South Korea opposition leader convicted of violating election law

South Korea opposition leader convicted of violating election law

World November 15, 2024 @ 4:20pm

Canada warns of catastrophic humanitarian conditions in Gaza

World November 15, 2024 @ 1:23pm

World Bank says war in Lebanon has caused billions in losses

World November 15, 2024 @ 8:25am

Singapore flags Malaysian-made drink for sennosides

Xi, Biden in Peru for APEC summit, pre-Trump face-to-face

US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping arrived in Peru Thursday for an Asia-Pacific summit where they will likely meet for the last time under a cloud of diplomatic uncertainty cast by Donald Trump’s election victory.

Trump selects Robert F Kennedy Jr to lead top US health agency

NEW YORK: President-elect Donald Trump announced on Thursday he has selected Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an environmental activist who has spread misinformation on vaccines, to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the United States’ top health agency.

Trump fills out cabinet as divisive picks shock Washington

WASHINGTON: Donald Trump’s provocative choices for his incoming administration – including a TV news anchor at the Pentagon and an ally embroiled in sexual misconduct allegations for attorney general – left Washington watching nervously on Thursday for who comes next.

British authorities nab Singaporean lawyer-cum-politician who skipped bail

ASEAN November 13, 2024 @ 9:23pm

Airlines ground Bali flights after volcano erupts

ASEAN November 13, 2024 @ 4:50pm

Embassy aids in evacuation of 83 Malaysians following Lewotobi eruption

ASEAN November 13, 2024 @ 4:34pm

Evacuations and call for aid as Typhoon Usagi approaches Philippines

Thai mother builds 'prison' at home, imprisons drug addict son

BANGKOK: An elderly woman, seeking to keep her son away from drugs and gambling, took the drastic step of constructing a prison cell inside her home.

Indonesian president starts US visit with call to Trump ahead of Biden meeting

JAKARTA: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory in a phone call after landing in Washington on an official visit that includes a meeting with President Joe Biden on Tuesday.

Thousands flee as fourth major storm in a month hits Philippines

MANILA: Thousands of people sought shelter, ports were shut down and landslides blocked mountain roads in the Philippines on Monday, as the disaster-weary nation was struck by a fourth cyclone in less than a month.