SHANGHAI – Singapore and Shanghai are set to deepen their partnership, with Senior Minister Lee Hsien…
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China Suspends Top Military Official Miao Hua Amid Corruption Probe
BEIJING – Admiral Miao Hua, a senior member of China’s Central Military Commission (CMC), has been…
Malaysian Billionaire Ananda Krishnan Dies at 86
KUALA LUMPUR – Ananda Krishnan, the enigmatic billionaire known for his transformative business ventures and philanthropy,…
Ukraine Flag Appears on Big Screen During Putin’s Visit to Kazakhstan
ASTANA – Kazakh authorities are investigating the brief display of Ukraine’s flag on a large LED…
Prabowo’s Coalition Dominates Indonesian Regional Polls, but Jakarta Loss Highlights Political Rift
JAKARTA – Early results from quick counts in Indonesia’s 2024 regional elections suggest a sweeping victory…
Malaysia Drops 1MDB-Linked Charges Against Ex-PM Najib Razak and Former Treasury Official
KUALA LUMPUR – On Nov 27, a Malaysian court dropped corruption charges against former Prime Minister…
Philippine Police File Formal Complaint Against Vice President Sara Duterte Amid Political Turmoil
MANILA – Philippine police announced on Nov 27 that they had filed a formal complaint against…
Japan Prosecutor Apologizes to Former Death Row Inmate Iwao Hakamada After Acquittal
TOKYO – In a poignant moment of justice and accountability, a senior Japanese public prosecutor on…
Myanmar Junta Leader Min Aung Hlaing Faces ICC Arrest Warrant Over Rohingya Persecution
MYANMAR – Myanmar’s junta chief, Min Aung Hlaing, is facing an arrest warrant request by the…
Call for Urgency as Plastic Pollution Treaty Talks Lag Behind
BUSAN – Negotiations for a global treaty to curb plastic pollution faced growing frustration on Nov…
No More Excuse for Missing Friday Prayers: Johor’s Top Islamic Official
ISKANDAR PUTERI – Muslim men in Johor have no reason to skip Friday prayers following the…
UN: Taliban Detained Journalists Over 250 Times Since Afghanistan Takeover
KABUL – The United Nations mission to Afghanistan (Unama) reported on Nov 26 that the Taliban…