The suspect behind the Nov 7 bomb attack at a school mosque in Jakarta wrote of feeling isolated and drew inspiration from a Telegram group glorifying white supremacist attacks, according to the police.

Waters are also rising again in the UNESCO-listed ancient town of Hoi An.

The Boeing 747 cargo plane crash was the deadliest airport incident in the financial hub in more than 25 years.

At least 170 buildings in Japan'ssouthern city of Oita were affected by the fire.

Across Asia, some countries are betting that a new capital can solve old problems. But history shows that capitals rarely move as neatly as their planners imagine, experts say.

Sabahs political landscape is extremely fragmented nowadays, so many parties and personalities all think they got a chance, an analyst tells CNA about the record turnout of candidates. So if you dont try, you never know.

As practical as the reasons to lob a few zeros off the rupiah are, the timing is not ideal, says political analyst Hasan Jafri.

Investigation aims to identify persons responsible for the falsification of documents, says FIFAs appeal committee. Malaysia Football Associations failure to do so is deeply troubling, it adds.

A 2-1 win at Kai Tak Stadium means the Lions have secured a place at the 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia.

From Chinas point of view, the Japanese Prime Ministers remarks on Taiwan test a red line - a trigger that sets this dispute apart from past flare-ups, analysts say.

Since setting up in Malaysia last year, the tech giant has invested more than 1.2 billion (US$1.4 billion) in facilities and operations, and has committed another 500 million for the next phase of expansion.

The verdict, though unlikely to be carried out, could widen divisions and destabilise Bangladeshs fragile democracy, analysts tell CNA.

The cancellations amount toroughly 32 per cent of Chinese airlines' total bookings to Japan, said a veteran aviation analyst.

The convicted murderer is seeking a court declaration that the defendants denied him his right under the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act to enjoy his culture as an Australian.

Dollas label axed the retro diner-themed video after religious critics and officials slammed their styling as indecent.

The Japanese embassy in China has reminded citizens to respect local customs and be careful in their interactions with Chinese people.

Fans from all over Indonesia journeyed to the city of Jakarta to support their home teams that competed at the recent Free Fire World Series 2025 grand finals, held on Nov 14 and 15.

With one of the youngest populations in the world, Timor-Leste faces mounting pressure to create employment opportunities for its youth.

For Asian economies, resilience is necessary to ensure hard-won development gains are not eroded by climate shocks, says COP30 special envoy and environment think tank CEO Arunabha Ghosh.

Best known for its teahouses and laid-back charm, Sichuans capital is reinventing itself by turning global events - including esports tournaments - into engines of growth.

UN climate chief Simon Stiell urged ministers on Monday (Nov 17) to speed up talks at COP30, saying: "I urge you to get to the hardest issues fast".

"The tragic bus accident involving Indian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia is deeply distressing," VC Sajjanar, police commissioner for the city of Hyderabad, where many of the Indian citizens were reported to have come from, told reporters.

Jailed former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been ordered to pay back taxes over the sale of his telecoms firm. He is one of Thailand's richest people.

Lee's counterpart Ashley Westwood similarly said that his team are thinking about "nothing but winning".

No returns or exchanges if removed, the giant tags warn - a viral new deterrent as Chinas fashion retailers take outsized steps to rein in costly product returns.

ASEANs newest member is busy laying the groundwork for future growth, but observers say policy continuity and overreliance on oil revenue could derail progress.

The United Nations says up to 1,400 people were killed in the 2024 crackdowns against a student-led uprising last year that eventually ousted Sheikh Hasina.