From ‘love hotel’ meetings to abuse, Japanese politicians get mired in scandals
Published: 9:30am, 15 Oct 2025Updated: 10:15am, 15 Oct 2025 As Japan grapples with an uncertain leadership transition, a rash of domestic scandals risks further...
The Nobel Peace Prize should now be called the Nobel war prize
Donald Trump is reportedly furious that he didn’t get the Nobel Peace Prize. Instead, it went to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. But...
Trump says US strike on another alleged drug boat off Venezuela kills 6
Published: 9:14am, 15 Oct 2025Updated: 9:18am, 15 Oct 2025 The United States struck another small boat accused of carrying drugs in the waters off...
China urges calm as deadly Pakistan-Afghanistan border clashes risk spillover
Beijing has called for de-escalation following the deadliest border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan since 2021, saying it is “deeply concerned” about the hostilities....
Tourists slammed for turning Singapore Changi Airport into ‘sleeper village’
Tourists camping out at Singapore Changi Airport overnight to escape skyrocketing hotel prices during the F1 weekend sparked public criticism among locals for tarnishing...
Defects, lax oversight may have led to Hong Kong prefab flat woes: experts
Published: 8:30am, 15 Oct 2025Updated: 8:33am, 15 Oct 2025 Material defects and poor installation supervision may have contributed to the improper assembly of prefabricated...
Nuclear ‘bribery’ backlash in Japan over restart plan for world’s largest plant
Published: 8:00am, 15 Oct 2025Updated: 8:00am, 15 Oct 2025 Japan’s largest power company is reportedly dangling a 100 billion yen (US$654 million) payout for...
US revokes visas for 6 foreigners over Charlie Kirk-related speech
The Trump administration has revoked the visas of six foreigners deemed by US officials to have made derisive comments or made light of the...
Hong Kong’s pension scheme earns higher grade, still lags behind Singapore’s
Hong Kong’s pension scheme improved its overall adequacy, sustainability and integrity over the past 12 months, rising from a C+ grade to a B...