China calls on Cambodia for ‘shared security and risks’ during global turmoil
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for China and Cambodia to “stand in closer solidarity, now more than ever” in the first-ever 2+2 strategic dialogue aimed at deepening mutual political and security ties. Speaking during a meeting in Phnom Penh, Wang also urged...
How a dropped sexual assault case cost an aspiring South Korean police officer her life
More than 80,000 people have signed a petition calling for a renewed investigation after a 19-year-old woman died by suicide in late February following a South Korean police decision to drop her sexual assault case. As of Thursday, the petition posted on the National...
In Malaysia, tussle over Negeri Sembilan’s ruler highlights unique state monarchy
The ruler of one of Malaysia’s nine royal states said on Thursday that the government should continue to function “as usual”, using a speech to project calm after four powerful traditional chiefs claimed they had removed him in one of the country’s strangest palace...
Hong Kong police arrest 9 over HK$1.7 million in fake travel insurance claims
Hong Kong police have arrested nine people over their alleged involvement in a travel insurance fraud syndicate that staged overseas accidents to claim more than HK$1.7 million (US$217,053). The force said on Thursday it had received a report from the Hong Kong...
Trains collide head-on in Denmark, causing multiple injuries
Two local trains collided head-on in Denmark on Thursday, injuring at least 17 people, four of whom were in a critical condition, the emergency service said. Public broadcaster DR showed images of two yellow and grey trains, both with visible damage to the front,...
Lebanon to confront Israel over demolition of homes in occupied areas since ceasefire
In areas of southern Lebanon it has occupied since agreeing last week to a ceasefire with Hezbollah, the Israeli army has been destroying homes it says were used as outposts by the Iran-backed militant group. But the demolitions were happening on such a wide scale...
Lebanon to confront Israel over demolition of homes in occupied areas since ceasefire
In areas of southern Lebanon it has occupied since agreeing last week to a ceasefire with Hezbollah, the Israeli army has been destroying homes it says were used as outposts by the Iran-backed militant group. But the demolitions were happening on such a wide scale...
More bookings, shorter trips: Chinese adjust to higher fuel prices for Labour Day break
Malaysia’s king to pick ‘best candidate’ to head anti-corruption agency
AI-driven Hong Kong stock inflows from mainland China slow as investor options multiply
UN leadership race takes centre stage with first round of interviews
Euro, yuan unlikely to match US dollar as global currencies, Daniel Gros says
How Southeast Asia’s aviation hubs are capturing traffic amid Iran war
Hundreds left broke after alleged Malaysian scammer vanishes with US$25 billion
Alibaba opens Qwen app to outside partners with China Eastern Airlines tie-up
Alibaba opens Qwen app to outside partners with China Eastern Airlines tie-up
