From China’s point of view, the Japanese Prime Minister’s remarks on Taiwan test a red line - a trigger that sets this dispute apart from past flare-ups, analysts say.

Since setting up in Malaysia last year, the tech giant has invested more than €1.2 billion (US$1.4 billion) in facilities and operations, and has committed another €500 million for the next phase of expansion.

The verdict, though unlikely to be carried out, could widen divisions and destabilise Bangladesh’s fragile democracy, analysts tell CNA.

The cancellations amount to roughly 32 per cent of Chinese airlines' total bookings to Japan, said a veteran aviation analyst.

The convicted murderer is seeking a court declaration that the defendants denied him his right under the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act to “enjoy his culture as an Australian”.

Dolla’s label axed the retro diner-themed video after religious critics and officials slammed their styling as indecent.

The Japanese embassy in China has reminded citizens to respect local customs and be careful in their interactions with Chinese people.

Fans from all over Indonesia journeyed to the city of Jakarta to support their home teams that competed at the recent Free Fire World Series 2025 grand finals, held on Nov 14 and 15.

With one of the youngest populations in the world, Timor-Leste faces mounting pressure to create employment opportunities for its youth.

For Asian economies, resilience is necessary to ensure hard-won development gains are not eroded by climate shocks, says COP30 special envoy and environment think tank CEO Arunabha Ghosh.

Best known for its teahouses and laid-back charm, Sichuan’s capital is reinventing itself by turning global events - including esports tournaments - into engines of growth.

 UN climate chief Simon Stiell urged ministers on Monday (Nov 17) to speed up talks at COP30, saying: "I urge you to get to the hardest issues fast".

"The tragic bus accident involving Indian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia is deeply distressing," VC Sajjanar, police commissioner for the city of Hyderabad, where many of the Indian citizens were reported to have come from, told reporters.

Jailed former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been ordered to pay back taxes over the sale of his telecoms firm. He is one of Thailand's richest people.