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Energy
18 dead, 8 injured in explosion at illegal India coal mine, police say
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was ‘pained by the mishap’ in Meghalaya and that the victims’ families would receive compensation.
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United States
Opinion
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How ‘America first’, in many respects, puts America behind
5 Feb 2026 - 8:30PM
Mental health
India probes suspected suicide of 3 sisters amid social media ban debate
5 Feb 2026 - 7:43PM
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Education
Indian activist wins US$1 million prize for transforming slum schools through art
Rouble Nagi wins the 2026 Global Teacher Prize for opening 800 slum centres and using art to provide free education across India.
5 Feb 2026 - 6:50PM
Pakistan
Pakistan accuses ‘elements supported by India’ of organising Balochistan attacks
The attacks in recent days in the restive province caused the deaths of more than 250 civilians, security personnel and insurgents.
5 Feb 2026 - 6:17PM
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US-China trade war
US pitches critical minerals plan to allies to halt Beijing’s dominance
More than 50 countries encouraged to back US-led framework using price floors and financing to blunt Beijing’s control of hi-tech materials.
5 Feb 2026 - 7:20AM
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Malaysia
Malaysian waters see return of oil transfer by ‘dark fleet’ of tankers
A crackdown against two vessels off Penang was the first disruption of such a ship-to-ship oil transfer in the state for over 10 years.
4 Feb 2026 - 7:48PM
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United States
Opinion
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With US-Russia treaty set to expire, threat of a new nuclear arms race grows
In a fragmented multilateral environment, the world could face even greater danger from nuclear proliferation than during the Cold War.
4 Feb 2026 - 6:45AM
US-Venezuela conflict
1 month after Maduro abduction, Venezuela assures China investments are safe
Venezuelan envoy Remigio Ceballos dismisses reports US will set the price for all oil transactions between China and Venezuela.
3 Feb 2026 - 9:41PM
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Trade
Why India may ‘gravitate back’ to US bloc after Trump-Modi tariff deal
Analysts doubt that India can buy more than US$500 billion of US products in a short span of time and stop buying Russian oil.
3 Feb 2026 - 5:00PM
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Cambodia
Inside an abandoned Cambodian scam centre seized by Thai troops
Fake law enforcement uniforms from nations including China and Singapore were found alongside mock police sets used to intimidate victims.
5 Feb 2026 - 2:02PM
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Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks rise despite losses for tech firms on tax concerns
Baidu, Kuaishou among internet stocks losing ground amid rumours regulators may adjust value-added taxes on the sector.
3 Feb 2026 - 4:34PM
United States
Trump lifts Russia-related oil tariffs on India under new trade deal
Under the pact, India’s tariffs have been reduced from 50 per cent to 18 per cent.
3 Feb 2026 - 6:00AM
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Artificial intelligence
Opinion
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How ‘ghost workers’ stand at the crossroads of AI development
The future of artificial intelligence depends not only on algorithms but on who controls and benefits from the labour that machines rely on.
2 Feb 2026 - 8:30PM
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United States
India eyes ‘global manufacturing powerhouse’ status with budget boost
The measures aim to boost production in key sectors such as biopharma and semiconductors, and increase support for smaller businesses.
2 Feb 2026 - 7:06PM
Malaysia
Malaysia’s PM brushes off Epstein speculation with queasy emoji post
Anwar Ibrahim has rubbished an old email describing him as a potential ‘gold mine’, insisting he had no connection to the US sex offender.
2 Feb 2026 - 1:40PM
Singapore
Supply chain ‘weaponisation’ tops agenda at Singapore aviation meet
The new UN aviation chief says global cooperation is important to achieve a ‘safer, more sustainable and more competitive’ sector.
2 Feb 2026 - 5:12PM
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Pakistan
Pakistan bats away India match but stays in T20 World Cup
India and Pakistan agreed last year to play at neutral venues when either country is hosting an ICC event.
2 Feb 2026 - 9:52AM
US-China relations
Opinion
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Beijing must be clear-eyed about its national interests abroad
As the US disrupts international norms, China should reconsider its place in the world system to protect its overseas investments.
1 Feb 2026 - 8:30PM
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Pakistan
Pakistan says it killed 145 ‘Indian-backed terrorists’ after Balochistan attacks
‘The bodies of these 145 killed terrorists are in our custody, and some of them are Afghan nationals,’ the provincial chief minister said.
2 Feb 2026 - 11:24AM
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Singapore
A tale of two cities: Singapore, Hong Kong and their contrasting paths
Historian Wang Gungwu reflects on how political legacies have shaped Hong Kong and Singapore, two of Asia’s economic ‘tigers’.
2 Feb 2026 - 5:07PM
Jeffrey Epstein
India calls Modi’s Israel visit mention in Epstein email ‘trashy ruminations’
The foreign ministry acknowledged the 2017 trip but said the rest of the claims ‘deserve to be dismissed with the utmost contempt’.
1 Feb 2026 - 1:34PM
Trade
Opinion
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The India-EU trade pact is a rebuke of US economic coercion
Beyond trade liberalisation, the partnership will weaken Washington’s ability to use tariffs as leverage and dictate the rules of global economic engagement.
1 Feb 2026 - 5:30AM
Russia
Will India warm to Russia’s bid to revive troika with China?
Analysts say New Delhi may see a ‘limited role’ for the Russia-India-China trialogue amid global tensions and competing priorities.
31 Jan 2026 - 4:00PM
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Luxury water makes a splash in India as status symbol
In India, the premium water segment accounts for 8 per cent of the bottled water market last year compared to just 1 per cent in 2021.
31 Jan 2026 - 1:06PM
Fashion
Letters
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Don’t be too quick to call brands out on cultural appropriation
Readers discuss the use of Chinese stylistic elements in fashion, a Malaysian corruption trial, and a new trade pact.
31 Jan 2026 - 11:30AM
Trip Inspiration
From devil-mouth caves to deer-filled parks, these sites deserve more love
From ancient temples in Bali to royal tombs in Korea, Asia’s World Heritage sites reveal rich histories beyond the spotlight.
31 Jan 2026 - 11:00AM
Belt and Road Initiative
China to step up investment in Nepal’s hydropower sector: Nepalese official
China has ‘already proposed some projects’ in Nepal, as it looks to tap the country’s huge hydropower resources and sell power to India.
31 Jan 2026 - 10:30AM
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