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Philippine justice chief orders arrest of senator wanted by ICC
Senator Ronald dela Rosa is a former national police chief who enforced then-president Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody crackdown against drugs.
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Singapore Airlines faces narrow window to gain market share from Gulf rivals
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Malaysia
Malaysia demands TikTok explain failure to block fake account insulting king
21 May 2026 - 5:28PM
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Malaysia
US denies role in Norway’s cancelled missile sale to Malaysia
Washington said it supported the deal after the row raised questions over US influence on weapons with American-made parts.
21 May 2026 - 3:11PM
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Visitors gather next to a display of an NSM Naval Strike Missile made by Norwegian company Kongsberg, at the Euronaval show, in Le Bourget, France in 2014. Photo: AP
Thailand
Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha’s health declines amid ongoing medical battle
Doctors struggle to stabilise the heart rate of the 47-year-old, who has been in a coma since 2022.
21 May 2026 - 4:35PM
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Singapore
How Singapore’s weaponised drone trials could fuel Southeast Asian tensions
As Southeast Asian militaries adopt cheap, lethal systems, experts warn a lack of established rules could prove dangerous.
21 May 2026 - 9:15AM
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Singapore
Singapore’s AI-job cuts debate flares over ‘lower-value human capital’ remark
Economists say the challenge faced by Singapore is whether AI training can keep pace with job losses and work redesign.
20 May 2026 - 9:57PM
Office workers at the Raffles Place financial business district. Singapore has unveiled various measures to help workers cope with AI disruption. Photo: AFP
Indonesia
Prabowo tightens state grip on palm oil, coal amid monopolistic fears
A state agency will handle exports of palm oil, coal and ferroalloys to stem revenue loss and under-invoicing, the president says.
20 May 2026 - 7:01PM
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Malaysia
Malaysia’s ruling coalition commits to staying united until ‘end of its term’
The communications minister’s remarks are aimed at easing concerns over the stability of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s administration.
20 May 2026 - 6:22PM
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The Philippines
Philippines’ top court rejects Dela Rosa’s bid to block ICC arrest warrant
The ruling clears the way for the apprehension of the former police chief, main enforcer of ex-president Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs.
20 May 2026 - 6:39PM
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Singapore
Final report reveals truth behind deadly Singapore Airlines turbulence
Investigators concluded it was ‘likely’ the jet’s radar failed to detect bad weather before the turbulence hit in 2024.
20 May 2026 - 3:51PM
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The interior of Singapore Airlines flight 321 after an emergency landing at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport on May 21, 2024. Photo: Reuters
Malaysia
In Malaysia, drug-laced vape seizures stoke US-like ‘zombie epidemic’ fears
Viral ‘zombie vape’ videos prompt arrests and warnings of a growing substance abuse crisis in the country.
20 May 2026 - 4:27PM
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Thailand
Thailand’s Singha beer dynasty rocked by sexual abuse allegations
The kingdom’s most-watched family scandal in years has prompted a sacking, a televised confessional – and a warning from media regulators.
21 May 2026 - 8:36AM
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Singapore
Singapore, Japan, South Korea boost Ebola screening after WHO alert
Other Asian nations including Vietnam and Indonesia have also announced increased monitoring or public health measures at ports of entry.
20 May 2026 - 12:39PM
Malaysia
Did US restrictions sink Malaysia’s US$147 million Norway missile deal?
Analysts say US-controlled parts may have been a factor in Norway’s revoked export licences, underscoring risks for Asian defence buyers.
21 May 2026 - 3:24PM
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US President Donald Trump speaks to Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store at a peace summit on Gaza in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, in October last year. Photo: AFP
Indonesia
Indonesia loses Southeast Asia’s largest stock market crown to Singapore
The city state’s equities have benefited from economic and political stability, as well as government-led market reforms.
20 May 2026 - 10:15AM
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Thailand
Thai Singha beer heir dismissed from family firm amid sexual abuse claims
Siranudh Scott, a scion of the family behind the beer brand, posted a video accusing his brother of repeatedly abusing him as kids.
20 May 2026 - 6:09PM
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The Philippines
Philippine Senate guards investigated for firing shots as fugitive senator fled
The officer identified as firing the first shot was a classmate of Senator Ronald dela Rosa, who escaped in the chaos.
20 May 2026 - 5:22PM
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Military personnel enter the Philippine Senate building where Senator Ronald dela Rosa is under protective custody on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
The Philippines
Philippine navy’s ‘aspirational’ middle power claim comes under scrutiny
The navy based its assessment partly on regional partners admiring its newer ships that were deployed in recent joint exercises.
20 May 2026 - 11:00AM
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Indonesia
Indonesia’s rupiah sinks to record low as Prabowo shrugs off rout fears
Critics reject claims that ordinary Indonesians will not suffer, pointing to a heavy dependence on imports for daily necessities.
19 May 2026 - 6:30PM
The Philippines
More than a missile? Why the Philippines wants Japan’s old Type 88
Manila’s military already operates superior weapons, but analysts say Tokyo’s Cold War-era hardware still has something to offer.
20 May 2026 - 11:42AM
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Indonesia
Fake news campaigns in Indonesia linked to military, Prabowo’s party: Amnesty
Amnesty’s findings reflect growing concerns that Indonesia is backsliding towards army rule under former special forces commander Prabowo.
19 May 2026 - 4:48PM
Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto speaks to members of the media after inaugurating military aircraft at the Halim Perdanakusuma air base in Jakarta on Monday. Photo: Reuters
Malaysia
Can Malaysia’s PM afford a snap poll as the fuel bill burns?
With his coalition crumbling and former allies defecting, Malaysia’s prime minister has a fast-narrowing window to secure a fresh mandate.
19 May 2026 - 3:21PM
Indonesia
Indonesia’s oil hub pitch collides with Asean’s trust deficit
Joint energy security is easy to endorse in principle, yet the bloc has a stubborn record of leaving its emergency frameworks untouched.
19 May 2026 - 3:13PM
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Spirit collapsed under high fuel costs. Some Asian airlines could be next
The head of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines said direct financial support from governments required to survive the crisis.
19 May 2026 - 1:19PM
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