Thai PM cracks down on ‘evil’ fuel smugglers profiteering from Gulf chaos
The move follows reports of illicit fuel shipments from Thailand into Cambodia, and irregular practices identified across the supply chain …
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Streaming channel meant for pets launched in China
The new channel on Tencent Video — China's most popular online streaming platform — is meant to keep pets company …
Blood clots and burning eyes as pollution chokes north Thailand
The city of Chiang Mai has regularly topped the IQAir monitor website's most polluted big cities list this week, with …
Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing: The general who made himself president
The 69-year-old general, who has ruled Myanmar since a 2021 coup that triggered a civil war, was elected president in …
World doesn't need crisis over Taiwan, opposition leader says before China trip
Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Kuomintang, said that she is seeking reconciliation, ahead of a six-day trip to China at …
North Korea hackers suspected of attack on widely used software tool
Hackers linked to North Korea are suspected of an ambitious attack on an inconspicuous software package, cybersecurity experts said.
Asia barters for scarce energy as Iran crisis throttles supply
The race for alternative supply has hotted up as China, the world's second-largest economy, imposed fuel export bans.
North Korea's Kim oversees test of powerful new solid-fuel missile engine
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un also attended inspections of special operations forces training and a new main battle tank.
China stations jets-turned-drones at bases near Taiwan Strait, report says
These jets-turned-drones would fly into targets in the opening phase of an assault on Taiwan, according to a former U.S. …
Trump's Iran war pushes India to rekindle old friendship with Russia
Sources say India is considering buying crude oil from Russia, which would be in violation of Western sanctions, as fuel …
Equipped Indigenous firefighters protect Thai forests
Hmong villagers zip through forested slopes and cut through brush with machetes while others scan for smoke on live feeds …
Trump’s trip to meet Xi Jinping in China rescheduled for May due to Iran war
US president says he will host Chinese leader in a reciprocal visit later this yearDonald Trump will meet Xi Jinping …
Australia refuses to say how many Chinese nationals are arriving by boat, saying it may damage bilateral relations
Exclusive: Indonesia reports growing number of attempts by Chinese nationals to organise boat journeys, as Australian authorities refuse to reveal …
‘They can reach me wherever’: China using financial tactics to coerce people who flee, says report
UK urged to tackle transnational repression, as dissidents say Beijing has targeted them with tax bills and other threats“I didn’t …
Stocks rise and oil dips on hopes of 15-point Iran peace plan
Markets in Asia and Europe move higher after Iran says it will permit ‘non-hostile’ ships through strait of HormuzBusiness live …
Philippines declares emergency as energy supplies run short
There is an "imminent danger of a critically low energy supply," Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said in an executive …
Philippines declares ‘national energy emergency’ and boosts coal power as Iran war grinds on
President’s declaration allows officials to tackle fuel hoarding or profiteering, while energy secretary says country will lean more heavily on …
More young people want to vote in New Zealand’s Māori electorates. What are they and how do they work?
Growing numbers of young voters are signing up to the Māori electoral roll as debate flares over the need for …
Albanese urged to help Australians struggling with fuel crisis, as NZ offers first-of-its-kind cash relief
David Pocock says a flat 25% export levy on gas producers could redirect ‘wartime profits’ to struggling AustraliansGet our breaking …
China is mapping the ocean floor as it prepares for submarine warfare with the U.S.
Beijing has been monitoring operation across the Pacific, Indian and Arctic oceans.