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Japan
Scrutiny on Prince Hisahito fuels debate on Japan’s succession crisis
Media reports have speculated about whether the young prince has a girlfriend and his security challenges as a university student.
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Indonesia
‘I started crying’: Indonesian captain’s wife in agony over pirate attack
6 May 2026 - 7:49PM
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Japan
Japan’s hikikomori recluses are growing old. So are their carers
6 May 2026 - 3:49PM
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Japan
Bound by anxiety: Japan and Australia deepen ties for an uneasy age
Shared concerns about trade coercion and energy shocks are driving the two middle powers to ‘institutionalise’ their partnership.
6 May 2026 - 12:25PM
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the signing of their Joint Declaration on Economic Security Cooperation in Canberra on Monday. Photo: AAP/dpa
South Korea
South Korean judge in Kim Keon-hee’s appeals trial found dead days after verdict
Shin Jong-oh, who was found with severe injuries on the ground near the Seoul High Court, had a suicide note in his pocket, police say.
6 May 2026 - 1:10PM
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Thailand
‘Phantom birth’ scam spooks Thailand as hundreds of babies get fake citizenship
Police believe that some Chinese cyber scammers are using these false registrations to launder money through firms they can fully control.
5 May 2026 - 3:47PM
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Bangladesh
Hero or reckless? Bangladeshi man saving baby on train tracks divides opinion
Some social media users question how the man could have dropped his son just as they were getting off the moving train.
4 May 2026 - 6:22PM
A Bangladeshi man jumped onto the train tracks to shield his baby with his body, sparking both praise and debate about his actions. Photo: Handout
North Korea
Pitch perfect diplomacy? North Korean footballers head to South Korea
The visit by Naegohyang Women’s FC to South Korea’s Suwon for a competitive match does not signal a thaw in inter-Korea ties, analysts say.
4 May 2026 - 7:05PM
Malaysia
In Malaysia, Anwar’s former ally Rafizi Ramli grilled over Arm chip deal
The MACC is investigating power abuse claims and irregularities linked to the alliance between the economy ministry and the UK chip designer.
4 May 2026 - 11:23AM
The Philippines
In Philippines, youth suicide crisis exposes struggle for mental health support
Manila faces a rise in youth suicides linked to emotional distress, prompting calls for the nationwide expansion of well-being resources.
5 May 2026 - 11:02PM
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The Philippines
Filipino male pageant contestant’s viral swimsuit walk sparks body image debate
Observers said RJ Perkins’ viral moment shows beauty pageants might be ready to move beyond their traditional ideals.
30 Apr 2026 - 3:46PM
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RJ Perkins during his viral appearance in the swimsuit round of the Mister Pampanga pageant. Photo: Facebook / Mister Pampanga
Malaysia
Malaysian woman jailed 2 years for throwing baby daughter from 38-floor flat
The woman, who was convicted of infanticide for causing the death of her newborn, did not tell her family about her pregnancy.
30 Apr 2026 - 3:50PM
Malaysia
Malaysian man who was married 9 times faces wife assault case again
The man, who is accused of attacking his pregnant wife until she miscarried, would ‘seek partners with stable jobs’, a police chief says.
30 Apr 2026 - 2:54PM
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Indonesia
Indonesia domestic worker law faces uphill battle against cultural attitudes
While the new law is a start, real changes will not happen instantly because of ingrained beliefs, women activists say.
29 Apr 2026 - 5:53PM
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Malaysia
‘Barrage of questions’: Malaysian Indians least likely to be scammed, police say
Despite all races being equally targeted, ethnic Indians lost the least because they would keep questioning until the scammers gave up.
30 Apr 2026 - 9:16AM
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Little India in Kuala Lumpur. Ethnic Indians account for about 7 per cent of Malaysia’s population. Photo: Shutterstock
Japan
Mosque disputes expose tensions over Japan’s growing Muslim communities
Muslim leaders say local opposition has been fuelled by negative overseas coverage of Islam and claims circulating online.
29 Apr 2026 - 6:30PM
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Singapore
More Singaporeans are choosing jobs below their qualifications. Here’s why
A new survey shows 19.4 per cent of Singapore’s resident workforce had academic qualifications beyond what was required for their job in 2025.
29 Apr 2026 - 9:30AM
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Singapore
Solidarity or showmanship? Singapore politicians’ train rides split opinion
Public transport posts by ministers and MPs have drawn praise from some Singaporeans and accusations of ‘wayang’ from others.
28 Apr 2026 - 8:57PM
Screenshots from recent social media posts by Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong and Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim about riding public transportation. Photo: Instagram/@gankimyong /@muhammadfaishalibrahim
North Korea
How watching K-dramas spelled death for North Koreans during Covid-19
A new report reveals that the number of people executed for consuming South Korean cultural content surged by 250 per cent during the pandemic.
30 Apr 2026 - 4:04PM
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Indonesia
‘It happened within seconds’: survivors recount horror of Indonesia train crash
Witnesses said passengers were left trapped in mangled carriages after a long-distance train struck a crowded commuter service near Jakarta.
1 May 2026 - 9:54AM
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The Philippines
Damage control? Philippines’ Sara Duterte hits back against wealth allegations
The vice-president’s husband has also filed a complaint against senior officials and lawmakers for ‘leaking’ the couple’s bank information.
28 Apr 2026 - 1:54PM
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Japan
‘I feel anger’: Japan’s women rise up against constitutional reform push
The women are part of a growing protest wave seeking to protect Japan’s post-war peace commitments.
27 Apr 2026 - 7:02PM
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People protest against a constitutional amendment allowing Japan to sell weapons overseas, in Tokyo on April 21. Photo: EPA
Malaysia
Air-sea-land: migrant smugglers target Malaysia entry via Singapore, Thailand
A raid reveals a shift in tactics by syndicates that have long used Malaysia’s porous borders to move undocumented migrants.
27 Apr 2026 - 6:17PM
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The Philippines
Robredo’s 2028 snub leaves Philippine opposition scrabbling for ‘saviour’
A March survey showed that the popularity gap between Leni Robredo and presidential front runner Sara Duterte-Carpio had narrowed.
24 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
Malaysia
Bangladeshi YouTuber’s death sparks mourning amid Malaysia’s DUI crisis
Muzahid Millad was killed in a crash involving an allegedly drunk Malaysian soldier, prompting calls for justice and stricter laws.
24 Apr 2026 - 1:10PM
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