70 m. ago Why Japan’s missile upgrade near China may not strain relations with Beijing

Tokyo’s reported plans to upgrade counterstrike missiles on strategic Kyushu by next year are not expected to derail improving relations, experts say.

Events

9 h. ago UK teen who planned school killing jailed for minimum 49 years

He said his aim was to conduct an attack more deadly than the US Sandy Hook and Virginia Tech massacres.

Events

12 h. ago 30 years on, victims of Aum Shinrikyo’s sarin attack on Tokyo subway still traumatised

The cult behind the attack has yet to compensate its victims, while its offshoots continue to gain followers and amass wealth.

Events

18 h. ago Up to 100,000 still work in Myanmar’s scam hubs – and not all are victims, Thai police say

The top police general leading Thailand’s operation against the compounds called for careful investigations to identify criminals.

Events

28 h. ago Mexico City overhauls bullfights in win for animal activists

The measure, sharply criticised by fans, includes preventing bullfighters from using spades and swords to attack the animals.

Politics

41 h. ago Foreign ministers of South Korea, China and Japan to meet in Tokyo, Seoul says

Foreign ministers of South Korea, China and Japan to meet in Tokyo, Seoul says  Reuters.com

Politics

46 h. ago Indonesia to bring home hundreds more scam trafficking victims from Myanmar

The United Nations estimates that as many as 120,000 people have been forced to work in Myanmar’s scam hubs against their will.

Events

55 h. ago Oil prices tick up on US attack on Houthis, China economic hopes

Oil prices tick up on US attack on Houthis, China economic hopes  Reuters

Economics

3 d. ago Netanyahu seeks to oust Israel’s domestic security service chief Ronen Bar

Israeli leader has quarreled with Shin Bet’s chief over responsibility for the October 7 attack, hostage negotiations and a probe into links to Qatar.

Politics

3 d. ago Manhunt under way in Hong Kong after resident slashed in Sha Tin and later dies

Victim in his fifties was chased and slashed by attackers who later fled scene in taxi.

Events

3 d. ago Manhunt for 2 in Hong Kong after man dies in Sha Tin slashing

Victim in his fifties was chased and slashed by attackers who later fled scene in taxi.

Events

3 d. ago Search for 2 murder suspects in Hong Kong after man dies in Sha Tin slashing

Victim, 52, was chased and slashed by attackers who later fled scene in taxi.

Events

3 d. ago China woman and friend save crash driver, share story with shop boss who turns out to be dad

Karma comes quick as car-crash Good Samaritans stop off at eatery after accident, are given extra free food then truth emerges about victim.

Events

3 d. ago How Trump’s renewed pressure is pushing Japan to defend itself

With the US re-examining its commitments, Tokyo faces the dilemma of managing a shifting landscape without losing its strategic footing.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘Lip service’: Philippines’ cyber defences lag amid Chinese attack claims

With reports of military networks and government sites being breached, experts warn the Philippines is ill-prepared for cyber warfare.

Events

4 d. ago Beijing steps up attack on Hong Kong’s Hutchison, warning over ‘dancing’ with US

Entrepreneurs who ‘dance with Americans’ will have no future even if they secure ‘big deal’, commentary shared by offices says.

Events

4 d. ago Beijing offices keep up pressure on Hong Kong’s Hutchison over Panama port deal

Entrepreneurs who ‘dance with Americans’ will have no future even if they secure ‘big deal’, commentary posted by offices says.

Events

4 d. ago 2 arrested in Hong Kong after man, 79, allegedly swindled out of HK$2.6 million

Two brothers, aged 29 and 33, arrested after bank staff alert authorities about suspicious transfers from alleged victim’s account.

Economics

5 d. ago Can Hong Kong’s Hutchison ride out storm over Panama ports deal after Beijing attack?

Experts say Hutchison, part of tycoon Li Ka-shing’s empire, is now caught in a dilemma and might end up being punished by both the United States and China.

Events

5 d. ago Japan’s Tokyo to ‘revitalise’ nightlife with US$3.8 million jolt to lure visitors after dark

Initiatives include pop-up information offices, projection mapping displays, and subsidies for businesses, all designed to showcase Tokyo’s vibrant after-hours scene.

Economics