PLA uses robot dogs and aerial drones in simulated landing drill aimed at Taiwan
Robot dogs might not be able to survive a potential assault on Taiwan, based on the results of an amphibious landing exercise carried out...
Takaichi-Lee meeting raises hopes of Japan and South Korea burying history row
The first meeting between Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung could not have gone off to a better start,...
Ex-girlfriend of Hong Kong fugitive pleads guilty to acting in seditious videos
The ex-girlfriend of a fugitive Hong Kong activist has pleaded guilty to sedition under the domestic national security law for promoting a self-styled parliament-in-exile...
US, India ‘open new doors’ to ties after sealing ‘ambitious’ defence deal
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said military ties with India have “never been stronger” following a meeting with his counterpart Rajnath Singh, signalling that...
Malaysian man jailed for killing toddler by accidentally stepping on her
Published: 3:19pm, 31 Oct 2025Updated: 3:27pm, 31 Oct 2025 A Malaysian man, 33, has been sentenced to a decade in jail for manslaughter after...
Why lingering questions remain as US-China port-fee pause buoys shipping outlook
The port-fee postponement announced by China and the United States offers a glimmer of relief to the shipping industry, but analysts warn that a...
Fate of thousands feared in Sudan’s Darfur after reported rampage by paramilitaries
Sudanese fleeing a paramilitary force that seized a city in the country’s Darfur region trickled into a nearby refugee camp on Thursday after walking...
Canada, Philippines take ‘next step’ with joint forces pact amid China concerns
Published: 2:09pm, 31 Oct 2025Updated: 5:28pm, 31 Oct 2025 The Philippines and Canada are set to sign a visiting forces agreement permitting joint drills...
Malaysian woman jailed 5 years over autistic son’s death due to neglect
Published: 2:07pm, 31 Oct 2025Updated: 2:08pm, 31 Oct 2025 A Malaysian court on Friday sentenced a woman to five years’ jail for neglect leading...