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Asia & Pacific

Former pro-democracy Hong Kong lawmaker granted asylum in Australia

Hui, a high-profile participant at the time who has since resettled in Adelaide, said the Australian government had granted him a protection visa this week, with asylum also extending to his wife, children and parents.

20 hours ago
Asia & Pacific

Pakistan monsoon death toll rises to 225 in 48 hours: Disaster agency

The majority of the deaths, 211, were recorded in mountainous Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, according to the National Disaster Management Authority. ...

1 day ago
Asia & Pacific

Japan's emperor expresses 'deep remorse' 80 years after WWII

Naruhito said he felt "a deep and renewed sense of sorrow" in a sombre speech alongside Empress Masako in an indoor arena in the centre of the Japanese capital, where the national flag flew at half-mast outside. ...

1 day ago

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Asia & Pacific

'China Daily' hosts ANN video editors in Hong Kong

The two-day meeting gathered editors from eight countries including Bangladesh, Bhutan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippines and Vietnam to discuss effective ways to share video content among Asia News Network (ANN) newsrooms.

8 months ago
Asia & Pacific

South Korea police raid president's office

"The Special Investigation Team has conducted a raid on the presidential office, the National Police Agency, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, and the National Assembly Security Service," the unit stated in a message sent to AFP.

8 months ago
Asia & Pacific

Car torched, buildings painted with anti-Israel graffiti in Australia

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the latest attack, the second targeting the Jewish community in the Sydney suburb in three weeks, was an "outrage" and he would be briefed on it soon by a new antisemitism task force.

8 months ago
Asia & Pacific

South Korea President Yoon banned from foreign travel

Yoon has apologised for the botched attempt and said he was leaving his political and legal fate to his ruling People Power Party (PPP) but has not resigned. He has become a subject of criminal investigation, according to local media reports. 

8 months ago
Asia & Pacific

'Creeping coup': Lack of internet access is costing livelihoods in Pakistan

Pakistan has a record of curbing online access in response to political turmoil, banning social media sites or simply temporarily shutting down the internet altogether.

8 months ago
Asia & Pacific

South Korea president stops short of resigning after martial law fiasco

The opposition and even key members of his own party have called for him to step down, and parliament is set to vote later Saturday on his impeachment.

8 months ago
Asia & Pacific

Govt continues search for missing Indonesians in Jeju ship accident

The Migrant Workers Protection Ministry is working with South Korean authorities to locate two missing Indonesians after the Geumseong 135 fishing vessel sank on Nov. 8.

8 months ago
Asia & Pacific

Malaysian PM says Gus Miftah’s case shows arrogance can also arise in preacher

Anwar shared a message with ministry officials, emphasizing that this should serve as a valuable lesson.

8 months ago
Asia & Pacific

Philippines agrees to transfer proposal for prisoner Mary Jane Veloso

Yusril Ihza Mahendra told Reuters that he and his Philippine counterpart would sign the agreement later on Friday, and said it was expected that the prisoner, Mary Jane Veloso, could return to her home country before Christmas. 

8 months ago
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Indonesia to attend ASEAN ministers’ meeting on Myanmar

Foreign Minister Sugiono will meet with fellow ASEAN foreign ministers and other officials in Thailand at the end of the month to discuss the situation in Myanmar, ministry spokesperson Rolliansyah “Roy” Soemirat said on Thursday.

8 months ago
Asia & Pacific

Malaysia inquiry proposes criminal probe into Mahathir over disputed islets

The RCI was launched after current premier Anwar Ibrahim called for a review of a 2018 government decision, made when Mahathir was in office, to drop its challenge to a World Court ruling over the sovereignty of three islets in the waters between Malaysia and Singapore. 

8 months ago
Asia & Pacific

ASEAN ministers to discuss Myanmar at Thailand meeting, Indonesia says

At the invitation of current ASEAN host Laos, the meeting will talk about ways to approach the crisis which has gripped Myanmar since a 2021 military coup, including on the implementation of ASEAN's five-point consensus plan, he said.

8 months ago
Asia & Pacific

Crisis to crisis: South Korea's unpopular president

But the country's plunge back into the dark days of military rule only lasted a few hours, and after a night of protests and high drama Yoon was forced into a U-turn in the early hours of Wednesday.

8 months ago
Asia & Pacific

The troubled history of South Korean presidents

Here is a recap of the downfalls of previous South Korean leaders.

8 months ago
Asia & Pacific

South Korean president clings to power after martial law U-turn

Yoon suspended civilian rule late Tuesday and deployed troops and helicopters to parliament only for lawmakers to vote down the measure and force him into a U-turn in a night of protests and drama.

8 months ago
Asia & Pacific

China Coast Guard pays courtesy call to Bakamla

Bakamla and the CCG held a meeting to prepare for further cooperation in maritime security and safety.

8 months ago
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Embassy warns Indonesians in Seoul to remain vigilant after martial law row

The Indonesian Embassy in Seoul has advised Indonesian citizens in South Korea to stay careful following a short-lived and highly disputed period of martial law in the country that ended on Wednesday morning.

8 months ago
Asia & Pacific

South Korean lawmakers call to impeach Yoon after martial law rescinded

The surprise declaration late on Tuesday ignited a standoff with parliament which rejected his attempt to ban political activity and censor the media, with lawmakers at one point using fire extinguishers to prevent troops from entering parliament.

8 months ago
Asia & Pacific

US welcomes South Korea leader's reversal on martial law

"We welcome President Yoon's statement that he would rescind the order declaring emergency martial law in accordance with the ROK Constitution, after the National Assembly's unanimous vote to reject the declaration," Blinken said, using the acronym for South Korea's formal name. 

8 months ago
Asia & Pacific

South Korea's President Yoon reverses martial law after lawmakers defy him

Protesters outside the National Assembly parliament shouted and clapped. “We won!” they chanted, and one demonstrator banged on a drum.

8 months ago
Asia & Pacific

Indonesia women's team reaches first-ever AFF Cup final

The Garudas trounced Singapore 3-0 in the AFF Women's Cup semifinal on Monday to soar into the final, where they face off against host Cambodia on Thursday.

8 months ago
Asia & Pacific

Australia, Singapore agree to seek expanded access to their defence facilities

The two countries are set to announce an upgrade to their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership next year, which will include plans for closer military collaboration, Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles said during a ministerial visit to Singapore. 

8 months ago
Asia & Pacific

Japan witnesses warmest autumn on record

"This year was 1.97 degrees Celsius higher than usual... making it the hottest autumn since 1898, when statistics began," the Japan Meteorological Agency said Monday on their website.

8 months ago
Asia & Pacific

Taiwan's Lai kicks off Marshall Islands visit as China fumes

The Marshall Islands is one of 12 remaining nations that recognize Taiwan's claim to statehood after others jumped ship to China following promises of aid and investment.

8 months ago
Asia & Pacific

Philippine president says Russian submarine in South China Sea 'worrisome'

The UFA 490 submarine was spotted 148 kilometres (92 miles) west of Cape Calavite on Thursday, the Philippine military said. 

8 months ago
Asia & Pacific

Mount Fuji photo spot to get new fences to curb jaywalking

The new fences, scheduled to be installed in December, will be the first on the convenience store side of the road.

8 months ago
Asia & Pacific

Singaporean ministers among over 100 victims of blackmail over deepfake images

These images are supposedly screenshots from videos where victims’ faces are superimposed onto those of individuals in compromising situations.

8 months ago
Asia & Pacific

China, Russia militaries conduct joint air patrol over Sea of Japan

The air patrol was part of an annual cooperation plan between the countries.

8 months ago
Asia & Pacific

Marcos says debate over impeachment of VP Sara Duterte a 'storm in a teacup'

Congresswoman France Castro was quoted by ABS-CBN News as saying on Friday that lawmakers in the lower house are set to file an impeachment complaint against Duterte for betrayal of public trust, bribery and other high crimes such as plunder. 

8 months ago
Asia & Pacific

Three dead, thousands displaced as Malaysia warns of worst floods in a decade

Floods are common on the east coast of peninsular Malaysia during the monsoon period between October and March, but this week's torrential rain has led to the mass evacuation, mostly in the northeastern state of Kelantan that borders Thailand. 

8 months ago
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