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Major quake off Philippines kills one, triggers tsunami warnings
live Asia Major quake off Philippines kills one, triggers tsunami warnings The offshore quake hit at a depth of 35km about 24km west of Mindanao island's Sarangani province. SINGAPORE: A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Monday (Jun 8), killing at least one person, injuring four others and triggering tsunami warnings across the region. Buildings collapsed in parts of Mindanao as authorities launched rescue operations.
Asia’s stock markets dive amid Iran-Israel conflict, Wall Street jitters
Asia’s stock markets dive amid Iran-Israel conflict, Wall Street jitters South Korea’s main index plunges nearly 9 percent, while stocks in Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong also see sharp falls. Asia’s major stock markets have dropped sharply amid the resumption of conflict between Israel and Iran and growing expectations of interest rate hikes in the United States. South Korea’s stock market suffered the steepest losses amid a region-wide sell-off on Monday, as investors followed Wall Street’s...
Asia on Ebola alert: could virus slip through region’s defences?
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda is raising an uncomfortable question for Asian governments: could the virus travel through the region’s airports before health systems detect it? While experts say the risk of a major outbreak in Asia remains low, the latest flare-up has renewed scrutiny of whether hospitals, contact tracers and border surveillance systems remain ready after years of post-Covid fatigue and strained global health funding. Khoo Yoong Khean,...
Venomous Himalayan pit viper was actually 5 different species all along
Hidden deep in the towering mountains of the Himalayas, one of Asia’s most mysterious venomous snakes has been keeping a major secret for over 160 years. Scientists have now discovered that the so-called Himalayan pit viper is not just one species, but actually five separate species — including three completely unknown to science until now.
Planning to work remotely during the World Cup? These are the best host cities for digital nomads
From fast wifi and coworking spaces to affordable accommodation and cheap beer, new research reveals which 2026 World Cup host cities are best for fans balancing work and football. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be the biggest football tournament ever staged, with matches spread across the US, Canada and Mexico – and billions expected to tune in worldwide. But, for many fans, following the action no longer has to mean taking a month off work.
India's viral 'Cockroach' party has millions of followers. What investors need to know
A youth political movement in India that has gone viral on social media — and that has a cockroach as its mascot — will face its first offline popularity test on Saturday as it plans a protest in New Delhi. Within weeks of its launch in mid-May, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) amassed over 22 million followers on Instagram. The pseudo-political CJP was launched on May 16 by political communications strategist and Boston university student Abhijeet Dipke in response to comments by India's...
US says it is capable to resume war with Iran as deal remains elusive
Trump signalled he was on the verge of reaching a peace deal with Iran but failed to sign off on the agreement following a two-hour meeting on Friday. The United States signalled it was "more than capable" of resuming the war with Iran if necessary, as the fate of a potential deal between Washington and Tehran remains up in the air. "We are more than capable, our stockpiles are more than suited for that, both there and around the globe because of how we balance exquisite and more plentiful...
Increase defence spending to counter China? Why US’ call is ‘difficult to sell’ in Southeast Asia
analysis Asia Increase defence spending to counter China? Why US’ call is ‘difficult to sell’ in Southeast Asia Washington’s call for Asian allies to spend 3.5 per cent of GDP on defence is untenable given competing needs in infrastructure, healthcare and education, analysts say. KUALA LUMPUR: It is "completely unrealistic" for Southeast Asian countries to heed the United States' call of boosting defence spending to counter China's growing power, analysts say, as the region prioritises...
PM reiterates need to 'add more momentum' to reforms at EAC meet
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met members of the Economic Advisory Council and for the second straight day underlined the need for further reforms. "Chaired a meeting of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister. Deliberated on a wide range of issues relating to India's economic transformation and long-term development priorities.
Rising cyberscam losses expose gaps in EU response
Rising cyberscam losses expose gaps in EU response June 10, 2026A landmark study on cyberscams in Europe released this week has found that 75% of adults encountered a scam in the past year. While 71% of respondents said they were confident in recognizing scams, 8% of those exposed went on to interact with scammers. Some 16% of parents said their children had been approached by a scammer.