‘I was fooled’: losing first salary to scam leaves Malaysian teen traumatised
After completing secondary school, A. Angelin got herself a temporary job. She was just 17, and earning her first pay cheque was a proud...
Singapore can bring China, US together: diplomat Tommy Koh
Published: 1:55pm, 28 Aug 2025Updated: 1:58pm, 28 Aug 2025 The relationship between China and the United States has soured to such an extent that...
Wuliangye Yibin’s profit slump mirrors rival Kweichow Moutai’s woes
Wuliangye Yibin, China’s second-largest liquor distiller, reported its slowest earnings growth in a decade, reflecting the impact of an intensified anti-corruption campaign on ostentation...
‘Snapback’ sanctions on Iran loom as IAEA chief’s concerns remain
The head of the UN’s nuclear watchdog warned on Wednesday that the agency was not yet satisfied with Iran’s cooperation with international inspectors, just...
Suspect in Hong Kong illicit cigarette murder case taken to crime scene
Published: 1:08pm, 28 Aug 2025Updated: 4:55pm, 28 Aug 2025 A male suspect in a murder case linked to an alleged financial dispute over illicit...
Hong Kong police bring in father of wanted activist Tony Lam for questioning
Hong Kong national security police have brought in the father of a wanted activist to assist with an investigation, the latest action in a...
Trump Hosts White House Meeting on Gaza’s Future
WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump on Wednesday hosted a major meeting at the White House to discuss a comprehensive plan for Gaza’s future, as Israeli forces...
White House Fires CDC Director
Less than a month after she was sworn in, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Susan Monarez has been fired, the White House...
Meta Announces Launch of California Super PAC Backing AI-Friendly Candidates
Facebook’s parent company, Meta Platforms, announced on Aug. 26 that it would launch a new political action committee (PAC) in California to endorse candidates,...