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Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:43:50 +0800
Sri Lanka arrests ex-spy chief over 2019 Easter bombings
The former head of intelligence allegedly allowed the attacks to happen with the intention of influencing the 2019 presidential election.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:09:00 +0800
Anwar aide dismisses minister’s call for royal inquiry into Malaysia’s anti-graft agency
The call for a royal inquiry must not be based on hearsay, says Kamil Munim, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's political secretary in the Finance Ministry.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:23:00 +0800
Japan PM Takaichi under pressure over gifts to MPs
More than 300 lawmakers were given the option to choose an item from a gift catalogue "as an expression of appreciation for their success at this very tough election", said Sanae Takaichi on X, adding that no taxpayer money was used.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:18:00 +0800
Malaysia blocks same-sex dating sites Grindr and Blued, mulls legal measures to curb LGBTQ+ dating apps
Communications minister Fahmi Fadzil said the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has not received requests to remove the mobile application versions of Grindr and Blued from app stores, noting challenges due to such apps being foreign...

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:33:00 +0800
'Buoyant' Hong Kong economy spurs fiscal deficit turnaround, budget shows
The city is also redoubling its focus on the technology and artificial intelligence sector to bolster integration with mainland China's five-year plan.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:45:00 +0800
South Korea's birthrate, the world's lowest, rises again amid signs of easing demographic crisis
South Korea's total fertility rate, the average number of babies a woman is expected to have during her reproductive life, stood at 0.80 in 2025, up from 0.75 in 2024, according to preliminary data from the Ministry of Data and Statistics.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:19:45 +0800
Indonesia’s green gold: Coastal farmers reap benefits of booming seaweed industry
Seaweed has become one of Indonesia’s most valuable commodities, but despite strong production, it lags in processing capacity, limiting its ability to capture higher-value returns. 

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:47:00 +0800
Tech firms lead Asian markets rally as Seoul, Tokyo hit records

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:32:00 +0800
Months after floods, Indonesian survivors frustrated by slow response
About 26,000 flood survivors are still displaced after a monsoon deluge hit their villages in Sumatra last year.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0800
The rise of 'Chinamaxxing': Cultural curiosity or TikTok caricature?
A playful TikTok trend celebrating everyday Chinese habits has gone global, prompting debate over cultural appreciation - and whether online fascination can reshape perceptions.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:59:00 +0800
Commentary: Myanmar and Timor-Leste quarrel calls ASEAN’s conventional wisdom into question
The fallout between the two ASEAN members highlights Timor-Leste’s unique international personality, says a researcher.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:09:00 +0800
Bali flooding prompts tourist evacuation: Official

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:29:00 +0800
Iran nears deal to buy supersonic anti-ship missiles from China
The deployment of the missiles would significantly enhance Iran’s strike capabilities and pose a threat to US naval forces in the region, two weapons experts said.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:13:56 +0800
Malaysia curbs non-AI data centres as power squeeze looms

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:21:00 +0800
Japan to deploy missile systems on island near Taiwan by 2031
This is the first time Japan has specified the timing of its deployment of surface-to-air missiles on Yonaguni island.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:13:00 +0800
‘Alpha-male’ influencer Nick Adams dropped as US ambassador to Malaysia, claims he has been promoted
Adams’ nomination by US President Donald Trump last year had sparked controversy due to reportedly misogynistic remarks the right-wing commentator has made, as well as his public support for Israel in 2024.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:54:00 +0800
Rights group slams treatment of viral Japanese monkey
Punch's predicament has sparked huge interest online, spawning a devoted fanbase with large crowds thronging Ichikawa City Zoo.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0800
Thailand, Cambodia dispute exchange of fire at border
The countries signed a ceasefire agreement in late December but tensions on the border remain, with both sides trading accusations of truce violations.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:59:26 +0800
Can ASEAN’s 50-year-old foundational peace treaty hold in a more uncertain world?
The Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia has been seen for much of its history as a cornerstone of the region’s relative stability.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:23:00 +0800
Air India technical incidents such as fuel leaks hit 14-month high

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