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Iran warns Gulf nations against helping US as UAE halts trade ties

Iran's armed forces warned Gulf countries on Wednesday against assisting the U.S. military, hours after the United Arab Emirates announced it was halting all trade and financial dealings with Iran following an alleged missile attack. The UAE accused Iran of firing two ballistic missiles at its territory on Tuesday, a claim Tehran denied. The escalation comes amid a broader U.S.-Iran conflict centered on the Strait of Hormuz, with oil prices rising above $90 per barrel.

7 outlets · 8 articles 6d ago

Bangkok named world’s best workcation city for 2026 in IWG’s annual Work from Anywhere Index; Singapore and Kuala Lumpur rank among Asia’s top cities as flexible working reshapes travel and work

Bangkok has been named the world's best city for a workcation in IWG's 2026 Work from Anywhere Index, with Mumbai making its debut as the only Indian city on the list. New research shows most hybrid workers value work-from-anywhere policies, with 90% reporting better work-life balance.

2 outlets · 2 articles 6d ago

Korea Artiz Studio closure: 66 complaints, $270k losses

Bridal photography studio Korea Artiz Studio has abruptly shut, prompting 66 complaints to CASE involving over $271,000 in pre-payment losses. Customers report unpaid salaries, police investigations, and a notice offering photo collection from a production partner.

2 outlets · 2 articles 6d ago

Indonesia seizes 2.6 tonnes of liquid meth from Tanzanian-flagged ship in record drug bust

Indonesian authorities intercepted a Tanzanian-flagged vessel off Sumatra and seized about 2.6 tonnes of liquid methamphetamine, detaining 10 Myanmar nationals. The operation, carried out by a joint task force, is described as one of the largest drug busts in Indonesia this year.

3 outlets · 3 articles 6d ago

ASEAN digital pact offers India model for deeper Southeast Asia ties: Report

A new report says ASEAN's Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) offers India a blueprint for deeper digital ties, but warns against folding it into the AITIGA goods deal. The report highlights potential for managed interoperability, yet notes that the negotiated text remains unpublished and its impact uncertain.

2 outlets · 2 articles 6d ago

Inside the Puzzling ‘Black Hole Star’ Discovery Reshaping Our View of the Early Universe

Astronomers propose a new class of celestial object, the 'black hole star,' to explain JWST observations of a distant source, MOM-BH*-1. The research, led by Rohan Naidu and Jorryt Matthee, may reshape our understanding of the early universe, though competing explanations remain under investigation.

2 outlets · 2 articles Aug 18

ICICI Bank dollar debt fundraising tops $2 billion in a month: Bankers

ICICI Bank has raised $2.05 billion through dollar-denominated debt in a month, including a fresh $750 million five-year bond priced at 105 basis points over U.S. Treasuries. The fundraising comes amid a broader wave of offshore borrowing by Indian banks following the RBI's concessional swap window.

5 outlets · 5 articles Aug 18

BWF World Championships: 21-year-old Ayush Shetty knocks out world No. 1 Shi Yu Qi on home soil

Indian shuttlers had a mixed day at the BWF World Championships in New Delhi: Ayush Shetty continued his remarkable run with a straight-game win, PV Sindhu reached the third round, but Lakshya Sen and Unnati Hooda were ousted in three-set matches.

7 outlets · 10 articles Aug 18

Hormuz crossings rise slightly from August 15, remain in single digits, data shows

Ship crossings through the Strait of Hormuz remain drastically below normal levels, with fewer than 20 vessels transiting over the weekend and traffic about 90% below pre-conflict baselines, according to Kpler and UKMTO data. The decline comes amid renewed threats between Washington and Tehran, while Asia's refined fuel imports have fallen sharply and refining margins stay elevated.

4 outlets · 5 articles Aug 18

Trump hints at contact with North Korea's Kim after scaling back Seoul drills

US President Donald Trump announced plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un later this year, citing their personal rapport and Pyongyang's 57 nuclear weapons. The announcement follows his decision to scale back joint military drills with South Korea, drawing mixed reactions from Seoul, Pyongyang, and US lawmakers.

8 outlets · 11 articles Aug 18

Dry spell puts Singapore on haze watch as Sumatra, Kalimantan fires persist

Singapore's National Environment Agency has issued warnings about potential hazy conditions as hotspots and smoke plumes from Sumatra and Kalimantan continue, with the 24-hour PSI reaching 91 in central Singapore. Dry weather is expected to persist, and the agency is closely monitoring air quality and advising the public on precautionary measures.

2 outlets · 2 articles Aug 18

Lions coach Gavin Lee preaches calm as he plots ASEAN C’ship s-final comeback

Singapore coach Gavin Lee urged calm ahead of the ASEAN Championship semi-final second leg, where the Lions trailed Thailand 3-1 on aggregate. Despite a spirited 2-1 win in Bangkok, Singapore exited 4-3 on aggregate, with Lee reflecting on the positives and the team's near-miss.

3 outlets · 4 articles Aug 18

How Hong Kong infrastructure, AI firms are tapping Malaysia’s growth prospects

Hong Kong infrastructure and AI companies are expanding into Malaysia amid the opening of a new trade office and the country's industrial master plan, but executives stress that cultural sensitivity and adaptation to local market norms are essential for success.

2 outlets · 2 articles Aug 18

Myanmar confirms nearly 3,09,000 Rohingya in Bangladesh, says security issues delaying repatriation

Myanmar's military-backed government has verified nearly 309,000 Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh as former residents of Rakhine State, but says repatriation will only proceed once security conditions improve. Analysts argue safe return is further away than ever, while Bangladesh's foreign secretary stresses the need for sustained diplomatic pressure and increased funding.

3 outlets · 3 articles Aug 17

China urged to avoid ‘us or them’ split with US over AI governance

At an APEC digital technology and AI forum in Chengdu, ministers issued a statement supporting open-source AI models, a rare consensus in a field often framed as a US-China contest. Across Asia, governments and start-ups are building on open Chinese systems, attracted by lower costs and local data control.

1 outlet · 1 article Aug 14

Trump turns to economic pain as US bombings fail to sway Iran

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Saturday that Tehran received 'numerous messages' from neighboring countries seeking new regional security arrangements, though he did not name any nations. The remarks come as Washington prepares to announce what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called the 'toughest sanctions in history' against Iran.

1 outlet · 1 article Aug 13

Ebola: Over 2,000 dead in DR Congo as virus gathers pace

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 2,000 people, with cases exceeding 5,000. The World Health Organization warns the epidemic is far from under control, and officials cite insecurity, displacement, and community mistrust as major challenges. No approved vaccine exists for the Bundibugyo strain, and the outbreak has become the country's worst on record.

4 outlets · 5 articles Aug 11

Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing seeks legitimacy in Thailand

Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing completed a two-day visit to Thailand, his first since becoming civilian leader, aiming to gain regional legitimacy. The trip included a business forum and military talks, but critics say it is unlikely to change Myanmar's international standing.

1 outlet · 1 article Aug 7