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South Korea
‘Wanted to make her ugly’: South Korean man arrested over scalding of partner
Police were called in after the couple went to hospital for treatment, raising suspicions of assault.
11 Dec 2025 - 5:47PM
The Philippines
Philippines denies ex-mayor Alice Guo has received special treatment in prison
11 Dec 2025 - 2:06PM
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Indonesia
Prabowo’s push to end direct election for Indonesian regional heads stirs debate
10 Dec 2025 - 6:30PM
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Malaysia
Malaysia’s ‘moral police’ slammed over dress code dispute
The skirt-wearing women were barred from entering a police station to report a car accident, which lawyers say is a ‘violation’ of constitutional rights.
11 Dec 2025 - 8:18AM
Lawyers say Melaka police have overstepped the mark after officers barred two women wearing skirts from entering a police station to report a car accident. Photo: Handout
South Korea
Thais attacked in South Korea as conflict with Cambodia spills over
Attackers reportedly asked ‘which country are you from?’ before hitting four men with bottles, leaving two with head injuries.
10 Dec 2025 - 5:21PM
Indonesia
‘She loved us so much’: Indonesian family mourns mother killed in Hong Kong fire
Siti Khotimah was working to fund her children’s education when she died in the Tai Po fire. Her husband wants to see that wish fulfilled.
10 Dec 2025 - 3:55PM
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Cambodia
Cambodia quits SEA Games in Thailand amid deadly border clashes
The national team had attended the opening ceremony in Bangkok on Tuesday, but was ordered home less than 24 hours later as fighting surged.
10 Dec 2025 - 4:15PM
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Cambodia’s delegation is seen during the parade of nations at the opening ceremony of the Southeast Asian Games in Rajamangala National Stadium, Bangkok, on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters
South Korea
Shaman rumours resurface as South Korea returns to Blue House
After Yoon Suk-yeol wasted millions on a move critics linked to fortune-tellers, the presidential office is returning to its historic home.
10 Dec 2025 - 8:22AM
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United States
‘Death sentence’ averted as sick Filipino man removed from US deportation flight
Advocates warned that deporting Greggy Sorio, who lost a toe and 10kg while held in US immigration custody, would be a ‘death sentence’.
9 Dec 2025 - 5:46PM
The Philippines
Philippines ‘flood control queen’ faces arrest over corruption scandal
Prosecutors accuse Cezarah ‘Sarah’ Discaya of pocketing millions for a government-funded flood control project that was never built.
9 Dec 2025 - 5:00PM
The Philippines
Could ICC warrants against Duterte allies alter Philippines’ balance of power?
A former Duterte spokesman claims more of the ex-president’s allies will soon be arrested as part of a plot to ‘destroy the opposition’.
9 Dec 2025 - 8:04AM
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Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte during a senate inquiry on the so-called war on drugs during his administration at the Philippine Senate in Manila in October 2024. Duterte is currently detained in the Netherlands. Photo: AP
The Philippines
In Philippines, Marcos’ ratings sink as anti-corruption drive ‘backfires’
A new survey shows Marcos’ satisfaction ratings at only 21 per cent – his lowest since taking office in 2022.
8 Dec 2025 - 6:56PM
Nepal
‘Like a market’: Chinese marriage brokers hunt for brides in Nepal
China’s bachelor crisis meets Nepal’s poverty in a trade that blurs the lines between arranged marriage and coercion.
9 Dec 2025 - 2:36PM
Singapore
Singapore launches book on Malaysia separation with declassified files
‘The Albatross File: Inside Separation’ sheds light on the negotiations leading up to Singapore’s break from Malaysia.
7 Dec 2025 - 4:11PM
Malaysia
Malaysia under pressure to explain police shooting of trio as outcry mounts
Audio recording and forensic claims released by the men’s families appear to contradict police accounts of the confrontation.
5 Dec 2025 - 6:40PM
A village in Durian Tunggal, in Malaysia’s Melaka state. Three men were killed during a police operation in Durian Tunggal on November 24. Photo: Shutterstock
Indonesia
Hong Kong fire: dead Indonesian helper found huddled with ward hailed as selfless
Her grieving husband says his wife would have survived had she fled first, as the flat where she worked was on the fourth floor.
5 Dec 2025 - 10:29PM
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Singapore
Are Singaporean Chinese the ‘least attractive’? Viral image stirs debate
Social media users said Singapore had no Vivian Chow or Edison Chen, but experts warned against warped beauty standards shaped by media.
5 Dec 2025 - 6:42PM
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Malaysia
Anwar’s ex-aide to stand trial on corruption charges linked to Sabah businessman
The aide is accused of receiving cash and gifts as inducement to help the businessman secure mineral exploration projects.
4 Dec 2025 - 2:21PM
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Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin, former senior political secretary to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, brought to the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex by Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission officers on Monday. Photo: Reuters
Japan
In Japan, public opinion turns against Trump’s ‘terrible, stupid’ US
A new survey reveals approval for US ties has hit near-record lows amid political turmoil, punitive tariffs and shock at Trump’s agenda.
6 Dec 2025 - 10:22AM
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South Korea proposes special court to address ‘mockery of judicial process’
Concerns are growing that the judiciary, dominated by Yoon-appointed judges, may acquit the former president of insurrection charges.
3 Dec 2025 - 9:53AM
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Thailand
One man kept his home dry amid Thailand’s floods. Here’s how he did it
Wicharit Leelakorn fortified his house with a makeshift flood-protection system after the first heavy rain fell on November 21.
2 Dec 2025 - 6:05PM
Malaysia
Malaysia’s Anwar vows ‘no protection’ for close aides in corruption probes
The prime minister has been accused of launching investigations targeting his political rivals while going soft on scandals closer to home.
2 Dec 2025 - 5:30PM
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (right) with his former senior political secretary, Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin. Photo: Handout
Malaysia
‘Malaysian promoting Singapore’: viral video sparks debate over talent use
Social media users question why Malaysian tourism authorities have not engaged local talent effectively to promote the country.
2 Dec 2025 - 4:31PM
Indonesia
‘She asked me to forgive her’: Indonesian helper in Tai Po fire makes last call
Erawati leaves behind a six-year-old son who cannot understand why ‘mummy doesn’t call any more’.
2 Dec 2025 - 6:23PM
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North Korea
North Korea unveils new missiles, angles for Russian jets amid Ukraine war deal
Analysts say the event served a dual purpose: grooming Kim’s potential successor and angling for Russian jets as payment for Ukraine war aid.
2 Dec 2025 - 11:27AM
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