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Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:30:29 +0800At least 16 killed after building collapses in Pakistan following blast
An official said the three-storey building collapsed after an "unknown" explosion.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:56:00 +0800Indonesia, US firms sign deals worth US$38.4 billion ahead of Trump-Prabowo meet
The 11 deals involving sectors such as textile, energy and mining were signed at a dinner attended by Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto hosted by the US Chamber of Commerce on Feb 18.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:19:00 +0800Push for democratised AI and stronger safety rules at India summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at India's AI Impact Summit that artificial intelligence must be made widely accessible, stressing that it should serve as a tool for inclusion and empowerment, especially for countries in the Global South.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:14:58 +0800At least 6 familicide cases recorded in 2026 as Malaysia vows to strengthen social support services
The latest killing of family members took place on Tuesday (Feb 17) in Pahang, in which a 32-year-old man allegedly murdered his wife, mother and two young daughters aged two and four with a sharp blade before killing himself.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:27:00 +0800South Korean court hands life term to ex‑President Yoon in insurrection trial
Yoon Suk Yeol was found guilty on charges of abuse of authority and masterminding an insurrection, stemming from his December 2024 attempt to impose martial law.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:36:00 +080012 cops in Malaysia arrested for alleged US$51,000 crypto robbery
The officers allegedly forced a group of Chinese nationals to transfer cryptocurrency in exchange for their release after a house raid.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:19:00 +0800RTS Link fares may cost around S$5 to S$7 per trip, more ‘cost-effective’ than car travel: Loke
Fares for the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link are expected to be announced in the second-half of 2026, said Malaysia Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:39:47 +0800China widens anti-corruption net to catch ‘quasi-naked officials’
Top graft-busters are quietly stepping up scrutiny of "quasi-naked" officials with children living overseas, with some losing promotion opportunities and jobs.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:31:00 +0800As it happened: Former South Korea leader Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to life in prison for insurrection
Masterminding an insurrection carries a maximum sentence of the death penalty or life imprisonment under South Korean law.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:20:15 +0800Indian university told to leave AI summit after presenting Chinese robot as its own, sources say
The move by Galgotias University prompted sharp criticism, with social media users quickly identifying the robot as the Unitree Go2, sold by China's Unitree Robotics.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:19:00 +0800Asian markets rally after Wall St tech-led gains
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:14:00 +0800Bill Gates pulls out of India AI summit; anger mounts over organisational lapses
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:09:59 +0800Radio Free Asia says it resumes broadcasts to China
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:04:00 +0800North Korea's Kim Jong Un says new military goals to be set at party congress
The party congress will be the first major gathering of top leaders since 2021.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0800Batam seeks to boost digital economy with data centres and IT training - but talent gap persists
CNA speaks to local leaders and businesses in Indonesia’s Batam on how Nongsa Digital Park is anchoring the city’s push to become a regional digital economy hub, even as challenges around talent and sustainability remain.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:12:14 +0800Takaichi formally re-elected as Japan's prime minister with a goal of pushing to the right
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's goals include an increase in military power, more government spending and strengthened conservative social policies.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:31:00 +0800Fireworks shop explosion kills 12 in China
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:26:00 +0800Philippine Vice President Duterte will seek presidency in 2028 but faces impeachment bids
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:28:00 +0800Cambodian PM says Thailand is occupying territory after Trump-brokered ceasefire
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:51:00 +0800Japan tourist arrivals in January mark first year-on-year fall in four years