Mahathir has denied that he abused power while in government and described the anti-corruption sweep as politically motivated.
China, India must be ready to seize peace in Ukraine, not just the West
The largest Asian countries, notably China but also India, should be poised to play a positive role if the winds change around the Ukraine war
‘Audio deepfake’ of Marcos Jnr ordering military action against China prompts Manila to debunk clip
Marcos Jnr’s office says “no such directive exists” and Manila is working with various agencies to combat deepfakes.
South Korean jailed 14 months for ‘indescribably cruel’ killing of 76 cats, after his car was scratched
The man went on a cat-killing spree between December 2022 and September 2023 due to a deep hatred of the animal that he began harbouring after other cats scratched his car.
Indonesia’s Widodo and son Gibran no longer ruling party members for supporting Prabowo in election: official
The president and his elder son chose not to endorse the party’s presidential candidate Ganjar Pranowo during the election, the official says.
Anti-suit injunction issued by English court to halt Russian proceedings
A ruling requiring a Gazprom entity, RusChemAlliance (RCA), to bring an end to litigation proceedings in Russia was upheld by the UK Supreme Court on Tuesday, in a complex case that has raised questions relating to the jurisdiction of courts and the interpretation of arbitration agreements.
South Africa demonstrates commitment to renewable energy roll-out
Recently published standards for solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage systems (BESS) demonstrate South Africa’s commitment to the roll-out of renewable energy projects while protecting environmentally sensitive areas, an expert has said.
AI can be a great leveller for the Global South. Just look at Bangladesh
From healthcare to education and rural inclusion, AI has allowed Bangladesh to make developmental leapfrogs. But for these innovations to spread, the Global South must have a seat at the table.
With BrahMos missile delivery to Philippines, India sets out its arms stall for Southeast Asia
Manila has received its first batch of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles from India, in a carefully timed shipment observers say is the start of a ‘clear push’ to expand military sales with Southeast Asia.
Maldives votes in the shadow of India-China rivalry
The election could test the Maldives’ new leader Mohamed Muizzu’s tilt towards China and away from India.
