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Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:55:00 +0800Indonesia proposes vape ban as narcotics agency points to alarming drug-laced liquid findings
Laboratory findings reported by the National Narcotics Agency in February this year showed that at least 35 of 341 vape liquid samples tested positive for illicit substances, including cannabis-linked compounds, methamphetamine and etomidate, a narco...
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:05:00 +0800UN probe: Israeli fire, Hezbollah IED killed Indonesian peacekeepers in Lebanon
An Indonesian peacekeeper was killed on Mar 29 when a projectile exploded near a UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) position. The next day, two other soldiers were killed in an explosion that destroyed their vehicle.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:52:00 +0800Taiwan opposition leader pledges reconciliation at memorial for founding father in China
"The core values of Sun Yat-sen's ideal that 'all under heaven are equal' have always been equality, inclusiveness, and unity," said Cheng Li-wun.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:37:00 +0800Hong Kong firm lodges arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports takeover
The Panama Ports Company (PPC) said Maersk broke a contract by siding with Panamanian authorities in a dispute over the Panama Canal, which saw a court annul PPC's rights to manage two key ports in the crucial waterway.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:25:00 +0800Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif says US-Iran ceasefire covers 'everywhere' including Lebanon
However, Israel later contradicted the Pakistan prime minister's statement, saying that the ceasefire "does not include Lebanon".
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0800Commentary: China’s muted response to the Iran war speaks volumes
Beijing's national interests have not been severely threatened or damaged by the Iran war, says NTU’s Dylan Loh.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0800IN FOCUS: Nearly 40 years in Bangkok mall zoo - the fight for a gorilla with ‘loneliness in her eyes'
Bua Noi the gorilla has drawn global attention, raising questions about wildlife trafficking, conservation and animal welfare in Southeast Asia. And nearly 40 years after arriving at Pata Zoo, her future remains uncertain.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:47:26 +0800Partial internet shutdown in troubled Indian state after unrest kills four
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:41:00 +0800Ostrich on a side quest: Runaway big bird sprints on Thai highway
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:29:22 +0800Thailand weighing overnight petrol station closures to save fuel: PM
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:32:49 +0800Sri Lanka unveils US$320 million subsidy to offset energy costs
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:20:53 +0800Oil prices rally, stocks edge up after Trump's latest Iran threat
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:09:00 +0800Indonesia baby trafficking trial begins for 19 people accused of sending at least 10 newborns to Singapore
The 10 were sold for as much as S$18,000 (US$14,000) each and were among at least 34 babies that were allegedly trafficked by the accused persons.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:54:04 +0800Nepal vows action against trekker rescue scam
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:18:00 +0800First of 7 stranded Malaysian vessels safely transits Strait of Hormuz, says foreign ministry
Iran's Ambassador to Malaysia said Iran would let the remaining six ships pass through "one by one". Meanwhile, Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Tuesday (Apr 7) the country's energy supply is expected to be sufficient at least until June...
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:04:00 +0800Air India CEO Campbell Wilson resigns amid losses and regulatory scrutiny, source says
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:34:00 +0800Malaysia border laws to apply in designated areas of Singapore’s RTS Link station under proposed law
Malaysian preclearance officers will have certain protections and immunities when performing official duties in Singapore, under a proposed law facilitating operations on the new Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:25:00 +0800Japan PM says call with Iranian president being 'arranged'
This comes after Japan's Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi spoke by phone with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:28:00 +0800Vietnam's top leader To Lam wins state presidency, new PM elected
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:20:00 +0800Taiwan opposition chief arrives for China 'peace' mission, president calls for talks
Kuomintang chairwoman Cheng Li-wun could meet Chinese President Xi Jinping during her trip to China.