South Korea president vows ‘complete overhaul’ of approach to extreme weather

South Korea’s president pledges to overhaul the country’s response to extreme weather after deadly flooding and landslides caused by monsoon rains, emphasizing the need to address climate change.

New Zealand calls on China to curb tensions in ‘contested’ Pacific

New Zealand PM Chris Hipkins urges China to help ease tensions in the Pacific, safeguard trade routes, and manage conflicts in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait.

‘Oppressive’ heat wave scorches US West and South

Heat wave blankets swaths of the United States, with record-breaking temperatures causing health risks and wildfires in Canada.

Boat carrying dozens sinks in Bangladesh capital Dhaka

Water bus carrying passengers sank in Bangladesh’s capital. Several missing, four bodies recovered. Accidents blamed on poor maintenance and overcrowding.

Myanmar junta hints at extending state of emergency

Myanmar’s junta chief hinted at further extending the state of emergency and delaying elections, citing ongoing unrest.

Big power disputes in spotlight at Southeast Asia security meet

Top diplomats from the US, China, and Russia attended a security meeting with Southeast Asian foreign ministers.

Thai parliament to hold another PM vote after reformist candidate falls short

Thailand’s parliament will hold a second vote for the new prime minister on 19 July after pro-royalist lawmakers blocked frontrunner Pita Limjaroenrat’s bid.

Indonesian president warns ASEAN ‘can’t be proxy’ of any country

Indonesian President Joko Widodo stresses that ASEAN should not become a proxy for other countries amidst rising US-China tensions.

US arrests former head of bankrupt crypto platform Celsius

Former Celsius Network CEO Alexander Mashinsky has been arrested on fraud charges after the cryptocurrency platform filed for bankruptcy.

Solomon Islands says China police pact not a ‘threat’

Solomon Islands defends its policing pact with China, stating it poses no threat and urges respect for sovereignty.