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Johor crown prince Tunku Ismail appointed regent as Sultan Ibrahim takes a break from royal duties

Johor ruler c Iskandar has appointed his son, Johor Crown Prince Tunku Ismail, as regent...

Australia wants 'broad, deep' security ties with Japan, minister says

Australia wants "broad and deep" cooperation with Japan as the two US allies face complex...

Australia PM says China should lift trade sanctions; welcomes talks

China needs to lift its sanctions on Australia to improve relations, Australia's prime minister said...

Malaysia firms turn down orders as migrant labour shortage hits

Malaysian companies from palm oil plantations to semiconductor makers are refusing orders and forgoing billions...

South Korea says it will boost defence capacity to counter North Korean threat

South Korean Defence Minister Lee Jong-sup said on Sunday (Jun 12) that his country would...

Taiwan says it's willing to engage with China, doesn't want to close door

Taiwan does not want to close the door to China and is willing to engage...

China becoming more 'coercive and aggressive', says US defence chief

The United States will do its part to manage tensions with China and prevent conflict...

Sri Lanka hit by power cuts after key union goes on strike

Swathes of Sri Lanka were hit by electricity cuts on Thursday (Jun 9) after a...

At least 7 killed in suspected arson attack at office building in South Korea

A fire caused by suspected arson spread through an office building in South Korea’s Daegu...

Indonesian police arrest Japanese man wanted for fraud

Authorities on the southern tip of Indonesia’s Sumatra island arrested a Japanese fugitive accused of...

Hong Kong pro-democracy figures set for largest national security trial

Hong Kong's largest national security case was sent to trial on Tuesday, after lingering 15...

Deadly Bangladesh container depot fire brought under control

Firefighters in Bangladesh brought a blaze at a container depot under control on Tuesday (Jun...

Bangladesh depot accused over blast that killed at least 49

Bangladesh authorities accused a container depot operator Monday (Jun 6) of not telling firefighters about...

Bangladesh fire: 25 killed, hundreds injured in depot blast

At least 25 people have been killed and hundreds reported injured in a huge explosion...

5 killed, at least 100 injured in Bangladesh depot fire

At least five people died and some 100 were injured after a massive fire tore...

Indian climber banned for faking Everest ascent reaches summit

An Indian climber banned from Everest after faking a summit of the world's highest mountain...