Mohamad Safa, Main Representative of Patriotic Vision Organization at the United Nations, has resigned citing alleged preparations for nuclear weapon use and undue influence by a...
Balendra Shah has been sworn in as Nepal’s youngest prime minister, marking a major political shift after his party’s landslide victory and raising expectations for reform...
Three family members were found dead in a house in Sungai Petani, Kedah in Malaysia, after neighbours reported a foul smell. Police have classified the case...
Civil society groups in Indonesia have intensified calls for transparency and accountability in the investigation into the acid attack on activist Andrie Yunus, citing gaps in...
A routine salon visit turned extraordinary when a woman went into labour at Hong Lim Complex and safely delivered her baby with help from staff before...
A four-year-old boy was killed after a lorry suddenly caught fire at a Johor worksite, trapping him inside while his father was away briefly.
A major fire and explosion at a recycling yard in Hong Kong’s Tai Po injured seven people and forced evacuations, with authorities probing possible safety lapses.
A video showcasing a Chinese-developed household robot performing daily chores has gained over 1.2 million views online, sparking both fascination and concern over privacy, safety and...
A police officer in Taiwan has been jailed for eight months after secretly filming a female colleague showering inside a station dormitory, with the sentence increased...
The International Olympic Committee has announced a new policy restricting the female category to biological women and introducing mandatory SRY gene screening, citing fairness and safety...
Two Bengal tiger cubs at Bandung Zoo died from a viral infection, prompting calls for stronger oversight of conservation facilities and raising concerns over animal welfare...
Authorities in Malaysia are investigating a Genting Highlands restaurant after tourists were charged RM902 for a single fish dish, raising concerns over pricing transparency.
Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has refused entry to Malaysian activist Fadiah Nadwa Fikri, stating she was ineligible for a pass under current immigration policies.
A 21-year-old part-time worker was fatally stabbed at Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo in Ikebukuro. The attacker, a 26-year-old man, also died from self-inflicted wounds. Police are...
US President Donald Trump has announced a ten-day extension to the pause on strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure. The move follows the release of ten oil...
The family of nine-month-old Faziq has successfully raised over S$2.4 million to fund a one-time gene-replacement therapy for Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1, following a surge...
A Taipei court has sentenced former mayor and Taiwan People's Party founder Ko Wen-je to 17 years in prison for bribery and corruption linked to a...
Australia has barred thousands of Iranian visitor visa holders from entering the country for six months, citing concerns they may be unable or unwilling to leave...
A nine-year-old autistic boy was found drowned in a hotel lake in Lukut after leaving his room unnoticed. Police have classified the case as a sudden...
Massive crowds formed at petrol stations across multiple Indian states as panic buying surged, despite government and oil companies assuring adequate petrol and diesel supplies amid...
Marking 20 years of independent journalism, The Online Citizen (TOC) continues to cover Singapore’s public life despite mounting challenges.
A junior high school bullying case in New Taipei has triggered public outrage after a video showed a student forced to kneel and assaulted with a...
Commuters in Quezon City faced long queues and limited transport as a two-day strike began on 26 Mar, with drivers protesting rising fuel prices amid a...
Two people, aged 25 and 26, were found dead in a parked car in Aceh’s Pidie Jaya on March 24. Local police suspect carbon monoxide poisoning...
Five people, including a teenage mother, have been detained after police discovered a baby’s skeletal remains buried outside a home in Melaka, with investigations ongoing into...
At least 23 people have died after a passenger bus plunged into the Padma River at Daulatdia ferry terminal, with dozens still missing as rescue operations...
A mother in Bangkok has filed a police report after her nine-year-old son was allegedly caned 17 times by a teacher for failing to read Arabic...
The Online Citizen complies with the 26 March 2026 POFMA Direction as required by law. Compliance does not constitute agreement. Our article analysed parliamentary answers, legal...
Amos Yee Pang Sang was offered bail of S$10,000 on Thursday at his first court reappearance since being charged under the Enlistment Act.
A Hong Kong bookstore owner and three female staff face sedition allegations after reportedly selling a biography of jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai, as Human Rights...
