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Thai PM Anutin orders new firearms bill and freeze on gun licenses after fatal school shooting

Dhaka, Tokyo reaffirm strategic partnership

Both sides pledge stronger ties in trade, defence, energy.

Laos holds State funeral for National Assembly President

In his eulogy, Lao Party General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith recalled Xaysomphone Phomvihane's more than five decades of dedication to the common cause of the Lao Party and State, highlighting his strong political mettle, revolutionary ethics, patriotism and loyalty to the Party, nation and people.

Over 6,000 people remain evacuated 2 weeks after Kumamoto quake

As of 6pm on Monday, a total of 39 deaths had been confirmed from the 7.1-magnitude July 28 temblor, which registered up to 7, the highest level on Japan’s seismic intensity scale, according to the prefectural government’s disaster response headquarters.

Thai former MP surrenders over fatal shooting of local official

Former Nonthaburi MP Chalong Riewrang has surrendered to police after being identified as the gunman in the shooting incident. Riewrang claimed the motive was anger over an alleged unpaid debt and betrayal with the victim.

Hiroshima urges leaders to abolish nuclear weapons on 81st A-bomb anniversary

Japan upholds the three non-nuclear principles, and as the only country to have experienced the horror of nuclear devastation in war, has the mission to continue persevering in its efforts to realise a world free of nuclear weapons.

Unification minister defends N. Korea policy after Lee's call for caution

That approach has drawn concern that the Lee government is leaning too dovish toward a North Korea that shows no sign of softening in return.

Indonesia takes drastic measures to respond to strong El Niño

In energy and water resources, water storage facilities and river basin conservation infrastructure are being maintained, while weather modification measures are being implemented to help sustain water supplies and minimise impacts on hydropower generation

Indonesia’s mixed-marriage families seek priority in dual citizenship plan

The proposal resurfaced after Law Minister Supratman Andi Agtas said last week that his ministry had requested a presidential letter (Surpres) to begin parliamentary deliberations on the policy.

Japanese media hail Vietnamese workers for earthquake rescue

Major Japanese media outlets have highlighted the bravery of five Vietnamese workers who rescued a 90-year-old woman from a collapsed house following the Kumamoto earthquake, praising their quick action and the solidarity shown by the Vietnamese community in Japan.

Cambodia, Việt Nam see new momentum for bilateral cooperation

The Việt Nam visit by President of the Cambodian National Assembly Samdech Khuon Sudary provides fresh momentum for accelerating existing cooperation plans, particularly in sectors with strong growth potential.

High heat tests China trade barriers

'De-risking' measures could raise costs and weaken climate resilience, experts warn.

Japan’s Kumamoto earthquake death toll rises to 34 as search efforts continue

The cause of some of the other deaths includes being trapped under collapsed buildings.

Thailand, Lithuania forge closer ties in historic ministerial visit

Kęstutis Budrys, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania, is on an official visit to Thailand.

Professor urges regional solutions for transboundary air pollution in Southeast Asia

In his talk at Sunway University in Malaysia, Prof. Steve Yim, director of the Centre for Climate Change and Environmental Health (CCEH), laid the foundation that air pollution causes a specific type of lung cancer, which is lung adenocarcinoma (LADC).

Singaporean households to get S$300 in vouchers to cushion impact of inflation

The vouchers will be valid from January to December 31, 2027.

Malaysia, Thailand reaffirm defence ties, regional security cooperation

Malaysia's Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin says Malaysia would continue to play a constructive role in strengthening defence cooperation with Thailand.

Over 2,800 delegates expected for COP17 in Mongolia

Dengue cases in Singapore low but increasing, numbers may rise further with dengue strain change

According to data from the National Environment Agency (NEA), there were 1,180 reported cases of dengue here in the first half of 2026 – 54 per cent down from the 2,583 cases over the same period in 2025.

Malaysia police bust two scam centres in Johor’s Forest City, at least 194 foreigners to be charged

Johor police chief Comm Datuk AB Rahaman Arsad said the police were tracking down the mastermind, adding that 335 people, comprising 309 Chinese nationals, 19 Indonesians, four Myanmar nationals and four locals, were arrested in two major raids on July 15.