Earlier reports identified the students as being Thai nationals but initial investigations found that the 34 were Malaysians residing in Thailand, said Kelantan’s police chief.   

Filipino troops seized 10 bottles of cyanide from boats launched from Chinese fishing ships in February, July and October 2025, said Philippine Navy spokesman Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad.

Pedro Sanchez also called China's trade imbalance with the European Union "unsustainable" and called on Beijing to open its market to European imports.

The two women were nabbed by police in Banten province and risk five years in prison if found guilty under Indonesia's blasphemy law.

This year's Coachella music festival, happening from Apr 11 to 13 and 18 to 20 (Singapore time), features a slew of Asian artistes and acts with Asian heritage taking to the stage.

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the US Navy would start blockading the Strait of Hormuz after marathon talks with Iran failed to reach a deal to end the war.

Often dubbed China’s “city of scooters”, Shenzhen’s sweeping crackdown on its ubiquitous electric two-wheelers ahead of a key regional forum is exposing tensions between safety and mobility.

Bhosle recorded more than 12,000 songs in multiple Indian languages over a seven-decade career.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said on Saturday (Apr 11) that he "strongly hopes" the two neighbours will be able to work together "quickly and with sincerity".

The soaring price of liquefied petroleum gas has hit the humble street vendors in import-dependent Philippines, as they grapple with rising fuel costs.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, who recently travelled to South Korea and Japan, has defended his foreign travels.

The measures include the full resumption of flights between the two sides and permission for individuals from Shanghai and Fujian province to visit Taiwan. 

"We further expect China to abandon threats against Taiwan or military pressure. I believe this would help ease cross-strait tensions," said Raymond Greene, the de facto ambassador as head of the American Institute in ‌Taiwan. 

From back-street wine bars to world-class museums, new spots are sprouting up all over the world’s most visited city.

As segments of Malaysia’s civil service gear up to work from home thrice a week, economists say fuel savings from the move will be minimal. But businesses warn expanding the policy will hurt the economy.

Malaysia’s Defence Minister Khaled Nordin has vowed firm action and justice.