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Mon, 25 May 2026 15:13:29 +0800
Two Singaporeans among eight arrested in drug raid at Kuala Lumpur hotel after man dies
A 31-year-old Malaysian man was pronounced dead at Kuala Lumpur Hospital’s emergency department after being brought there on Sunday (May 24) morning.

Mon, 25 May 2026 14:58:00 +0800
Seek consent from Pahang Sultan before military training in state, crown prince tells Malaysian Armed Forces
Malaysia’s armed forces said it recognises the importance of “strategic cooperation with the state government, enforcement agencies, relevant experts and local communities”.

Mon, 25 May 2026 13:58:00 +0800
Around 20 unwell in Tokyo after man sprays substance in Ginza mall

Mon, 25 May 2026 12:04:24 +0800
Three killed, one injured in accident at Petronas floating vessel off Malaysia
The incident occurred on Sunday (May 24) afternoon during lifeboat maintenance work at a floating storage and offloading vessel off Terengganu state. 

Mon, 25 May 2026 11:54:00 +0800
Hong Kong school ordered to explain after principal swears on Singapore trip
Footage posted on social media showed a man in heated debate with two security guards reportedly during a school trip to Singapore.

Mon, 25 May 2026 11:01:00 +0800
Death toll rises to three after Philippine building collapse, with 17 still missing
Two workers pinned under the wreckage were found alive after the nine-storey structure gave way, but later died of their injuries.

Mon, 25 May 2026 07:02:00 +0800
Oil slips 5% on hopes of US-Iran deal
Oil prices fell to a two-week low on optimism that the US and Iran were moving closer towards a peace deal, even though they remained at odds over key issues.

Mon, 25 May 2026 06:00:00 +0800
Why Indonesia, Malaysia’s idea on tighter visa rules to counter foreign scammers may not be ‘a cure’
Indonesia and Malaysia are considering tighter visa and immigration rules to combat criminal networks and scam syndicates that make use of foreigners, but experts caution that there are diplomatic and economic costs to consider.

Mon, 25 May 2026 06:00:00 +0800
From silver travel to gig carers, how 6 changemakers in Asia are reimagining what it means to age
With accessible travel in Taiwan, tech-enabled caregiving in Hong Kong and digital upskilling in Indonesia, communities in Asia are starting to redefine the ageing experience. These are just some of the initiatives backed by the DBS Foundation.

Mon, 25 May 2026 01:50:19 +0800
Turkey orders police to evict ousted opposition leadership from headquarters

Mon, 25 May 2026 01:30:00 +0800
China launches rocket to send astronaut on year-long space mission as it eyes 2030 moon landing
The Shenzhou-23 mission will see a Chinese astronaut spend a full year in orbit for the first time.

Sun, 24 May 2026 18:45:00 +0800
India, US discuss Middle East, trade as Rubio cites progress on Iran conflict
US top diplomat Marco Rubio said progress had been made on an outline that could help resolve the situation around the Strait of Hormuz

Sun, 24 May 2026 16:49:00 +0800
Rescuers search for two still missing after China mine blast kills 82
The blast at the Liushenyu shaft in Shanxi province on Friday was the country's worst mining disaster in nearly two decades, with 247 workers underground at the time.

Sun, 24 May 2026 14:59:00 +0800
Blast targeting train carrying military personnel kills dozens in southwest Pakistan
An explosive-laden car hit one of the train carriages that resulted in a big blast, an official said.

Sun, 24 May 2026 14:01:13 +0800
Heatstroke kills 16 in India as temperatures climb
Temperatures in several cities across the South Asian country have recently hovered well above 45°C.

Sun, 24 May 2026 12:49:00 +0800
Johor declares special holiday on May 25 after JDT football club wins Malaysia Cup
Also known as the Southern Tigers, JDT beat Kuching City FC 2-0 in the final to win their fourth consecutive Malaysia Cup title.

Sun, 24 May 2026 10:21:00 +0800
Malaysian man found dead, 20 still missing in Philippines building collapse
The 65-year-old man from Sabah was in a nearby hotel that was affected by the collapse of the building, which was under construction.

Sun, 24 May 2026 06:00:00 +0800
What is tuanbo? Virtual gifts, fandom and fierce competition power China’s group livestreaming boom
Group livestreaming, or tuanbo, is one of the fastest-growing online entertainment industries in China. But behind the scenes, young performers are navigating a cutthroat world of rankings and algorithms to stay visible and relevant.

Sun, 24 May 2026 02:25:00 +0800
Rubio touts US energy on India trip meant to repair ties

Sun, 24 May 2026 01:32:19 +0800
Seoul court hearing set for YouTuber over claims against top actor
YouTuber Kim Se-eui allegedly used manipulated screenshots and AI-generated audio files to make false claims about actor Kim Soo-hyun, according to media reports. 

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