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Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:02:00 +0800Families descend on Nepal in search of missing tourists
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:56:00 +0800Schools, ferry routes suspended as Typhoon Saudel lashes east China
Schools in the cities of Fuzhou and Quanzhou halted in-person activities as Typhoon Saudel made its third landfall in China on Fujian's coast on Thursday (Sep 3) morning.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:49:19 +0800Hong Kong slapping brawl: 3 women granted bail, barred from returning to shopping mall
The three women were accused of taking part in an unlawful fight at a shopping mall in Kowloon, court documents said.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:41:06 +0800South Korea accelerates bid to put government bodies outside of Seoul
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:53:51 +0800Xi Jinping urges new Middle East security framework during Egypt visit
Countries in the Middle East region should be "masters of their own destiny" and explore a new regional "security architecture", says the Chinese president.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:19:31 +0800How Thai beauty brand Sudtana's founder took family herbal remedies to Asia's luxury hotels and resorts
Inspired by the herbal wisdom passed down from her grandfather, Mew Leelahongjudha built a brand whose products are now used by prestigious hospitality names including Four Seasons, Six Senses and Soneva.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0800Social media bans for teens: What Talking Point learnt from Australia, Malaysia
Teenagers are beating the social media ban in Australia, while Malaysia’s approach has raised privacy concerns. CNA’s Talking Point sees how the restrictions are playing out while a different playbook takes shape in Singapore.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0800Commentary: The more pertinent question is not whether SIA should exit the Air India partnership
Air India’s mounting losses and challenges are cause for concern, but they do not make walking away the best option for Singapore Airlines, says former financial journalist Ven Sreenivasan.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0800More than ordinary shops: China strengthens a decades-old network for an age of disruption
China is beefing up a decades-old state-linked network spanning rural shops, agricultural supplies and distribution. The reasons go well beyond everyday commerce, say analysts.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:57:00 +0800Nepal rescuers race to reach any survivors trapped in tunnels a week after disaster
“We are very confident that there is life in there,” a Nepal Electricity Authority board member says of trapped workers in hydropower tunnels.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:43:00 +0800Nepal to rebuild early-warning system on China border after deadly flood, sources say
"The landscape is adjusting after the mega event, so (it) could trigger a few more landslides," one Nepali government source says as Nepal installs sensors, cameras and VSAT.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:12:00 +0800Swiss rave shooting suspect has 'psychological problems': prosecutor
A Swiss man in custody after a rave shooting that kills an Italian woman and wounds five suffers from “psychological problems” and stays silent, prosecutors say.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:35:00 +0800CNA Explains: Why is SIA staying invested in loss-making Air India, and can its long-term bet pay off?
Air India is seeking fresh capital as it undergoes a costly transformation. What does Singapore Airlines stand to gain from India’s aviation market, and what will it take for Air India to deliver sustainable returns?
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:17:20 +0800Pakistan hospital fire that killed 14 infants exposes serious safety failures
An interim inquiry found the neonatal nursery had no fire alarm or sprinklers, while an earlier blaze had already exposed deficiencies at the hospital.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:28:00 +0800Singapore, Thailand sign agreement to deepen cooperation on social sector development
Both countries will cooperate in areas including personnel exchanges between relevant institutions and the sharing of knowledge and research on social welfare policies and programmes.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:52:47 +0800Can technology give China’s farmers an edge against extreme weather?
In the second of a two-part series on climate resilience, CNA looks at how farmers in China are using AI, drones and other technology to prepare for storms – and the challenges of making these tools more widely available.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:53:15 +0800From drones to space tech, Japan looks to startups to strengthen its defences
Tokyo is stepping up efforts to harness dual-use technologies – innovations developed for civilian purposes that can also have military applications – as it seeks to bolster national security while opening new markets for Japanese firms at home a...
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:47:29 +0800Indonesian officials say government-supplied meals tested after more than 500 students fall ill
Non-governmental watchdog Network for Education Watch said that as of Aug 8, there had been some 37,600 cases of food poisoning linked to the free-meals programme.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:18:44 +0800Eight Indonesians allegedly duped into becoming Russian soldiers
Indonesia needs to verify their identities, citizenship status, recruitment process and the nature of their involvement, its foreign ministry said. This comes after Ukraine released names of the eight Indonesians.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:44:00 +0800After Nepal’s catastrophic flood, scientists watch for what comes next
The massive rock-and-ice collapse has left behind unstable terrain and metres of debris that could trigger further floods and landslides, experts say.