All eight people on board a helicopter that lost contact in West Kalimantan have been confirmed dead after wreckage was found in a remote forest.
Indonesian authorities deported 13 Japanese nationals accused of running an online scam from Bogor, citing misuse of residence permits and transnational crime concerns.
Taiwan's KMT has applied to the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy for NT$4.8 million to cover a China trip led by party chairwoman Cheng Li-wun, triggering a...
A Malaysia-linked tanker carrying Iraqi crude has entered Singapore waters en route to Johor, marking a rare successful transit through the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened...
A Singapore teacher recovering from stage four cancer has died after a nail clipping injury led to infection and organ failure, prompting an outpouring of tributes...
A massive swarm of bees descended on the southern Israeli city of Netivot, prompting authorities to urge residents to remain indoors, disrupting daily activities and reportedly...
PropertyLimBrothers confirms job cuts in its media arm but disputes reports that 90% of staff were affected, stating figures are inaccurate amid a broader restructuring towards...
Four armed men fled with RM9.7 million (US$2.4 million) worth of gold after a swift daytime robbery at a jewellery shop in Kuala Lumpur’s Brickfields district....
A Chinese woman who staged her own kidnapping to extort ransom from her father has been arrested in Thailand, along with three accomplices, after police uncovered...
ASEAN foreign ministers reviewed the Middle East crisis, highlighting risks to energy, food supply, and regional stability while urging diplomacy following a temporary US–Iran ceasefire.
Minority investors question SBS Transit’s competitiveness in bus tenders, rail reliability performance, and board expertise ahead of its 23 April 2026 AGM, as the operator outlines...
A 46-year-old Singaporean convicted of importing over 1kg of cannabis was executed on 16 April 2026, despite earlier appeals from international rights groups and clemency pleas...
Citlali Fabián, a visual artist from Mexico's Yalalteca Indigenous community, has been named Photographer of the Year at the 2026 Sony World Photography Awards, winning US$25,000...
The Trump administration has withdrawn US$11 million in funding from a Miami Catholic charity supporting migrant children, as tensions escalate with the Vatican over war, religion...
Two suspects were arrested at Marina Bay Sands in the early hours of 10 April over an alleged cheating scheme involving repeated bank transfers. Police say...
Malaysia’s Universiti Malaya has faced online backlash after a student theatre competition scene was criticised for being reportedly suggestive. The incident sparked a divided debate on...
A late-night MRT ride on the Putrajaya Line turned tense when a man behaved erratically, alarming passengers. He was later escorted off by auxiliary police and...
A 13–14-year-old student opened fire at a middle school in Kahramanmaras, killing nine, including eight students and a teacher. The attack came one day after another...
An online discussion has raised questions about whether Singapore should guide the mix of businesses in certain areas, as Chinese F&B brands become more prominent. Views...
Malaysian workers continue crossing the Johor-Singapore Causeway on foot despite new “no walking” signs, citing congestion and limited transport options, raising ongoing safety concerns after recent...
On the final day of the Bloomberg GCB defamation trial, a government document admitted into evidence showed that the Singapore Land Authority decided not to tell...
Mount Semeru erupted multiple times on 16 April 2026, sending ash up to 1,200 metres high as authorities enforced strict safety restrictions.
Two men have been charged with allegedly cheating a Bishan columbarium of more than S$1.6 million through concealed subcontracting arrangements between April and December 2023.
Beijing has completed a full-scale test for the world’s first humanoid robot half-marathon, with over 70 teams simulating race conditions ahead of the official event.
President Prabowo Subianto concluded a three-day Europe visit with agreements on energy supply, defence cooperation, and investment following talks with Russia and France.
Civil society groups and lawmakers warn Malaysia’s ban on two historical books restricts intellectual discourse, fuels censorship concerns, and risks narrowing public understanding of the nation’s...
Sri Lanka Customs arrested nine Chinese nationals at Bandaranaike International Airport after uncovering concealed electronic devices allegedly linked to financial cybercrime operations.
Around 30 people have been arrested in a nationwide crackdown on a Sarawak-linked gang network tied to extortion and illegal operations. Police are now seeking 14...
Singapore food advocate KF Seetoh calls for empathy after a Geylang eatery faced backlash over a S$2 charge for outside drinks, warning against online outrage harming...
The European Commission has launched a new age verification app allowing users to prove eligibility online without sharing sensitive personal data, amid mounting global pressure on...
