Israel mobilises 60,000 reservists to seize Gaza City, piling pressure on Hamas
Published: 4:16pm, 20 Aug 2025Updated: 4:29pm, 20 Aug 2025 Israel’s defence minister has approved a plan for the conquest of Gaza City and authorised...
After Shaolin Temple scandal, China’s Buddhists urged to obey law and pay taxes
Buddhists should obey the law, be patriotic, pay taxes and “play an active role in building the nation and society”, China’s Buddhist regulator said...
‘Bear attack’ victim in Japan was actually killed by son, police say
A man in northeastern Japan has been arrested on suspicion of killing his 93-year-old father, who police initially believed was the victim of a...
Pop Mart targets mobile phones with mini Labubus as it aims to double sales
Pop Mart said it would be able to easily double this year’s revenue from its 2024 record sales, as it prepares to launch a...
Zara’s death: 5 teenagers plead not guilty to bullying Malaysian student
Five teenagers were charged on Wednesday with bullying Malaysian schoolgirl Zara Qairina Mahathir, whose death has seen an outpouring of grief across the nation...
Chinese EV makers report sales dip in July; latest Tesla Model 3: 7 EV reads
Published: 3:01pm, 20 Aug 2025Updated: 3:56pm, 20 Aug 2025 We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from...
Malaysian employers warn cutting number of foreign workers may backfire
Malaysia aims to reduce its dependence on cheap migrant workers by reducing their proportion of the overall workforce from next year, a move that...
‘Putin isn’t interested’: Ukrainians feel hopeless about US push to end war
In east Ukraine, where invading Russian forces are steadily gaining ground in costly metre-for-metre battles, Ukrainian troops holding the line see US President Donald...
Chipmaker Intel’s US$24 billion rally sends valuation to dotcom levels
After months of turbulence, Intel Corp bulls are finally being rewarded for their patience. But the stock’s sudden rebound comes with a worrying side...