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Anwar Ibrahim with his daughter Nurul Izzah. Photo: Instagram/n_izzah

People

Anwar Ibrahim mints a dynasty – but Malaysia’s youth aren’t buying it

The rapid ascent of Anwar’s heir apparent Nurul Izzah has alienated many young Malaysians who are tired of old feuds and unfulfilled promises.

Singapore’s housing challenge: why some young adults still live at home

Singapore’s new cabinet: PM Wong vows to steer country through new world order

Lifestyle & Culture

Japan’s ‘men’s concept cafes’ face scrutiny over unlicensed adult services

By operating as restaurants, these cafes have managed to skirt Japan’s adult entertainment law licensing requirements.

Staff from NiR Prince men’s concept cafe. Photo: X/@NiR Prince
Staff from NiR Prince men’s concept cafe. Photo: X/@NiR Prince

Economics

India moves closer to trade deals with US and EU with lower tariffs as key aim

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says India and the US are aiming for a ‘mutually beneficial trade agreement’.

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Politics

Jets scrambled in 2 mins: inside South Korea’s secretive air defence centre

Pilots sprint to their planes seconds after an alert goes out at the Korea Air and Space Operations Centre.

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People

ICE raid on Filipino teachers in Hawaii decried as ‘abuse of power’ by senators

The raid, which witnesses described as ‘traumatic’, lasted more than 45 minutes and ended without arrests.

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US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers conduct a pre-dawn operation in California, as part of stepped-up enforcement activities. A recent ICE raid in Maui targeting Filipino teachers has drawn condemnation from rights groups and officials. Photo: TNS
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers conduct a pre-dawn operation in California, as part of stepped-up enforcement activities. A recent ICE raid in Maui targeting Filipino teachers has drawn condemnation from rights groups and officials. Photo: TNS

Lifestyle & Culture

Foo Fighters permitted to swear and drink on stage in Indonesia, promoter says

The US band is also allowed to curse, as long as it does not touch on sensitive topics in the Muslim-majority country.

Politics

Philippines’ 2 new warships: a drop in the ocean amid South China Sea tensions?

The new Miguel Malvar-class ships can help Manila project strength if they are used as ‘part of a broader strategy’, experts say.

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Health & Environment

‘Very painful’: Indian mob kills and mutilates endangered Bengal tiger

This is the third recorded tiger death in as many months in Assam, which is home to only 227 of the big cats.

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There are estimated to be fewer than 2,500 Royal Bengal tigers left in the world. Photo: Shutterstock

Politics

‘Very vulnerable position’: US allies in Asia nervous about regional security

Return of Trump and his America-first policy seen to be source of anxiety for many partners and allies.

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US President Donald Trump steps off Marine One after landing on the South Lawn of the White House on Thursday. Photo: EPA-EFE
US President Donald Trump steps off Marine One after landing on the South Lawn of the White House on Thursday. Photo: EPA-EFE

Health & Environment

Indonesia’s Bali bans small plastic bottles: bold move or industry killer?

Bali’s governor has banned small plastic bottles to combat waste, sparking debate on environmental impact versus industry concerns.

Politics

Malaysia PM Anwar’s daughter Nurul Izzah becomes PKR’s No 2 after poll win

Nepotism claims and internal rifts clouded the contest as Nurul Izzah and her rival Rafizi Ramli vied for the party’s deputy president post.

Politics

Japan probes Chinese solar panels over hidden device fears, grid disruptions

The move follows the discovery of suspicious equipment in Chinese panels by the US and Europe, potentially leading Japan to a shift towards domestic clean energy.

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Workers install solar panels at the Ningguoyun Lingwu project in China’s northern Ningxia region. Photo: AFP

Politics

US warship’s New Zealand visit a sign of ‘deep ties’ amid Trump-era uncertainty

New Zealand has committed to US$7.1 billion in defence spending over the next four years in response to rising global tensions.

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The USS Blue Ridge in Wellington, New Zealand, on Wednesday. Photo: Facebook/Ship Spotters New Zealand
The USS Blue Ridge in Wellington, New Zealand, on Wednesday. Photo: Facebook/Ship Spotters New Zealand

Lifestyle & Culture

Do Lady Gaga’s Singapore shows signal end to ticket-buying mayhem?

Demand for resale tickets for Lady Gaga’s Mayhem concerts is lukewarm, compared with the Taylor Swift and Coldplay shows, analysts say.

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Politics

Sri Lanka walks the tightrope between US-backed India and China-backed Pakistan

As a small state lodged between superpowers, Sri Lanka cannot afford to take sides in the India-Pakistan conflict, analysts say.

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People

Anwar Ibrahim mints a dynasty – but Malaysia’s youth aren’t buying it

The rapid ascent of Anwar’s heir apparent Nurul Izzah has alienated many young Malaysians who are tired of old feuds and unfulfilled promises.

Anwar Ibrahim with his daughter Nurul Izzah. Photo: Instagram/n_izzah
Anwar Ibrahim with his daughter Nurul Izzah. Photo: Instagram/n_izzah

Economics

Silicon rally: can Malaysia reclaim its semiconductor glory?

Outpacing regional chip rivals won’t be easy for ‘Silicon Malaysia’, but insiders say it has the subsidies, labour and will to succeed.

Politics

Water wars: as India weaponises rivers, Pakistan thirsts for security

India’s suspension of a decades-old water treaty has left Pakistan’s farmers facing ruin. Rivers are becoming battlegrounds elsewhere, too.

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Politics

Exclusive | Mahathir Mohamad on Trump, tariffs – and the end of the American century

Malaysia’s 99-year-old two-time PM delivers a blunt assessment of America’s ‘empire’ mentality and its impact in an exclusive interview.

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Mahathir Mohamad in his office at the Perdana Leadership Foundation in Putrajaya, Malaysia, on Monday. Photo: Hadi Azmi
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Lifestyle & Culture

Singapore’s housing challenge: why some young adults still live at home

High property costs and cultural norms keep many Singaporeans living with their parents, well into their adult years. Photo: Shutterstock

East Asia

South Korea offers cash for marriage to tackle birth-rate crisis

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A bride leans on a pillar before a mass wedding ceremony organised by the South Korean Unification Church. Photo: AFP

People

Anwar Ibrahim mints a dynasty – but Malaysia’s youth aren’t buying it

Anwar Ibrahim with his daughter Nurul Izzah. Photo: Instagram/n_izzah

United States & Canada

Trump backs Nippon Steel ‘partnership’ with US Steel

The US Steel Edgar Thomson Works is seen in North Braddock, Pennsylvania, in January 2020. Photo: AFP

Politics

Singapore’s new cabinet: PM Wong vows to steer country through new world order

Several of the Singapore ministers attending the swearing-in ceremony of the new cabinet ministers at the Istana on May 23. Photo: EPA-EFE
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OPINION
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