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Politics

From Iraq to Iran: the US quest for Israeli military dominance – and its fallout

This decades-long strategy has not only redrawn the regional map but also exposed the limits of China’s Middle East influence, analysts say.

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‘See motorcycle fly’: Singapore driver jailed after teen killed in rash move

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How Israel-Iran war sent ripples of fear through the global maritime trade

Health & Environment

The rat in the room: understanding Indonesia’s hantavirus cases

Medical experts say there is no cause for alarm as the 8 reported cases of a disease linked to the virus happened at a local level.

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Indonesia has reported eight cases of haemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS), one of the diseases caused by the rodent-linked hantavirus. Photo: Shutterstock
Indonesia has reported eight cases of haemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS), one of the diseases caused by the rodent-linked hantavirus. Photo: Shutterstock

Health & Environment

Japan’s bear attacks surge: is social media clout worth risking life and limb?

Climate change, fewer hunters and shrinking habitats are causing the animals to venture into human territory, naturalist says.

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Politics

Talks over threats: South Korea tries a new tack to sway its nuclear neighbour

From halting border broadcasts to urging diplomacy, South Korea’s new president is making tangible gestures to de-escalate tensions.

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Politics

India eyes lift-off for space economy after astronaut ISS milestone

Mission marks progress in India’s programme to become the fourth country to independently carry out human space flights.

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Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla with fellow astronauts aboard the International Space Station on Thursday. Shukla is India’s second astronaut going into space. Photo: Nasa via AP
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla with fellow astronauts aboard the International Space Station on Thursday. Shukla is India’s second astronaut going into space. Photo: Nasa via AP

People

‘It’s a human issue’: will NTU case prompt rethink on AI use for students?

Saga involving three students accused of academic misconduct reveals gaps in universities’ dispute resolution processes, observers say.

Politics

2 Chinese men arrested in South Korea for using drone to film naval base

A series of similar recent incidents involving Chinese nationals has sparked fears of South Korea’s national security being compromised.

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Politics

Groundhog Day in Thailand as Shinawatra clan faces protests, courts and crisis

Court rulings, street protests and coalition rifts could force Paetongtarn Shinawatra to step down.

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Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra (centre) speaks to troops during a visit to the Royal Thai Army’s Morakot Operations Base in Ubon Ratchathani province on June 20. Photo: AFP

Lifestyle & Culture

Filipinos turn to online scams after losing jobs in Pogo crackdown

Many of those recently arrested for online scams were former Pogo workers who ‘branched out on their own’, cybercrime chief says.

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Philippine Interior Secretary Juanito Remulla places a closure sign at a Pogos hub last December. Photo: AFP
Philippine Interior Secretary Juanito Remulla places a closure sign at a Pogos hub last December. Photo: AFP

Politics

Philippines and Malaysia navies renew close ties, sidestep maritime claims

Relations between the two countries have been tested over the Malaysian state of Sabah and Manila’s maritime laws.

Health & Environment

The future of climate migration? Tuvalu’s people seek a new home in Australia

About 3,125 Tuvaluans have entered the ballot for a climate visa to live in Australia, but analysts warn of brain drain.

Lifestyle & Culture

‘Heinous’: police in Japan uncover ‘online paedophile group’ of teachers

Two primary school teachers have been arrested for taking and sharing indecent photos of girls, sparking a nationwide search for accomplices.

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Japanese schoolchildren enjoying a field trip. Photo: Shutterstock

Economics

Indonesia’s 3 million homes push gets US$2.5 billion boost from Qatar

A Qatari firm’s Indonesian subsidiary has pledged to fund the construction of 100,000 homes initially, targeting 1 million over five years.

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Workers build homes in a subsidised housing area in East Java, Indonesia. Photo: NurPhoto via Getty Images
Workers build homes in a subsidised housing area in East Java, Indonesia. Photo: NurPhoto via Getty Images

People

Malaysian student murder: 3 arrested, all known to the victim

Maniishapriet Kaur Akhara was found dead in her dormitory on Tuesday, with no signs of forced entry into the unit.

Health & Environment

A drop in the ocean? Pacific nations tap local know-how for marine conservation

Among the measures being taken are a ban on fishing and mining activities in vast marine protected areas.

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Politics

From Iraq to Iran: the US quest for Israeli military dominance – and its fallout

This decades-long strategy has not only redrawn the regional map but also exposed the limits of China’s Middle East influence, analysts say.

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Illustration: Huy Truong
Illustration: Huy Truong

Politics

Crisis calculations: Trump’s America has Southeast Asia in a spin

Punitive tariffs and severe aid cuts are shaking the foundations of the US relationship with Asean, deepening a sense of ‘unreliability’.

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Politics

After the ceasefire, India and Pakistan’s leaders seek cover under their flags

Leaders of both countries have sought to relay to domestic audiences competing claims of victory in order to reap political benefits.

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Politics

What South Korea’s new president means for its US, China ties

Expect a nuanced approach to foreign policy as President Lee Jae-myung attempts to pull relations with Beijing back from their ‘lowest ebb’.

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung speaks on the phone at his residence in Incheon, South Korea, on Wednesday. Photo: Yonhap/AFP
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People

‘See motorcycle fly’: Singapore driver jailed after teen killed in rash move

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Jarrett Tee was jailed for five years and eight months on Friday after pleading guilty to dangerous driving. Photo: TikTok/da_niubee

Southeast Asia

Protests erupt in Thailand demanding Paetongtarn’s removal after leaked call

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Thai protesters gather at Bangkok’s Victory Monument on Saturday, to demand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s resignation. Photo: AP

Health & Environment

The rat in the room: understanding Indonesia’s hantavirus cases

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Indonesia has reported eight cases of haemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS), one of the diseases caused by the rodent-linked hantavirus. Photo: Shutterstock

Health & Environment

Japan’s bear attacks surge: is social media clout worth risking life and limb?

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Two bears walk down the street in Shari town in Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido. Photo: Shari Town Local Government/AFP

East Asia

‘Sad that they leave Japan all at once’: panda fans bid farewell to beloved 4

Giant panda Rauhin at the Adventure World amusement park in Shirahama, Japan, on Thursday. Photo: Xinhua
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OPINION
Melinda Martinus

Asian Angle | Are migrant workers the real glue cementing Asean-GCC ties?

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Maria Siow

My Take | Who are these ‘like-minded countries’ politicians are talking about?

Maria Siow
Brandon Tan Jun Wen

Asian Angle | Not-so-rich kid: meet Bobby Saputra, a viral parody of privilege

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Natasha Heap

Opinion | Flying into the storm: how Middle East conflict reshapes global air routes

Natasha Heap
Joseph Sipalan

My Take | Caught in the chip war, Malaysia must rethink its US–China balancing act

Joseph Sipalan
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Tourists skip Japan after quake prediction in viral manga

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Scam compounds ‘deliberately ignored’ by Cambodia

Amnesty says Cambodia’s multibillion-dollar scam industry thrives with government blessing
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Terrifying moment as packed subway in Seoul set on fire

South Korean prosecutors release video of Seoul subway arson
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India sends 1st astronaut into space in 41 years

India, Poland and Hungary make space flight comeback with Axiom mission to ISS
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