Deadly hantavirus outbreak traps 150 on cruise ship as WHO identifies more cases
A hantavirus outbreak tied to a cruise ship off Cabo Verde has grown to seven cases, including two confirmed infections, the World Health Organization...
What’s happening with Malaysia’s ‘corporate mafia’ probe? Minister wants updates
A Malaysian minister urged the country’s police chief to clarify the status of investigations into allegations that a network of businessmen was colluding with...
Hong Kong boy, 12, arrested for allegedly making explosives, posting process online
A 12-year-old boy in Hong Kong has been arrested on suspicion of manufacturing explosives and posting about the process online, the South China Morning...
Hong Kong corruption watchdog arrests 7 over rigged maintenance project tender
Hong Kong’s anti-corruption watchdog has arrested seven people linked to a syndicate that allegedly targeted large maintenance projects through undisclosed conflicts of interest and...
Malaysia warns of health risks from heatwave, 2 related deaths recorded this year
The death of a runner from heatstroke after a Penang hill run event has put a spotlight on the rising risks of soaring temperatures...
TotalEnergies and Nextnorth to build Philippines solar power plant
SMBC, ING and Standard Chartered have helped provide the $300m financing for the project in Luzon, which will support the country’s energy transition. Read...
South Korea rebuffs Trump’s ‘Project Freedom’ call after Hormuz ship fire
When a South Korean cargo ship exploded and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz late on Monday, Donald Trump wasted no time declaring...
Caning for Singapore school bullies? Only as last resort, education minister says
Singapore schools used caning as a disciplinary measure only when all other options were inadequate, given the gravity of the misconduct, Minister for Education...
Ex-Hong Kong police inspector with HK$2 million debt jailed for lying to colleagues
Published: 2:21pm, 5 May 2026Updated: 2:36pm, 5 May 2026 A former senior Hong Kong police inspector has been jailed for six weeks after lying...