Despite a history of safety violations, the contractor for Wang Fuk Court renovations was presented to residents as having a clean record.

Indonesia's national weather agency says rain could return on Saturday to the provinces of Aceh and North Sumatra, where floods have swept away roads, smothered houses in silt and cut off supplies.

As part of the plan, survivors of Cyclone Ditwah will be offered up to US$33,000 to buy land in safer locations and build new homes, according to Sri Lanka's finance ministry.

Exports to the US rose year-on-year by 22.5 per cent in November, outpacing shipments to the rest of the world.

The number of people affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka has risen to over 2 million.

Sichuan University students said they hoped Macron's visit would bring stronger academic ties.

It was announced on Friday (Dec 5) that Singapore and Malaysia will allow door-to-door cross-border taxi trips under new rules.

The United Nations food agency says the disaster could trigger rising hunger unless livelihoods are restored.

Speaking to CNA’s Saksith Saiyasombut, Sihasak Phuangketkeow said Thailand remains committed to the peace agreement but must also address public anger over the landmine incidents.

These ships move restricted cargo such as oil in defiance of global rules, often using stolen identities to evade sanctions and scrutiny.

Avocados from the Borneo island stand out for their size and texture, and are prized for their creamy and buttery flavour.

Players from both sides wore black armbands, and the stadium observed a minute of silence in honour of those affected by the fire.

Floods across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam have killed more than 1,700 people, with Indonesia bearing the brunt of the human loss.

After the NBA’s blockbuster return to Macau, China is going all in - calling for foreign investment, boosting homegrown basketball talent, and setting its sights on the 2028 Olympics.