Singapore PM Lawrence Wong to visit Russia’s Kazan, first since Ukraine war sanctions
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is set to visit the Russian city of Kazan next week in a trip that would mark the first...
Chinese man suffers acute kidney failure, requires emergency dialysis after intense leg workout
A young Chinese man suffered acute kidney failure after working out too intensely, prompting a doctor to warn fitness enthusiasts to slow down. The...
Japanese fans draw the line at Trump using manga, anime to boost image
Almost 20,000 people have signed an online petition in Japan to protest against US President Donald Trump and the White House using manga and...
Teacher gets good behaviour bond after slapping 13-year-old son in Hong Kong
Published: 1:53pm, 10 Jun 2026Updated: 2:47pm, 10 Jun 2026 A teacher in Hong Kong has been spared a criminal conviction for slapping her 13-year-old...
Chinese carmakers race Tesla on humanoid robots; BYD launches ‘God’s Eye’: 7 EV reads
Published: 1:30pm, 10 Jun 2026Updated: 2:13pm, 10 Jun 2026 We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from...
Teen’s drowning forces Indonesia to confront bystander effect: ‘no one helped her’
Published: 1:17pm, 10 Jun 2026Updated: 1:18pm, 10 Jun 2026 The death of a 17-year-old who was filmed after being swept out to sea at...
Girl, 8, dies after collapsing at home on Hong Kong’s Lantau Island
Published: 1:12pm, 10 Jun 2026Updated: 1:49pm, 10 Jun 2026 An eight-year-old girl has died after collapsing at her home on Hong Kong’s Lantau Island....
Acid attack on female doctor in Pakistan highlights safety fears of women practitioners
An acid attack against a woman doctor has sent shock waves through Pakistan’s medical sector, sparking strikes and a protest demanding safety and justice...
The US$4.25 trillion question: Becerra and Hilton will face off for California governor
Published: 12:11pm, 10 Jun 2026Updated: 12:30pm, 10 Jun 2026 The race for California governor in November will be a battle between a Democrat promising...