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Tue, 19 May 2026 16:16:00 +0800
Malaysia seeks over US$251 million in compensation from Norwegian firm over scrapped missile deal: Minister
This comes after Norway confirmed that it had revoked the naval strike missile system’s export licences, citing tighter restrictions on some of its “most sensitive” defence technologies and saying that exports would be limited to its “allies ...

Tue, 19 May 2026 15:14:00 +0800
Pain for clicks: Inside China’s violent ‘PK livestreaming’ craze despite crackdowns
Chinese authorities are cracking down on violent livestreaming content but eliminating the issue will be hard, experts say, as social media sites still profit from such spectacle.

Tue, 19 May 2026 14:30:10 +0800
Indonesia signed letter but made no commitment to US on airspace access, defence minister says

Tue, 19 May 2026 13:23:52 +0800
'We're here solely to play football,' insists North Korean coach before Asian Champions League semi-final

Tue, 19 May 2026 13:19:00 +0800
Japan arrests Americans over stunt at baby monkey Punch's zoo

Tue, 19 May 2026 11:49:00 +0800
Starbucks Korea CEO sacked over 'Tank Day' campaign that evokes 1980 massacre

Tue, 19 May 2026 06:00:00 +0800
‘Feels like a dream’: Indonesia’s domestic workers cheer long-awaited protection law, but concerns linger
Experts and domestic workers say the new law includes several important provisions that could bring change, but also express concern about potential gaps.

Tue, 19 May 2026 06:00:00 +0800
Commentary: Few deals from Trump-Xi summit, but it’s the underlying shift that matters
Don’t judge the Beijing summit by the lack of deals, because US President Donald Trump has once again invoked the “G2”, says former SCMP editor-in-chief Wang Xiangwei.

Mon, 18 May 2026 21:30:00 +0800
Trump says he paused attack on Iran as negotiations continue
US President Donald Trump said leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE had urged him to delay the attack because they believed a deal could still be reached.

Mon, 18 May 2026 17:56:00 +0800
Ahead of Putin’s visit, Chinese media cast Sino-Russia ties as a source of ‘stability’ in global turmoil
State news agency Xinhua on Sunday (May 17) said relations between China and Russia will always remain “as unshakeable as a mountain amid wind and rain”.

Mon, 18 May 2026 17:25:57 +0800
Indonesia’s rice farmers test climate-friendly methods that cuts methane emissions, raises yields
Rice is a staple for billions but growing it contributes to climate change, as flooded paddy fields release large amounts of methane – a potent greenhouse gas.

Mon, 18 May 2026 16:14:00 +0800
Singaporean injured after 10m fall at popular Taiwan rock climbing site Longdong: Reports
The 25-year-old reportedly lost his footing and fell 10m from a rock wall, according to Taiwanese media.

Mon, 18 May 2026 16:00:00 +0800
Malaysia ends Indonesia migrant boat search, 16 bodies recovered
The migrants were trying to reach several destinations in Malaysia, including Penang, Terengganu, Selangor and Kuala Lumpur for work.

Mon, 18 May 2026 15:57:00 +0800
Indonesia to build up defence capabilities with new aircraft

Mon, 18 May 2026 13:53:00 +0800
Train driver charged after deadly Bangkok bus collision
An initial urine test of the driver found illicit drugs in his system, said the chief of the local police station. 

Mon, 18 May 2026 11:46:00 +0800
Indonesia rupiah hits new record low; president downplays day-to-day impact of currency weakness

Mon, 18 May 2026 10:28:00 +0800
Earthquake hits southwest China; thousands evacuate, buildings collapse
Thirteen buildings collapsed after the quake shook Guangxi's Liuzhou city.

Mon, 18 May 2026 10:10:00 +0800
Philippines to convene court for Sara Duterte's impeachment amid political turmoil
Sara Duterte's impeachment trial could either kill off her 2028 presidential hopes, or strengthen her position as lead contender to succeed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Mon, 18 May 2026 06:00:00 +0800
Commentary: Are the glory days for Southeast Asian budget carriers over?
Skyrocketing fuel prices are starting to impact air travel in Southeast Asia with low-cost carriers particularly vulnerable, writes aviation analyst Brendan Sobie.

Mon, 18 May 2026 01:52:06 +0800
International dive group joins Maldives search for missing Italians
Several fatalities have been reported in recent years but diving and water sports-related accidents are still relatively rare.

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