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North Korea fires 2 ballistic missiles amid deadlocked nuclear talks

North Korea fired two ballistic missiles into the sea on Wednesday (Sep 15), according to...

Taiwan lands fighters on highway as annual drills reach peak

Taiwanese fighter jets landed on a makeshift runway on a highway strip on Wednesday (Sep...

Taliban thank world for promised aid, urge US to show 'heart'

The Taliban on Tuesday (Sep 14) thanked the world for pledging hundreds of millions of...

Afghan children cling to lorries to be smuggled into Pakistan

Farid glances around furtively, trying to outsmart the Pakistani border guards. It’s a dangerous game...

COVID-19 cases in south-east China more than double as Delta spreads

New local COVID-19 infections more than doubled in China's southeastern province of Fujian, health authorities...

US still prepared to engage with North Korea after missile test

The United States remains prepared to engage with North Korea, a White House spokeswoman said...

Malaysia plans to lift government debt ceiling to 65% of GDP

Malaysia's cabinet has proposed raising the government's statutory debt ceiling to 65 per cent of...

Chinese state media slam medical beauty ads, urge regulation

Chinese state media on Tuesday (Sep 14) said it was "imperative and urgent" to regulate...

Shanghai suspends schools, flights as typhoon approaches China

Authorities in Shanghai and neighbouring coastal regions cancelled flights, and suspended schools, subways and trains...

Taliban: Women can study in gender-segregated universities

Women in Afghanistan can continue to study in universities, including at post-graduate levels, but classrooms...

North Korea missile test poses 'threats' to neighbours: Pentagon

The United States military said on Sunday (Sep 12) missile tests conducted by North Korea...

North Korea tests first 'strategic' cruise missile with possible nuclear capability

North Korea carried out successful tests of a new long-range cruise missile over the weekend,...

Japan, Vietnam sign defence transfer deal amid China worries

Japan can now give defence equipment and technology to Vietnam under an agreement signed on...

Rethinking alcohol addiction: Not a lack of willpower, but a mental disorder

If you’re seeking tough love, you won’t find it with Mr Ranjit Singh.  The 59-year-old counsellor...

Japan says suspected Chinese submarine seen near territorial waters

Japan's defence ministry said on Sunday (Sep 12) that a submarine believed to be from...

Pakatan Harapan 'inclined to accept' Malaysia PM Ismail Sabri's offer of parliamentary reforms

The Pakatan Harapan (PH) opposition coalition has stated that it is “inclined to accept” an...