PremiumPremiumWorldFrom chips to security: China is getting much of what it wants from USNew York Times: Trump Administration adopting a less hawkish, more pragmatic approach.14 Dec 04:00 PM
World'We can't even afford to have sex': Anger as China adds tax to contraceptivesThe drastic measure is the latest plan designed to increase the country's birthrate.14 Dec 05:30 AM
WorldTsunami warning after 6.7 quake in JapanJolt comes days after a 7.5-level tremor in the same region injured at least 50 people.12 Dec 04:43 AM
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New ZealandNZ navy vessel patrolling East Asia waters shadowed by seven Chinese warships07 Dec 11:22 PM
WorldJapan summons China envoy over fighter jet incidentJapan says Chinese J-15 jets twice locked fire-control radar near Okinawa.07 Dec 10:40 PM
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WorldSatellite images reveal major Chinese naval build-up in disputed watersMore than 100 Chinese naval and coastguard ships are now deployed in the area.06 Dec 03:02 AM
WorldFlood-hit Indonesia, Sri Lanka brace for more rainOver 800,000 Indonesians are displaced and more than 500 are still missing.04 Dec 07:46 PM
WorldFrustration in Indonesia as flood survivors await aidThe recent floods and landslides across four Asian countries have killed more than 1500.03 Dec 07:25 PM
WorldHong Kong leader says ‘independent committee’ to probe firePolice have arrested 15 people after scaffolding netting failed fire rules.02 Dec 07:09 PM
WorldAsia floods death toll tops 1160 as troops aid survivorsWHO is sending rapid response teams and medical supplies into the region.01 Dec 05:29 PM
WorldClimate change, ageing farmers endanger Japan’s ‘Rolls-Royce of pearls’Akoya pearl industry hit as seas warm and younger generations move to the city.01 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldThousands without shelter after flooding across Southeast AsiaIndonesia’s Sumatra island remains cut off, with looting reported amid aid delays.30 Nov 05:13 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThese scam centres were blown up. Was it all for show?New York Times: The demolition of buildings was broadcast on state media for days.30 Nov 05:00 PM
WorldMonsoon floods in Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia leave more than 300 deadIn West Sumatra, at least 174 are dead and nearly 80 more people are missing.29 Nov 02:10 AM
World'A source of stability': Pope Leo XIV begins historic Turkey visitThe 70-year-old pontiff is on his first overseas trip since his May election.27 Nov 09:20 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow Jakarta shot to the top in world population rankingNew York Times: Jakarta is estimated to have 42 million inhabitants, the UN says.27 Nov 03:00 PM
WorldThailand's last hunter-gatherers seek land rightsThe Maniq are one of the country's smallest ethnic minorities living on protected land.26 Nov 05:00 PM
WorldScientists say most dogs have some wolf DNA – even chihuahuasNearly two-thirds of all dog breeds have a detectable amount of wolf inside them.24 Nov 08:58 PM
WorldXi urges stability after Trump phone callThe call followed fresh tension after Japan’s new leader raised possible defence of Taiwan.24 Nov 07:43 PM
WorldInside a thriving Chinatown neighbourhood in the heart of West AfricaChinese migrants have created a community in Bamako, but fear the advance of militants. 23 Nov 05:00 PM
WorldVietnam floods leave 55 dead as rescuers race to find missingMore than a million homes initially lost power as flooding swept six provinces.22 Nov 07:36 PM
WorldEndurance of idleness: ‘World’s laziest man’ crowned after 33-hour lie-inSome of the 240 contestants wore nappies and brought food to last longer.21 Nov 03:00 AM
World‘Life imprisonment’: Ex-mayor Alice Guo convicted in trafficking caseMore than 700 victims from seven countries were rescued from the Philippine site.20 Nov 05:03 AM
Travel newsSri Lankan police apologise to Kiwi traveller, man at centre of lewd act arrested after altering appearanceLocal police say the incident has 'damaged the country's reputation'.20 Nov 01:00 AM
WorldChina punishes Japan’s new leader with economic painChina’s response to Sanae Takaichi's lack of ambiguity over Taiwan has been immediate.20 Nov 12:09 AM
Travel news'Can't believe that happened': Kiwi exposed to lewd sex act while solo travellingThe 24-year-old victim filmed the ordeal and local police quickly arrested the man.18 Nov 10:04 PM
