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Malaysia
Malaysia’s Negeri Sembilan royal crisis escalates as chief minister defies ruler
The disagreement centres on competing interpretations of Negeri Sembilan’s state constitution.
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Malaysia
Will Anwar’s coalition in Malaysia implode amid Loke exit, Najib house arrest?
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Malaysia
Anwar was on song in India. Will Malaysia reap the rewards?
20 Sep 2026 - 10:00AM
Australia
Named as an enemy: Indonesia’s uneasy Aukus moment
Aukus inquiry testimony in Australia cast Indonesia as a foe in a hypothetical war, reviving old suspicions.
20 Sep 2026 - 8:00AM
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US Navy officers stand aboard a Virginia-class submarine docked in Western Australia in February 2025. Under Aukus, Australia will acquire nuclear-powered submarines like the Virginia-class. Photo: AFP
Malaysia
Malaysia’s Loke resigns as minister following Najib’s house arrest approval
The former prime minister’s conditional pardon is a severe blow to Anwar’s ruling coalition, which is facing its worst internal strife.
19 Sep 2026 - 9:03PM
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Singapore
Singapore minister Chan Chun Sing’s Mandarin diplomacy strikes China chord
Chan quoted ancient philosopher Mencius in his speech at Xiangshan Forum, winning praise on social media for his knowledge of Chinese thought.
18 Sep 2026 - 7:58PM
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The Philippines
Why the ICC is cracking down on ‘fake news’ as Duterte trial looms
Presiding Judge Joanna Korner warns parties to ‘avoid speculation’ and urges prosecutors to trim their witness list and evidence.
18 Sep 2026 - 5:45PM
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South Korea
‘No deployment for war’: South Korea rejects US request for Iran support
President Lee Jae Myung has drawn a firm line against sending troops or assets to the Middle East, defying pressure from Washington.
18 Sep 2026 - 4:26PM
US, Israel war on Iran
US pivot leaves Saudi Arabia with ‘humiliating dilemma’ over Houthis
Riyadh is now working frantically to build a coalition to protect shipping in the Red Sea and defend the kingdom against Houthi attacks.
18 Sep 2026 - 6:40PM
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Malaysia
Malaysia’s Najib Razak allowed to serve rest of jail term under house arrest
Given a ‘conditional pardon’, Najib has to settle his US$12.3 million fine before he can be transferred home to complete his sentence.
18 Sep 2026 - 6:23PM
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The Philippines
Poland eyes deeper Philippines defence ties following Black Hawk deal
Warsaw is targeting drones, air defence and artillery exports to Manila as European rearmament fuels global arms ambitions.
18 Sep 2026 - 2:08PM
A Philippine Air Force officer speaking during the acceptance ceremony for the seven and last batch of S-70i Black Hawk helicopters at Villamor air force base in Manila in August. Photo: AFP
The Philippines
Philippines’ Teodoro draws 2028 election buzz after China clash
His viral moment in Seoul has raised his profile among supporters, but analysts say weak polling and past losses remain hurdles.
17 Sep 2026 - 3:31PM
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Japan
Is Japan’s Okinawa finally moving on from anti-base politics?
Frustrated by economic hardship, Okinawans have rallied behind a new governor, leaving long-standing anti-base resistance in disarray.
17 Sep 2026 - 11:00AM
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North Korea
North Korea at Japan’s Asian Games: sports diplomacy or propaganda stunt?
Pyongyang is sending its largest-ever delegation to Japan, signalling a calculated bid to test Tokyo and pave the way for US re-engagement.
17 Sep 2026 - 6:34PM
Japan
Why Zelensky’s Kyiv invite puts Japan PM Takaichi in a diplomatic bind
Analysts say a Ukraine trip will be an ‘excellent opportunity’ for Takaichi to show her mettle, despite concerns about chilly Russia ties.
17 Sep 2026 - 10:40AM
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Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a conference at the Ministry of Defence in Tokyo on September 2. Photo: AFP
Malaysia
Malaysia to invite Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing for Rohingya repatriation talks
Anwar Ibrahim says it is necessary to formally recognise Minh Aung Hlaing’s government if Malaysia wants to resolve the Rohingya crisis.
17 Sep 2026 - 2:06AM
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Australia
Australia to ban student dependants as Labor fends off far-right pressure
Canberra plans to cap net migration at 225,000 and stop visa hopping as a housing crisis and the far-right One Nation party turn up the heat.
16 Sep 2026 - 8:47PM
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India
Trump taking notes from India? US$5,000 cash pitch draws ‘freebie’ comparisons
Indian politicians and commentators accuse the US president of mimicking South Asia’s election playbook to woo voters ahead of the midterms.
16 Sep 2026 - 8:00PM
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US President Donald Trump gestures on stage at a Republican midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
India
‘Growing stronger’: India and Russia push to expand defence ties
Analysts say offers of Su-57 stealth jet tech and BrahMos upgrades signal an exit from simple buyer-seller deals.
16 Sep 2026 - 3:50PM
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Singapore
Singapore ministers earn millions. What do other Asian leaders make?
Political pay structures elsewhere in Asia are shaped by factors including bureaucratic hierarchy, austerity and symbolic restraint.
16 Sep 2026 - 8:00AM
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Malaysia
Malaysia’s Muhyiddin acquitted of 4 charges in US$49 million corruption case
Prosecutors decided not to proceed with three money-laundering charges and one of abuse of power against the former leader.
15 Sep 2026 - 6:18PM
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Middle East
‘Doing a North Korea’? Why the Middle East could be entering a new nuclear age
A Saudi-US nuclear pact and further attacks on Iran could prompt Tehran to withdraw from the non-proliferation treaty, analysts warn.
15 Sep 2026 - 7:25PM
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Iranian commuters pass a huge anti-US billboard reading in Persian, “The devil army will be drowned in the Persian Gulf”, erected on Enghelab Square in Tehran, on Monday. Photo: AFP
India
India scores Brics win with joint declaration despite divides
New Delhi ‘papered over’ differences to keep the bloc focused on trade and tech priorities, analysts say.
18 Sep 2026 - 12:49PM
Cambodia
Cambodia, Thailand take US$300 billion seabed dispute to UN
A rarely invoked UN legal process is trying to untangle the two countries’ row over 27,000 sq km of oil- and gas-rich waters.
15 Sep 2026 - 3:56PM
The Philippines
Philippine VP faces scrutiny over disputed funds amid bitter Marcos feud
Prosecutors have so far tried to prove that Sara Duterte-Carpio’s office could not properly account for millions of pesos in confidential funds.
15 Sep 2026 - 10:00AM
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