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Mahathir says ‘already old’, ‘senile’ to contest in upcoming Malaysia state elections

Former Malaysian prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad said on Tuesday (Jun 6) that he will...

Chinese ships leave Vietnam waters after US-China talks

A Chinese research ship and its escort, which operated for nearly a month in Vietnam's...

Hong Kong police detain more than 20 on Tiananmen anniversary

Hong Kong police on Sunday (Jun 4) detained more than 20 people, including key pro-democracy...

Indian officials search for answers after train crash kills at least 288

Authorities were scrambling on Sunday to understand the cause of a three-train collision in India...

India train crash death toll jumps to 233, another 900 injured

At least 233 people were killed and 900 were injured when two passenger trains collided...

North Korea promises another attempt at spy satellite launch

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong, leader Kim Jong Un's sister, said her country would soon...

Chinese jet performed risky manoeuvre near US military plane, says Pentagon

A Chinese fighter jet carried out an "unnecessarily aggressive" manoeuvre near a US military plane...

Thailand charges Canadian over Indian gangster murder in Phuket

Thai police said on Monday (May 29) they have charged a Canadian man they described...

Japan aims to destroy any North Korean missile after it warns of satellite launch

Japan aims to destroy any North Korean missile that violates its territory and is making...

Chinese comedy group punishment sends chills through arts sphere

China's recent punishment of a comedy studio has sent a chill through the country's cultural...

‘Affordable with advanced facilities’: More foreigners are heading to Johor private hospitals for treatment

When restaurant owner Jason Grantino tore his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) last September while playing...

South Korea set for third launch of homegrown space rocket after failed attempt

South Korea will launch its homegrown Nuri space rocket at 6.24pm (5.24pm, Singapore time) on...

Beijing subway line pilots palm print payment system

With a scan of their palm, metro passengers travelling between downtown Beijing and Daxing International...

Search operations underway for missing Malaysian climber on Mount Everest

Following reports that a hearing-impaired Malaysian mountaineer went missing while descending Mount Everest, the expedition’s...

China says US chipmaker Micron failed national security review, bars some purchases

US semiconductor giant Micron has failed a national security review, China's cybersecurity watchdog said on...

South Korea's Yoon thanks Japan's Kishida for his efforts to mend ties

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said on Sunday (May 21) that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio...