Muslims begin haj in sweltering heat and shadow of Middle East tensions
Published: 1:48pm, 25 May 2026Updated: 1:56pm, 25 May 2026 The annual haj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, officially began on Monday....
Thai Singha beer heir’s sexual abuse claims empower others to come forward
A high-profile alleged sexual abuse case within a wealthy Thai beer brewing family has prompted a wave of painful accounts from survivors of unconnected...
Chinese coal mine accident, Cathay Pacific flight turbulence: 5 weekend reads you missed
We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would...
Singapore train operator steps up pest control after rat seen cavorting in carriage
Singapore train operator SMRT will be stepping up pest control measures at its stations and depots after a video circulating online showed a rat...
Major EU countries push for tougher China policy ahead of Brussels debate
A coalition of major EU member states is pushing Brussels towards a much tougher trade regime aimed at combating Chinese-style industrial overcapacity, including faster...
Hong Kong banks replace burnt cash from residents of fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court
Hong Kong’s note-issuing banks are replacing burnt cash for Wang Fuk Court residents, following emergency measures introduced by the city’s Monetary Authority and lenders...
3 killed in Malaysia after lifeboat falls into sea from Petronas floating vessel
Three people were killed and one was injured in an accident during lifeboat maintenance work at a floating storage and offloading (FSO) vessel operated...
Why Trump’s draft peace pact with Iran threatens Netanyahu’s Middle East plans
For decades, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has preached a mantra of peace and stability in the Middle East through the destruction of Iran’s...
Badly behaving visitors push Thailand to remove 60-day visa entry
Each morning, people in Thailand wake up to the latest viral videos on social media of drunken punch-ups, thefts, scams or acts of public...