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Resolving 'Taiwan question' is greatest national interest, says China's defence minister

The Chinese defence minister said on Monday (Oct 21) that resolving the "Taiwan question" is...

Indonesia's Jokowi kicks off fresh term with inauguration ceremony

Indonesia's President Joko Widodo will kick off a fresh term on Sunday (Oct 20), following...

How a ‘worm’ might affect prices of cereal, toothpaste and chicken rice

It is an insect species almost no one in Singapore has heard of, and it...

Afghan special forces killed 16 Taliban, ISIS terrorists in operations

The Afghan special forces have neutralised 16 Taliban and Islamic State (ISIS) terrorists in operations...

Hong Kong activist injured in knife attack

A man handing out leaflets for a Hong Kong protest was attacked by a knife-wielding...

Hong Kong's leader backs police use of force as protesters plan 'illegal' march

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam took to the airwaves on Saturday (Oct 19) to back...

Indian tourist detained in Bhutan for desecrating Buddhist ‘chorten’

An Indian tourist has been detained by the Royal Bhutan Police for allegedly desecrating a...

Terror watchdog FATF gives Pakistan four-month ultimatum

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on Friday strongly urged Pakistan to swiftly complete its...

Killer who sparked Hong Kong protests agrees to surrender to Taiwan

The man whose actions inadvertently triggered months of violent protests in Hong Kong told chief...

Two Americans detained in east China

Two Americans who run an English teaching business in China have been detained in the...

Japan considers postponing new emperor's parade due to typhoon damage: Report

The Japanese government is considering postponing a celebratory parade after Emperor Naruhito's formal enthronement ceremony...

Trash for gold: Jakarta’s waste bank rewards residents for trading in recyclables

How many aluminium cans can get you 1g of gold?In North Jakarta, the trade-in value...

Pak summons Indian Deputy High Commissioner over LoC firing

Pakistan, on Wednesday, summoned Indian Deputy High Commissioner Gaurav Ahluwalia over India's retaliation to ceasefire...

Floods in Kelantan, Terengganu, northern Peninsular Malaysia expected in November: Disaster agency

Floods are expected in Kelantan, Terengganu and northern Peninsula Malaysia next month, said the national...

Malaysia says will work with India if palm oil imports curbed: report

Malaysia will work diplomatically with India if it decides to restrict imports of Malaysian palm...

Hundreds of dignitaries to attend as Japan's new emperor declares enthronement

New Japanese Emperor Naruhito is set to proclaim his enthronement to the world next week...