Local authorities in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province, China, have denied online claims of “capital intervention” and ritual ...

Mexico has deployed 10,000 troops after the reported death of CJNG leader “El Mencho” sparked reprisals across about 20 states, killing at least 25 National Guard members and intensifying scrutiny of ...

Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Education Syed Harun Alhabsyi told Parliament that the Ministry of Education is reviewing ...

Singapore’s LTA has awarded two civil contracts worth about S$735 million to build three stations for the Downtown Line 2 extension, with construction due to start in Q2 2026 and passenger service ...

President Donald Trump inaugurated the Board of Peace in Washington, securing US$17 billion in pledges for Gaza and a ...

Taiwan President William Lai Ching-te was briefly splashed with vomit during a Lunar New Year visit to Tainan’s Sacrificial ...

Humanoid robots stole the spotlight at China’s 2026 Spring Festival Gala, performing synchronized martial arts routines ...

A 36-year-old Singaporean woman was sentenced to two weeks’ jail after assaulting a 73-year-old taxi driver during a dispute ...

From 1 Apr 2026, eligible private-property households can claim S$1,200 in vouchers to subsidise senior-friendly home fittings, under a new EASE (Private) scheme supporting Age Well SG.

Vice President Sara Duterte announced her 2028 presidential bid on 18 February 2026, amid renewed impeachment efforts and ...

An explosion at a fireworks shop in Hubei province, China, killed 12 people on 18 February, the second day of the Lunar New ...

Palestinians in Gaza marked the start of Ramadan on 18 February, 2026, amid widespread destruction and displacement despite ...