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She was promised work as a customer service agent. Instead she was trafficked to run online scams

Women describe horrifying conditions inside heavily-guarded centers where they were forced to con victims in romance scams and more. Hanako Montgomery travels to a scam compound that held over 5,000 trafficked workers. This story is part of As Equals, CNN's ongoing series on gender inequality. For information about how the series is funded and more, check out our FAQs.

November 24, 2025

She was promised work as a customer service agent. Instead she was trafficked to run online scams

Americas|Asia|Crime|Political|World

Rights groups slam Trump administration for ending Myanmar deportation protection as civil war rages

Rights groups have criticized the Trump administration's decision to end deportation protections for Myanmar citizens

November 25, 2025

Rights groups slam Trump administration for ending Myanmar deportation protection as civil war rages

Asia|Business|Crime|Technology|World

Singapore orders Apple, Google to prevent government spoofing on messaging platforms

Singapore's police have ordered Apple [AAPL.O] and Google [GOOGL.O] to prevent the spoofing of government agencies on their messaging platforms, the home affairs ministry said on

November 25, 2025

Singapore orders Apple, Google to prevent government spoofing on messaging platforms

Asia|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Why are tensions flaring again between Afghanistan and Pakistan?

Tensions flared between Afghanistan and Pakistan on Tuesday as the Taliban accused Pakistani forces of air strikes in eastern Afghanistan, which killed 9 children

November 25, 2025

Why are tensions flaring again between Afghanistan and Pakistan?

Asia|Health|World

Thai woman found alive in coffin after being brought in for cremation

A woman in Thailand shocked temple staff when she started moving in her coffin after being brought in for cremation

November 24, 2025

Thai woman found alive in coffin after being brought in for cremation

Africa|Asia|Environment|Science|World

This volcano erupted for the first time in 10,000 years sending ash clouds across continents

November 25, 2025

Asia|Political|World

'Return' to China not an option for Taiwan's people, premier says responding to Xi

Taiwan Premier Cho Jung-tai said on Tuesday that a "return" to China is not an option for the island's 23 million people, after Chinese President Xi Jinping pressed

November 25, 2025

'Return' to China not an option for Taiwan's people, premier says responding to Xi

Asia|Technology|US|World

US Air Force Reaper drone crashes off South Korea

November 25, 2025

Asia|Political|World

How do Pakistan and Taliban Afghan militaries stack up as tensions flare?

Fresh tensions flared between Afghanistan and Pakistan on Tuesday as the Taliban accused Pakistani forces of a bomb attack in Khost province that killed nine children and a woman.

October 16, 2025

How do Pakistan and Taliban Afghan militaries stack up as tensions flare?

She ‘wants to die there.’ The women forced to scam and the families left behind

November 24, 2025

US dollar slips as dovish Fed comments weigh; yen falls

The U.S. dollar dipped on Monday, as investors weighed dovish remarks from Federal Reserve officials that boosted expectations for a rate cut next month

November 24, 2025

US dollar slips as dovish Fed comments weigh; yen falls

Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump touts 'extremely strong' China relations after call with Xi

President Donald Trump touted relations with China as "extremely strong" on Monday following a call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, who told Trump that

November 24, 2025

Trump touts 'extremely strong' China relations after call with Xi

Nick Fuentes is a master of exploiting the current social media opportunities for extremism

In 1946, young men in khaki shirts marched through Atlanta performing Nazi salutes and promising racial vengeance. They lasted 10 months. Today’s fascists aren’t as easily banished.

November 24, 2025

Nick Fuentes is a master of exploiting the current social media opportunities for extremism

Asia|Crime|World

Man arrested in Tokyo on suspicion of stealing a car and then hitting 11 people, killing 1

Police say a man driving a stolen car struck 11 people in Tokyo

November 24, 2025

Man arrested in Tokyo on suspicion of stealing a car and then hitting 11 people, killing 1

Asia|Political|World

North, South Korea in 'very dangerous' standoff, Yonhap quotes Lee saying

North and South Korea are in a "very dangerous situation" where an accidental clash is possible any time and it was crucial for Seoul to engage Pyongyang in dialogue, South Korean

November 24, 2025

North, South Korea in 'very dangerous' standoff, Yonhap quotes Lee saying

Asia|Environment|World

Severe floods displace thousands in Thailand and Malaysia, at least 8 killed

Flooding from days of intense rain has killed at least eight people in southern Thailand and forced thousands into evacuation centres in neighbouring Malaysia,

November 24, 2025

Severe floods displace thousands in Thailand and Malaysia, at least 8 killed

Asia|Crime|Political|World

Suicide bombers strike security force headquarters in northwestern Pakistan, killing 3 officers

Police say two suicide bombers and a gunman have attacked the headquarters of a security force in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least three officers and wounding 11 others

November 24, 2025

Suicide bombers strike security force headquarters in northwestern Pakistan, killing 3 officers

Asia|Crime|World

Suicide bombers kill 3 at Pakistan paramilitary HQ

Three suicide bombers targeted the headquarters of a Pakistani paramilitary force on Monday, killing three personnel and wounding at least five, authorities said.

November 24, 2025

Suicide bombers kill 3 at Pakistan paramilitary HQ

Asia|Business|Economy|World

Singapore core inflation at 1.2% y/y in October, higher than expected

Singapore's key consumer price gauge rose 1.2% in October from a year earlier, official data showed on Monday.

November 24, 2025

Singapore core inflation at 1.2% y/y in October, higher than expected

Asia|Business|Economy|World

Early signs for Japan 2026 wages bolster case for near-term BOJ rate hike

Early signs on Japan's annual wage negotiations for next year point to another round of solid pay hikes despite profit pressure from U.S. tariffs,

November 24, 2025

Early signs for Japan 2026 wages bolster case for near-term BOJ rate hike

Asia|Political|World

Japan 'crossed a red line' with Taiwan military intervention remarks, Chinese foreign minister says

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says Japan has "crossed a red line” with comments by the country's new leader suggesting a potential military intervention over Taiwan

November 23, 2025

Japan 'crossed a red line' with Taiwan military intervention remarks, Chinese foreign minister says

Asia|Economy|Political|World

China says Japan sent 'shocking' wrong signal on Taiwan

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said it was "shocking" for Japan's leader to openly send a wrong signal concerning Taiwan, according to an official statement on Sunday, the

November 23, 2025

China says Japan sent 'shocking' wrong signal on Taiwan

Asia|Business|Environment|World

After Ambani zoo probe, wildlife body reverses call to curb animal imports to India

A U.N. wildlife trade body decided on Sunday not to restrict India from importing endangered animals, after many countries supported reversing

November 23, 2025

After Ambani zoo probe, wildlife body reverses call to curb animal imports to India

China's Li urges fair investor treatment in Italy

Chinese Premier Li Qiang welcomed increased participation from Italian companies in the Chinese market and expressed hope for a fair and non-discriminatory environment for Chinese

November 23, 2025

China's Li urges fair investor treatment in Italy

Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

China to boost trade, investment with Tajikistan, Wang says

China will expand imports of high-quality agricultural products from Tajikistan and encourage Chinese companies to invest in the landlocked country, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said

November 23, 2025

China to boost trade, investment with Tajikistan, Wang says

Asia|Political|World

China takes spat with Japan over Taiwan to UN, vows to defend itself

China has taken its growing dispute with Japan to the United Nations, accusing Tokyo of threatening "an armed intervention" over Taiwan and vowing to defend itself in

November 22, 2025

China takes spat with Japan over Taiwan to UN, vows to defend itself

Asia|Economy|Environment|World

Central Vietnam death toll rises to 55 from flooding, landslides

The death toll from torrential rain, flooding and landslides in central Vietnam has risen to 55, with 13 people reported missing, the country's disaster agency said on Saturday.

November 22, 2025

Central Vietnam death toll rises to 55 from flooding, landslides

Americas|Asia|Crime|Political|World

Christian pastor's daughter urges US lawmakers to help free her father in China

The daughter of a detained Chinese Christian pastor is urging U.S. lawmakers to help free her father at a time when President Donald Trump has vowed to “save our Great Christian population” worldwide

November 21, 2025

Christian pastor's daughter urges US lawmakers to help free her father in China

Arts|Asia|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|World

Mexico’s Fatima Bosch crowned Miss Universe winner in glittering finale of scandal-hit pageant

November 21, 2025

Asia|Political|World

Taiwan official calls China a 'troublemaker' while distributing defence handbook

China is the real regional "troublemaker", a senior Taiwanese security official said on Friday, personally giving out copies of a new civil defence handbook the

November 21, 2025

Taiwan official calls China a 'troublemaker' while distributing defence handbook

Asia|Science|World

Earthquake jolts Bangladesh, killing five and injuring around 100

At least five people, including a child, were killed and around 100 injured when a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Bangladesh on Friday, the government said, with

November 21, 2025

Earthquake jolts Bangladesh, killing five and injuring around 100

Asia|Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy ready for 'honest' work on US-backed plan as Europeans push back

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said after talks with a top U.S.

November 20, 2025

Zelenskiy ready for 'honest' work on US-backed plan as Europeans push back

Asia|Business|Crime|Technology|World

Global pressure forces Myanmar junta to crack down on scam centres, sources say

A day after Myanmar's junta leader visited the southeastern city of Hpa-An last week, two sources said army officers met members of a powerful local militia with a

November 21, 2025

Global pressure forces Myanmar junta to crack down on scam centres, sources say

Asia|Crime|Political|World

New indictment accuses Yoon of manipulating investigation of South Korean marine's drowning

South Korea’s ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol has been indicted on allegations he and others tried to cover up the details of a marine’s drowning

November 21, 2025

New indictment accuses Yoon of manipulating investigation of South Korean marine's drowning

Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan's exports to the world rise, but Trump's tariffs dent its shipments to the US

Japan has reported that its exports to the world rose 3.7% in October from a year earlier, while imports edged up 0.6%

November 21, 2025

Japan's exports to the world rise, but Trump's tariffs dent its shipments to the US

Asia|Business|Economy|World

Japan factory activity down for fifth month in November, PMI shows

Japan's manufacturing activity contracted for a fifth month in November, albeit at a slower pace than in the previous month due to a softer decline in output, a private-sector survey

November 21, 2025

Japan factory activity down for fifth month in November, PMI shows

Asia|Business|Economy|World

Singapore Q3 GDP grows 4.2% from a year earlier; upgrades 2025 outlook

Singapore on Friday upgraded its economic outlook for 2025 as third-quarter gross domestic product growth beat market expectations and initial estimates.

November 21, 2025

Singapore Q3 GDP grows 4.2% from a year earlier; upgrades 2025 outlook

Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan exports unexpectedly strong in October as US tariff impact slows

Japan's exports rose more than expected in October for a second straight monthly gain, government data showed on Friday, underpinned by a milder

November 21, 2025

Japan exports unexpectedly strong in October as US tariff impact slows

Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

China ran campaign to discredit French Rafale fighter after India-Pakistan conflict, US commission says

China ran a disinformation campaign to hurt sales of the French Rafale fighter jet after India used the planes in May for the first time against Chinese weapons

November 20, 2025

China ran campaign to discredit French Rafale fighter after India-Pakistan conflict, US commission says

Asia|Business|Economy|World

India's infrastructure output flat in October, weakest in 14 months

India’s infrastructure output was unchanged in October from a year earlier, its weakest performance in 14 months, as declines in coal, crude oil and electricity production offset

November 20, 2025

India's infrastructure output flat in October, weakest in 14 months

Asia|Crime|World

Four more arrested in India over deadly Delhi blast

India's anti-terrorism agency said on Thursday it had arrested four more people, including three doctors, in connection with last week's deadly car blast in Delhi, the first such

November 20, 2025

Four more arrested in India over deadly Delhi blast

Asia|Food|Political|World

With a sushi lunch, Taiwan president shows support for Japan in China dispute

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te posted pictures on social media of himself eating Japanese-sourced sushi on Thursday to show his support for Japan in a bitter and worsening diplomatic

November 20, 2025

With a sushi lunch, Taiwan president shows support for Japan in China dispute

Asia|Crime|Travel|World

A night bus from Cambodia's top tourist destination plunges off a bridge, killing 16 passengers

Police in Cambodia say 16 people died when a passenger bus crashed off a bridge into a river

November 20, 2025

A night bus from Cambodia's top tourist destination plunges off a bridge, killing 16 passengers

Asia|Business|Economy|World

China says trade cooperation with Japan 'severely damaged' by Taiwan comments

Trade cooperation between China and Japan has been "severely damaged", the Chinese commerce ministry said on Thursday, urging the Japanese prime

November 20, 2025

China says trade cooperation with Japan 'severely damaged' by Taiwan comments

Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|World

Philippine court convicts former mayor of human trafficking

A Philippine court has convicted a dismissed town mayor, who officials say is Chinese national, of human trafficking charges for helping establish an illegal online gaming and scam complex where hundreds of Chinese and other foreign workers where forced to conduct scams

November 20, 2025

Philippine court convicts former mayor of human trafficking

Asia|Business|Political|World

Japan, China ties deteriorate after Takaichi's Taiwan comment

Japan's relations with China have plunged to their lowest in years after a dispute triggered by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks this month about Taiwan, the democratically-

November 20, 2025

Japan, China ties deteriorate after Takaichi's Taiwan comment

Asia|Political|World

Why did Japan PM's Taiwan remarks cause such a stir?

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sparked a diplomatic spat with China over remarks last week that a hypothetical Chinese attack on

November 11, 2025

Why did Japan PM's Taiwan remarks cause such a stir?

BOJ policymaker leans towards rate hike despite government pushback

The Bank of Japan must keep raising real interest rates to "a state of equilibrium," board member Junko Koeda said on Thursday in the wake of renewed yen

November 20, 2025

BOJ policymaker leans towards rate hike despite government pushback

Asia|Business|Crime|World

Ex-Philippine mayor Alice Guo given life sentence for human trafficking

A Philippine trial court has sentenced a former mayor accused of having ties to Chinese criminal syndicates to life imprisonment after finding her guilty of human trafficking, a

November 20, 2025

Ex-Philippine mayor Alice Guo given life sentence for human trafficking

Asia|Election|Political|World

Bangladesh Supreme Court restores nonpartisan caretaker system but not for next elections

Bangladesh’s Supreme Court has restored a nonpartisan caretaker government system for elections but says it won’t apply to the polls being held early next year

November 20, 2025

Bangladesh Supreme Court restores nonpartisan caretaker system but not for next elections

Asia|Economy|World

Offhand remark, symbolic suit signal long winter for Japan-China ties

An off-the-cuff remark by new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi that triggered Japan's biggest bust-up in years with powerful neighbour China was not

November 20, 2025

Offhand remark, symbolic suit signal long winter for Japan-China ties

US jobs test looms after Nvidia relief

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter: It's like Christmas came early for stock traders.

November 20, 2025

Asia|Crime|Travel|World

South Korea arrests crew members for negligence after ferry runs aground

South Korea's coast guard launched an investigation on Thursday into a ferry that ran aground overnight, arresting the first officer and an Indonesian

November 20, 2025

South Korea arrests crew members for negligence after ferry runs aground

Asia|Education|Environment|Science|World

Cambodia releases rare captive-bred storks in conservation breakthrough

Conservationists in Cambodia have for the first time released two captive-bred Greater Adjutant Stork chicks into the wild as part of an ongoing programme to

November 20, 2025

Cambodia releases rare captive-bred storks in conservation breakthrough

China leaves benchmark lending rates unchanged for the sixth straight month

China left benchmark lending rates unchanged on Thursday for the sixth consecutive month in November, matching market expectations.

November 20, 2025

China leaves benchmark lending rates unchanged for the sixth straight month

Asia|Business|Travel|World

South Korean ferry runs aground, all 267 people on board rescued

All 267 people on board a South Korean passenger ferry that ran aground off the southwestern tip of the Korean peninsula on Wednesday were rescued, in

November 19, 2025

South Korean ferry runs aground, all 267 people on board rescued

Jewell Loyd and Jonquel Jones the latest players to join new women's basketball league Project B

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Jewell Loyd announced on Tuesday that she would join Project B, the new women’s basketball league that is expected to begin in Europe and Asia in November 2026

November 19, 2025

Jewell Loyd and Jonquel Jones the latest players to join new women's basketball league Project B

Asia|Crime|Environment|Travel|World

South Korean ferry with 267 on board stranded, coast guard says

A South Korean passenger ferry carrying 267 passengers and crew got stranded on Wednesday after running aground off the southwestern tip of the Korean peninsula, the coast guard said.

November 19, 2025

South Korean ferry with 267 on board stranded, coast guard says

Asia|Environment|World

Fire burning in southwestern Japan damages 170 homes and forces evacuations

Firefighters and army helicopters are battling a fire that has burned through a neighborhood in southwestern Japan and forced more than 170 people to evacuate

November 19, 2025

Fire burning in southwestern Japan damages 170 homes and forces evacuations

Asia|Economy|Political|World

China warns there is ‘no market’ for Japanese seafood exports as spat over Taiwan comments escalates

November 19, 2025

Japanese seafood caught up in escalating diplomatic dispute with China

China has indicated it will ban all imports of Japanese seafood, two government officials in Tokyo said on Wednesday, in

November 19, 2025

Japanese seafood caught up in escalating diplomatic dispute with China

South Korea readies incentives for long-term stock investment, FX stability

South Korea plans to unveil incentives for long-term stock investors, while making efforts to ensure foreign exchange stability, its finance minister said on Wednesday.

November 19, 2025

South Korea readies incentives for long-term stock investment, FX stability

Asia|Crime|Education|Technology|World

Indonesian teen's diary and online trail reveal path to Jakarta mosque blasts

An Indonesian student suspected of carrying out a bomb attack at his school mosque in Jakarta wrote of feeling isolated in his 42-page diary and drew inspiration

November 19, 2025

Indonesian teen's diary and online trail reveal path to Jakarta mosque blasts

Asia|Crime|Environment|World

Japan's biggest fire in nearly 50 years ravages 170 buildings, kills one

A fire ripped through more than 170 buildings and killed one person in a southern Japanese coastal city on Wednesday, with military and firefighting helicopters

November 19, 2025

Japan's biggest fire in nearly 50 years ravages 170 buildings, kills one

Asia|Business|Environment|Travel|World

Floods hit Vietnam again, killing at least 8, hindering coffee harvest

A new round of floods and landslides triggered by torrential rain in central Vietnam since the weekend has killed at least eight people, a government report said on Wednesday, with

November 19, 2025

Floods hit Vietnam again, killing at least 8, hindering coffee harvest

Asia|Business|Economy|Travel|World

Japan counts cost of China's travel boycott as tensions flare

Within days of China urging its citizens not to travel to Japan due to a diplomatic dispute, Tokyo-based tour operator East Japan International

November 19, 2025

Japan counts cost of China's travel boycott as tensions flare

Asia|Business|Economy|World

Leaving border camps for orchards, Myanmar refugees join Thai workforce

Tun Min Lat climbs a bamboo ladder in the longan orchards of eastern Thailand, moving from tree to tree as he plucks the juicy tropical fruit in the sweltering heat

November 19, 2025

Leaving border camps for orchards, Myanmar refugees join Thai workforce

Court blocks new Texas congressional map drawn by Republicans

A federal court on Tuesday blocked Texas from using a new congressional map intended to flip several Democratic-held U.S.

November 18, 2025

Court blocks new Texas congressional map drawn by Republicans

Microsoft, Nvidia to invest in Anthropic as Claude maker commits $30 billion to Azure

Microsoft and Nvidia plan to invest in Anthropic under a new tie-up that includes a $30 billion commitment by the Claude maker to use Microsoft's cloud services, the latest

November 18, 2025

Microsoft, Nvidia to invest in Anthropic as Claude maker commits $30 billion to Azure

Global oil refining profits surge and may stay strong

Global refining margins have hit multi-year highs in November due to sanctions on Russia, refinery outages and

November 18, 2025

Global oil refining profits surge and may stay strong

Asia|Crime|Europe|Political|World

MI5 spy service warns UK lawmakers Chinese spies posing as headhunters

Britain's MI5 security service issued a new warning to lawmakers on Tuesday about attempts by Chinese agents to collect

November 18, 2025

MI5 spy service warns UK lawmakers Chinese spies posing as headhunters

Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Nissan to cut more output at Kyushu plant on chip supply troubles

Japan's Nissan will cut production by another 1,400 vehicles at its Kyushu plant next week, as the fallout from chip supply disruptions linked to Chinese-owned

November 18, 2025

Nissan to cut more output at Kyushu plant on chip supply troubles

Asia|Business|Science|Technology|World

Alibaba unveils major consumer AI upgrade with new Qwen chatbot

China's Alibaba has launched a major upgrade to its AI chatbot, marking an aggressive push into the consumer artificial intelligence market where it

November 18, 2025

Alibaba unveils major consumer AI upgrade with new Qwen chatbot

Arts|Asia|Business|Political|World

Japan warns citizens in China about safety as diplomatic crisis deepens

Japan has warned its citizens in China to step up safety precautions and avoid crowded places, amid a deepening dispute between Asia's two largest

November 18, 2025

Japan warns citizens in China about safety as diplomatic crisis deepens

Asia|Business|Crime|World

Philippines’ Marcos rejects estranged sister's claim of drug use

The Philippine president's office said on Tuesday that claims by his estranged sister that he uses illicit drugs are baseless and should not be taken seriously.

November 18, 2025

Philippines’ Marcos rejects estranged sister's claim of drug use

Asia|Business|Economy|World

Foreigners turn net buyers of Asian bonds in October on improved growth outlook

Asian bonds witnessed renewed cross-border inflows in October following a month of sharp outflows, as an improved regional growth outlook and a series of U.S. trade agreements in Southeast

November 18, 2025

Foreigners turn net buyers of Asian bonds in October on improved growth outlook

Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Nio's Firefly EV brand seeks growth in right-hand drive markets without tariffs

SHANGHAI -Firefly, a compact electric vehicle brand owned by China's Nio, is seeking growth in right-hand drive markets that are free from punitive tariffs on Chinese EVs and is preparing to ramp up

November 18, 2025

Asia|Crime|Environment|World

Monkeys, meth and mesh bags: Thai police arrest two for alleged animal trafficking

November 18, 2025

Asia|Crime|World

Taiwan detains Chinese citizen on suspicion of espionage

Taiwan said on Tuesday it had detained a Chinese citizen on suspicion of espionage after breaking up a plot to entice serving and retired military personal to collect classified

November 18, 2025

Taiwan detains Chinese citizen on suspicion of espionage

Asia|Business|Environment|World

Tiny Tuvalu says it treasures 'special relationship' with Taiwan

The prime minister of tiny Tuvalu said on Tuesday that his country treasures its "special relationship" with Taiwan, making a visit to Taipei at a time of growing

November 18, 2025

Tiny Tuvalu says it treasures 'special relationship' with Taiwan

Asia|Economy|Political|World

China hints at Xi meeting with Japan's new premier Takaichi

(Corrects story on October 28 to say the Yasukuni shrine honours some soldiers convicted of war crimes by an international tribunal, not soldiers accused of war crimes, in the penultimate paragraph)

October 28, 2025

China hints at Xi meeting with Japan's new premier Takaichi

Arts|Asia|Crime|Entertainment

‘Serial intruder’ who accosted Ariana Grande at Wicked premiere in Singapore sentenced to 9 days in prison

November 18, 2025

Asia|Crime|World

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. rejects his sister's accusation he uses cocaine

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s sister has publicly accused him of being a longtime drug addict whose alleged cocaine dependence has led to problems in his governance including corruption

November 17, 2025

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. rejects his sister's accusation he uses cocaine

Asia|Business|Entertainment|Sports|World

International soccer’s 148th-best team is pulling crowds of nearly 50,000 people

November 18, 2025

Asia|Business|Political|World

North Korea says US-South Korea deal to set off 'nuclear domino' effect

North Korea on Tuesday said South Korea's plan to build nuclear-powered submarines with U.S. approval would trigger a "nuclear domino" effect.

November 17, 2025

North Korea says US-South Korea deal to set off 'nuclear domino' effect

Wall Street ends sharply lower, Treasury yields slip as investors eye Nvidia results, data onslaught

U.S. stocks extended their selloff and benchmark Treasury yields inched lower as investors embarked on a week of accelerated economic data releases in the aftermath

November 17, 2025

Wall Street ends sharply lower, Treasury yields slip as investors eye Nvidia results, data onslaught

Asia|Crime|Political|World

Bangladesh’s ousted leader Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death after crimes against humanity conviction

November 17, 2025

Asia|Crime|Economy|Political|World

What's fuelling anti-graft protests in the Philippines?

More than 200,000 protesters turned out on Monday for the second day of an anti-graft rally in the Philippines, part of a wave of demonstrations since August demanding accountability

November 17, 2025

What's fuelling anti-graft protests in the Philippines?

Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Chinese EV maker XPeng forecasts weak fourth quarter revenue amid fierce competition

Chinese electric vehicle maker XPeng forecast fourth-quarter revenue below estimates on Monday, as a prolonged price war and intensifying competition in the world's largest auto market

November 17, 2025

Chinese EV maker XPeng forecasts weak fourth quarter revenue amid fierce competition

Asia|Economy|Political|World

China lodges representations with US over Taiwan arms sale

China defence ministry said on Monday it has lodged representations with the United States over its arms sale to Taiwan, vowing to take "all necessary" measures to defend national

November 17, 2025

China lodges representations with US over Taiwan arms sale

Asia|Crime|Environment|Travel|World

Heavy rain triggers landslides and floods in central Vietnam, killing 7

Heavy rain has swept central Vietnam, triggering landslides and floods, killing at least seven people, injuring dozens, and stranding thousands

November 17, 2025

Heavy rain triggers landslides and floods in central Vietnam, killing 7

Asia|Environment|World

Indonesian rescuers search for nearly three dozen people after landslides killed at least 18 people

Rescue workers are digging through tons of mud and rubble as they searched for 34 missing people after two separate landslides in two different regions on Indonesia’s main island of Java that killed at least 18 people

November 17, 2025

Indonesian rescuers search for nearly three dozen people after landslides killed at least 18 people

Asia|Political|Science|World

South Korea offers talks with North to prevent accidental armed clash at border

South Korea has proposed talks with North Korea to clarify the rivals’ border line

November 17, 2025

South Korea offers talks with North to prevent accidental armed clash at border

Asia|Political|World

China premier won't meet Japan PM at G20, says Chinese foreign ministry

China's Premier Li Qiang has no plans to meet with the Japanese prime minister on the sidelines of the upcoming G20 summit in South Africa, the Chinese foreign ministry said on

November 17, 2025

China premier won't meet Japan PM at G20, says Chinese foreign ministry

Asia|Environment|World

Landslides in Indonesia's Central Java kill at least 18; dozens missing

Rain-triggered landslides in two regions in Indonesia's Central Java province last week have led to the deaths of at least 18 people, authorities said on Monday, with search

November 17, 2025

Landslides in Indonesia's Central Java kill at least 18; dozens missing

Asia|Crime|Political|World

Key events in Bangladesh as Hasina sentenced to death

A Bangladesh court sentenced ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death on Monday, concluding a months-long trial that found her guilty of ordering a deadly crackdown on a student-led

November 17, 2025

Key events in Bangladesh as Hasina sentenced to death

Asia|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Philippines eyes completion of South China Sea code as ASEAN chair next year

The Philippines is hoping a code of conduct for the South China Sea can be completed when it is chair of the ASEAN bloc next year, with a consensus emerging between Southeast Asia

November 17, 2025

Philippines eyes completion of South China Sea code as ASEAN chair next year

India's October trade deficit hits record high on surge in gold imports

India's merchandise trade deficit widened to a record high of $41.68 billion in October, due to a rise in gold imports and a fall in U.S.-bound exports during the

November 17, 2025

India's October trade deficit hits record high on surge in gold imports

Asia|Economy|World

Japan seeks to calm escalating dispute with China over Taiwan

Japan moved on Monday to tamp down an escalating dispute with China over Taiwan that has prompted Beijing to urge citizens to halt travel to its East

November 17, 2025

Japan seeks to calm escalating dispute with China over Taiwan

Asia|Crime|Economy|World

Bangladesh's Sheikh Hasina: From political dominance to death sentence

Bangladesh’s Sheikh Hasina, sentenced to death in absentia on Monday for her deadly crackdown on student protesters last year, has been a dominant figure in the South

November 17, 2025

Bangladesh's Sheikh Hasina: From political dominance to death sentence

Nvidia earnings likely to overshadow delayed US data

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook U.S. economic data starts flowing again on Monday, with construction spending figures for August.

November 17, 2025

Nvidia earnings likely to overshadow delayed US data

Asia|Business|Economy|Lifestyle|World

Dyed hair and nail art ok! More Japanese firms relax rules in tussle for workers

When 22-year-old Hinako Mori moved to Tokyo last year, she chose to work part-time at Don Quijote, a major discount retailer, for one main reason - it doesn't care

November 16, 2025

Dyed hair and nail art ok! More Japanese firms relax rules in tussle for workers

Asia|Crime|World

India arrests Kashmir resident in connection with deadly Red Fort bomb attack

November 16, 2025

Asia|Crime|Political|World

Ahead of Hasina court verdict, son warns of Bangladesh violence if party ban stays

By Krishna N.

November 16, 2025

Ahead of Hasina court verdict, son warns of Bangladesh violence if party ban stays

Asia|Crime|Political|World

India arrests suspect in New Delhi car blast that killed 10

India’s anti-terror agency has arrested a man from Indian-controlled Kashmir

November 16, 2025

India arrests suspect in New Delhi car blast that killed 10

Asia|Crime|World

India arrests Kashmir resident over Delhi car blast

India's federal anti-terror agency said on Sunday it had arrested a resident of Kashmir who it accused of conspiring with the driver of a car that exploded in Delhi last week, killing eight

November 16, 2025

India arrests Kashmir resident over Delhi car blast

Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung, Hyundai announce domestic investments after US-South Korea trade deal

Samsung Electronics, Hyundai Motor and other major South Korean manufacturers on Sunday unveiled domestic investment plans, as a U.S. trade deal raised concern investment in the U.S.

November 16, 2025

Samsung, Hyundai announce domestic investments after US-South Korea trade deal

Asia|Economy|Political|World

Japanese divided on military response to China over Taiwan, Kyodo poll shows

The Japanese public is divided on whether Japan should exercise its right to collective self-defence if China attacks Taiwan, a Kyodo news agency poll found on Sunday.

November 16, 2025

Japanese divided on military response to China over Taiwan, Kyodo poll shows

Asia|Political|World

China Coast Guard ship formation sails through Japan-administered Senkaku Islands

A China Coast Guard ship formation passed through the waters of the Senkaku Islands on Sunday on a "rights enforcement patrol", the China Coast Guard said in a statement, as Beijing

November 16, 2025

China Coast Guard ship formation sails through Japan-administered Senkaku Islands

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SS Rajamouli unveils time-travel adventure film ‘Varanasi,’ with elements of Hindu mythology

Known for hits like “RRR” and “Baahubali,” filmmaker S

November 15, 2025

SS Rajamouli unveils time-travel adventure film ‘Varanasi,’ with elements of Hindu mythology

Asia|Crime|World

Blast at police station in Indian Kashmir kills nine, injures 27

At least nine people were killed and 27 injured when a pile of confiscated explosives blew up at a police station in Indian Kashmir, the region's police chief said on

November 14, 2025

Blast at police station in Indian Kashmir kills nine, injures 27

Asia|Crime|Technology|World

Russian alleged cyber-hacker faces extradition to US after arrest in Thailand

November 15, 2025

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Japan asks China to take steps after it discouraged visits to Japan, Kyodo reports

Japan urged China on Saturday to take "appropriate measures" after Beijing warned Chinese citizens against visiting Japan, Kyodo news agency reported, in an ongoing dispute over

November 15, 2025

Japan asks China to take steps after it discouraged visits to Japan, Kyodo reports

Asia|Economy|Political|World

Trump says he 'stopped a war' by preserving a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand

President Donald Trump says he has successfully eased tensions between Cambodia and Thailand

November 15, 2025

Trump says he 'stopped a war' by preserving a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand

Asia|Crime|Political|World

Pakistan arrests 4 militants in connection to suicide bombing at Islamabad court

Pakistan's government says it has arrested four militants over their alleged involvement in a deadly suicide bombing outside a district court in the capital

November 14, 2025

Pakistan arrests 4 militants in connection to suicide bombing at Islamabad court

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Jordan's king and Indonesia's leader hold talks on economic ties and Gaza

Jordan’s king and Indonesia's leader have held talks as the two longtime friends agreed to strengthen military cooperation and economic ties between the two Muslim-majority nations

November 14, 2025

Jordan's king and Indonesia's leader hold talks on economic ties and Gaza

Asia|Political|World

China warns Japan of 'crushing' defeat, tells Chinese citizens to shun visits

China on Friday warned Japan of a "crushing" military defeat if it uses force to intervene over Taiwan, and even cautioned Chinese citizens against visits to Japan,

November 14, 2025

China warns Japan of 'crushing' defeat, tells Chinese citizens to shun visits

Asia|Crime|Political|World

China's foreign minister extends condolences to India, Pakistan over deadly blasts

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi extended condolences to his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar over a deadly car blast in Delhi earlier this week, the official Xinhua news

November 14, 2025

China's foreign minister extends condolences to India, Pakistan over deadly blasts

A flooded restaurant in Thailand brings delight with swimming fish among diners

A restaurant in central Thailand has become an internet sensation after a nearby river flooded it with water and fish

November 14, 2025

A flooded restaurant in Thailand brings delight with swimming fish among diners

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Pakistan's top court meets after two judges quit in protest at 'grave assault' on constitution

Pakistan’s top court called a meeting of all judges on Friday, after parliament passed a constitutional amendment this week that curbed its remit, prompting two judges to quit,

November 14, 2025

Pakistan's top court meets after two judges quit in protest at 'grave assault' on constitution

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Fresh off commissioning new aircraft carrier, China starts sea trials of amphibious assault ship

China has started sea trials for its most advanced amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan Type 076

November 14, 2025

Fresh off commissioning new aircraft carrier, China starts sea trials of amphibious assault ship

Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|World

Swiss machine maker feels heat from auto sector slowdown, Trump's tariffs

Norbert Steuer, a logistics worker at Swiss precision machinery maker K.R. Pfiffner, has been at the firm for over three decades.

November 14, 2025

Swiss machine maker feels heat from auto sector slowdown, Trump's tariffs

South Korea, US sign MOU on $350 billion strategic investment, Seoul says

South Korea and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding to realise $350 billion in strategic investments in various industries in the U.S., South Korea's Industry

November 14, 2025

South Korea, US sign MOU on $350 billion strategic investment, Seoul says

Asia|Political|Travel|World

China plays up image of reliable partner as foreign monarchs visit

Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Friday rolled out the red carpet for the first Thai monarch to visit China since ties were established 50 years ago, seizing the chance to

November 14, 2025

China plays up image of reliable partner as foreign monarchs visit

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The phone notes that reveal an alleged plan to bait Kim Jong Un with drones

November 14, 2025

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Thai economic growth likely slowed sharply in Q3 on weak consumption: Reuters poll

Thailand's economic growth likely slowed sharply last quarter as weak household spending and ongoing domestic uncertainty offset gains from exports, a Reuters

November 14, 2025

Thai economic growth likely slowed sharply in Q3 on weak consumption: Reuters poll

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North Korea's foreign minister opposes G7 push for denuclearisation, KCNA says

North Korea's foreign minister Choe Son Hui denounced the joint statement released by G7 countries, state media KCNA reported on Friday, saying she opposed their push for the complete

November 13, 2025

North Korea's foreign minister opposes G7 push for denuclearisation, KCNA says

Asia|Business|Economy|World

US dollar drops as government reopens after record shutdown

The U.S. dollar dipped on Thursday as the U.S. government reopened, leaving traders grappling with the long-term impact the shutdown will have on trust in the U.S

November 12, 2025

US dollar drops as government reopens after record shutdown

Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Nexperia customers in talks over workaround to skirt Europe-China chip feud, sources say

Customers of Chinese-owned Dutch chipmaker Nexperia are working with the company on a workaround to bypass a feud between the Europe-based unit and its packaging

November 13, 2025

Nexperia customers in talks over workaround to skirt Europe-China chip feud, sources say

Asia|Crime|World

Afghans carried out two suicide bombings in Pakistan, says minister

Pakistan said on Thursday Afghan nationals carried out two deadly suicide bombings in its territory this week, amid sharpening tensions between the South Asian

November 13, 2025

Afghans carried out two suicide bombings in Pakistan, says minister

Asia|World

Philippine political veteran Juan Ponce Enrile, key Marcos Sr-era figure, dies at 101

Juan Ponce Enrile, one of the most enduring and polarising figures in Philippine politics, who played a central role during the rule of the late Philippine strongman Ferdinand Marcos

November 13, 2025

Philippine political veteran Juan Ponce Enrile, key Marcos Sr-era figure, dies at 101

Asia|Crime|Political|World

Trump’s Thailand-Cambodia peace agreement is falling apart after Cambodian villager killed in fresh clashes

November 13, 2025

Asia|Crime|Education|Political|World

Disruptions hit Bangladesh after former ruling party calls for lockdown to protest Hasina trial

Classes in schools and colleges have been disrupted and transportation has been halted across Bangladesh as the former ruling Awami League party headed by ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina calls for a nationwide protest

November 13, 2025

Disruptions hit Bangladesh after former ruling party calls for lockdown to protest Hasina trial

Asia|Political|World

China urges Japan PM to retract 'egregious' remarks on Taiwan

China's foreign ministry on Thursday demanded Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi retract what it called her "egregious" remarks related to Taiwan, warning that otherwise Japan "

November 13, 2025

China urges Japan PM to retract 'egregious' remarks on Taiwan

Asia|Election|Political|World

Bangladesh to hold referendum on reform charter proposals, Yunus says

Bangladesh will hold a national referendum on implementing its 'July Charter' for state reform, drafted after last year's deadly student-led uprising, Muhammad Yunus, the head of the

November 13, 2025

Bangladesh to hold referendum on reform charter proposals, Yunus says

Asia|Crime|World

Truck hits pedestrians in South Korea market, killing 2 people and injuring 18

A truck has plowed into pedestrians at an outdoor market in South Korea, killing two people and injuring 18 others

November 13, 2025

Truck hits pedestrians in South Korea market, killing 2 people and injuring 18

Deal after dinner as Trump signs end to shutdown

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook U.S.

November 13, 2025

Deal after dinner as Trump signs end to shutdown

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Taiwan economy could grow close to 6% this year, statistics chief says

Taiwan's economy could grow close to 6% this year given the unexpected strong performance in the third quarter, the head of the statistics agency said on Thursday, as the island

November 13, 2025

Taiwan economy could grow close to 6% this year, statistics chief says

Asia|Environment|Health|Travel|World

US State Department warns Americans in Japan: Watch out for bears

November 12, 2025

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India says Delhi blast was 'terror incident', sources cite possible link with Kashmir arrests

India's government confirmed on Wednesday that it was treating a car blast that killed eight people and wounded at least 20 others in Delhi as a "

November 12, 2025

India says Delhi blast was 'terror incident', sources cite possible link with Kashmir arrests

Asia|Business|Europe|Political|World

Xi pitches closer ties to Spanish king as Madrid courts Chinese investment

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday offered Spain's King Felipe VI a vision of cooperation with "

November 12, 2025

Xi pitches closer ties to Spanish king as Madrid courts Chinese investment

Asia|Crime|Political|World

Suicide bombing in Pakistan capital kills 12, raises regional tension

A suicide bomber killed 12 people in Pakistan's capital on Tuesday in a sharp escalation of militant violence that the defence minister said had

November 11, 2025

Suicide bombing in Pakistan capital kills 12, raises regional tension

Asia|Crime|World

Pakistan's prime minister offers talks to Afghanistan after deadly militant attacks

Pakistan’s prime minister has offered talks to Afghanistan’s Taliban government in a renewed peace overture

November 12, 2025

Pakistan's prime minister offers talks to Afghanistan after deadly militant attacks

Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|World

Chinese firms say EU business conditions have deteriorated for sixth year

Chinese companies in the European Union say business conditions in the bloc have deteriorated for a sixth consecutive year, with rising labour costs and political challenges

November 12, 2025

Chinese firms say EU business conditions have deteriorated for sixth year

Asia|Business|Crime|World

Thailand extradites gambling kingpin She Zhijiang to China

Wanted gambling kingpin She Zhijiang is being extradited to China from Bangkok on Wednesday, Thai police said, after a Thai court earlier this week upheld an order that followed a

November 12, 2025

Thailand extradites gambling kingpin She Zhijiang to China

Asia|Political|World

Thai-Cambodia border tensions escalate, at least one dead

At least one person was killed in Cambodia amid a flare-up of conflict with Thailand on Wednesday as the neighbours accused each other of opening fire along a disputed part of their

November 12, 2025

Thai-Cambodia border tensions escalate, at least one dead

Rohingya survivor recalls deadly boat sinking, more bodies found

The death toll from the sinking of a boat carrying members of Myanmar's persecuted Rohingya

November 11, 2025

Rohingya survivor recalls deadly boat sinking, more bodies found

Asia|Political|Science|World

'Crossed the line': Chinese state media blast Japan PM as Taiwan spat rumbles on

A spat between China and Japan over Japanese Premier Sanae Takaichi's Taiwan comments showed no signs of abating on Wednesday with a series of

November 12, 2025

'Crossed the line': Chinese state media blast Japan PM as Taiwan spat rumbles on

Asia|Business|Political|World

Thai king's historic state visit to China signals closer ties

When King Maha Vajiralongkorn arrives in Beijing on Thursday, he will become the first reigning Thai monarch to make a state visit to China, in what analysts say

November 12, 2025

Thai king's historic state visit to China signals closer ties

Asia|Australia|Political|World

Australia and Indonesia announce new security treaty

Australia and Indonesia have agreed on a new security treaty that commits them to consult each other if either country is threatened,

November 12, 2025

Australia and Indonesia announce new security treaty

Asia|Political|World

South Korea to maintain backing for UN resolution on North Korea human rights

South Korea will co-sponsor an annual U.N. resolution that raises concerns over North Korea's human rights situation, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday, defying

November 12, 2025

South Korea to maintain backing for UN resolution on North Korea human rights

Asia|Crime|Political|World

Thailand ‘halts’ peace agreement with Cambodia hailed by Trump after landmine explosion injures troops

November 11, 2025

Asia|Education|Environment|World

Taiwan evacuates 8,300 and shuts schools before tropical storm brushes island

Taiwan has evacuated 8,300 people and closed schools before a tropical storm brushes the southern part of the island later Wednesday

November 12, 2025

Taiwan evacuates 8,300 and shuts schools before tropical storm brushes island

Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Japanese manufacturers' sentiment surges to highest in nearly four years: Reuters poll

Japanese manufacturing confidence surged to its highest level in nearly four years in November, led by the electronics and auto sectors which have been buoyed by

November 11, 2025

Japanese manufacturers' sentiment surges to highest in nearly four years: Reuters poll

Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Tokyo protests Russia's wider entry ban over Ukraine sanctions

Japan decried as "absolutely unacceptable" on Wednesday Russia's extension of an entry ban to 30 more citizens, among them a foreign ministry spokesperson, after Tokyo's sanctions

November 11, 2025

Tokyo protests Russia's wider entry ban over Ukraine sanctions

Asia|Business|Europe|Sports

WNBA star Alyssa Thomas joins new Project B league, promising higher salaries and global competition

WNBA MVP finalist Alyssa Thomas became the second player to join Project B, the new women’s basketball league that is expected to begin in Europe and Asia in November 2026

November 11, 2025

WNBA star Alyssa Thomas joins new Project B league, promising higher salaries and global competition

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India on edge after deadly car explosion in capital region. Here’s what we know

November 10, 2025

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Seven homemade bombs were planted in mosque last week, Indonesian police say

Indonesian police found as many as seven homemade explosive devices at the site of a mosque bombing in Jakarta last week, four of which went off, police said on

November 11, 2025

Seven homemade bombs were planted in mosque last week, Indonesian police say

Asia|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Death toll from capsized boat with Myanmar migrants climbs to 27 as more bodies recovered

The death toll from a capsized boat carrying Rohingya migrants from Myanmar has risen to 27

November 11, 2025

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