2 h. ago Tariffs for penguins? Trump trade order targets remote uninhabited Australian islands

Critics are mocking Washington for placing tariffs on Heard Island and McDonald Islands, possibly due to mislabelled shipping data.

Politics

4 h. ago India turns to AI in fight against glaucoma, boost early detection of disease

AI tools can help analyse retinal images to detect signs of glaucoma, and warn people about impending health risks for related diseases, experts say.

Politics

5 h. ago US horror writer mistaken for Duterte’s lawyer: ‘not how I wanted to get famous’

Diehard supporters of the Philippine ex-president flooded Nicholas Kaufmann’s Facebook page, demanding he bring their hero home.

Events

6 h. ago South Korean court removes Yoon from office, ending political deadlock

An election to replace Yoon, who also faces a criminal trial on charges of insurrection, will be held within 60 days.

Events

6 h. ago South Korea’s democracy shows ‘remarkable resilience’ as Yoon ousted by court

The ruling ends a divisive political chapter and paves the way for a presidential race that could stretch the nation’s social fabric.

Events

7 h. ago ‘Cruel’ Trump tariffs bring Vietnam’s economic dreams crashing down

Facing a 46 per cent tax on export, Hanoi is one of the most striking victims of Trump’s take-no-prisoners trade war.

Economics

8 h. ago China Is an Indispensable US Trade Partner. Will Trump’s Tariffs Hurt Beijing?

China Is an Indispensable US Trade Partner. Will Trump’s Tariffs Hurt Beijing?  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Politics

8 h. ago Japan faces demand for full footage over death of Sri Lankan detainee from family

Wishma Sandamali suffered from ill health and lost more than 20kg while in detention in Nagoya for months before she died in 202.

Events

9 h. ago Trump Tariffs Live Updates: Wall Street Reels From Shock of Trump Tariffs

Trump Tariffs Live Updates: Wall Street Reels From Shock of Trump Tariffs  The New York Times

Politics

9 h. ago Time To Worry? Analysts Are Downgrading Their Beijing Chunlizhengda Medical Instruments Co., Ltd. (HKG:1858) Outlook

Time To Worry? Analysts Are Downgrading Their Beijing Chunlizhengda Medical Instruments Co., Ltd. (HKG:1858) Outlook  simplywall.st

Politics

12 h. ago Trump Tariffs Live Updates: Tariffs Send Wall Street Tumbling Toward Worst Day Since 2022

Trump Tariffs Live Updates: Tariffs Send Wall Street Tumbling Toward Worst Day Since 2022  The New York Times

Politics

13 h. ago Russia bans Elton John’s Aids foundation to defend ‘spiritual and moral values’

British singer has spoken out against what he has said is unacceptable discrimination against gay people by Russian authorities.

Politics

15 h. ago Is DeepSeek Just The Beginning? How Russia, China Alliance Could Threaten U.S. Artificial Intelligence Leadership

Is DeepSeek Just The Beginning? How Russia, China Alliance Could Threaten U.S. Artificial Intelligence Leadership  Investor's Business Daily

Politics

18 h. ago Trump tariffs: ‘bad news for all’ as Asia hard hit by levies, amid fears of global trade war

‘Disproportionately stiffer’ tariffs for the region will be detrimental to growth for export-reliant Asian economies, experts warn.

Events

19 h. ago Trump Took a Wrecking Ball to Southeast Asia’s Role as an Alternative to China

Trump Took a Wrecking Ball to Southeast Asia’s Role as an Alternative to China  The New York Times

Politics

20 h. ago An Asia racked by natural disasters needs insurers to step up

Instead of withdrawing from high-risk areas, Asia’s insurers must become an active partner in long-term climate risk management.

Events

23 h. ago Trump tariffs jolt Apple’s supply chain in China, as shares of Goertek and Luxshare plunge

China plays a crucial role in Apple’s global supply chain, with most iPhones being assembled there.

Politics

23 h. ago Japan bento chain’s ‘no rice’ April Fool’s joke goes down the wrong way

The joke is ‘not funny’ and in bad taste, given how rice shortages are a big concern in Japan, its unhappy critics say.

Politics

23 h. ago Southeast Asians expect more US engagement amid Trump’s tariff call: survey

Singapore, one of the US’ closest partners in the region, is the most worried about the impact of Trump’s second term, a new survey shows.

Politics

23 h. ago India’s Lower House passes bill that would change Muslim land laws

Critics fear it will further undermine Muslim rights in India and could be used to confiscate historic mosques and other property.

Society