Park Sung-jaehad held a meeting of justice ministry officials in the early hours of the martial law and checked on prison capacity should the authorities arrest anti-government figures, prosecutors say.

Many Indians see yoga as a way of life rather than a consumer activity, posing a challenge for companies seeking to build brands around the wellness phenomenon.

Two suspects have been taken into custody, one of whom is a student at San Jose National High School, where the shooting happened, said the police.

The new export controls come "in response to the US government's egregious act of adding to its so-called 'Chinese military enterprise list'", said China's commerce ministry.

Party co-leader Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad tells CNAit is just as good as established parties, though analysts raise some questions on whether it could pose a credible challenge in Malaysias already crowded political scene.

Indias 2.2 million medical aspirants are retaking the entrance exam under heavy security after a paper leak sparked outrage, arrests and protests over exam fraud in the country.

The Malaysian Meteorological Department said the earthquake occurred at 1.17am, and tremors may be felt around Batu Pahat, Johor.

Methamphetamine and ketamine seizures in Asia reached record highs in 2025, but experts tell CNA that falling prices and expanding criminal networks suggest supply remains stronger than ever.

Russia has assured Malaysia of oil, gas and diesel supplies for at least the next 20 years, while Petronas signed new energy agreements with Turkmenistan.

A multimillion-dollar aviation deal at Clark highlights European economic investment as a tool of strategic power.

South Koreans are Chennais largest expat community. The series, The New Locals, follows three of them as they navigate culture shocks, friendships and belonging.

South Koreans are Chennais largest expat community. The series, The New Locals, follows three of them as they navigate culture shocks, friendships and belonging.

A new Interpol cyberthreat report found that cybercrime now accounts for more than 30 per cent of all recorded crime in over half of the countries surveyed across Asia and the South Pacific.

Parts of Myanmar including areas further south have continued to experience seismic activity since a devastating earthquake struck Mandalay last year.

Both stories were recognised at the Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA) Awards held in Hong Kong on Thursday.

A fire department official said efforts to fully extinguish the blaze were still underway, and at least one person had been sent to hospital.

The index provider said the downgrade reflected opacity in ownership data and market activity, which undermines proper price formation and constrains global investors' ability to assess the true free float of listed companies.

Two high-profile pet cases have reignited calls for a national animal protection law. While the scale of the public reaction adds pressure on the authorities to act, significant obstacles remain, say analysts.

Oil tankers have started sailing through the Strait of Hormuz after the United States lifted its blockade on Iran on Thursday as an interim deal to end the three-month war took effect.

A North-South divide in wealth distribution means some Johoreans struggle to keep up with rising costs a potential key issue in the Jul 11 state polls.

The break between Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) and Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia could portend a major realignment of the countrys ethnic Malay-based parties, writes CNAs Leslie Lopez.

Indias increasing military footprint is largely welcomed in Southeast Asia, which sees India as relatively benign rather than aggressive or imperialist, says former foreign correspondent Nirmal Ghosh.

Hong Kong came in second and Taiwan was fourth in IMDs World Competitiveness Rankings this year.

This comes as Beijing seeks to position itself as a champion of multilateralism amid growing geopolitical tensions.

The Korea-US Strategic Investment Corporation will manage and implement aUS$350 billion investment pledge.

Businesses in the countrys capital have reported a surge in interest following the national teams victory against the Czech Republic last week.

Residents have been advised to take shelter and be on guard for severe flooding.

Under the new rules, platforms may not "indirectly coerce" merchants into participating in subsidy schemes through allocation of user traffic, and must not force merchants and delivery drivers to bear the costs of subsidies.

The retail conglomerate Shinsegae, which operates Starbucks Korea, had previously identified a series of negligent acts leading up to the promotion, including officials signing off without checking the design file.

Asked if the US and India are close to a trade deal, Trump told reporters in Evian that they were "very close".

With home advantage and fervent support, Mexico seems to be the favourite for the top-of-the-group clash against South Korea. CNA's Matthew Mohan is in Guadalajara ahead of the match.

Hong Kong is being repositioned as a controlled gateway between two worlds, says Enodo Economics Diana Choyleva.

India recently approved a US$3.9 billion scheme to turn more of its vast coal reserves into gas. Even as its energy security ambitions gather pace, experts warn that scaling up the centuries-old technology will likely be a slow burn.

Bidding to join the international Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development shows Southeast Asian economies are trying to use global standards to raise credibility, attract investment and lock in domestic reforms, experts say.

Liu Ren established the Jin Bei Group in Cambodia in 2016, with the company operating "telecom fraud parks" in the country and committing "large-scale telecom and online fraud involving massive sums of money".