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Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:28:00 +0800Wife of Indian activist Wangchuk asks court to move him to private hospital
“Despite repeated requests, the hospital has refused to discharge him or allow us to shift him to a private hospital of our choice,” Gitanjali Angmo said in a post on X on Sunday (Jul 19).
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:15:33 +0800
Rescuers race to find survivors after landslide in southwest China's Chongqing
Even as rain eased slightly, unstable wet weather conditions have made the search and rescue operation more challenging, officials said.
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:57:47 +0800
Rescuers find five survivors and are still looking for 20 others after boat sinks in Indonesia
The five, including a 7-year-old girl, were found clinging to a fish trap belonging to a local fisherman, Makassar search and rescue officials said.
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:36:08 +0800
Woman dies week after Bangkok bar fire, raising toll to 34
The 20-year-old woman had died in hospital early on Sunday (Jul 19), officials from Erawan Emergency Medical Centre said, adding that 13 still remain in intensive care.
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:04:13 +0800
India probe into stolen donations tests trust in temple finances
Police launched investigations in June - arresting eight people responsible for handling donations allegedly amounting to 30 million rupees (US$311,573) at the revered Hindu shrine.
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:49:16 +0800
North Korean foreign minister on official visit to Russia, state media say
Top diplomat Choe Son Hui has flown to Moscow for talks with her Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, North Korea's state-run Korean Central News Agency reported on Sunday (Jul 19).
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0800
Summer of extremes: How a faster-warming China is reshaping weather conditions
Floods, fierce storms and rising temperatures are signs of a landmass country warming faster than the global average, experts say.
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 22:06:00 +0800
Singaporean arrested after Jakarta police bust etomidate vape factory: Reports
Thousands of etomidate vape cartridges and laboratory equipment were seized during the raid on a home in North Jakarta on Friday (Jul 17).
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:16:00 +0800
Meet PMX.AI - an artificial intelligence avatar launched by Malaysia PM Anwar to engage voters
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced the launch of his AI avatar with a superhero-themed video, and Malaysians can chat with PMX.AI on messaging platform WhatsApp.
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:56:00 +0800
Laos says cannot determine cause of tourist deaths linked to tainted alcohol
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:23:13 +0800
Flash flood kills 4, leaves 4 others missing in northern Vietnam
Vietnam is prone to deadly storms and floods during the rainy season that peaks from July through September.
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0800
Negeri Sembilan electoral battle begins after 103 candidates confirmed; BN, PN to campaign for each other
The 36 constituencies will see 11 straight fights, 21 three-cornered contests, two four-cornered contests and two five-cornered contests.
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:15:08 +0800
Indian activist moved to hospital after 20-day hunger strike to protest country’s exam system
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:38:15 +0800
Network School ordered to cease operations at Forest City site over licensing breach; founder says operations continue
Johor Chief Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the Iskandar Puteri City Council has issued a cessation notice to one of the startup community's premises as well as an advertising licence notice for displaying non-compliant signboards.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:45:18 +0800
Rubio to visit Southeast Asia in bid to reaffirm partnerships
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0800
Why Negeri Sembilan’s royal dispute could become a campaign flashpoint in state polls
Two men are claiming the Negeri Sembilan throne. The Aug 1 state election could lower political heat but won’t resolve the royal standoff, say experts.