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Why US visa pause could have ‘real consequences’ for Asian applicants
Observers warn the pause ‘risks months of cascading delays’ for Asian countries with large numbers of pending applications.
26 Aug 2026 - 9:31PM
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‘It came suddenly’: Nepal flood kills 157, leaves hundreds of tourists missing
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Why South Asian students are rethinking Western university education
26 Aug 2026 - 7:00PM
Lifestyle & Culture
Singapore’s future island plan stirs concern over reefs and old fishing grounds
The plan to merge three islands could be another example of nature, memory and maritime heritage giving way to development, activists say.
26 Aug 2026 - 8:16PM
An old photo shows a family’s boat trip to Pulau Seking to get supplies while revisiting Pulau Semakau in 1988 after relocating to mainland Singapore. Photo: Instagram/oranglautsg
Politics
Why Philippines is betting on drones to boost maritime security
Manila plans to use drones as force multipliers, but analysts warn building a credible deterrence network will require multi-year investment.
26 Aug 2026 - 6:07PM
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Health & Environment
‘Crazy loud’: terror as Malaysian roller coaster fails mid-ride, injuring 10
A top official points to metal fatigue as police and the theme park operator face a backlash for delayed comment on Saturday’s incident.
26 Aug 2026 - 11:15AM
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Shellfish thieves in Australia make off with 400,000 oysters worth US$250,000
The oyster farm, which lost a third of its stock, says it will not be able to replenish in time for Christmas.
26 Aug 2026 - 2:43PM
Oysters sit on a silver tray ready for sale. The molluscs are a staple of brunch menus and seafood buffets across Australia. Photo: Shutterstock
East Asia
South Korea scrambles jets after Russian military planes enter air defence zone
This is the second incursion in weeks since over 10 Chinese and Russian military jets entered the zone in late June.
26 Aug 2026 - 1:27PM
Southeast Asia
Singaporean who filmed couple on rooftop and demanded sex, cash gets jail
Mohammad Sharulnaim Miswan also targeted another couple having sex in a car and took a photo of them before confronting the pair.
25 Aug 2026 - 5:42PM
Southeast Asia
Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City plans low-emission zone to clear downtown air
Vietnam’s business hub aims to phase out petrol and diesel transport from central areas by mid-2027, starting with buses and delivery fleets.
26 Aug 2026 - 3:00PM
Southeast Asia
Singapore court hands Amos Yee 4 new charges for posts on race, child porn
This brings the online commentator’s total number of charges to seven – including three for dodging national service.
26 Aug 2026 - 10:37AM
Amos Yee posts a video of himself on social media. Photo: YouTube
People
‘Open air murder’: fatal brawl reignites fears over Malaysian gang violence
Dashcam video showing a man being rammed by a car during an armed street fight has triggered a murder inquiry.
26 Aug 2026 - 12:43PM
Health & Environment
Smog without borders: Indonesia opens its skies to Malaysian rainmakers
Joint cloud seeding efforts offer immediate relief from the haze, but experts warn fire prevention at source is the real battle.
26 Aug 2026 - 3:28PM
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Singapore’s island merger plan fuels nuclear power speculation
Analysts say nuclear could be one of Singapore’s options when planning the new island and its supporting infrastructure.
25 Aug 2026 - 8:08PM
Politics
What is really behind Japan’s planned cabinet shake-up?
With voters anxious over inflation, swapping cabinet faces offers a convenient distraction from economic pain.
26 Aug 2026 - 1:04PM
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at her office in Tokyo on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
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Philippines’ naval base plans put closed Chinese-linked plant in spotlight
US embassy says American military personnel wanted to assess Sanjia Steel’s premises as a potential site for next year’s Balikatan exercises.
26 Aug 2026 - 9:00AM
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North Korea’s Japan-bashing hits fever pitch as Russia ties grow
Pyongyang slams Tokyo’s record defence budget and war shrine visits, framing regional tension as a Cold War-style clash.
26 Aug 2026 - 10:00AM
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Malaysia’s Anwar traded reform for power. Now Umno wants it all
Back-to-back election losses and internal party rifts leave Malaysia’s prime minister clinging to a crumbling coalition.
22 Aug 2026 - 8:00AM
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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's ruling Pakatan Harapan coalition has suffered a series of bruising defeats in recent state elections. Photo: EPA-EFE
Lifestyle & Culture
Bling gamble: how Southeast Asia’s middle class is redefining luxury
Instalments and resales are helping customers from Bangkok to Jakarta bridge the gap between aspiration and affordability.
16 Aug 2026 - 11:17AM
People
Malaysia’s royals rise to the fore in a changing nation
Unstable coalitions have created greater room for the country’s royal institutions to influence government formation, observers say.
8 Aug 2026 - 8:00AM
Politics
Ready player 3: India offers Asean a US-China alternative
India pitches trade, missiles and room to hedge as the US and China vie for regional influence.
1 Aug 2026 - 8:00AM
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Why US visa pause could have ‘real consequences’ for Asian applicants
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Why Philippines is betting on drones to boost maritime security
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