S. Korea’s Defense Ministry says ‘no military mobilisation’ for 2nd martial law even if Yoon returns
Mr Yoon, suspected of leading the alleged insurrection, also faces a criminal trial for insurrection. Read more at ...
Trump’s tariffs hit garment makers in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka hard
The industry supplies low-cost clothing to the US, and is a crucial part of the Asian countries’ economies. Read more at ...
Trump administration sued over Chinese import tariffs
The lawsuit alleges that Mr Trump lacked the legal authority to impose the sweeping tariffs. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Ignoring protests, Thailand opens door to Myanmar’s military leader
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing has long been treated like a pariah on the global stage. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...
Melbourne Cricket Ground to beef up security after two charged with guns at football match
MELBOURNE - Officials will tighten security at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) after a \"disappointing\" breach that allowed two men to bring guns into the stadium at an Australian Rules football ...
Asia stocks extend global market rout on Trump tariff shock, recession fears
Trump’s worldwide tariff salvo wiped US$2.5 trillion from US stocks overnight. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
US Senate rejects effort to block arms sales to Israel
The Senate voted 82-15 and 83-15 to reject two resolutions of disapproval over sales of massive bombs and other offensive ...
World’s tiniest pacemaker is smaller than grain of rice
It can be injected and controlled by light before dissolving. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Japan’s yakuza numbers hit new low, police data shows
Yakuza forces have been dwindling since 2005, due in part to a stricter crackdown. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more ...
US tourist arrested for landing on forbidden Indian tribal island
All outsiders are banned from travelling within 5km of the island to protect the Indigenous people. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Putin envoy Dmitriev sees ‘positive dynamic’ in US-Russia relations
He said he saw prospects for diplomatic solution to the Ukraine war with the Trump administration. Read more at ...
Philippines sees benefits as Trump tariffs hit peers harder
US President Donald Trump imposed an 18 per cent levy on Philippine goods shipped to the US. Read more at straitstimes.com.