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At least 6 killed, 40 injured after Hong Kong bus crash

At least six people were killed and 40 people injured after a double-decker bus crashed...

Former Pakistan leader Musharraf slams death sentence 'vendetta'

Exiled former Pakistan military leader Pervez Musharraf dismissed the unprecedented treason conviction and death sentence...

Five dead, dozens injured in Hong Kong bus crash

Five people were killed and dozens injured in Hong Kong on Wednesday when a double-decker...

Islamic body criticises Malaysia's Muslim summit

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Wednesday (Dec 18) mounted a veiled attack on...

China repeats call for restraint as North Korea tensions build

China repeated its call for restraint and compromise on Thursday (Dec 19) amid growing tensions...

Chinese 'rumours' and 'cyber armies': Taiwan fights election fake news

Taiwan is ramping up efforts ahead of a Jan 11 election to combat fake news...

More than 7,000 evacuees remain in flood relief centres in Johor

It was still dark on Saturday (Dec 14) morning when residents of Kampung Mawai woke...

Parents of girl found in Malaysia jungle say case has 'criminal element'

The parents of a Franco-Irish teenager whose body was found in the Malaysian jungle said...

Europe a diplomatic priority for China, top official says

China is prioritizing its diplomatic relations with Europe, a top Chinese foreign policy official said,...

Mahathir says Malaysia on board for KL-Singapore HSR project, but mulling slower train speeds

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Tuesday (Dec 17) that Malaysia is on board...

China's Xi vows support for Hong Kong leader during 'most difficult' time

Chinese President Xi Jinping met Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam in Beijing on Monday (Dec...

Order to kill Altantuya came from Najib, claims convicted killer; former PM denies allegation

 A former Malaysian policeman who was convicted of killing Mongolian national Altantuya Shaariibuu claimed that...

'Unbridled power can be dangerous': Pak SC on General Bajwa's extension

Pakistan's top judge cautioned the government that "unbridled power or position, like unstructured discretion, is...

Chinese police confirm Hong Kong cross-border bridge arrests

China announced Monday (Dec 16) they have arrested several people at a temporary police checkpoint...

Roads to Mersing closed as floods in Johor restrict access

Road access to the coastal town of Mersing was restricted as severe floods hit Johor,...

Child killed as quake strikes southern Philippines

A powerful earthquake hit the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on Sunday (Dec 15), killing...