Japan rocket engine explodes during test: Official https://ift.tt/oyPfUqQ

Wang tells Blinken to ‘work with China’ on improving US ties https://ift.tt/MqSNQRd

Heavy rain hits South Korea causing power cuts and evacuations https://ift.tt/na1UqBI

Solomon Islands says China police pact not a ‘threat’ https://ift.tt/VN4kFih

Malaysia state polls: Will Penang remain a Pakatan Harapan stronghold? https://ift.tt/OgIl3BM

ASEAN foreign ministers assert Five-Point Consensus remains main peace plan for Myanmar crisis https://ift.tt/pEyvAXa

Thailand’s Pita defeated in bid to become PM but ‘won’t give up’ https://ift.tt/HXAzReD

Commentary: Upcoming Malaysia state polls set to be a referendum on PM Anwar and his multicultural vision https://ift.tt/SVUydoG

India announces new French fighter jet deal as Modi visits Paris https://ift.tt/237kzHi

EU, Japan talk cooperation on raw materials https://ift.tt/lWGbJXc