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Malaysia’s Najib convicted of abuse of power, money laundering in 1MDB scandal
The ruling came after a years-long trial in the financial fraud that saw more than US$4.5 billion plundered from the state fund.
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Power, protests and policy shake-ups shape Indonesia’s 2025
3 hours ago
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In South Korea, vouchers to curb county’s falling population draw new residents
3 hours ago
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Yoon faces 10-year jail term in South Korea over first of 4 failed coup trials
During a hearing, Yoon appears tense and laughs in disbelief as special prosecutors present the charges in his first trial.
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South Korea’s then impeached president Yoon Suk-Yeol attends a hearing at the Constitutional Court in Seoul in February. Photo: AP
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Israel’s rising air defence sales become its ‘most potent’ foreign policy weapon
With more countries increasingly turning to Israel for their air defence systems, they cannot afford to isolate the Middle East power.
4 hours ago
People
Stay or go? Rohingya see no way out of predicament as Myanmar heads to poll
Myanmar’s phased election, set to start on Sunday, is likely to be steered by the same leaders responsible for driving the Rohingya out.
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‘Maximum deterrence’: why North Korea just revealed its new nuclear submarine
The unprecedented transparency from the normally secretive country shows a shift in North Korean defence strategy, analysts say.
26 Dec 2025 - 8:00AM
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un (centre) inspects a nuclear-powered submarine under construction in a photo released on December 25. Photo: KCNA/AP
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With 1MDB verdict due, will Malaysia’s Najib have to ‘prepare for the worst’?
The High Court will rule on abuse of power and money laundering charges, with Najib facing the prospect of lengthy prison terms if found guilty.
25 Dec 2025 - 7:15PM
Economics
Duopoly of Air India, IndiGo to face challenge from 2 new airlines
The approval for Al Hind Air and FlyExpress to operate in India comes amid mounting calls to challenge the dominance of Air India and IndiGo.
6 hours ago
People
Red, white and Blue: Indonesia lodges complaint over porn star’s flag stunt
Bonnie Blue’s run-in with Indonesia began earlier this month when she was arrested for making pornographic content in a Bali studio.
25 Dec 2025 - 3:48PM
People
Philippine court upholds murder verdict in Duterte’s drug war case
While the ruling has been hailed as a win for human rights, it may not have much impact on Duterte’s ICC case, legal analysts say.
25 Dec 2025 - 2:53PM
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Filipino policemen (from left) Jeremiah Pereda, Arnel Oares and Jerwin Cruz attend a Senate inquiry in Pasay City on August 24, 2017. Photo: EPA
Lifestyle & Culture
Hair-raising: Malaysia arrests 2 over video of man in headscarf drinking alcohol
The pair are being investigated for causing religious disharmony and misusing social media.
25 Dec 2025 - 11:41AM
Politics
Gaffes, breaches and sinkhole stars: Singapore’s 2025 social storms
Passionate online discussions have revealed concerns about power, accountability and how the country sees itself.
25 Dec 2025 - 11:30AM
Health & Environment
Seeking climate justice: Indonesian fishermen’s case against Holcim to proceed
The lawsuit states that Holcim has ‘significantly contributed to climate change with its massive CO2 emissions’.
25 Dec 2025 - 8:00AM
People
Indian doctor suspended, charged after allegedly assaulting patient
Dr Raghav Narula is accused of speaking disrespectfully to a patient at a hospital in Shimla, but has denied wrongdoing in the confrontation.
24 Dec 2025 - 7:35PM
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Screenshot from a video filmed by an attendant at Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital on Monday showing a masked doctor punching a man lying on a bed. Photo: X
Health & Environment
Thai marines rescue starving lions, bears from Cambodian border casino
Officials say the two lions, two Asiatic black bears and one sun bear suffered from underfeeding and prolonged neglect at Thmor Dar Casino.
24 Dec 2025 - 6:20PM
Politics
Not for cars: Philippine fugitive accused of building ‘cash basement’
Zaldy Co, who is on the run, has been accused of being involved in the flood-control corruption scandal.
24 Dec 2025 - 5:55PM
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Thailand’s tourism crown slips as troubles in paradise mount
Border clashes with Cambodia, fierce competition from Malaysia, deadly floods and a strong baht threaten the kingdom’s holiday appeal.
21 Dec 2025 - 12:33PM
Illustration: Huy Truong
Economics
Southeast Asia’s rich buy sky garages while the middle class lose their homes
As wealthy buyers seek penthouses with living-room supercar parking, struggling families battle banks to keep a roof overhead.
15 Dec 2025 - 3:32PM
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Health & Environment
6 cyclones, 5 weeks: Philippines can’t escape its endless cycle of disaster
Corruption, complacency and climate chaos conspire to turn the Philippines’ natural hazards into man-made tragedies.
6 Dec 2025 - 8:17AM
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‘It’s time for us to rise’: India races to rebuild its lost maritime muscle
India is eyeing a future as a leading shipping and shipbuilding nation, backed by big investments – and expertise from South Korea and Japan.
30 Nov 2025 - 5:12PM
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Malaysia’s Najib convicted of abuse of power, money laundering in 1MDB scandal
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In South Korea, vouchers to curb county’s falling population draw new residents
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Yoon faces 10-year jail term in South Korea over first of 4 failed coup trials
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Stay or go? Rohingya see no way out of predicament as Myanmar heads to poll
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Arnold Puyok
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Sabah’s election proves Malaysians want results, not slogans
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JC Punongbayan
Asian Angle
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Greed and pork barrel politics fuel the Philippines’ fatal floods
20 Dec 2025 - 12:00PM
Frances Mangosing
Asian Angle
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Is the new Philippines-Germany defence pact built to last?
14 Dec 2025 - 10:30AM
Walter Woon
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From Singapore to Taiwan, Japan must face its past for Asia’s future
13 Dec 2025 - 11:00AM
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Dien Nguyen An Luong
Asian Angle
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Vietnam’s anti-drug police are speaking Gen Z, and it’s working
7 Dec 2025 - 10:30AM
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