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Singapore to cane scammers and mules under tightened laws, local media reports

14 Oct 2025

SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Singapore could cane those who commit scams and scam-related offences under proposed changes to Singapore’s criminal law, local media reported on Tuesday.  Money lost through scams in Singapore stood at  S$456.4 million ($350.9 million) in the first half of 2025, down 12.6% compared to the same period of last year,  according to police …

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UK expects to have full sight of China embassy plan before decision, minister says

14 Oct 2025

By Sarah Young LONDON (Reuters) -The British government expects to have full and unredacted access to China’s plans for a huge new embassy in London ahead of its decision on whether to approve the project, its housing minister said on Tuesday. Concerns that the new embassy could be used as a base for spying have …

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Japan to convene extraordinary Diet session on Oct 21, may pick PM

14 Oct 2025

TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan’s government has decided to convene an extraordinary session of parliament on Oct. 21, selecting the date for a session widely expected to include a vote to pick the next prime minister, a parliamentary source said on Tuesday. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) informed the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party (CDP) of …

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Thailand foreign tourist arrivals down 7.54% y/y so far this year

14 Oct 2025

BANGKOK (Reuters) -Thailand’s foreign tourist arrivals from January 1 to October 12 dropped 7.54% from the same period a year earlier, the Tourism Ministry said on Tuesday. There were 25.1 million foreign visitors during the period, it said in a statement. Malaysia was the largest source market with 3.61 million visitors, followed by China with …

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South Korea’s military chief says Russian tech possibly went into North Korea’s new missile

14 Oct 2025

SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea’s chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said on Tuesday that Russian technology possibly went into North Korea’s new intercontinental ballistic missile. Nuclear-armed North Korea displayed its most advanced Hwasong-20 intercontinental ballistic missile in a military parade last week. The chairman was answering a lawmaker’s question during a parliament hearing. (Reporting …

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Around 6,000 students in Malaysia infected with influenza, prompting school closures

14 Oct 2025

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -Around 6,000 students in Malaysia have been infected with influenza and some schools have been closed for the safety of children and staff, an education ministry official said. “We already have extensive experience in dealing with infectious diseases from the COVID-19 pandemic,”  director general Mohd Azam Ahmad said on Monday, according to …

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US backs Philippine ally after China warns over vessel clash

14 Oct 2025

WASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) -The United States said on Monday it stood by its Philippine ally and emphasized their mutual defense treaty after vessels from China and the Philippines clashed amid heightened tensions in the disputed South China Sea. Earlier, China’s Foreign Ministry urged Manila not to challenge Beijing’s efforts to “safeguard its territorial sovereignty and maritime …

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Pakistani troops on high alert on Afghan border after fighting, trade halts

13 Oct 2025

PESHAWAR, Pakistan/KABUL (Reuters) -Pakistani troops were on high alert on the border with Afghanistan on Monday after fierce fighting between the two sides at the weekend left dozens dead and drew the attention of U.S. President Donald Trump, who said he could help end the conflict. Border trade between the neighbours came to a halt …

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China is very concerned about Pakistan-Afghanistan clashes, foreign ministry says

13 Oct 2025

BEIJING (Reuters) -China is concerned about recent clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan and has asked the two countries to protect its nationals and investments in the region, Beijing’s foreign ministry said on Monday.  Dozens of fighters were killed in overnight border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan, both sides said on Sunday, in the most serious …

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