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Today: June 01, 2026
Today: June 01, 2026

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Cave rescuers investigating ‘knocking response’ in search for two missing men

Rescuers in Laos say they are investigating a possible “knocking response” deep inside a flooded cave network where two men are believed to remain trapped. The response sounds came as rescuers rappelled down a newly discovered vertical shaft that may provide a safer entry into a flooded cave and lead to a chamber where the men could be.

June 01, 2026
Cave rescuers investigating ‘knocking response’ in search for two missing men
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

India, US near trade pact as tariff terms hinge on Section 301 relief, source says

India is likely to discuss Washington's Section 301 investigation and potential tariff measures with U.S. trade officials, as the two

June 01, 2026
India, US near trade pact as tariff terms hinge on Section 301 relief, source says
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Race against time for Laos cave rescuers as focus shifts to newly discovered shaft

Race against time for Laos cave rescuers as focus shifts to newly discovered shaft

June 01, 2026
Race against time for Laos cave rescuers as focus shifts to newly discovered shaft
Asia|Business|Crime|Health|World

Five dead, two injured after blast at Hanwha Aerospace plant in South Korea

Five people have died and two others were injured on Monday after an explosion and fire on a South Korean production line for rocket propellant

June 01, 2026
Five dead, two injured after blast at Hanwha Aerospace plant in South Korea
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

BYD snaps longest streak of sales declines

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD snapped its longest streak of declining sales in May, despite weakening domestic demand and intensifying competition continuing to weigh

June 01, 2026
BYD snaps longest streak of sales declines
Asia|Environment|World

Rescuers search for alternative route to reach 2 missing in a flooded Laos cave

Rescue workers in Laos are searching for an alternative way into a flooded cave where two people have been trapped for nearly two weeks

June 01, 2026
Rescuers search for alternative route to reach 2 missing in a flooded Laos cave
Asia|World

Chinese aircraft carrier held drills in east of Philippines, Japan says

The Chinese navy was spotted conducting aircraft carrier drills in the Pacific Ocean east of the Philippines last week, Japan's defence ministry said in a bulletin on Monday.

June 01, 2026
Chinese aircraft carrier held drills in east of Philippines, Japan says
Africa|Asia|Business|Economy|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Dubai looks back to normal. Beneath the surface it’s a different story

Dubai looks back to normal. Beneath the surface it’s a different story

June 01, 2026
Dubai looks back to normal. Beneath the surface it’s a different story
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Philippine senator arrested on plunder charge, with no right to bail

A Philippine senator has been arrested after a court ordered his arrest on a nonbailable charge of plunder

June 01, 2026
Philippine senator arrested on plunder charge, with no right to bail
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan risks return to stagnation without early rate hike, ex-BOJ policymaker says

Japan is on the verge of repeating the policy mishap that led to decades of economic stagnation as Iran war-induced inflation risks forcing the central bank

June 01, 2026
Japan risks return to stagnation without early rate hike, ex-BOJ policymaker says
Asia|Political|World

Taiwan opposition leader would be 'very willing' to meet Trump on US trip

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun said on Monday that she would be "very willing" to meet U.S. President Donald Trump when she visits the U.S. this month.

June 01, 2026
Taiwan opposition leader would be 'very willing' to meet Trump on US trip
Asia|Crime|World

Witnesses tell of devastation from Myanmar explosion that killed dozens

The unexplained detonation of explosives stored by one of Myanmar's rebel armies has killed dozens, the militia that controls the village and witnesses said on Monday, as the search

June 01, 2026
Witnesses tell of devastation from Myanmar explosion that killed dozens
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Rescue divers react after trapped villagers free themselves from Laos cave

EXCLUSIVE: A days-long rescue mission in Laos came to an extraordinary end as four villagers crawled out of a flooded cave where they had been trapped for over a week. CNN was the only team on the ground to witness the rescue effort, as the survivors were sent off in ambulances to receive medical care.

May 31, 2026
Rescue divers react after trapped villagers free themselves from Laos cave
Asia|Crime|Environment|Health|World

Watch: First survivor is safely out of flooded cave in Laos, rescue diver says

One survivor was safely guided out of a remote cave in Laos after villagers became trapped there over a week ago. Specialist cave divers on a multinational team are racing to free them.

May 29, 2026
Watch: First survivor is safely out of flooded cave in Laos, rescue diver says
Asia|Crime|Economy|Environment|World

Laos cave rescue ends unexpectedly after villagers free themselves

Laos cave rescue ends unexpectedly after villagers free themselves

May 30, 2026
Laos cave rescue ends unexpectedly after villagers free themselves
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A visual guide to the Laos cave rescue

A visual guide to the Laos cave rescue

May 30, 2026
A visual guide to the Laos cave rescue
Asia|Political|World

Philippines remains under threat from China despite Trump-Xi summit, minister says

The Philippines remains under "severe threat" from China, its defence minister said on Saturday, despite a recent thaw in U.S.-China tensions after

May 30, 2026
Philippines remains under threat from China despite Trump-Xi summit, minister says
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Travel|World

Rescuers free 4 men who had been trapped in a flooded Laos cave, search for 2 still missing

Rescue workers in Laos have safely evacuated four villagers trapped in a flooded cave for 10 days

May 30, 2026
Rescuers free 4 men who had been trapped in a flooded Laos cave, search for 2 still missing
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Rescuers pull four from flooded cave in Laos, two still missing

Rescuers pulled four people from a flooded cave in Laos on Saturday, Thai volunteer rescuers said, hours after another man was brought out late on Friday.

May 30, 2026
Rescuers pull four from flooded cave in Laos, two still missing
Asia|MidEast|Political|World

Pentagon chief says U.S. ready to restart strikes on Iran if no deal

The U.S. is ready to restart attacks on Iran if a deal cannot be reached, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Saturday, as negotiators from Washington and Tehran

May 30, 2026
Pentagon chief says U.S. ready to restart strikes on Iran if no deal
Asia|Political|World

'Where is China' ask delegates at Asian defence forum

The big question hanging over this year's Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia's premier defence forum, is: "Where is China?"

May 30, 2026
'Where is China' ask delegates at Asian defence forum
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Pentagon chief sounds 'alarm' over China's buildup, urges allies to boost defence spend

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May 30, 2026
Pentagon chief sounds 'alarm' over China's buildup, urges allies to boost defence spend
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

New Zealand aiming for steady rises in defence spending, minister says

New Zealand is aiming for "smooth and steady" rises in defence expenditure to meet its target of spending 2% of GDP on the military within 8 years, its new

May 29, 2026
New Zealand aiming for steady rises in defence spending, minister says
Asia|Environment|Travel|World

Rescuers evacuate the first of 5 villagers found trapped in a cave in Laos; 2 still missing

Rescue divers in Laos have safely evacuated the first of five villagers trapped in a cave for over a week due to floodwaters

May 29, 2026
Rescuers evacuate the first of 5 villagers found trapped in a cave in Laos; 2 still missing