IN FOCUS: Why stakes are high for Anwar, political parties and voters in Sabah state electionJuly 15, 2025
South Korea to order airlines to check Boeing fuel switches, Air India inspects fleet Asia July 14, 2025 Over the weekend, Air India Group started checking the locking mechanism on the fuel switches of its Boeing 787 and…
Jokowi faces post-presidency scrutiny: From skin ailment speculation to fake degree controversy Asia July 14, 2025 JAKARTA: Amid intense speculation over the last month regarding the health of Joko Widodo, a senior aide over the weekend…
Japan's former Emperor Akihito hospitalised to adjust his heart medication Asia July 14, 2025 TOKYO: Japan’s 91-year-old former Emperor Akihito was hospitalised on Monday (Jul 14) to adjust his heart medication, palace officials said.…
Suspended Thai PM Paetongtarn hit by ethics investigation, source and media say Asia July 14, 2025 BANGKOK: Thailand’s anti-graft body will investigate suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra for alleged ethics violations over a leaked phone call with…
Hong Kong court hears appeals by jailed democracy campaigners Asia July 14, 2025 HONG KONG: A Hong Kong court began hearing appeals on Monday (Jul 14) from 12 democracy campaigners jailed for subversion…
Hong Kong student let off with warning over AI porn, fuels calls to ban sexually explicit deepfakes Asia July 14, 2025 In late March, HKU engaged with the students to understand the incident, the statement said. The meeting was attended by…
South Korea says framework US trade deal possible by August, farm market access on table Asia July 14, 2025 There was “considerable progress” in the discussion with US officials over cooperation in key industrial sectors as part of the…
Cambodia to implement military conscription in 2026: PM Asia July 14, 2025 PHNOM PENH: Cambodia’s military will begin conscripting civilians next year, Prime Minister Hun Manet said Monday (Jul 14), citing rising tensions…
Amid Air India probe, US FAA and Boeing notify fuel switch locks are safe Asia July 14, 2025 ALPA India, which represents Indian pilots at the Montreal-based International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations, in a statement on…
Commentary: China’s Yellow Sea moves put South Korea's new president in a tight spot Asia July 14, 2025 TRICKY FOR SOUTH KOREA’S NEW PRESIDENT All this puts South Korea’s president in a tight spot. South Korean progressives have…
Thailand wants its hot springs to rival Japanese onsens, but can the new tourism plan work? Asia July 13, 2025 In 2018, the hospital launched a hydrotherapy health centre, directly connected to hot spring waters. It has multiple facilities for…
Russia and China discuss Ukraine war and ties with the United States Asia July 13, 2025 MOSCOW: Russia and China’s foreign ministers on Sunday discussed their relations with the United States and the prospects for ending…
