos; 2 still missing

Rescue divers in Laos have safely evacuated the first of five villagers trapped in a cave for over a week due to floodwaters

May 29, 2026

Rescuers evacuate the first of 5 villagers found trapped in a cave in Laos; 2 still missing

Asia|Science|Technology|World

3 astronauts from China return to Earth after nearly 7 months in space, a record for a Chinese crew

Three Chinese astronauts have returned to Earth after spending seven months in space

May 29, 2026

3 astronauts from China return to Earth after nearly 7 months in space, a record for a Chinese crew

Asia|Crime|World

Former head of China's 'kung fu' temple sentenced to 24 years, state media reports

The former abbot of a Chinese temple famed as the birthplace of kung fu has been sentenced to 24 years in prison and fined 3.5 million yuan ($517,000) for crimes including

May 29, 2026

Former head of China's 'kung fu' temple sentenced to 24 years, state media reports

Vietnam's To Lam warns of three global crises, sets out solutions

The world is beset with multiple risks and uncertainty that countries must confront squarely, To

May 29, 2026

Vietnam's To Lam warns of three global crises, sets out solutions

Asia|World

China opposes any country using freedom of navigation to undermine its sovereignty

China said on Friday it firmly opposes any attempt by any country to undermine its sovereignty and security "under the pretext of freedom of navigation", in response to a

May 29, 2026

China opposes any country using freedom of navigation to undermine its sovereignty

Asia|Economy|World

Why Malaysia's Anwar is considering a snap election

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has said he would consider calling for snap polls if tensions within his ruling alliance got worse.

May 29, 2026

Why Malaysia's Anwar is considering a snap election

Asia|Business|Economy|World

Indonesia inflation seen picking up to 2.97% in May, April trade surplus shrinking

Indonesia's annual inflation rate likely accelerated in May to 2.97%, a Reuters poll showed on Friday, closer to the upper end of the central bank's target range amid

May 29, 2026

Indonesia inflation seen picking up to 2.97% in May, April trade surplus shrinking

Asia|Political|World

China's low-key presence at Asia defence forum a lost opportunity, Australia says

China's decision to send only academics to Asia's biggest defence forum is a missed opportunity at a moment when countries need more "strategic

May 29, 2026

China's low-key presence at Asia defence forum a lost opportunity, Australia says

Asia|Economy|Political|World

Malaysia PM Anwar under pressure amid growing defections from his party

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is under growing pressure from a wave of defections to a new party set up by a former protege, analysts and

May 29, 2026

Malaysia PM Anwar under pressure amid growing defections from his party

Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Foxconn has immense confidence in growth momentum due to AI, chairman says

Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics manufacturer, has immense confidence in its growth momentum because of soaring AI demand, Chairman

May 29, 2026

Foxconn has immense confidence in growth momentum due to AI, chairman says

Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

North Korea not keen to engage with the US or South Korea, Singapore FM says

North Korea does not seem keen to engage with the United States, South Korea or Japan and is focused on building up its self-reliance and military deterrence,

May 28, 2026

North Korea not keen to engage with the US or South Korea, Singapore FM says

Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan, Philippines to discuss information sharing pact to ease arms exports

Japan and the Philippines said on Thursday they would begin talks on an agreement to share classified information to allow Tokyo to step up transfers of military equipment to

May 28, 2026

Japan, Philippines to discuss information sharing pact to ease arms exports

Asia|Business|Economy|World

More than half of Asia-Pacific's rich worry about recession, Lombard Odier says

More than half of wealthy individuals in Asia-Pacific consider an economic recession their biggest worry over the next three years, a survey by Lombard Odier found, and

May 28, 2026

More than half of Asia-Pacific's rich worry about recession, Lombard Odier says

Russia says US missiles in Japan for drills would threaten Russia

Russia's foreign ministry said on Thursday that allowing U.S. missile systems to be deployed on Japanese territory as part of military drills would threaten the security of

May 28, 2026

Russia says US missiles in Japan for drills would threaten Russia

Baton Rouge to Melbourne: Iran war and rising prices upend jet fuel trade

From Antwerp to the Seychelles, Baton Rouge to Melbourne, or New York to Namibia, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has upended

May 28, 2026

Baton Rouge to Melbourne: Iran war and rising prices upend jet fuel trade

Asia|Political|Travel|World

Myanmar president to embark on first India visit since taking over

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing will embark on an official visit to India from May 30 to June 3, India's

May 28, 2026

Myanmar president to embark on first India visit since taking over

Asia|Europe|Political|World

Japan dismisses 'ridiculous' Russian criticism of military buildup

Japan's U.N. ambassador on Thursday dismissed as "ridiculous" Russia's criticism of its military buildup at a time when Moscow was continuing its war against Ukraine in violation of

May 28, 2026

Japan dismisses 'ridiculous' Russian criticism of military buildup

Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

PBOC tells Chinese banks to boost May lending as credit weakness persists, sources say

China's central bank has instructed banks to boost lending this month, people with knowledge of the matter said, underscoring Beijing's continued efforts to support an economy

May 28, 2026

PBOC tells Chinese banks to boost May lending as credit weakness persists, sources say

Asia|Crime|Political|World

A Chinese dissident is in South Korean custody after a perilous escape by rubber boat

A Chinese human rights activist is in South Korean custody after a perilous escape from his country by a rubber boat

May 28, 2026

A Chinese dissident is in South Korean custody after a perilous escape by rubber boat

Viral fame spares ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo from Eid sacrifice in Bangladesh

A rare albino buffalo in Bangladesh - nicknamed "Donald Trump" for its distinctive blond tuft - has been spared from Eid al-Adha sacrifice after a last-minute government

May 27, 2026

Viral fame spares ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo from Eid sacrifice in Bangladesh

Asia|Environment|Science|World

Rescuers in Laos say more oxygen needed to save 7 people trapped in cave

The leader of a Thai volunteer group helping to extract seven people trapped in a cave in Laos

May 28, 2026

Rescuers in Laos say more oxygen needed to save 7 people trapped in cave

Asia|Business|Science|Technology|World

ByteDance developing custom CPU chips to support AI rollout, sources say

Chinese technology giant ByteDance is developing its own central processing units (CPUs) to support its growing AI infrastructure needs,

May 28, 2026

ByteDance developing custom CPU chips to support AI rollout, sources say

Asia|Crime|Political|World

Thai court acquits opposition politician accused of royal insult

A Thai criminal court has acquitted a prominent Thai opposition political figure charged with cybercrimes and insulting the royal family during a 2021 Facebook livestream,

May 28, 2026

Thai court acquits opposition politician accused of royal insult

Asia|Business|Economy|World

Thai April factory output drops 0.36% on year, below forecast

Thailand's manufacturing production index dropped 0.36% in April from a year earlier, the industry ministry said on Thursday, weaker than analysts' forecasts.

May 28, 2026

Thai April factory output drops 0.36% on year, below forecast

Asia|Business|Economy|World

BOK's new chief reveals hawkish posture as price, FX risks grow

The Bank of Korea kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Thursday, while a hawkish split within its seven-member board signaled an

May 28, 2026

BOK's new chief reveals hawkish posture as price, FX risks grow

Asia|Business|Economy|Travel|World

Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand to expand joint network as travel demand grows

Singapore Airlines said on Thursday that it would expand its joint network between New Zealand and Singapore with Air New Zealand to meet growing travel demand between the two

May 28, 2026

Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand to expand joint network as travel demand grows

South Korea central bank holds rates, as expected

The Bank of Korea kept its policy interest rate steady on Thursday, as it weighs geopolitical risks against a weakening won and resurgent inflation that point to higher rates

May 28, 2026

South Korea central bank holds rates, as expected

Asia|Crime|Travel|World

Laos detains foreign hostel staff over backpacker methanol poisonings as families and travelers demand answers

November 27, 2024

Asia|Crime|Environment|World

International expert divers race to rescue seven villagers trapped in Laos cave

Volunteer cave divers demonstrating the “extremely remote and hostile,” environment as they navigating through the cave attempting to rescue seven villagers. They experienced “flood waters, collapsed hazards and high risk of contaminated air quality” while navigating inside the mine. The seven villagers who entered the Lao’s cave on May 20 in search of gold, have been trapped for nearly a week.

May 26, 2026

International expert divers race to rescue seven villagers trapped in Laos cave

Asia|Crime|World

Cambodia sentences six for murder of South Korean student linked to scam centre

A Cambodian court has convicted and sentenced six Chinese nationals to life in prison on charges they tortured and murdered a South Korean student involved with one of

May 27, 2026

Cambodia sentences six for murder of South Korean student linked to scam centre

Asia|Environment|World

Rescue teams find five trapped in Laos cave, search for two more continues

Five people who had been trapped inside a cave in Laos for about a week were found alive on Wednesday, as dozens of

May 27, 2026

Rescue teams find five trapped in Laos cave, search for two more continues

Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Taiwan president gifts Trump autobiography of TSMC founder

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on Wednesday gifted U.S.

May 27, 2026

Taiwan president gifts Trump autobiography of TSMC founder

Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

American Airlines plans to double India tech hub staff, sources say

U.S. carrier American Airlines Group plans to double headcount at its India technology hub to about 800 by early next

May 27, 2026

American Airlines plans to double India tech hub staff, sources say

Australian police plan to form a heavily armed team in response to Bondi Beach massacre

An Australian government inquiry has heard that a state police force has worked to form a heavily armed rapid response team since the Bondi Beach shooting

May 27, 2026

Australian police plan to form a heavily armed team in response to Bondi Beach massacre

Asia|Crime|Political|World

Philippines launches independent truth panel to probe 'drugs war' killings

A commission was launched in the Philippines on Wednesday led by a former International Criminal Court judge to investigate a bloody "war on drugs",

May 27, 2026

Philippines launches independent truth panel to probe 'drugs war' killings

Asia|Economy|Europe|Political|World

China willing to work with Czech government to improve ties

China is willing to work with the Czech Republic to improve ties and revive a traditional friendship, Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Czech counterpart Petr Macinka, state

May 27, 2026

China willing to work with Czech government to improve ties

Asia|World

Penpa Tsering sworn in for a second term to lead Tibet’s government-in-exile

Penpa Tsering has been sworn in for a second term as the president of Tibet’s government-in-exile based in India

May 27, 2026

Penpa Tsering sworn in for a second term to lead Tibet’s government-in-exile

Asia|Business|Economy|World

Job ad for shepherds goes viral in China exposing labour market strains

Chinese farm owner Zuo Xiaoyong was stunned to see his job ad for shepherds to work in the remote and rugged grasslands south of Mongolia

May 27, 2026

Job ad for shepherds goes viral in China exposing labour market strains

Asia|Business|Economy|World

China says Panama ties should not be subject to third-party interference, Xinhua reports

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Beijing was ready to deepen practical cooperation with Panama and urged the Central American country to safeguard Chinese firms'

May 27, 2026

China says Panama ties should not be subject to third-party interference, Xinhua reports

Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|World

'Business as usual': Fakes, piracy thrive in Vietnam as US tariff deadline nears

At a sprawling bazaar on the outskirts of Vietnam's capital, the trade in counterfeit goods is bustling despite government crackdowns and

May 27, 2026

'Business as usual': Fakes, piracy thrive in Vietnam as US tariff deadline nears

Asia|Environment|World

Cave divers race to free 7 trapped underground in Laos as conditions worsen. What to know

May 26, 2026

Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung pay deal marks seismic change for South Korea, emboldening unions

The deal Samsung Electronics struck with its union averts a massive strike and gives its memory chip workers eye-popping bonuses.

May 27, 2026

Samsung pay deal marks seismic change for South Korea, emboldening unions

Vietnam leader to visit Philippines next week for trade, security talks

Vietnam’s top leader To Lam will visit the Philippines next week, Manila said on Wednesday, as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr seeks to further strengthen his country's

May 27, 2026

Vietnam leader to visit Philippines next week for trade, security talks

Markets cheer, central banks warn

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rocky Swift While markets appear to be looking past the Middle East crisis and the havoc it has wreaked on energy supplies, central bankers

May 27, 2026

Asia|Political|Travel|World

Singapore foreign minister in North Korea on rare trip to two Koreas

Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan met his North Korean counterpart Choe Son Hui on Tuesday in Pyongyang and discussed strengthening bilateral ties, KCNA state

May 27, 2026

Singapore foreign minister in North Korea on rare trip to two Koreas

Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Japan set to start trade talks with Mercosur, Nikkei reports

Japan is set to begin talks with South American trade bloc Mercosur on an economic partnership to seek alternative oil sources, critical minerals and lower auto tariffs, the Nikkei

May 26, 2026

Japan set to start trade talks with Mercosur, Nikkei reports

Asia|Environment|World

'Not far away': rescue team confident of reaching 7 trapped for days in Laos cave

A rescue team racing to save seven people trapped for days in a cave in Laos is getting closer to reaching them, the head of the operation said, after breaking through 15 m (16

May 26, 2026

'Not far away': rescue team confident of reaching 7 trapped for days in Laos cave

Asia|Crime|Political|World

Bangladesh boosts vigilance over suspected forced crossings from India

Bangladesh’s border guards have intensified patrols and launched public awareness campaigns along parts of the frontier with India because of concerns India has illegally

May 26, 2026

Bangladesh boosts vigilance over suspected forced crossings from India

April shipments of foreign-branded phones in China up 1.8% Y/Y, CAICT data shows

Shipments of foreign-branded mobile phones in China for April, including Apple's iPhones, were up 1.8% from the same month last year, Reuters calculations based on data

May 26, 2026

April shipments of foreign-branded phones in China up 1.8% Y/Y, CAICT data shows

Asia|Business|Economy|World

Quad ministers announce new Indo-Pacific initiatives on maritime security and energy

Australia, India, Japan and the United States have agreed new initiatives for maritime security, critical minerals, port infrastructure, and energy security to boost cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region amid concerns about China's influence

May 26, 2026

Quad ministers announce new Indo-Pacific initiatives on maritime security and energy

Sri Lanka stuns with 100-bp rate hike as Iran war rattles currency, fuels inflation

Sri Lanka's central bank stunned markets by raising its policy rate by an outsized 100 basis points on Tuesday, the biggest hike in three years, and

May 26, 2026

Sri Lanka stuns with 100-bp rate hike as Iran war rattles currency, fuels inflation

Asia|Economy|Political|World

China says QUAD cooperation should not target third party

China on Tuesday reiterated its stance on the Australia-India-Japan-US Quad group, saying cooperation between countries should contribute to regional peace, stability and

May 26, 2026

China says QUAD cooperation should not target third party

Asia|Political|World

North Korea launches ballistic missile and other weapons over the sea in latest show of force

South Korea says North Korea has launched a close-range ballistic missile and other weapons toward the sea

May 26, 2026

North Korea launches ballistic missile and other weapons over the sea in latest show of force

Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Samsung consumer electronics union asks court to block vote on pay deal

A Samsung Electronics' union

May 26, 2026

Samsung consumer electronics union asks court to block vote on pay deal

Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Australia-India-Japan-US Quad to build a port, unveil pact on critical minerals

The foreign ministers of Australia, India, Japan and the U.S. agreed to jointly build a port in Fiji and signed pacts

May 26, 2026

Australia-India-Japan-US Quad to build a port, unveil pact on critical minerals

Asia|Business|Crime|Environment|World

Philippines ends rescue efforts as hope fades for victims of building collapse

Lea Casilao and her husband usually began each day exchanging text messages: "Good morning" from her, and his usual reply of "Good

May 26, 2026

Philippines ends rescue efforts as hope fades for victims of building collapse

Asia|Political|World

Taiwan tracks second Chinese 'combat' patrol in a week, sends ships and jets to monitor

Taiwan sent ships and fighter jets to monitor the second Chinese "joint combat readiness patrol" in a week near the island, in what a senior

May 26, 2026

Taiwan tracks second Chinese 'combat' patrol in a week, sends ships and jets to monitor

BOJ's Himino says Mideast developments will factor into rate decision

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino said the central bank will consider the timing and pace of interest rate hikes with an eye on the fallout from

May 26, 2026

BOJ's Himino says Mideast developments will factor into rate decision

Asia|Business|Crime|Lifestyle|World

South Korean Starbucks boss apologizes for ad campaign that evoked massacre

South Korean retail tycoon Chung Yong-jin has apologized for a second time in two weeks as Starbucks’ local operation faces a backlash over a recent marketing campaign that was widely perceived as mocking victims of a bloody military crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in 1980

May 26, 2026

South Korean Starbucks boss apologizes for ad campaign that evoked massacre

Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

India's trade minister says visit by Canada's Carney reset ties after 2023 killing of Sikh activist

India's trade minister says that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent visit to India has helped pave the way for a complete reset of Canada-India relations

May 26, 2026

India's trade minister says visit by Canada's Carney reset ties after 2023 killing of Sikh activist

Asia|Business|Economy|World

Dollar drifts lower as oil falls on Hormuz deal optimism

The dollar dropped against major currencies on Monday as hopes of a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices

May 25, 2026

Dollar drifts lower as oil falls on Hormuz deal optimism

Asia|Environment|World

Flooding kills at least nine in China's Chongqing, state media says

The death toll from flooding in southwestern China's Chongqing has risen to nine and 11 people are missing following torrential rain in the municipality, state broadcaster

May 25, 2026

Flooding kills at least nine in China's Chongqing, state media says

Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Xi hails 'unbreakable' Pakistan ties, praises Iran peace efforts

President Xi Jinping hailed China's "unbreakable" friendship with Pakistan on Monday as he met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Beijing, seeking

May 25, 2026

Xi hails 'unbreakable' Pakistan ties, praises Iran peace efforts

Asia|Business|Crime|Travel|World

4 dead, 17 mostly workers still missing, in collapse of unfinished hotel in the Philippines

Rescuers have pulled three people from the rubble of a collapsed nine-story hotel under construction in Angeles City, Philippines

May 25, 2026

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