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Myanmar civil war nears a rare opening for talks as diplomacy gains ground

Battlefield shifts and regional pressure are nudging Myanmar’s warring sides towards dialogue.

news · The Straits Times · Armed Conflict · Southeast Asia · 2437km · 24h ago

Hiroshima urges leaders to abolish nuclear weapons on 81st A-bomb anniversary

A moment of silence was observed at the exact time when the uranium bomb was dropped on Aug 6, 1945.

news · The Straits Times · Nuclear & WMD · Unlocated · 6h ago

Colombia minister warns of ‘terrorism’ threat at presidential inauguration

Presidents of Argentina, Paraguay, Chile and Ecuador, along with Spain’s King Felipe VI, are expected to attend.

news · Al Jazeera · Terrorism & Extremism · Unlocated · 5h ago

Ukrainian vegetable seller targeted in 'human safari' drone attack

A video shows a Russian drone pursuing a street vendor in the Kherson region before exploding.

news · BBC World · Armed Conflict · Unlocated · 36h ago

Myanmar refugee return will not go ahead if lives are at risk, says Malaysia

Human Rights Watch warned that the refugees face persecution and other rights abuses in Myanmar.

news · The Straits Times · Humanitarian & Disaster · Southeast Asia · 382km · 22h ago

Meta says AI model accessed the internet and hacked another firm

Meta is the latest company to disclose an AI agent breach, raising cyber-security concerns.

news · BBC World · Cyber & Information Warfare · Unlocated · 4h ago

Meta’s AI model follows rivals in revealing hacks of outside systems

Meta joins OpenAI and Anthropic in disclosing AI hacking during cybersecurity testing.

news · Al Jazeera · Cyber & Information Warfare · Unlocated · 6h ago

Founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew's Montblanc pen up for auction again in Singapore

The silver Montblanc fountain pen, engraved with "SM Lee Kuan Yew", was previously sold at the Lee Kuan Yew Family Collection charity auction in 2003.

news · CNA Asia · General · Singapore · 0km · 3h ago

DBS posts record Q2 profit, raises 2026 guidance

The Singapore bank declared S$0.81 in dividends per share for the second quarter of 2026.

news · CNA · General · Singapore · 0km · 7h ago

6.3-magnitude earthquake hits off southern Philippines

The quake did not trigger a tsunami warning.

news · The Straits Times · Humanitarian & Disaster · Southeast Asia · 2360km · 25h ago

Indonesia’s salt fields bloom under drought from El Nino’s baking heat

Salt farmers wished El Nino would return every year because of the output boost.

news · The Straits Times · Humanitarian & Disaster · Unlocated · 4h ago

How Gambian women are restoring the mangroves protecting Banjul

Trees provide a living for the women, who plant and care for them, and shield the island capital from erosion, flooding.

news · Al Jazeera · Humanitarian & Disaster · Unlocated · 4h ago

Kumamoto earthquake: Evacuees face inadequate conditions at some shelters

There is concern that people may have no choice but to take shelter for a long time.

news · The Straits Times · Humanitarian & Disaster · Unlocated · 5h ago

Bangkok hopes to pave way for Myanmar’s return to ASEAN, but analysts say caution is needed

Analysts believe that normalising bilateral ties with Thailand may be the ticket for Myanmar to get back into the ASEAN family.

news · The Straits Times · Regional Stability · Southeast Asia · 1549km · 20h ago

India monsoon floods, landslides kill more than 100 since July

The north-eastern state of Assam is among the hardest hit, with at least 87 people killed.

news · The Straits Times · Humanitarian & Disaster · East & South Asia · 3441km · 23h ago

Israeli forces raid camp in occupied West Bank

Israeli forces have launched a large-scale military operation in Qalandiya refugee camp in the occupied West Bank.

news · Al Jazeera · Humanitarian & Disaster · Unlocated · 9h ago

Fitch says Vietnam banks likely to face significant pressure from government growth target

news · CNA · General · Southeast Asia · 1501km · 4h ago

Lightning strike kills Thai footballer during match

Footage shows the moment a lightning strike hit a football player in southern Thailand, during a semi-final match.

news · Al Jazeera · General · Southeast Asia · 1549km · 4h ago

Myanmar president visits Thailand on quest for legitimacy as Bangkok backs engagement

Thailand will be the fourth country Min Aung Hlaing has visited as president.

news · The Straits Times · General · Southeast Asia · 1549km · 7h ago

Israel strikes south Lebanon after first evacuation warning in weeks

Lebanon's health ministry says one person was killed in the strikes, which the Israeli military says were a response to a Hezbollah ceasefire violation.

news · BBC World · Humanitarian & Disaster · Global · 7934km · 11h ago

Watch: Evacuations as Guatemala volcano erupts

The Fuego volcano is located near Escuintla, Chimaltenango, and Sacatepéquez.

news · BBC World · Humanitarian & Disaster · Unlocated · 38h ago

Tighter security at Malaysian airports, more screenings of pilots after Indonesia trafficking case

A 39-year-old Malaysian Airlines pilot was arrested on July 28 in Jakarta over alleged drug trafficking.

news · The Straits Times · General · Southeast Asia · 1634km · 22h ago

Australia politician admits texting ‘my job is boring’ during meeting

Mark Parton was subject this week to a complaint alleging he sent the message to a sex worker.

news · The Straits Times · General · East & South Asia · 4380km · 3h ago

South Korea police raid football association in coach appointment probe

news · CNA Asia · General · East & South Asia · 4626km · 4h ago

Pakistan seal first away test win in three years to draw West Indies series

news · CNA · General · East & South Asia · 4865km · 4h ago

AI-assisted music now eligible for copyright registration in South Korea

Songs generated entirely by AI through simple text prompts remain ineligible.

news · The Straits Times · General · East & South Asia · 4626km · 4h ago

India youth protests highlight mistrust in ‘lapdog’ media

The hostility underscored a widening gulf between legacy networks and a growing ecosystem of independent digital outlets.

news · The Straits Times · General · East & South Asia · 3441km · 5h ago

Hong Kong insurers' shares slump on report China to tax offshore insurance income

Chinese mainland tax authorities have reportedly started levying personal income tax on returns from offshore insurance policies, the latest sign of greater scrutiny of offshore investments.

news · CNA Asia · General · East & South Asia · 3842km · 5h ago

South Korea says the chance of 3% economic growth has risen sharply

news · CNA · General · East & South Asia · 4626km · 7h ago

Arsenal players fuming after Betis defeat, says Arteta

news · CNA · General · Unlocated · 2h ago

Mom’s Touch reopening on Aug 14 with Singapore-exclusive burgers and Le Sserafim merchandise

Weeks after a banner announcing its return was spotted at Chinatown, South Korean fast food chain Mom’s Touch has officially confirmed that it is reopening in Singapore on Aug 14.

news · CNA · General · Unlocated · 2h ago

In Taiwan drill, armoured carrier takes president to command centre

The drills were intended to review the command structure, inter-agency coordination and emergency-response mechanisms.

news · The Straits Times · General · Unlocated · 3h ago

Trump attacks El-Sayed as ‘hater of Jews’ after Michigan win

US President Donald Trump attacked Michigan’s Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, calling him a ‘hater of Jews.'

news · Al Jazeera · General · Unlocated · 3h ago

Could the Iran war derail Donald Trump’s legacy?

President Trump is looking to reframe the Iran war ahead of the 2026 midterm elections in November.

news · Al Jazeera · General · Unlocated · 3h ago

Trump administration refunds $100bn in tariffs struck down by Supreme Court

Move comes after the US Supreme Court struck down many of Trump's sweeping levies in February.

news · Al Jazeera · General · Unlocated · 3h ago

Binance says RedotPay diverted users in $605 million lawsuit

RedotPay rejected the allegations, saying the company would “respond through the appropriate legal process”.

news · The Straits Times · General · Unlocated · 3h ago

Waratahs go back to the future with Foley, Phipps signings

news · CNA · General · Unlocated · 4h ago

Driver in Tampines chain collision admits to running red light at 129kmh, crashing into 3 cars and killing 2

Several of the vehicles involved in the chain collision were driven by parents ferrying their children to school.

news · CNA · General · Unlocated · 4h ago

Bain Capital to buy bubble tea chain Gong cha from TA Associates and others

news · CNA Asia · General · Unlocated · 4h ago

Where to watch the National Day Parade 2026 fireworks

Whether you're planning a picnic or simply chasing the best view, these are some public spots to watch the NDP 2026 fireworks.

news · CNA Asia · General · Unlocated · 4h ago

Explosive-laden drone found at German airport hosting Ukrainian fleet

German authorities are investigating how a drone packed with explosives reached Leipzig/Halle Airport.

news · Al Jazeera · General · Unlocated · 4h ago

Veteran Malaysian actor Kamarool Yusoff, better known as Cik Man, dies at age 68

The late Kamarool Yusoff died on Wednesday (Aug 5) at Tanah Merah Hospital in Kelantan, Malaysia.

news · CNA Asia · General · Unlocated · 5h ago

Mexican influencer shot dead during livestream

24-year-old TikToker Cesar Gastelum, was shot dead while livestreaming with friends outside a fast-food restaurant.

news · Al Jazeera · General · Unlocated · 5h ago

Asian stocks mostly down with tech firms back under pressure

news · CNA · General · Unlocated · 5h ago

Inside Simmons’ new sleep gallery at Changi City Point

Drawing inspiration from the coastal feel of Singapore’s east, the brand’s largest showroom here brings together its widest range of mattresses, bedding and accessories under one roof.

news · CNA · General · Unlocated · 5h ago

Saudi club Al Ahli appoint Pusic as new coach, replacing Jaissle

news · CNA · General · Unlocated · 6h ago

Oil prices slip as Iran-Oman talks fuel hopes for US-Iran peace deal

news · CNA Asia · General · Unlocated · 6h ago

Closing the gaps in the fight against hepatitis

Earlier testing and easier access to care could help prevent liver cancer and premature deaths.

news · CNA Asia · General · Unlocated · 6h ago

Leftist Democrat urges unity after victory in Michigan

news · CNA Asia · General · Unlocated · 6h ago

FAA says Trump’s Marine One briefly flew too close to passenger jet

Air traffic controllers had failed to pause commercial flights during Marine One’s departure, sources say.

news · Al Jazeera · General · Unlocated · 6h ago

Mamdani praises El-Sayed’s victory, rejects ‘mini Mamdani’ trope

New York City’s Mayor Zohran Mamdani congratulated Abdul El-Sayed on winning Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary.

news · Al Jazeera · General · Unlocated · 7h ago

Mexican influencer shot dead during TikTok livestream

Cesar Gastelum was killed as he sat in a car park with two others in Culiacan, the capital of Sinaloa state.

news · Al Jazeera · General · Unlocated · 7h ago

Banned from football at home, Afghan women's team reunite 8,000 miles away

Women in the team, which is recognised by Fifa, say football has given them freedom and independence.

news · BBC World · General · Unlocated · 7h ago

FIFA pledges to defend Infantino after World Cup rights plan collapses

Infantino has faced leadership crisis as UEFA, AFC and Concacaf threaten drastic actions over commercial rights plan.

news · Al Jazeera · General · Unlocated · 8h ago

Erica Schwartz confirmed as new CDC chief amid US agency turmoil

US public health agency faces toughest test as Schwartz takes charge amid political pressure and public health crises.

news · Al Jazeera · General · Unlocated · 8h ago

AI or real? BBC analyses viral China disaster videos

As weather events become more extreme, fake videos are being shared rapidly online, and it’s causing real world problems in China.

news · BBC World · General · East & South Asia · 3842km · 9h ago

Clashes on anniversary of Imran Khan imprisonment

Pakistan police fired tear gas at supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan in Rawalpindi.

news · Al Jazeera · General · East & South Asia · 4865km · 9h ago

Sheikh Hasina says she will return to Bangladesh in December

Deposed Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says she will return in December.

news · Al Jazeera · General · East & South Asia · 2875km · 11h ago

Ex-leader Hasina gambles on return to Bangladesh despite death penalty

The 78-year-old has been convicted of crimes against humanity over a deadly crackdown on a 2024 uprising.

news · BBC World · General · East & South Asia · 2875km · 12h ago

Youth protests have weakened Modi, Indian activist who went on hunger strike tells BBC

The "cockroach" movement was one of the biggest public displays of dissent against India's prime minister in years.

news · BBC World · General · East & South Asia · 3441km · 12h ago

Bangladesh ex-PM Hasina says ban on her party should be lifted

NEW DELHI/DHAKA, Aug 5 - Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said on Wednesday that a ban on her Awami League party should be lifted and reiterated that she would return to her country in December, challenging the new government of her rival Bangladesh Nationalist Party.

news · The Straits Times · General · East & South Asia · 2875km · 16h ago

South Africa plans new rules on ex-leaders' foreign trips after Zuma's visit to India

Jacob Zuma was pictured with a businessmen allegedly at the heart of a corruption scandal in South Africa

news · BBC World · General · East & South Asia · 3441km · 16h ago

Meta apologises to India for restricting PM Modi's post

Aug 5 - Meta Platforms' Chief Global Affairs Officer Joel Kaplan apologised to India's information technology minister for briefly restricting a post by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in July, he said in a statement on Wednesday.

news · The Straits Times · General · East & South Asia · 3441km · 16h ago

Bet365 among major online betting sites banned in Sri Lanka amid illegal gambling crackdown

The authorities warned Sri Lankans that investing in those sites was illegal.

news · The Straits Times · General · East & South Asia · 2652km · 19h ago

Pakistan search team reaches base camp with body of renowned climber Nirmal Purja

Three other climbers – two Nepalis and one Pakistani – remain missing.

news · The Straits Times · General · East & South Asia · 4865km · 19h ago

Meta apologises to India for restricting PM Narendra Modi’s post and over content and errors

Company sorry for error and also for ads promoting child sexual abuse material on its platforms.

news · The Straits Times · General · East & South Asia · 3441km · 19h ago

India auto lobby withdraws warning on ethanol fuel damage to revise numbers

Consumers blame the ethanol-blended fuel for mileage drops and vehicle damage.

news · The Straits Times · General · East & South Asia · 3441km · 19h ago

Record heatwave in South Korea as temperatures soar to 42.5C

There have been at least 19 deaths related to the heatwave which has brought the country's hottest day since records began.

news · BBC World · General · East & South Asia · 4626km · 19h ago

China complains to Japan over defence white paper, foreign ministry says

The annual Japanese report claims that China has intensified its military activities around Taiwan.

news · The Straits Times · General · East & South Asia · 3842km · 20h ago

China sentences former defence industry regulator to 10 years for graft, influence peddling

President Xi Jinping in July urged senior leaders to deepen the fight against corruption in the military.

news · The Straits Times · General · East & South Asia · 3842km · 21h ago

Australia's new data centres must be majority renewable powered, says minister

CANBERRA/PERTH, Aug 5 - Australia’s energy minister Chris Bowen said on Wednesday that plans by the Northern Territory to use its large-scale shale gas resources to power data centres would run counter to proposed national standards, casting doubt over the Territory's ambition to attract multi-billion dollar tech investments.

news · The Straits Times · General · East & South Asia · 4380km · 22h ago

South Korea’s maid cafes spark concerns over possible involvement of minors

Most maid cafes in South Korea do not sell alcohol or provide adult-oriented services.

news · The Straits Times · General · East & South Asia · 4626km · 23h ago

Taiwan investigates 17 Chinese firms for suspected poaching of high-tech talent

Taiwan ministries raided Chinese firms suspected of illegally recruiting workers and operating unlicensed offices.

news · The Straits Times · General · East & South Asia · 3099km · 26h ago

South Korea to revive stalled rail project that could connect to North Korea

The railway, which begins in Seoul, could serve as a future connection to Wonsan in North Korea.

news · The Straits Times · General · East & South Asia · 4626km · 26h ago

Yen and dollar drift on Iran deal concerns, payroll jitters

news · CNA · General · Global · 6268km · 5h ago

New Zealand PM Luxon open to referendum on electoral system

Luxon’s remarks led to criticism from his coalition partners, who are already split on economic and minority issues.

news · The Straits Times · General · Global · 8532km · 6h ago

Bank of Japan's ETF holdings may help fund tax cut, LDP executive says

news · CNA · General · East & South Asia · 5253km · 6h ago

Nigeria announces rescue of 308 kidnapped citizens

Kidnapping for ransom by armed groups and bandits has become a major crisis in Nigeria.

news · Al Jazeera · General · Global · 10546km · 7h ago

Are ‘dumb gym bros’ Thar-nishing one of India’s most popular SUVs?

The Mahindra Thar SUV's affordability is turning out to be a double-edged sword for the brand.

news · The Straits Times · General · Unlocated · 9h ago

Infantino sorry for errors but stays Fifa president

Gianni Infantino will remain as Fifa president after receiving the backing of senior executives, but "sincerely apologises" for errors made in his controversial private investment plans.

news · BBC World · General · Unlocated · 9h ago

US man arrested at Trump’s golf course charged with multiple felonies

Ex-Marine denies charges after arrest at Los Angeles golf course, with weapons, badge and 'concerning' notebooks found.

news · Al Jazeera · General · Unlocated · 9h ago

El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic Senate primary

Abdul el-Sayed has won Michigan’s Democratic senate primary

news · Al Jazeera · General · Unlocated · 10h ago

US announces more than $100m in rewards for eight Jalisco cartel leaders

The Trump administration has sought to weaken the leadership of high-profile Mexican cartels by increasing the bounties.

news · Al Jazeera · General · Unlocated · 10h ago

What’s behind US Representative Massie’s claims over crisis at Ceuta?

Figures like Representative Thomas Massie have questioned whether crisis is related to US support for Morocco.

news · Al Jazeera · General · Unlocated · 10h ago

SpaceX shares slide on the heels of first quarterly report

The stock was down more than 13 percent as investors were spooked by the company's heavy investments.

news · Al Jazeera · General · Unlocated · 11h ago

Drone carrying explosives found at German airport, police say

The drone was found near Ukrainian cargo planes before another object collided with a cargo aircraft in mid-air.

news · BBC World · General · Unlocated · 11h ago

New Mexico sues US Justice Department for impeding Epstein probe

The southwestern US state's attorney general argues that the federal government is withholding key unredacted documents.

news · Al Jazeera · General · Unlocated · 11h ago

El-Sayed's victory sends tremors through Democratic Party

His win in Michigan sets up a high-stakes contest in November, testing a left-wing candidate's popularity in a swing state.

news · BBC World · General · Unlocated · 15h ago

Bangladesh’s ex-PM Hasina says ban on her Awami League party should be lifted

Her comments were made on the second anniversary of her ouster in 2024.

news · The Straits Times · General · Unlocated · 16h ago

LPG leak may have caused Japan’s Kumamoto mall blast, says govt

The cause of the leak is still under investigation.

news · The Straits Times · General · Unlocated · 17h ago

Waste workers help winner find binned €1m lottery ticket in Italy

The player only realised they binned the life-changing ticket after family told them the numbers he played for years had been drawn.

news · BBC World · General · Unlocated · 18h ago

Hong Kong exotic pet expo host charged with illegal possession of endangered species

Animals including a green iguana, a Spencer’s monitor, and a taxidermied African grey parrot were seized in 2022.

news · The Straits Times · General · Unlocated · 19h ago

Why some scientists are thrilled that a SpaceX rocket has crashed into the Moon

While the collision was an accident, it is a unique scientific gift for planetary geologists that could provide important data for future space missions.

news · BBC World · General · Unlocated · 20h ago

Japanese public broadcaster NHK says employee sexually assaulted by cast member

It happened after a social gathering attended by programme cast members and production staff.

news · The Straits Times · General · Unlocated · 20h ago

Sri Lankan beauty pageant contestant fined with animal cruelty

The country has strict flora and fauna laws that prohibit handling wildlife, particularly endangered animals.

news · The Straits Times · General · Unlocated · 21h ago

17 Michelin-listed restaurants in S. Korea violated food safety laws, report shows

Among the violations were foreign objects found in food and improper sanitary handling.

news · The Straits Times · General · Unlocated · 22h ago

Japan’s government approves PM Takaichi’s costly food tax cut despite fiscal concerns

It will be lowered to 1 per cent from the current 8 per cent for two years starting April 2027.

news · The Straits Times · General · Unlocated · 23h ago

The avalanche that killed a climbing legend - and a generation of record-setting guides

Their fellow guides say their deaths in Pakistan dealt a devastating blow to Nepal's mountaineering community.

news · BBC World · General · East & South Asia · 4865km · 33h ago

Israeli occupation destroys farmland and lives in southern Syria

Israeli occupation destroys farmland and lives in southern Syria

news · Al Jazeera · General · Global · 7643km · 9h ago

US officials push back on reports of dangerously low munitions supplies

Experts warn that low stockpiles of air defence interceptors as a result of the war on Iran leave the US vulnerable.

news · Al Jazeera · General · Global · 6268km · 9h ago

Iran says Hormuz talks with Oman in ‘final’ stages as route approved

The geographical coordinates of the route in the waterway have been agreed upon with Oman, according to Tehran.

news · Al Jazeera · General · Global · 6268km · 10h ago

Watch: 'Scariest night' as Ukraine fails to intercept Russian attack

Kyiv's depleted air defences meant many of the missiles were not intercepted - like the one that hit Anastasiia's home.

news · BBC World · General · Global · 8621km · 12h ago

After deadly Kyiv strike, Ukraine warns interceptor shortage is costing lives

Without Patriot interceptors, Ukraine's skies are wide open and people are fully exposed to Russia's missile barrages.

news · BBC World · General · Global · 8621km · 13h ago

Claims of man-made quake spread online in Japan after Kumamoto disaster

Experts dismiss the theory as unrealistic in technological, financial and practical terms.

news · The Straits Times · General · East & South Asia · 5253km · 17h ago

UN rights chief alarmed by rise in Iran executions since March

Volker Türk says 56 people have been executed on national security-related charges, including 27 in cases linked to January's protests.

news · BBC World · General · Global · 6268km · 17h ago

Video of Japan PM’s quake-hit area visit set to music draws criticism

The video was set to piano music and recapped Takaichi’s visit to Kumamoto Prefecture on Aug 3.

news · The Straits Times · General · East & South Asia · 5253km · 18h ago

Police raid Starbucks Korea headquarters over ‘Tank Day’ event

This comes after its “Tank Day” promotion was accused of insulting victims of South Korea’s democracy movement.

news · The Straits Times · General · Unlocated · 27h ago

'My grandmother subjected my baby to female genital mutilation behind my back'

In Colombia, where FGM is still practised by some members of an indigenous group, a landmark bill banning the practice has been enacted.

news · BBC World · General · Unlocated · 32h ago

'I was slut-shamed' - Indian women 'cockroach' protesters doxxed and abused

Women tell the BBC how they were harassed for participating in the CJP protest and posting about it online.

news · BBC World · General · Unlocated · 32h ago

'I feel like I dug my own grave': The workers caught in the AI transition

AI is reshaping the Philippines' outsourcing industry, raising questions over the future of the industry.

news · BBC World · General · Unlocated · 33h ago

North Korean missile unit deploys in Russia for Ukraine war, Kyiv says

Russia has fired scores of North Korean ballistic missiles at Ukraine since late 2023.

news · The Straits Times · General · Global · 8621km · 27h ago