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June 08, 2022 9:23 AM

Two other Singaporeans were also arrested in connection with the cash stolen from a money changer in 2020.

June 08, 2022 9:00 AM

GFANZ also announced the creation of its advisory board.

Ahmad Syafi’i Ma’arif wanted Islam in Indonesia to co-exist with other faiths, but his nuanced ideas were misunderstood, and often rubbed ultraconservative Muslims the wrong way.

June 08, 2022 7:08 AM

BEIJING (NYTIMES) - For Chinese students, years of intense studying come down to two or three nine-hour days of testing that will determine where they go to college. Covid-19 has added complications like escaping lockdown or testing in an isolation room.

June 08, 2022 6:51 AM

SEOUL (BLOOMBERG) - Thousands of truck drivers in South Korea have gone on strike at some ports and container depots in the country, threatening to slow the export of goods from the country, according to the International Transport Workers' Federation.

Insisting on a ‘with us or against us’ world view will leave Washington out of step with an Indo-Pacific eager for Chinese involvement and cooperation instead of confrontation.

June 08, 2022 1:53 AM

The 37-year-old has been a regular fixture of TV news debates, a combative advocate for PM Modi's agenda.

June 08, 2022 12:55 AM

Offers to help with North Korea's Covid-19 outbreak have gone unanswered, a US diplomat said.

June 08, 2022 12:02 AM

Taiwan's top trade negotiator John Deng will go to Washington end of the month for talks with senior US officials.

‘We are not barred from speaking on sensitive religious issues, but we must never insult the basic tenets of any religion,’ a senior BJP spokesperson said. India’s Muslims have felt more pressure about freedom of worship under PM Modi’s party.

June 07, 2022 11:20 PM

The Quad security group of the US, Australia, Japan and India had expressed "support for Pacific Islands Forum unity".

June 07, 2022 9:51 PM

The early shakeup is allegedly intended to inject more vitality and energy into the administration system.

June 07, 2022 9:11 PM

Two officials of India's BJP party sparked a wave of anger across the Arab and Muslim world over their remarks.

After knocking them over with his car, Colonel Priyanto and two of his subordinates tossed their bodies into the river – but one of the victims was still alive.

‘The security of Europe and Asia are closely intertwined, especially now with the international community facing serious challenges,’ Japanese Defence Minister Nobuo Kishi said after meeting with NatoMilitary chief.

June 07, 2022 7:45 PM

"Hong Kong is a society of rule of law, not a police state," commissioner Raymond Siu said.

Two veteran pro-democracy activists are among four men whose death penalty sentences have been approved by the junta; executions, which would be the first in decades, are aimed at scaring anyone opposing military rule, say campaigners.

Pacific countries can make their own decisions about engaging with China, Jacinda Ardern says, after Beijing reportedly sought a Pacific agreement with 10 nations, sparking debate about the influence of major powers.

June 07, 2022 6:16 PM

NFTs have become a popular way to sell things from digital artworks to Buddhist amulets.

June 07, 2022 6:13 PM

The country has launched an initiative that enables tourists to explore virtual durian orchards.