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Thailand
3 children accused of setting man on fire in Thailand for a video
The suspects, aged just nine to 15, allegedly doused the sleeping man in liquid and filmed him as the flames erupted.
23 Jan 2026 - 5:44PM
Thailand
‘So fake’: viral Lisa image for Thai tourism fuels AI concerns
23 Jan 2026 - 4:27PM
South Korea
K-drama star Cha Eun-woo’s ad campaigns pulled amid tax scrutiny in South Korea
23 Jan 2026 - 4:09PM
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Malaysia
Rohingya refugees at risk of removal as Malaysia begins biometric documentation
Rohingya are often undocumented as Myanmar’s authorities refuse to recognise them as a legitimate community.
22 Jan 2026 - 4:52PM
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A wooden boat carrying suspected Rohingya migrants is detained in waters off the island of Langkawi, Malaysia, in 2020. Photo: Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency/AP
Malaysia
Malaysian badminton player threatened with knife attack online over performance
Several shuttlers in Malaysia have faced online abuse after their early exits in major tournaments.
22 Jan 2026 - 4:07PM
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Malaysia
Malaysian ex-army head, wife deny laundering US$544,000 in procurement scandal
Prosecutors say ‘proceeds from unlawful activity’ were banked into accounts of Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan and his wife from 2024 to 2025.
22 Jan 2026 - 7:14PM
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South Korea
South Korean court’s harsh jail term for Han sets stage for Yoon’s verdict
The ex-prime minister was jailed for 23 years for his role in Yoon’s martial law decree, deemed an ‘insurrection from above’ by the court.
22 Jan 2026 - 7:01PM
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Former South Korean prime minister Han Duck-soo (right) is questioned by a reporter as he arrives at the Seoul Central District Court on Wednesday. Photo: EPA
Japan
‘I was a victim’: survey reveals surge in men groped on Tokyo transit
Experts say the 15.1 per cent figure is striking and a reminder that women are not the only targets of molestation on public transport.
22 Jan 2026 - 5:50PM
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Vietnam
Efficiency or autocracy? What To Lam’s power grab will mean for Vietnam
The Communist Party’s general secretary is already behaving as if he ‘expects a mandate’ to add the presidency to his portfolio, experts say.
22 Jan 2026 - 8:00AM
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At Davos, Singapore’s Tharman calls for US-China rivalry to ‘benefit’ world
The city state’s president urges nations to build resilient global alliances and, at a separate panel, calls for ways to boost job creation.
22 Jan 2026 - 12:37AM
Indonesia
Indonesia police arrest 9 in Medan baby trafficking case linked to social media
The arrests come as Singapore scrutinises adoption cases linked to separate baby trafficking allegations involving Indonesia.
21 Jan 2026 - 6:57PM
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A newborn baby lies in a hospital bassinet. Photo: Shutterstock
Malaysia
Malaysia media groups urge action after reporter allegedly assaulted at event
The incident follows the detention of another journalist under the Sedition Act, sharpening concerns about intimidation and press freedom.
21 Jan 2026 - 3:25PM
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North Korea
‘Goat yoked to an ox cart’: Kim Jong-un fires minister amid factory delay
By firing vice-minister Yang Sung-ho on the spot, Kim appears to be asserting his authority ahead of a crucial party congress, experts say.
21 Jan 2026 - 5:28PM
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Indonesia
Indonesia strips ex-police officer of citizenship for joining Russian forces
The former Aceh police officer lost his nationality after sending a video claiming he had joined the Wagner Group in Ukraine.
20 Jan 2026 - 5:14PM
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South Korea
Seoul airport ‘suicide flight’ threat sparks police manhunt in South Korea
A self-proclaimed pilot has threatened a crash and stabbing at Gimpo Airport in protest against the merger of Korean Air and Asiana.
20 Jan 2026 - 4:22PM
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An Asiana Airlines plane takes off from an airport in Seoul on January 14. Photo: Korea Times
Bangladesh
Bangladeshi student leaders ousted Hasina. Now their political future is unsure
The party born of protests that toppled Sheikh Hasina now finds itself overshadowed by a resurgent Jamaat-e-Islami.
20 Jan 2026 - 5:17PM
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Japan
Japan weighs disturbing grave of over 700 children to recover WWII relics
A US submarine attack in 1944 claimed 1,484 lives, and officials are now consulting families on whether to raise artefacts or let them lie.
20 Jan 2026 - 5:01PM
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Malaysia
Anwar’s reform record questioned after Malaysian reporter’s sedition arrest
Rex Tan’s arrest for asking a ‘sensitive question’ shows how a colonial-era act continues to hold back Malaysian reforms, critics say.
19 Jan 2026 - 5:21PM
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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim speaks to the media on January 10. Photo: Xinhua
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How a crop of young farmers is reshaping agriculture in Southeast Asia
Young people across Southeast Asia are using city spaces and new technologies to improve on traditional farming methods to grow produce.
19 Jan 2026 - 8:00AM
Japan
Fears of growing school violence in Japan as bullying clips go viral
Experts cite social media as a key factor contributing to rising bullying cases in schools, warning of cases that go unnoticed.
18 Jan 2026 - 3:06PM
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The Philippines
Philippines enters its ‘hour of danger’ in Marcos vs Duterte clash
Analysts warn of a ‘very messy year’ ahead as coup fears swirl, the economy falters and political warfare rages out in the open.
17 Jan 2026 - 9:34AM
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Malaysia
Malaysia’s Umno chief denies he ‘sidelined’ Najib to save himself
Ahmad Zahid, who has been cleared of corruption charges, says the party has ‘never wavered’ from its position of supporting its ex-leader.
16 Jan 2026 - 6:07PM
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Umno President Ahmad Zahid Hamidi reacts after being acquitted of corruption on September 4, 2023. Photo: EPA-EFE
Australia
South Korean church deploys ‘special force’ to recruit Australian youths
The Shincheonji church compiles profiles of potential members to draw up personalised recruitment plans, according to a former member.
16 Jan 2026 - 4:54PM
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Malaysia
Malaysian man arrested for forcing son, 10, to shoplift regularly
The case has sparked widespread outrage on social media and cast the spotlight on causes of child abuse.
16 Jan 2026 - 2:41PM
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Singapore
Caucasian ‘sugar daddy’ sextortion scam lands Malaysian in Singapore jail
Rajwant Singh Gill Narajan Singh was sentenced to 12 years in jail for pretending to be a rich white man and coercing women into sex.
14 Jan 2026 - 7:18PM
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