Thailand

Thai Navy joins conflict against Cambodia as death toll climbs to 30

BANGKOK: Thailand said its navy joined the army in repelling Cambodian attacks on a new frontier in their disputed border, as the death toll from the escalating conflict climbed to at least 30.

Indonesia

Indonesia car sales expected to top 800,000 units in 2025

JAKARTA: (Bernama-Xinhua) The Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) has forecast that car sales in Indonesia will exceed 800,000 units this year, according to the association's chairman Yohannes Nangoi on Friday (July 25), Xinhua reported.

Philippines

Philippine cyclones death toll rises to 30, seven missing

MANILA: (Bernama-Xinhua) At least 30 Filipinos are now known to have died in the southwest monsoon enhanced by three tropical cyclones that triggered flash floods and landslides in the Philippines since last week, Xinhua reported, quoting a Philippine government agency on Saturday (July 26).

South Korea

South Korean father who allegedly shot son with homemade gun at birthday party says he ‘felt betrayed’

SEOUL: A 62-year-old man accused of fatally shooting his son with a homemade firearm said had "felt betrayed" after being cut off financially by the family, local media reported Friday (July 25).

India

Sudden deaths likely linked to genetics and lifestyle, not Covid-19 vaccination: India's Union Health Minister Nadda

NEW DELHI: Genetic predisposition and risky lifestyle choices could be the primary factors behind sudden deaths in India, rather than Covid-19 vaccination, Union Health Minister JP Nadda told Parliament on Friday (July 25).

Nation

Traffic near Sogo at standstill as protesters spill onto the road

KUALA LUMPUR: Traffic along Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman (Jalan TAR) is at a standstill as a large group of the "Turun Anwar" protesters gathered near the Sogo shopping mall, effectively blocking some parts of the main road despite no initial closures by authorities.

Nation

Anwar says he won't attend July 26 rally because he wasn't invited

PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says he will not be attending the "Turun Anwar" rally because he was not invited.

Nation

Perhilitan captures sun bear in Dungun village

DUNGUN: The Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) has successfully captured a sun bear that had been roaming around Kampung Padang Ping here since last week.

China

Where’s Jho Low? Looking for 1MDB fugitive in Shanghai’s luxury estate

SHANGHAI: Across the Huangpu River in Pudong, behind high fences and dense greenery, lies a sprawling enclave with over 400 Tudor-style bungalows, manicured gardens and tree-lined roads dotted with Teslas, Jaguars and other luxury cars.

Thailand

Thaksin denies family conflict sparked Thai-Cambodian war, insists on non-interference in military operations

BANGKOK: Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has denied that personal conflicts led to the Thai-Cambodian war, stressing that non-interference and supporting military efforts were taken to resolve the crisis.

Nation

Base jump mishap injures one in Kuantan

KUANTAN: A Base jumper was injured while two others escaped unhurt after veering off course during the Base Jump Extreme Challenge held in conjunction with Pesta Kuantan 188 here on Friday (July 25).

Nation

July 26 rally: Hundreds gather near Sogo

KUALA LUMPUR: Hundreds of protesters are seen gathering near Sogo shopping mall, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman.

China

China denies supplying new weapons to Cambodia in Thai border conflict

BEIJING: China has officially denied recent allegations that it has supplied any military weapons or support to the Cambodian Armed Forces amid the current Thai–Cambodian border conflict.

Singapore

Black belt in taekwondo, grade 8 in piano: S’pore teen excels despite condition that limits movements

SINGAPORE: At 15, student Lai Jia Chi holds a black belt in taekwondo and a grade 8 in piano – accomplishments that might not have been possible if her rare condition had not been detected early.

Thailand

Thailand issues warning of potential long-distance PHL-03 missile strike from Cambodia

BANGKOK: The Second Army Region has on Saturday (July 26) issued a warning to the public regarding the threat of Cambodia potentially launching PHL-03 multiple rocket missiles, capable of reaching up to 130 kilometers.

Cambodia

Death toll rises in Thai-Cambodian clashes despite ceasefire call

SAMRAONG, (Cambodia): Thailand and Cambodia clashed for a third day on Saturday (July 26), as the death toll from their bloodiest fighting in years rose to 33 and Phnom Penh called for an "immediate ceasefire".

Indonesia

Indonesia backs peaceful resolution in Thai-Cambodian border dispute

JAKARTA: Indonesia is closely monitoring the escalating border tensions between Cambodia and Thailand, expressing confidence that both Asean member states would resolve the dispute peacefully in accordance with international law.

AseanPlus News

Economists doubt Trump outlook that US will sell 'so much' beef to Australia

WASHINGTON/CANBERRA/CHICAGO: President Donald Trump said the US will sell "so much" beef to Australia after Canberra relaxed import restrictions on Thursday(July 24), but economists and traders said high prices and tight supplies make major American exports unlikely.

Japan

Japan to end limits on women’s roles in the Self-Defence Forces, allowing them to work in contaminated areas

TOKYO: The last remaining limits on women's duties in the Self-Defence Forces will soon be removed to ensure diversity in staffing, the Defence Ministry has announced.

Nation

Bar Council EGM on judicial independence dissolves due to lack of quorum

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Bar's extraordinary general meeting (EGM) to debate two motions on judicial independence could not proceed after failing to gather a quorum of 500 lawyers on Saturday (July 26).