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Shamas replaces injured Alvi in Pakistan's Asia Cup squad

Alvi has been ruled out due to a knee injury, with her recovery "expected to take up to four weeks"

Fatima Sana's Pakistan prepare for Asia Cup with T20 matches against men

"These learnings will help us adapt to the challenges of the competition," Pakistan captain Fatima Sana said

Busan Film Festival Sets 23 Titles for Vision Korea, Vision Asia Sections

Busan has selected 12 Korean indies and 11 films from emerging directors from across Asia for its 2026 edition, with the main competition lineup still to come.

What Gen Z-led uprisings across Asia reveal about the strengths and limitations of youth protest

Youth-led protest movements across Asia have exposed underlying anger at corruption and blocked opportunity. But so far, only Nepal has managed to convert that anger into a transfer of governing power.

Korean bank taps Ripple for payments, Pakistan opens crypto licensing: Asia Express

Asia’s biggest crypto hubs are locked in a tax-cut arms race, while Ripple will help Korea’s Jeonbuk Bank move money across borders.

How the New American Repertory Boom Is Reinventing the Asian Film Canon

IndieWire talks to the folks at Big World Pictures, Kani Releasing, Arbelos, and more about how Asian classics by Wayne Wang, Tsai Ming-liang, Toshio Matsumoto, and more are making their way to U.S. theaters for the first time.

Southeast Asia’s budget airlines eye recovery but fuel scars linger

Results from Malaysia's AirAsia, Singapore Airlines' budget arm Scoot and the Philippines' Cebu Pacific showed efforts to recoup soaring fuel costs through higher fares fell short.

Ukraine’s offensive against Russia causes petrol panic across Central Asia

War-induced shortages set off cross-border fuel runs and deepen energy problems for Russia's allies.

Amasian TV Streams Chiikawa Anime for Free in U.S.

Platform streams series with Japanese audio, subtitles in English

Four SCR kabaddi players selected for Indian squad at 20th Asian Games

Asia's hydrogen dreams: Region bets on emerging green technology to improve transportation

Asia’s hydrogen train push may be less about rail and more about building a broader hydrogen economy.

Keralam govt approves SOP for euthanasia of rabid, incurably ill stray dogs

Stray dog management committees to be set up in every local body to decide on mercy killing

KATSEYE Sets Record On Billboard 200 As “WILD” Debuts At No. 1

KATSEYE has just made Billboard 200 history with their first-ever No. 1 album! On August 23 local time, Billboard announced that KATSEYE’s new EP “WILD” had debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, making it the group’s first album ever to top the chart. According to Luminate (form

Stray Kids’ “THIS & THAT” Becomes Their 1st Album To Spend 2 Weeks In Top 3 Of Billboard 200

Stray Kids’ “THIS & THAT” is their steadiest seller yet in the United States! Last week, Stray Kids’ new mini album “THIS & THAT” debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart, placing Stray Kids in a tie with The Rolling Stones for the second most No. 1 albums of any grou

“Spooky In Love” Ends On Its Highest Ratings Yet As “Love On The Menu” Hits New All-Time High

Both “Spooky in Love” and “Love on the Menu” reached new all-time highs in viewership last night! On August 23, tvN’s “Spooky in Love” ended on the highest viewership ratings of its entire run. According to Nielsen Korea, the final episode of the drama jumped to an average nation

Watch: Kim Yeon Koung, Lee Junho, And Kazuha Are Stunned By Kian84’s Imagination In “Kian’s Bizarre B&B 2” Teaser

The Netflix variety show “Kian’s Bizarre B&B” Season 2 has released a group poster and a teaser! “Kian’s Bizarre B&B” is a Netflix variety show in which Kian84 and his castmates run a one-of-a-kind guesthouse. Season 1 featured Kian84, BTS’s Jin, and Ji Ye Eun operating a unique

Exclusive: NCT 127 Reflects On 10th Anniversary, How They’ve Changed, World Tour, And More At “BLINGY” Press Conference

NCT 127 is gearing ready for their highly-anticipated comeback! On August 24, NCT 127 held a press conference for the release of their seventh studio album “BLINGY” in celebration of their 10th debut anniversary. Summarizing this comeback, Taeyong remarked, “In our album, there’s

Jisung, Johnny, And More Compete In Quiz Battle For The Title Of Prince On “ALL Or NOTHING”

Members of “ALL or NOTHING” will battle for the title of “prince” at Luxor Temple in Egypt! “ALL or NOTHING” is a new winner-take-all travel variety series set in Egypt. Over seven days and six nights, the cast will compete for the title of “prince” across the cities of Cairo, Lu

Kang Ki Young Is Koo Kyo Hwan’s One And Only Friend In New Film “Reawaken Man: The Red”

The upcoming film “Reawaken Man: The Red” has unveiled the first glimpse of Kang Ki Young in character! Based on a webtoon, “Reawaken Man: The Red” follows Seok Hwan (Koo Kyo Hwan), an unemployed job seeker whose only qualification is his unfounded confidence. After dying, he dis

Cha Woo Min Makes A Bold Move To Win Kim Hye Jun’s Heart In “My Bias, My Boss”

tvN’s “My Bias, My Boss” has unveiled new stills ahead of its upcoming episode! Based on a webtoon, “My Bias, My Boss” tells the story of the romance between Nam Da Reum (Kim Hye Jun), who joins a company in hopes of meeting her longtime idol bias Lee Chan (Cha Woo Min), and the

Lee Jung Eun And Byun Yo Han Face Off As Grieving Mother And Her Daughter’s Killer In “The Journey To Gyeongju”

The upcoming film “The Journey to Gyeongju” has unveiled new posters featuring the intense confrontation between Lee Jung Eun and Byun Yo Han. “The Journey to Gyeongju” is a family revenge film about a mother and three daughters who embark on a “killer” journey after waiting eigh

Ryu Jun Yeol’s Fingernail Becomes The Key To His Identity Being Stolen In New Drama “Mousetrap”

Netflix’s upcoming series “Mousetrap” has unveiled new stills of Ryu Jun Yeol! Based on a webtoon, “Mousetrap” is a thriller that follows Moon Jae (Ryu Jun Yeol), a reclusive novelist who loses everything—his name, identity, and fortune—to a mysterious man known only as “The Rat”

Watch: SEVENTEEN’s Dino Shows Off His Dance Moves In Energetic “LIKE IT” MV

SEVENTEEN’s Dino has released a new music video! On August 24 at 6 p.m. KST, Dino dropped the music video for “LIKE IT,” a track from Picheolin’s (his alter-ego) first mini album “吉BOARD.” “LIKE IT” captures the heartfelt sentiment, “I feel truly alive when I dance for you.” Watc

Watch: BLACKPINK’s Jisoo Announces Comeback With Mysterious “CLICK” Teaser

BLACKPINK’s Jisoo is gearing up for her solo comeback! On August 24 at 6 p.m. KST, Jisoo released a mysterious teaser video, announcing her plans to release new music on September 4. Are you excited for Jisoo’s comeback? The post Watch: BLACKPINK’s Jisoo Announces Comeback With M

Ryu Seung Ryong And Ha Ji Won’s Lives Take A Drastic Turn After The Arrival Of His Daughter In “Portrait Of A Family”

The upcoming film “Portrait of a Family” has unveiled new character posters! “Portrait of a Family” is a family chronicle that follows top star couple Jung Gu (Ryu Seung Ryong) and Nam Mi (Ha Ji Won). After their marriage falls apart due to the sudden appearance of Jung Gu’s daug

Doh Kyung Soo Announces Comeback Date With First Teasers For New Album “DOPAMINE”

EXO’s Doh Kyung Soo (D.O.) is gearing up for a comeback! On August 25 at midnight KST, Doh Kyung Soo unveiled the first teaser images for his upcoming fourth mini album “DOPAMINE.” The album is scheduled to drop on September 8 at 6 p.m. KST, marking his return nearly one year aft

“New Recruit 4” Joins Ratings Race As “My Bias, My Boss” Kicks Off Second Half Of Its Run

The highly-anticipated new season of ENA’s popular military drama “New Recruit” has premiered! According to Nielsen Korea, the premiere episode of “New Recruit 4” garnered an average nationwide viewership rating of 2.8 percent. Based on the hit animation of the same name, “New Re

Song Kang And Kim So Hyun Confirmed To Reunite In New Romance Drama

Song Kang and Kim So Hyun will be reuniting in the upcoming drama “White Scandal” (literal title)! On August 25, MBC officially announced, “We have confirmed the casting of Song Kang and Kim So Hyun.” Based on a webtoon, “White Scandal” follows Dan Yi Hyuk (Song Kang), a third-ge

Shein aims for almost $27bn valuation in stock market debut

The fast-fashion giant's shares are due to start trading in Hong Kong on 1 September.

China probes use of formaldehyde to keep cabbages fresh

Using the carcinogen to preserve food is prohibited in China, the world's largest producer of cabbages.

Chiikawa is small in stature but huge at the box office

Following the success of "Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island," interactive and immersive screenings are planned across Japan.

Shein aims for almost $27bn valuation in stock market debut

The fast-fashion giant's shares are due to start trading in Hong Kong on 1 September.

Polls show support for food tax cut — but also concern over its cost

The impact of the measure on government finances and whether the tax can be restored to its original rate after two years are among the major concerns.

Kwon Eun Bi Unveils 1st Teasers For New Single “DEJAVU”

Get ready for Kwon Eun Bi’s return under a new agency! On August 23, Kwon Eun Bi released her first teaser photos for her upcoming digital single album “DEJAVU,” which will mark her first comeback since signing with RBW. “DEJAVU” is due out on September 3 at 6 p.m. KST. In the me

Stray Kids, CORTIS, ATEEZ, BTS, LE SSERAFIM, Yeonjun, aespa, ILLIT, And More Sweep Top Spots On Billboard World Albums Chart

Billboard has published its World Albums chart for the week ending on August 22! Stray Kids’ new mini album “THIS & THAT” debuted at No. 1 on this week’s World Albums chart, in addition to making a historic No. 1 entry on the Billboard 200. All in all, Stray Kids topped a total o

Indian food safety officer shakes up Mumbai, one viral raid at a time

The state food safety commissioner has won widespread public admiration across India because he has tapped into deep public frustration.

Watch: TREASURE Returns With Explosive Dance Performance Video For “DANGER”

TREASURE is back with an exciting new performance video! On August 24 at midnight KST, TREASURE released a dance performance video for “DANGER,” one of the B-sides from their latest mini album “NEW WAV.” Check out TREASURE’s new dance performance video for “DANGER” below! Watch T

Watch: Stray Kids Takes 6th Win For “This & That” On “Inkigayo”; Performances By ENHYPEN, Kim Jae Joong, And More

Stray Kids has won a sixth music show trophy for “This & That”! On the August 23 episode of SBS’s “Inkigayo,” the candidates for first place were Stray Kids’ “This & That,” ATEEZ’s “BAD,” and RESCENE’s “LOVE ATTACK.” Stray Kids ultimately took the win with a total of 4,790 points

Exclusive: BIGBANG Makes Legendary Return To Celebrate 20th Anniversary At “XX : COSMOS” World Tour In Goyang

BIGBANG is celebrating their 20th anniversary with a bang! From August 21 to 23, BIGBANG kicked off their 2026-2027 world tour “XX : COSMOS” at Goyang Stadium. The Goyang concert began with a thunderous start as they pulled out the big guns—”Fantastic Baby”—making the crowd lose

Watch: Song Kang, Lee Jun Young, And Jang Gyuri Create Fond Memories In Nostalgic “Four Hands, Two Sonatas” Teaser

tvN’s “Four Hands, Two Sonatas” has unveiled a new teaser in the form of video footage recorded by the characters! “Four Hands” is a piano term referring to two people playing a single piano together. The drama “Four Hands, Two Sonatas” follows the friendship, love, rivalry, and

“Spooky In Love” Stars Say Goodbye + Tease What To Look Forward To In Tonight’s Finale

The stars of tvN’s “Spooky in Love” have shared their thoughts ahead of tonight’s series finale! With just one episode of the drama left to go, leads Park Eun Bin, Yang Se Jong, and Ong Seong Wu all took the time to share their final farewells. Park Eun Bin began by expressing he

August Movie Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for film actors. The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of 50 popular movie stars, usin

Lando Norris says ‘fight is still on’ after winning Dutch Grand Prix

Lando Norris is now fourth overall, 83 points adrift of leader Kimi Antonelli and still hopeful of closing the gap.

“Flex X Cop 2” Ratings Soar To New All-Time High As “Spooky In Love” Heads Into Finale

SBS’s “Flex x Cop 2” continues to gain steam! On August 22, the popular drama once again earned the highest viewership ratings of Season 2 thus far. According to Nielsen Korea, “Flex x Cop 2” scored an average nationwide rating of 7.5 percent for its latest episode, marking a new

Watch: CORTIS Returns With Visualizer For New Song “MONEYMONEYMONEY”

Updated August 24 KST: CORTIS has released an official visualizer for “MONEYMONEYMONEY,” one of their two new songs from “GREENGREEN_playextended”! Original Article: Get ready for new music from CORTIS! On August 22, BIGHIT MUSIC announced that CORTIS would be releasing a new ver

Japan outlines measures to protect infrastructure from cyberattacks

In light of a recent series of ransomware attacks, the draft urges such businesses to take measures, including taking out cybersecurity insurance.

Supreme and Nike Unveil the Air Max 2001 Air Ecstasy Collaboration

Summary Supreme and Nike have officially announced a collaborative Air Max 2001 Air EcstasyThe exclusive model features quilted mesh uppers 3M reflective TPU logos and debossed midsole detailingThe collection drops globally on August 27 followed by an Asia release on August 29 Su

‘Structural differences have not disappeared’: Chinese strategic affairs scholar on India-China ties

On the border, I would expect the immediate focus to be less on a dramatic settlement and more on institutionalising stability, says Hu Shisheng, leading Chinese strategic affairs scholar on South Asia.

THE BOYZ’s Juyeon Signs With New Agency As Actor + Unveils Profile Photos

THE BOYZ’s Juyeon has joined a new agency! On April 14, ACE FACTORY announced, “We have signed an exclusive contract with BOYZ member Juyeon.” The agency went on to reveal that they would be supporting Juyeon’s group activities with THE BOYZ while also helping him expand his care

Park Hae Soo And His Wife Welcome Second Child

Actor Park Hae Soo has become a father of two! On August 24th, a representative from his agency BH Entertainment stated, “Park Hae Soo’s second son was born yesterday,” adding, “He is currently by his wife’s side, and both the mother and the baby are in good health.” Park Hae Soo

5 Times Episodes 5-6 Of “My Bias, My Boss” Indicated The Endgame

Episodes 5 and 6 of “My Bias, My Boss” may have finally given viewers a clearer idea of where the drama’s central romance is headed! While Lee Chan (Cha Woo Min) makes increasingly romantic gestures for Nam Da Reum (Kim Hye Jun), from going live to tell her about his feelings to

Kim Hye Jun Risks Having Her Fangirl Life Exposed As Kang Hoon Visits Her Home In “My Bias, My Boss”

tvN’s “My Bias, My Boss” has unveiled new stills ahead of its upcoming broadcast! Based on a webtoon, “My Bias, My Boss” tells the story of the romance between Nam Da Reum (Kim Hye Jun), who joins a company in hopes of meeting her longtime idol bias Lee Chan (Cha Woo Min), and th

Yang Jiwon And Yang Joon Mo Announce Marriage And Pregnancy

Actor Yang Joon Mo and former SPICA And UNI.T Member Yang Jiwon will be getting married! On August 24, Yang Jiwon announced on Instagram that she is expecting a child and will be getting married soon. She also shared several beautiful photos from her wedding shoot, which you can

3 Points To Keep An Eye On In Seo Kang Jun And Ahn Eun Jin’s Upcoming Drama “A Love Other Than Yours”

Get ready for the premiere of KBS’s upcoming drama “A Love Other Than Yours”! “A Love Other Than Yours” is a realistic romance drama that follows a couple in their 10th year of dating as they experience unexpected emotional changes in a relationship that once felt familiar. Ahead

Lee Won Jung And His Fellow Soldiers Turn Nap Time Into A Full-Scale Operation In “New Recruit 4: Sabotage”

“New Recruit 4: Sabotage” has unveiled new stills ahead of its premiere today! Based on the hit animation of the same name, “New Recruit” is a black comedy drama that explores the lives of young adults in their 20s, delving into the culture, secrets, and absurdities of South Kore

Jang Dong Yoon Announces Marriage To Kim Seung Yoon In Heartfelt Letter

Actor Jang Dong Yoon is getting married! On August 25, Jang Dong Yoon posted a handwritten letter on Instagram, personally announcing the news of his marriage this coming October. Newsen further reported that Jang Dong Yoon will be tying the knot to actress Kim Seung Yoon, who st

Trump wants to be friends with Kim - but South Korea could pay the price

US military exercises with South Korea end early on Friday, at a time when the North is in a position of strength.

Broken toilets, leaking roofs: Why India's 'cockroach' party wants to fix schools

The poor state of government schools is the focus of a new campaign by India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).

The hotel booking mix-up that could free mushroom murderer

A table tennis tournament and a throat lozenge could help Erin Patterson's lawyers overturn her convictions.

Robot boxing, football and sprinting at World Humanoid Games

The second-edition of the five-day competition kicked off in Beijing, China, on Saturday.

Rumours swirled after a Vietnamese teen was run over - then came a stunning admission

Confirmation of the circumstances around Do Ngoc Phuong Thuy's death have only spurred more questions.

Hong Kong's Tiananmen activists convicted in national security trial

Three activists were accused of inciting others to subvert state power under the China-introduced law.

Dozens of co-ordinated arson attacks hit southern Thailand

No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks, which the military said "aimed at creating unrest".

Australian shark attack victim grateful for 'second chance at life'

Leah Stewart was mauled by a shark in June, suffering multiple bites to her arms and legs.

New Tata boss to face formidable challenges

Corporate India's most coveted top job is open. But finding a new leader for Tata Sons is no easy task.

Nearly three million Teslas recalled in China over hidden door handles

Other brands affected by the recall include Chinese carmakers XPeng, Xiaomi and Geely.

Ex-cricket captains urge 'proper medical care' for Imran Khan

The former skippers say it is "basic decency" for Pakistan to comply with a court-ordered medical assessment.

Manga-inspired theme park to be built near Paris

The construction of three new parks was given the green light after a €6bn investment from Saudi Arabia.

New Zealand to introduce bill for under-16s social media ban

The government faces opposition to its proposals from MPs who believe a ban will not work.

NZ religious sect leader jailed over death of Chinese follower

The body of 70-year-old Shulai Wang was found near a marina in Auckland in 2024.

Beyond China's humanoid robots, a quieter machine revolution is unfolding

There are more than two million robots working in China's factories - and they are scaling up fast.

U.S. withdraws from military exercises with South Korea set for next month - The Washington Post

U.S. withdraws from military exercises with South Korea set for next month The Washington Post U.S. Cancels Marines Drills With South Korea WSJ Trump's Kim gambit deepens doubts over US reliability at a key moment for Asia Reuters U.S. Marines Cancel Drill With South Korea, Citin

‘Beauty sleep’ treatments spark controversy in Japan

Some clinics have prescribed sleeping pills and psychotropic medications while promoting the concept of "achieving beauty through quality sleep."

The next great quake: Risks, readiness and resilience

A major disaster will test not only buildings and infrastructure but the preparedness of millions of people.

U.S. plans to revoke tourism and business visas of up to 200,000 foreigners, AP reports

If realized, the move could be the largest single mass revocation of visas in U.S. history.

U.S. widens sanctions on Iran but withholds more punishing options

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said other countries would need to sever business ties with Iran or risk being forced out of the dollar-based financial system.

Taiwan indicts Nvidia manager following chip-smuggling probe

The manager is alleged along with eight others to have organized the shipment of 74 servers containing high-end B300 chips into China via Japan and Indonesia.

Lutnick’s intervention in Canada talks draws praise and blame

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick emerged as a champion for U.S. metal producers while the Canadians blame him for moving the goalposts, sources said.

Prabowo surveys Indonesian fires causing world’s worst air

The Indonesian president said authorities will revoke the permits of companies found to be responsible for forest fires that have left a Malaysian city with the world's worst air.

LDP worried over impact of Fukuoka Assembly bribery scandal on elections

The LDP's headquarters has attempted to distance itself from the scandal ahead of local elections next year.