Heavy flooding in southern China forces evacuations and leaves vehicles submerged

BEIJING (AP) – Heavy flooding from torrential rain left cars submerged and forced the evacuation of more than 200 residents in a southern Chinese city, state media reported Tuesday.

Sinking AI stocks and rising oil prices weigh on Wall Street

NEW YORK (AP) - Sinking AI stocks and another climb in oil prices helped to halt Wall Street's record-setting rally. The S&P 500 fell 0.5% Tuesday from its latest all-time high. The Dow Jones slipped 0.1%, while the Nasdaq composite fell 0.9% from its own record. Oil prices meanwhile rose by more than 2.5%.

Top Asia Pacific Breaking News: Latest Updates

NEW DELHI (AP) – For about eight weeks, Indian Capt. Rahul Dhar and his crew have been stranded on their tanker in the Persian Gulf, sometimes watching drones and missiles explode as the Strait of Hormuz remained effectively shut while the Iran war dragged on.

Trains collide near Indonesia's capital, killing at least 4 people

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) – One train slammed into another at a station outside Indonesia’s capital on Monday, killing at least four people, injuring dozens and leaving several trapped in a badly damaged car, officials said.

China blocks Meta from acquiring startup Manus as global AI rivalry deepens

HONG KONG (AP) – China on Monday blocked U.S. tech giant Meta’s acquisition of the artificial intelligence startup Manus, in an unexpected move to reverse a deal that apparently aroused Beijing’s concerns about the transfer of advanced technology.

Japan's PM launches panel to review her country's defense policies

TOKYO (AP) – Japan ‘s prime minister inaugurated a panel on Monday tasked with reviewing her country’s security and defense policies as tensions escalate with China, North Korea and Russia ramping up their military footprint in the region.

Afghan officials say Pakistani strikes killed 7 and wounded 85

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) – Mortars and missiles fired from Pakistan on Monday struck a university and civilian homes in northeastern Afghanistan, killing seven people and wounding at least 85, Afghan officials said. Pakistan denied the accusation of targeting a university.

India and New Zealand sign a free trade agreement to deepen economic ties

NEW DELHI (AP) – India and New Zealand on Monday signed a free trade agreement to deepen economic ties and expand market access, as both countries navigate mounting global trade disruptions. The deal comes as New Delhi moves to diversify export markets to offset the impact of steep tariffs imposed by the United States.

Sumatra orangutan uses canopy bridge to cross a public road in Indonesia

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) – A Sumatran orangutan has been filmed for the first time using a human-made canopy bridge to cross a public road on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, conservationists said Monday. Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species.