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Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:32:00 +0800China, Taiwan brace for Typhoon Bavi, possibly the most powerful storm in years
Bavi, currently spanning about 1,000km at its widest point, or roughly the width of France, is forecast to skirt northern Taiwan before making landfall in China's eastern Fujian province on Saturday evening, according to China's National Meteorologic...
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:03:00 +0800Malaysia denies report that Jho Low entered country for 1MDB talks
News portal Sarawak Report, which had played a key role in uncovering the 1MDB scandal, reported in May that Low had secretly entered Malaysia last year as part of a Chinese delegation to negotiate debts linked to 1MDB.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:35:00 +0800Cathay Pacific flight intercepted by Hungarian NATO fighter jets, airline says safety was never compromised
Flight CX257 from Hong Kong to London experienced a “temporary loss of communication” with local air traffic control over Romanian airspace on Jul 4.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:21:00 +0800Woman arrested in Japan for sewing shut housemate's lips
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:24:17 +0800Taiwan bets on premium coffee, with Alishan’s beans commanding some of the world's highest prices
In the final instalment of a three-part series on Taiwan beyond semiconductors, CNA looks at how the island is building a reputation for small-batch specialty coffee.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:12:00 +0800India clinches agreement for Australian uranium supply
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:28:00 +0800Top court upholds South Korean ex-president Yoon's 7-year jail sentence
Yoon, who is already in detention, is also appealing a separate life sentence for leading an insurrection with his martial law declaration.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0800'People depend on us': Why some Indonesian businesses won't charge more despite rising costs
From a US$0.31 haircut to a US$0.67 meal, some Indonesian businesses have refused to pass rising costs on to consumers, providing small but meaningful relief to their communities. Others make the “hard choice” to raise prices.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0800Commentary: Johor state polls bring PM Anwar’s national revenue-sharing dilemma into sharp focus
Elections in Johor are taking place against the backdrop of the increasingly loud demands by Malaysia’s richer states for larger slices of the national revenue pie, says CNA's Leslie Lopez.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:51:13 +0800Thai parliament approves amnesty for hundreds of activists
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:58:44 +0800Nepal court convicts ex-ministers over Bhutan refugee scam
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:09:00 +0800Families mourn 26 killed in deadly Sri Lanka prison riot
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:26:00 +0800Thai beer dynasty mother drops 'ungrateful child' case against son
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:57:00 +0800Man blown from 12th-floor apartment as survivors recount deadly Hubei tornadoes
Eleven people were killed and hundreds more injured after two tornadoes barrelled through China’s Hubei province on Monday (Jul 6).
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:24:00 +0800Taiwan's artisanal chocolate makers earn global recognition but climate change threatens growth
In the second of a three-part series on Taiwan beyond semiconductors, CNA explores how the island’s emerging premium chocolate industry is balancing global success with growing climate pressures.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:27:00 +0800Death toll from landslide in northwest China rises to 21
Tuesday's landslide occurred as intense storms and rains in southern and central China killed around 17 people and injured hundreds of others.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0800Johor state polls: PAS’ bid to revive ties with UMNO has failed, says Bersatu chief Muhyiddin
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin tells CNA that his Bersatu party remains focused on making gains in the Johor polls despite its fractured ties with PAS under opposition coalition Perikatan Nasional.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:34:43 +0800Why India is concerned about WhatsApp usernames - and what it could mean for other countries
India has asked Meta to halt the rollout of WhatsApp usernames over fraud and impersonation concerns. Experts weigh the trade-offs between privacy, safety and regulation.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:50:00 +0800China's DeepSeek developing its own AI chip, sources say
If successful, DeepSeek's expansion into semiconductor development would mark a major strategic shift for a company widely hailed in China as the country's AI champion, potentially adding to challenges faced by Chinese tech giant Huawei.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:02:00 +0800Indonesia, India announce long-range missile deal
President Prabowo Subianto and Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to expand defence cooperation, boost trade and strengthen collaboration on critical minerals during talks in Jakarta.