Asia
S. Korea and ASEAN discuss strategic partnership and peace
Seoul and ASEAN meet to advance strategic cooperation on security, economy, AI and regional stability.
Noto airport rebrands with Pokemon to boost tourism
Japan’s Noto Airport nicknamed after Pokemon to revive tourism after 2024 quake killed over 700.
Sri Lanka opens inquiry into deadly prison riot
Sri Lanka launches a criminal investigation into its deadliest prison riot in years as the death toll from gang clashes rises to 27.
South Korea law targets fake online information
A revised South Korean law targeting false online information takes effect, imposing tougher penalties on repeat offenders and sparking free speech concerns.
Singapore tables bill to penalise drivers on phones
Singapore introduces bill to punish drivers holding phones and lower drink-driving alcohol limits.
Joshua Wong to be sentenced in September under Hong Kong security law
Prominent Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong faces sentencing in September on national security charges, adding to his nearly five-year subversion term.
Gunmen kill nine police officers in attack on Pakistan dam project
Gunmen killed nine police officers and left others missing after an attack on a checkpost guarding the Mangi Dam project in Balochistan.
Japan urges China to reconsider missile test launch
Tokyo said it strongly urged China to rethink a ballistic missile test in the Pacific amid concerns over Japan's airspace security.
China conducts missile test-fire in the Pacific Ocean
Beijing confirms rare submarine-launched missile test in the Pacific, drawing condemnation from Japan and regional powers.
