The Straits Times

'Lapdog media': Indian reporters caught in youth protest anger
Australia’s AI ambitions add to squeeze as housing target looms
South Korea welcomes 10 million visitors in first half of 2026, surpassing pre-pandemic levels
In India, Iran war forces Diet Coke to roll out a bigger can, heftier price tag
South Korean tycoon ordered to pay $831m in divorce
Japan to test rare earth mining 6km underwater in February 2027
3 arrested in Johor for stealing electricity to mine cryptocurrency
South Korea to install hidden camera detectors in public restrooms
Vietnam proposes banning under-16s from posting on social media
Patient death in China gene editing trial draws fire: Journal
South Korea to change e-mail addresses of diplomats after cyber attack
Bangkok bus stranded across railway tracks after sudden traffic stop, driver disciplined
Trump vows to punish Iran and Houthis for attacks in Red Sea
China braces for heavy rain as tropical storm Noul edges closer
India youth protest leaders to hold talks with government but protests will continue
China coast guard reports third clash with Philippines this week
Record 1,319 public school teachers in Japan cite mental health as reason for quitting
Japan’s leader invokes her hero, Shinzo Abe, to drive nationalist agenda
China urges deeper security cooperation with Belarus, Uzbekistan