Malaysia's largest island state aims to be region's 'green battery'
Malaysia's verdant, river-crossed state of Sarawak is charging ahead with plans to become a regional "green battery," but its renewable energy dreams could come at serious environmental cost, experts warn.
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Philippines president says corruption scandal protests justified
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said Monday he did not blame people for taking part in street protests "one bit" as anger mounts over a corruption scandal involving phony flood control projects.
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Asian markets fluctuate ahead of expected US rate cut
Asian markets were mixed Monday as traders geared up for an expected interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve this week.
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UK aristocrat, partner face jail over baby daughter's death
A British woman from an aristocratic family and her convicted rapist partner face jail Monday over the manslaughter of their newborn daughter who died while they were living off-grid in freezing temperatures.
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Japan and Fiji cruise into Pacific Nations Cup rugby final rematch
Blowout triumphs by Japan and defending champion Fiji in Sunday's Pacific Nations Cup semi-finals set the stage for a rematch of last year's final.
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As King Charles hosts Trump, what do UK state visits entail?
US President Donald Trump arrives in the UK late Tuesday for a state visit with his wife, Melania -- a rare privilege made at the invitation of King Charles III.
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First-ever Tanzanian gold as Simbu dips past Petros in world marathon
Tanzania's Alphonce Felix Simbu produced a savage dip at the line to snatch world marathon gold from Germany's Amanal Petros in Tokyo on Monday.
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100 days later, US federal workers navigate post-Musk wreckage
Roughly 100 days after Elon Musk's dramatic departure from the Trump White House, federal workers are still grappling with the lasting damage from his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
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Rising oceans to threaten 1.5 million Australians by 2050: report
Rising oceans and flooding caused by climate change will threaten the homes and livelihoods of over a million Australians by 2050 while deaths from heat-related illness will soar, a landmark report warned Monday ahead of the country's releasing its emission reduction targets this week.
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Kipyegon bids for fourth 1500m world gold, Wanyonyi in loaded 800m
Olympic champions Faith Kipyegon (1,500 metres) and Hamish Kerr (high jump) headline day four of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Tuesday when four finals, two track and two field, will be held.
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