Philippine Senate deadlock deepens after Estrada arrest, complicating Sara Duterte’s trial
The arrest of Philippine Senator Jinggoy Estrada has deepened a stand-off in the Senate, leaving the chamber split between two 11-member blocs and raising...
ByteDance loses key AI research leader behind Seed models amid monetisation push
A renowned artificial intelligence researcher who spearheaded foundational AI research for TikTok owner ByteDance has announced his departure from the company. The unexpected development...
‘Humiliation’: video shows basketball coach slapping boy, ordering self-harm
A viral video showing a basketball coach forcing a pupil to slap himself in front of others at a Hong Kong school has sparked...
Malaysia tells Norway to hasten scrapped missile deal refund
Malaysia has urged Norway to help expedite a refund for the cancelled missile procurement deal, with Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin insisting that Oslo...
Philippine President Marcos’ ratings hit record low as inflation bites
Published: 2:55pm, 2 Jun 2026Updated: 3:39pm, 2 Jun 2026 Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr’s net satisfaction rating has hit an all-time low, with observers...
Beijing clarifies outbound investment rules after Manus deal block
June 02, 2026 China’s State Council has issued a new set of rules on outbound investment, requiring approval for the overseas transfer or use...
Hong Kong parents who refuse DNA test for child’s birth registration arrested
Published: 2:51pm, 2 Jun 2026Updated: 4:10pm, 2 Jun 2026 Hong Kong authorities have arrested the parents of a baby without legal identity after they...
Vehicle fire causes partial closure of Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge
A vehicle fire in the undersea tunnel of the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge caused major traffic disruption on Tuesday afternoon, prompting a partial closure of...
WHO chief ends DR Congo visit as group warns Ebola likely spread undetected
Published: 2:37pm, 2 Jun 2026Updated: 3:20pm, 2 Jun 2026 The head of the World Health Organization on Monday concluded his visit to Democratic Republic...