Thailand, Muslim separatists agree on new plan to end violence | News
Talks resume after one year in Malaysia to bring end to conflict that has killed more than 7,000 people since 2004. Thailand’s government and Muslim…
Jordan make dreams come true to reach first Asian Cup final | AFC Asian Cup News
Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Qatar – A simple message from Jordan’s coach Hussein Ammouta – “go and have fun” – helped deliver one of the…
New Zealand calls on Papua rebels to release pilot kidnapped a year ago | Politics News
Phillip Mehrtens, a commercial pilot with Susi Air, was taken captive from an airstrip in the troubled Indonesian province. New Zealand has called for the…
In legal no-man’s land, refugees in Malaysia struggle to eat, pay rent | Refugees News
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – It is late afternoon in Kuala Lumpur and in the harsh heat, Zabi* concludes his third visit to the doctor in…
Israel’s war on Gaza: Are boycotts hurting US brands? | Business and Economy News
McDonald’s has missed sales targets partly due to boycotts against its products in some parts of the world over its perceived support for Israel,…
Russia and China slam US for Middle East strikes | Israel War on Gaza News
They accuse Washington of raising the risk of escalation in service of Biden’s election hopes. Russia and China have slammed the United States for its…
Prospects shaky for Philippines’ government and communist peace talks | Conflict News
Manila, Philippines – Fighting continues between the Philippine military and communist rebels despite an agreement to resume peace talks this month in an effort to…
Scepticism as Gibran Rakabuming Raka runs for Indonesia’s vice presidency | Elections News
Solo, Indonesia – For more than 40 years, Sarti has been cycling his pedicab around the streets of the Indonesian city of Surakarta, or Solo.…
Preview: Jordan vs South Korea AFC Asian Cup 2023 semifinal | AFC Asian Cup News
Who: Jordan vs South KoreaWhat: AFC Asian Cup 2023 semifinalWhen: Tuesday, February 5, 2024, 6pm (15:00 GMT)Where: Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar After…
Hong Kong fans boo Inter Miami, demand refund as Messi sits out friendly | Football News
Chants of ‘we want Messi’ rose around the stadium while disappointed fans said they felt cheated by the organisers. Lionel Messi’s three days of adulation…
South Korea court acquits Samsung chief Lee Jae-yong of financial crimes | Technology News
A court in South Korea has acquitted Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong of financial crimes regarding a 2015 merger. The Seoul Central District Court ruled…
Australian writer Yang Hengjun sentenced to death on China spy charges | Espionage News
Yang has been detained for five years on charges of espionage that he and Australia have rejected. Australian writer Yang Hengjun, who was detained in…
‘Reputational damage’: Singapore’s ruling party grapples with scandal | Corruption News
Singapore – Hamilton in the West End, Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. This…
‘Nothing left’: Indonesia’s tourism industry fears wipeout under tax hike | Tourism News
Jakarta, Indonesia – After spa therapist Murniyati survived COVID-19 on a sparse salary, she thought the worst was over. But after the Indonesian government’s announcement…
How have Red Sea attacks by Yemen’s Houthi fighters affected companies? | Israel War on Gaza News
The strikes have forced ships to change route, causing major disruptions in companies’ chains of production. Attacks on vessels by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in the…
Is China’s economy in serious trouble? | Business and Economy
Chinese officials signal their concerns by taking measures aimed at reviving growth and steadying markets. China was expected to experience a rip-roaring recovery after it…
The Sikh kitchen that feeds Manila’s moneylenders | Fork the System
Manila, Philippines – “Don’t treat this like a full dinner. Only take small portions,” a mother warns her son as he reaches for a second helping…
Iran beat Japan 2-1 for a place in AFC Asian Cup 2023 semifinal | AFC Asian Cup News
Education City Stadium, Qatar – Iran, backed by their thousands of vociferous supporters, have knocked out favourites Japan and earned a spot in the semifinals…
Sri Lanka signs free trade deal with Thailand to revive economy | International Trade News
Sri Lanka seeks to foster growth after its economy contracted 3.8 percent last year, according to World Bank estimates. Thailand and Sri Lanka have signed…
South Korea pull off heist to beat Australia 2-1 in Asian Cup 2023 | AFC Asian Cup News
The Taegeuk Warriors stage another late comeback to beat the Socceroos and keep their Asian Cup title hopes alive. Al Wakrah, Qatar – South Korea…