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Sun, 04 Jan 2026 13:39:15 +0800Myanmar's military government releases more than 6,100 prisoners on independence anniversary
The military has arrested thousands of protesters and activists since its February 2021 coup that ended Myanmar's brief democratic experiment and plunged the nation into civil war.
Sun, 04 Jan 2026 11:59:17 +0800UMNO Youth urges party to quit Anwar-led ruling coalition, team up with Islamist PAS
UMNO Youth chief Akmal Saleh says the proposal will be submitted to the party for consideration during its general assembly from Jan 14 to Jan 17.
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 18:12:00 +0800Cambodia demands Thailand withdraw troops, week into border truce
The Thai army has rejected claims it had used force to seize Cambodian territory, insisting its forces were present in areas that had always belonged to Thailand.
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 17:17:23 +0800China says Irish PM to visit Beijing, Shanghai
Micheal Martin's visit to China would be the first by an Irish prime minister since 2012.
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 16:34:24 +0800Trump invites Japan's Takaichi to the US early this year
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi spoke with US President Donald Trump for 25 minutes, agreeing to further strengthen economic and security cooperation, the foreign ministry in Tokyo said in a statement.
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 12:36:12 +0800Military-backed party in Myanmar takes lead in first phase of polls
Partial results from Myanmar's first election since 2020 showed the military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party winning by a wide margin as expected, despite thin turnout.
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 07:21:10 +0800Treat yourself in Johor Bahru: 5 spas and massage retreats with herbal baths, scrubs and more
Your guide on where to go for stress-busting body treatments during your next trip to JB.
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 22:37:00 +0800China’s BYD overtakes Tesla as global EV leader
The American company led by Elon Musk recorded a full-year sales figure of around 1.64 million EVs, while BYD reported that it sold 2.26 million EVs for 2025.
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 21:11:00 +0800PM Wong, SM Lee send condolences after death of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 19:31:00 +0800South Korean court issues fresh arrest warrant for ex-president Yoon
Prosecutors indicted Yoon in November on several charges of aiding the enemy, alleging that he ordered drone flights over North Korea to strengthen his effort to declare military rule, and the arrest warrant for that case was set to expire on Jan 18.
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 18:03:00 +0800China launches crackdown on ‘vulgar’ AI-altered videos
The month-long campaign by China’s National Radio and Television Administration (NRTA) agency will target AI videos that “distort, parody or vulgarise” classic Chinese films, television dramas and animated works.