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Health & Environment

Asia’s shaky food supply shudders as ‘super’ El Nino arrives

Every few years, the Pacific runs a fever. This year, it could be worse than anything seen for decades, scientists warn.

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Can Russia secure ‘third power’ status in Southeast Asia with energy push?

Inside Germany’s plan to transform a Philippine Cold War relic

Lifestyle & Culture

‘Isn’t it hot?’: latex fan aims to stretch Malaysia’s conservative fashion norms

The Kuala Lumpur-based cosplay fan who has spent thousands of dollars on his hobby wants rubber-producing Malaysia to embrace latex fashion.

Celty, a Kuala Lumpur-based latex enthusiast, wears an outfit made of the rubber material. Photo: Instagram/latexwithacos
Celty, a Kuala Lumpur-based latex enthusiast, wears an outfit made of the rubber material. Photo: Instagram/latexwithacos

Lifestyle & Culture

Singapore vs London: how similar are these ‘global powerhouses’?

Critics challenge Sadiq Khan’s ‘global powerhouse’ claim, pointing out differences in safety, crime and governance in both places.

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People

Son hails Aung San Suu Kyi’s spirit in moving 81st birthday tribute

In a video, Kim Aris notes it is the sixth birthday in a row he has been unable to see his mother in person, as calls for her release continue.

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People

‘Sorry, grandma’: Filipino family apologises after woman left alone during quake

The elderly woman was seen clinging to a table as relatives fled the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao on June 8.

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CCTV camera from a home in the Philippines showing the moments before and after the magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck on June 8. Photo: Facebook / Jonard Pacres Abrasado
CCTV camera from a home in the Philippines showing the moments before and after the magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck on June 8. Photo: Facebook / Jonard Pacres Abrasado

Politics

Philippines taps ‘smarter, cheaper’ Australian drones to deter China

The underwater drones could enhance Manila’s capability to record Beijing’s intrusion in its waters, analysts say.

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Politics

2 wars later, US-Iran nuclear diplomacy returns to square one

Analysts say the new agreement returns to a familiar trade-off: nuclear curbs in exchange for sanctions relief and oil waivers.

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Politics

Filipinos don’t trust the news. Are they sick of divisive politics?

Only 28 per cent of Filipinos said they trusted news most of the time, according to a global survey.

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Philippine police personnel block supporters of Vice-President Sara Duterte protesting outside the Senate of the Philippines, in Manila in May. Photo: AP

Health & Environment

Plastic chokes Indonesian islands as enforcement slip through ghost nets

Plastic pollution blights Anambas Islands, affecting marine life and highlighting lax enforcement amid calls for real accountability.

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An installation depicting an anglerfish made from plastic waste is displayed during a rally in Jakarta in 2019. Photo: AFP
An installation depicting an anglerfish made from plastic waste is displayed during a rally in Jakarta in 2019. Photo: AFP

People

Malaysia’s World Cup betting crackdown nets major cash seizure

Some 58 suspects arrested in nationwide raids as Southeast Asia steps up the fight against illicit gambling during the tournament.

Economics

How a surge in midnight sea incursions is threatening Malaysia’s blue economy

The success of Malaysia’s maritime economic development depends on its ability to monitor and protect its waters, experts say.

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Health & Environment

Drowning of Indonesian teen at tourist spot spurs calls for tighter safety rules

Several tourists have died in Indonesia while taking part in outdoor activities, prompting calls for operators to be held accountable.

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Indonesian teenager Elmi Febrianti was visiting the Apparalang tourist site in Bulukumba, Indonesia, on June 7 when she went to a clifftop and was struck by a large wave that dragged her out to sea. Photo: Facebook

People

South Korean police detain 12-year-olds in rare crackdown on young offenders

The three boys allegedly stole cars and drove without licences in separate incidents within a week, prompting police to issue emergency orders.

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South Korean police say three 12-year-old boys have been placed in juvenile protection facilities following a series of car thefts in May. Photo: Shutterstock
South Korean police say three 12-year-old boys have been placed in juvenile protection facilities following a series of car thefts in May. Photo: Shutterstock

Politics

Will Lee Jae Myung’s G7 gamble preserve future diplomacy with North Korea?

Analysts say Lee’s outreach could help preserve prospects for future diplomacy, but Pyongyang has ‘little incentive’ to pursue dialogue.

Lifestyle & Culture

Cats rescued from slaughter in Vietnam spotlight enduring pet meat trade

Animal activists say the cat and dog meat trade often operates over large networks that sometimes span all of Vietnam.

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Politics

Asean at 60: peace, prosperity and polite paralysis

Non-interference bought decades of stability, but now breeds inaction. Is Asean due an overhaul?

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Illustration: Huy Truong
Illustration: Huy Truong

Health & Environment

How Malaysia’s island paradise became a haven for smugglers

Traffickers exploit Langkawi’s scattered geography and proximity to Thailand to smuggle drugs, fuel and migrants.

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Politics

Tariffs, war and broken trust: Southeast Asia’s Trump problem

Disillusioned by US unpredictability, the region is learning to diversify – while Trump treats allies as bargaining chips.

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Lifestyle & Culture

Southeast Asia is chasing the AI boom, but at what cost?

A regional dash for digital dominance risks running headlong into an energy crunch and an existential threat to jobs.

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Economics

Inside Germany’s plan to transform a Philippine Cold War relic

A Philippine soldier guards an American F-18 fighter jets on a refuelling stop at Clark Airbase in 2001. Photo: AFP

Politics

Can Russia secure ‘third power’ status in Southeast Asia with energy push?

Russian President Vladimir Putin (centre) with Southeast Asian leaders at the Russia-Asean Summit in Kazan on Thursday. Photo: EPA

Lifestyle & Culture

Singapore vs London: how similar are these ‘global powerhouses’?

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Mayor of London Sadiq Khan (left) meets Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at the World Cities Summit, where London has been awarded the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize 2026. Photo: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire/dpa

Health & Environment

Asia’s shaky food supply shudders as ‘super’ El Nino arrives

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Illustration: Huy Truong

Politics

Philippines taps ‘smarter, cheaper’ Australian drones to deter China

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Australia has provided the Philippine coastguard with additional aerial and undersea drones to support its modernisation. Photo: Facebook/Australia in the Philippines
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OPINION
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Asian Angle | When the US comes for Cuba, what can Vietnam do?

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Asian Angle | China builds Southeast Asia expertise as the US lets it wither

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Asian Angle | Indonesia’s nickel rule changes are spooking Chinese investors

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Opinion | Indonesia’s labour movement is deeply divided over political patronage

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Opinion | Can Malaysia’s unity government survive a state poll fight?

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