Asia

Japan and the US began the Keen Sword drill, deploying Type 25 long-range missiles outside Kumamoto for the first time; no live fire, amid tensions with China over Taiwan.

China’s Premier Li Qiang urged deeper security and intelligence cooperation with Tajikistan to counter extremism and separatism and protect Chinese citizens, citing fears of instability spreading to Xinjiang.

Malaysia has offered Indonesia a Bombardier CL-415MP aircraft, three helicopters and 50 personnel to fight forest fires, awaiting Jakarta’s approval, says DPM Zahid.

Rubio denied the US paused intelligence sharing with Ukraine, contradicting Zelensky, and urged him to focus on ending the war.

The Philippines summoned China’s ambassador after he said Beijing would “easily win” a conflict, calling it a threat of force; senators urged his expulsion.

Workers aged 60 and older account for over 30% of Japan’s workplace injuries and deaths, despite a new law urging companies to improve safety for older staff.

China’s draft gig-worker protections—rest breaks, pay rules and algorithm oversight—face hurdles from cost pressures, varied platform arrangements and weak enforcement.

Beijing is projected to become super-aged by 2035, with one in three residents over 60, as China's population shrinks and ages rapidly.

Malaysian minister condemns online threats against student Ummi Umairah for criticizing Najib donation drive, affirming her right to free speech under law.

Japan is set to launch a historic round-trip mission to a Martian moon, aiming to explore it and return samples to Earth.

Selangor authorities are investigating seven petrol stations following complaints that their RON95 fuel was contaminated.

Malaysia advises citizens to postpone non-essential travel to France amid ongoing demonstrations. No Malaysians affected so far; embassy urges caution and registration.