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Ex-minister jailed over South Korea martial law fiasco
A Seoul court sentenced a former defence minister to three years in prison for charges linked to Yoon Suk Yeol's 2024 martial law…
South Korea tells Trump North Korea sanctions ‘ineffective’
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung says sanctions on North Korea have lost effectiveness due to Russia’s military cooperation.
Japan slaps anti-dumping duties on Chinese, Taiwanese steel
Japan will impose anti-dumping duties of up to 45% on Chinese and 21% on Taiwanese stainless steel from next month. TOKYO: Japan w…
Indonesia halts free meals during holidays
Indonesia suspends free meal scheme during holidays after protests, saving trillions of rupiah amid economic concerns.
Marcos charts roadmap for deeper ASEAN-Russia ties
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. outlines priorities for stronger security, economic and people-to-people cooperation at…
Putin says Russia and ASEAN built strong strategic partnership over 35 years
Russia and ASEAN’s robust partnership serves as a stabilising force in the Asia Pacific amid geopolitical turbulence, says Preside…
Thailand auctions luxury yacht tied to accused fraudster
Thailand puts a $18.3 million luxury yacht up for auction, seized from a foreign businessman linked to fraud and Cambodian scam op…
South Korean lawmakers launch probe into ballot paper shortages
Parliament approves investigation into June 3 election disruptions that fuelled political tensions and prompted the NEC chief’s re…
Taiwan president pushes for $14bn US arms deal approval
Taiwan's president says he hopes the US will approve a $14 billion arms sale as soon as possible, reiterating the island rejects u…
Lee Myung-shik challenges South Korea's assisted dying law
A terminally ill South Korean man with no cure options brings a landmark legal challenge against the country's assisted suicide ba…
Tajikistan to free over 11,300 prisoners for anniversary
Tajikistan will release more than 11,300 inmates to mark the 35th anniversary of its independence from the Soviet Union.
Son of ex-Sri Lanka president arrested for corruption
Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former leader Mahinda Rajapaksa, is arrested over using state funds for military training abroad.