North Korea mid-range ballistic missile explodes during launch

North Korea fired a ballistic missile on Saturday that immediately exploded after launch. The missile was thought to be a mid-range weapon capable of hitting U.S. military bases in Japan

Thais cry as they pay their last respects to a van carrying the body of King Bhumibol Adulyadej arrives at Grand Palace

A 96-year-old confidant of late King Bhumibol Adulyadej has been formally confirmed as the regent to manage the throne in the place of the crown prince and heir apparent, but

Typhoon leaves 2 dead, strands thousands in Philippines

A powerful but fast-moving typhoon blew out of the northern Philippines on Sunday after leaving at least two people dead and displacing more than 15,000, though the region was spared

Thailand | King Bhumibol, world’s longest-reigning monarch, dies at 88

King Bhumibol Adulyadej, revered in Thailand as a demigod, a humble father figure and an anchor of stability through decades of upheaval at home and abroad, died yesterday. He was

Australia, Singapore say defense pact should not worry China

China should not see increased military cooperation between Singapore and Australia through a deal that will dramatically expand northern Australian training facilities as an attempt to contain it, the two

Thailand | Stocks tumble, prince rushes home amid king worries

Thailand’s stock market and currency tumbled and the prime minister canceled an overseas trip yesterday amid concerns about long-ailing King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s health. His son, the crown prince, returned home from

Afghanistan | As Helmand risks falling to the Taliban, Afghans blame graft

For the past month, the Taliban have held control over most of Afghanistan’s Helmand province, where the majority of the world’s opium is grown — and as insurgent attacks intensify

Singapore scores poorly in ability to prevent illicit trade

The wealthy city-state of Singapore — with its flourishing trade, orderly life and almost non-existent crime — is hardly a place one would associate with illegal trade. But a new

Swiss open criminal probe over bank’s links to Malaysia fund

Swiss federal prosecutors have opened criminal proceedings against Falcon Private Bank Ltd. on suspicion it failed to prevent alleged money laundering linked to the Malaysian state fund 1MDB. The move follows

US, EU call on Vietnam to release arrested blogger

The United States and the European Union have called on the Vietnamese government to release a popular blogger arrested earlier this week for alleged anti-state writing. Nguyen Ngoc Nhu Quynh, who

Australian report warns of possible damaging cyberattacks

Extremist groups could have the capabilities to launch damaging cyberattacks on Australia within three years, a government report on the nation’s cybersecurity said yesterday. Such groups seeking to harm Western interests

Singapore, Swiss regulators slam Falcon over 1MDB

Singaporean and Swiss regulators announced fines and other penalties yesterday for Falcon Private Bank, saying it breached money laundering regulations in its dealings with the indebted Malaysian state fund 1MDB. The

Duterte on US alliance: ‘Do you really think we need it?’

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said yesterday he will not abrogate a defense treaty with the United States but questioned its importance and that of joint combat exercises, which he says only

Thailand | Searches after terror plot alert yield nothing in Bangkok

Police searches yesterday yielded no evidence or suspects that would corroborate an intelligence report of possible car bomb attacks in Bangkok and its outskirts, a spokesman said. Police stepped up security

Property | Tokyo condo prices seen down 20pct by Deutsche Bank as BOJ shifts

The Bank of Japan’s shift to controlling bond yields is driving up mortgage rates, prompting Deutsche Bank AG to predict Tokyo apartment prices may fall 20 percent or more by

Vietnam | Freedom of speech Blogger arrested for anti-state propaganda

Police in Vietnam have arrested a blogger for anti-state writings which they said distorted the truth, tarnished the country’s leaders and instigated the public to oppose the government. Nguyen Ngoc Nhu Quynh, 37,

Offbeat | Singapore’s Raffles Hotel to close for face lift in late ‘17

The colonial landmark Raffles Hotel Singapore said yesterday it will close briefly from the end of next year for renovations to modernize the property. The work will begin in January and

Amid scrutiny, chain of Indian colleges plans its US debut

One of India’s largest colleges is expanding into the U.S. with the purchase of one campus in New York and a proposal to buy two more, drawing opposition from state

New Zealand | Trump in ‘93 on women: Lucky I don’t have to run for office

A 23-year-old video interview unearthed in New Zealand shows Donald Trump talking about his womanizing image and saying it was fortunate that he didn’t have to run for political office. The

Malaysia | Court lets off ‘Budgie 9’ who partied in swimsuits

Nine Australians who spent four nights in police detention after stripping down to skimpy swimsuits printed with the Malaysian flag at that nation’s Formula One Grand Prix walked free yesterday

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