Local police sources say Chinese nationals had rented an entire hotel in the coastal town of Chilaw to run an alleged cyberscam operation.

The Mar 16 attack hit a drug treatment centre and killed 411 people, according to Afghan officials. 

Gulf envoys said South Korea is a "top priority" nation and pledged to communicate closely with Seoul to ensure a stable supply of resources, South Korea's finance ministry said in a statement.

Indonesia has condemned the attacks as “unacceptable”, calling for a thorough investigation and stronger security guarantees for peacekeeping troops.

As China’s electric cars age, the promise of cheap, clean mobility is colliding with the practical costs of battery degradation and upkeep. CNA unpacks the issue as part of a series examining the forces powering Asia’s electric transition.