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The couple's business class seats had failed to electronically recline during their journey from Hyderabad to Australia via Singapore last year.

Taiwan said that it detected 22 Chinese military aircraft, 12 of which had crossed the sensitive median line of the Taiwan Strait.

A spokesperson at China's embassy in Manila said on Apr 18 that the Philippines and China had agreed early this year to a "new model" in managing tensions at the Second Thomas Shoal, something Manila rejects.

Beyond the usual Vietnam cafe-hopping and city jaunts, experience the adventurous side of the country’s south-central coast in Phan Thiet and Cam Ranh.

All 838 locals on tiny Ruang island evacuated before rescue teams arrived. Their disaster preparedness offers valuable lessons to others in volcanic areas, experts say.

A post-Anwar world might be different, but it will not erase his quarter-of-a-century imprint on the party, says political analyst James Chai.

Luxuries in this Tokyo house designed by Japanese firm SAAD include abundant space, an unparalleled rooftop view of the Tokyo Tower district and an 18-metre-long basement pool.

The resignation of Vietnam’s parliament chief comes weeks after the country dismissed its second president in just over a year.

Chinese President Xi Jinping said that he hoped that the United States would take "a positive view" of China's development.

The southern states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and Telangana have mostly resisted the Modi appeal.

The southern states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and Telangana have mostly resisted the Modi appeal.

An estimated 248,000 South Koreans in their 20s are jobless as of March this year, according to the country’s national statistical office.

In 2023, the number of Taiwanese under the age of 30 who were taking medication for depression symptoms doubled from a decade ago.

The National Democratic Party (Nasdem) and the National Awakening Party (PKB), who backed Mr Prabowo’s opponents in the election run-up, could give the new president-elect a near-supermajority support in parliament. 

The National Democratic Party (Nasdem) and the National Awakening Party (PKB), which backed President-elect Prabowo Subianto’s rivals, say they are keen to join his camp, which will give him 63.46 per cent support in parliament.

The Korean wave is sweeping across the world, including the hermit kingdom.

The package was found to contain a laptop, battery and some wires during security scanning, triggering the authorities to deploy police dogs and bomb disposal units.   

The investigation comes amid a widening crackdown on graft involving prominent political figures, including those seen as close to 98-year-old veteran leader, a long-time foe of current Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

Almost daily bombings and shootings have left many Myawaddy residents uncertain about their future.

The average wait time for public housing in Hong Kong is currently 5.8 years.

Minister of Higher Education Zambry Abdul Kadir also says those studying at university will be exempted from paying school fees until the completion of their studies.

Authorities have highlighted that EVs are central to realising Nusantara's vision as a smart and green city with an environmentally friendly transport system.

Today, Nobuhiro Nishi’s father would be proud of his son’s fine cuisine that melds culture and tradition with surprise twists at his eponymous restaurant Nishikane by Nobuhiro Nishi.

These edible pancakes are designed after famous pop culture icons including One Piece's Luffy, Spider-Man and the minions from Despicable Me.

The outgoing president and his son left the party when they endorsed the defence minister over Mr Ganjar Pranowo in the presidential race, according to PDI-P head of ethics, Komarudin Watubun.

The pilot initiative will only apply to Malaysian citizens travelling in “bas kilangs” and these commuters would still be required to bring their passports along, a representative of the Johor state government told CNA.   

Chinese automaker Build Your Dreams (BYD) is giving Tesla a run for it money. But is there room for more players in the domestic market?

CNA’s Tung Ngo looks at Vietnamese tycoon Truong My Lan’s billion-dollar fraud case and the wider implications of the Communist Party’s “blazing furnace” graft crackdown.

Sweltering heat in India is keeping some voters away. Changing the system is a risk worth taking, says David Fickling for Bloomberg Opinion.

A navy service member who was swimming in a pool that one helicopter crashed into also suffered a minor injury.

Gen-chan at Osaka's Tennoji Zoo was thought for seven years to be a male.

Only 30 per cent of young Japanese now feel that climbing the corporate ladder is important, according to a recent survey by the Japan Research Institute.

Professor Fan Yuntao returned to China in February last year and subsequently became unreachable, according to Japanese media reports.

The confirmation comes after the two celebrities were recently spotted holding hands while walking in Japan.

The two helicopters collided into each other around half an hour after taking off from their Lumut airbase, as part of rehearsals for the 90th Navy Day parade.

The two helicopters collided into each other around half an hour after taking off from their Lumut airbase, as part of rehearsals for the 90th Navy Day parade.

Understanding the nuances beyond the “securitisation of everything” can help the world navigate the delicate and complex US-China relationship, says the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies’ Chang Jun Yan.

Myanmar correspondent Leong Wai Kit looks at China’s possible involvement, the significance of the shift and next steps for both the country and its former state counsellor.

The restructuring comes amid simmering Sino-US tensions, with cyber warfare emerging as a recent frontier.

No losing candidates in the country's history have successfully appealed in the Constitutional Court thus far.  

No losing candidates in the country's history have successfully appealed in the Constitutional Court thus far.  

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stressed on Apr 21 that the decision is under the jurisdiction of the Pardons Board and the king, following Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s recent affidavit supporting Najib Razak’s bid for house arrest.

Semiconductor and electric vehicle companies have been relocating to Southeast Asia to bypass trade restrictions between China and the United States, as well as strengthen their supply chains.

Michelin-starred Alma by Juan Amador’s Yew Eng Tong brilliantly executed tasting menus involve painstaking preparation.

The rupiah is among Asian currencies that have weakened against the US dollar this year. It’s a double-edged sword for workers, and industries that import raw materials will be hit, economists say.

While opponents of vernacular schools say that they should be abolished to preserve national unity, the enrolment of Malay students especially in Chinese schools has been rising over the years.

Thousands of traffic accidents are recorded every year as millions of Indonesians travel to their hometowns in a tradition known locally as mudik. While the latest tally marks a decline, analysts caution that a long road lies ahead in resolving the issue.

Malaysia’s climate action commitments are vital, but difficult to achieve. A three-pronged approach opens possibilities to be a low-carbon economy, says ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute’s Dr Vinod Thomas.

Dupes, short for duplicates, are not quite copies of branded items. But that is not stopping what seems to be a growing consumption trend. The programme Talking Point delves into dupe culture and puts some products to the test.

Japanese businesses traditionally all hire graduates at the same time each year, but about one in 10 recruits fresh from college quit their jobs within a year.