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11/05 1:30 pm Young elephant crossing Malaysia highway with mother dies in accident with ..

The carcass of the dead calf has been removed and will be buried.

11/05 1:21 pm Fragile ceasefire holds between India, Pakistan as Trump offers more help

A ceasefire agreement was reached after US diplomacy and pressure, but within hours, artillery fire was witnessed.

11/05 1:20 pm Treasure hunt: Tourists boost sales at Japans Don Quijote stores

A record influx of visitors to Japan, fuelled by a weak yen, is boosting sales nationwide.

11/05 1:00 pm Japans security presence in Asean now routine, as fears grow of China ..

Tokyo is intensifying its regional engagements with Asean, with an eye on China's moves in the region.

11/05 12:41 am Japan PM Ishiba reiterates call to eliminate all tariffs with US

Japan faces 25% levy on auto exports to US, and reciprocal 24% tariff on other goods.

11/05 10:01 am Bangladesh bans activities of ousted PM Hasinas party following protests

DHAKA - Bangladeshs interim government has banned all activities of the Awami League, the political party of deposed former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, under the countrys Anti-Terrorism Act, citing national security concerns.

11/05 9:36 am South Koreas former PM Han drops presidential bid, ending rift among ..

Rival Kim Moon-soo was chosen as the nominee for the People Power Party instead.

11/05 3:03 am India and Pakistan trade claims of ceasefire violations

US President Donald Trump earlier said the nuclear-armed neighbours had stepped back from the brink of full-blown war.

10/05 11:11 pm World reacts after India, Pakistan agree to stop firing

NEW DELHI - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that India and Pakistan had agreed to a \"full and immediate ceasefire\" after a fourth day of strikes and counter-strikes against each other's military installations.

10/05 10:51 pm India-Pakistan water treaty remains suspended despite ceasefire, say ..

The Indus Waters Treaty regulates the division of water from the Indus River and its tributaries between both nations.

 India-Pakistan water treaty remains suspended despite ceasefire, sources ..

NEW DELHI/KARACHI - A key water-sharing pact between India and Pakistan remains suspended, four government sources told Reuters, despite the countries reaching a ceasefire agreement on Saturday after days of deadly fighting.

10/05 10:25 pm India wages information war to show it has the upper hand against Pakistan

From pro-government coverage to media bans and advisories, Delhi has sought to control the narrative.

10/05 8:45 pm In war, no one is a winner: Sudden ceasefire ends anxiety about war in ..

It felt as if a great weight was lifted off most Indians, although a few did grumble.

10/05 8:20 pm Panicked Indians flee Kashmir city on special train

The train, sent by the federal government, took passengers to New Delhi free of charge.

10/05 8:06 pm India and Pakistan agree to ceasefire after days of attacks

The news was surprisingly announced by Trump on his Truth Social network.

10/05 7:30 pm Malaysias PM Anwar retains PKR presidency; daughter vies for No. 2 post in ..

The party will decide between Ms Nurul Izzah Anwar and incumbent Rafizi Ramli for deputy secretary.

10/05 5:30 pm They thought it was vaping: HK confronts space oil drug problem among the ..

Viral videos show intoxicated teenage abusers as young as 13 passed out or staggering in public.

10/05 5:26 pm US and Chinese officials start Geneva talks on easing trade war

GENEVA - Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng began talks with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent early on Saturday in Geneva in a tentative first step towards defusing a trade war that is disrupting the global economy.

10/05 4:31 pm China takes centre stage in Philippines feisty midterm elections

The outcome of the polls could shape the country's strategic positioning.

10/05 9:00 am Teen arrested over death of grandparents in central Japan

The high school student is suspected of fatally stabbing his 75-year-old grandfather.

10/05 8:58 am Border strife triggers food hoarding, cancelled trips in India

Citizens across towns in Punjab in India, such as Pathankot, Amritsar and Chandigarh, are seeing panic buying.

10/05 8:46 am G-7 urges India-Pakistan dialogue, US offers help on constructive talks

World powers have raised the alarm over the latest escalation in the decades- old India-Pakistan rivalry.

10/05 8:40 am Farewell: Pandas set to leave Malaysia on May 18 after 11 years

The two pandas' departure has left many local panda enthusiasts heartbroken.

10/05 8:14 am Malaysia could face food shortage if India-Pakistan conflict worsens

Traders worry there could be a disruption in the supply of food items and other essentials in Malaysia.

10/05 8:03 am China and the US to talk trade war ceasefire, not peace

Both sides are heading into the talks without much clarity on what a win would look like for either side.

10/05 7:15 am South Koreas conservatives drop presidential candidate to select a new pick

The People Power Party said its members decided to cancel the nomination of Mr Kim Moon-soo.

10/05 7:13 am Pakistans military says three air bases attacked by Indian missiles

It includes one on the outskirts of the capital Islamabad near the army headquarters.

10/05 7:05 am Chinas Xi pledges to help Myanmar rebuild post-earthquake: Xinhua

China's President Xi Jinping met Myanmar's junta chief, Min Aung Hlaing, in Moscow and discussed several initiatives.

 China's Xi pledges to help Myanmar rebuild post-earthquake, Xinhua reports

China's President Xi Jinping pledged on Friday to support Myanmar in its rebuilding efforts following the Southeast Asian nation's deadliest earthquake in recent years, according to state media Xinhua.

10/05 6:11 am N. Korean leader Kim Jong Un says participation in Russia-Ukraine war ..

He said it was an exercise of sovereign rights in defence of a brother nation".

10/05 5:00 am Soya milk and youtiao: Does Taiwanese breakfast reflect an identity ..

There is a strong connection between what is deemed Taiwanese food and what it means to be Taiwanese.

 Xi shows solidarity with Putin at Russias Victory Day parade

Both leaders need to maintain strategic unity in the face of a stronger adversary, the US

10/05 2:22 am Blasts rock Indian Kashmir, Amritsar as Pakistan conflict escalates

The explosions in Amritsar could mark a further expansion in the hostilities.

10/05 1:41 am IMF approves $1.3 billion Pakistan payment over Indias objection

The amount is from a broader $9 billion agreed in 2024 in loan to Pakistan.

10/05 12:11 am Brazil, China discuss railway from Peruvian port to Brazil territory

BRASILIA - Brazil is in talks with China to build a railway connecting the Chinese-built mega Chancay port in Peru to Brazilian regions, Planning Minister Simone Tebet said on Friday.

9/05 11:30 pm Thousands rally in Bangladesh seeking ban on former PMs party

The Bangladesh government said it was seriously considering the demand to ban the Awami League.

9/05 11:10 pm Residents stockpile food, rush to bunkers as conflict rattles India and ..

Families living near the border are fleeing to safer areas an escalation of armed clashes.

9/05 7:50 pm Trump says 80% tariff on Chinese goods seems right

The weekend talks in Geneva have been described as a step towards de- escalating tensions with China.

9/05 7:15 pm Chinese embassies in India, Pakistan, Nepal advise caution amid conflict

BEIJING - The Chinese embassies in India and Pakistan on Friday advised citizens to step up safety precautions and to be cautious about travelling to the South Asian countries, amidst the worst fighting in the region in nearly three decades.

 Majority of Malaysians against pardon for ex-PM Najib in 1MDB scandal, ..

32.7% of respondents, mostly Barisan Nasional supporters, back Najibs pardon due to his contributions to the nation.



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