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The widow of former Malaysia Finance Minister Daim Zainuddin has denied involvement in any attempt to destabilise the government, calling the allegation “false and preposterous”.

Pakistan carried out air strikes on Afghanistan's major cities, escalating months of border clashes.

The new temporary rate, imposed after the US Supreme Court struck down the president’s signature tariff policy, is lower than the 18 per cent tariff under the India-US deal.

K-beauty or J-beauty products have been a staple among consumers for years – but now, a new wave of Chinese cosmetics and skincare is gaining attention overseas.

Efforts to stabilise employment, enterprises and markets, as well as building a robust domestic market, were also discussed, state news agency Xinhua reported.

The dismantling of the Ming and Bai criminal groups is a “powerful blow to the arrogance of criminals", says China’s Supreme People’s Court.

The plan, which includes a ban on mobile phone usage in key government buildings, is expected to be submitted to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi next week, local media reported.

The case is one of the biggest launched under the administration of President Prabowo Subianto, who has vowed to eradicate corruption.

According to the Thai military's preliminary examination, the landmine was buried deep in clay and covered with leaves, suggesting it was not newly laid. 

The Philippines has worked with a number of countries since 2023 to assert its rights and maritime entitlements in the South China Sea. 

Relations between the neighbours have plunged in recent months, with land border crossings largely shut since deadly fighting in October that killed more than 70 people on both sides.

Relations between the neighbours have plunged in recent months, with land border crossings largely shut since deadly fighting in October killed more than 70 people on both sides.

By 2035, about 30 per cent – more than 400 million people – of China’s population is expected to be 60 and above.

Land disputes over “illegal” temples are resurfacing long-standing questions of identity politics, and putting Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim under fire, say analysts.

Thermal scanning at ports of entry is not as effective in keeping rare deadly pathogens out as one may hope, says Hsu Li Yang from the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health.

One lieutenant general and three major generals were also removed from the list of deputies in China's top legislature.

Perikatan Nasional’s chairman Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar will however have an uphill battle to persuade non-Muslim voters to support the coalition, analysts tell CNA.

Experts warn that funding would need to grow at twice the pace of charitable contributions in order to meet India’s vast social needs.

The number of seniors living alone in the city has jumped by about 43 per cent in five years, raising concerns over loneliness and safety.  

The acquisition of the Italian-made Giuseppe Garibaldi makes Indonesia the second Southeast Asian country after Thailand to operate an aircraft carrier.

Kwok Yin-sang is the first person to be charged and convicted of dealing with funds belonging to an "absconder" under the city's national security law.

The ruling was a surprise win for Jimmy Lai, days after a court jailed him on separate national security charges.

These eight Malaysian handbag brands deliver style, quality and versatility – with prices starting from S$17.

Southeast Asian countries could benefit from a temporary lowering of tariffs, but analysts warn there are other means United States President Donald Trump can use to keep his trade agenda alive.

A good tariff deal means little if permits crawl and customs stumble, says a strategic communicator.

Sales have soared in duty-free shopping hub Hainan, but the Chinese middle class isn’t actually consuming, says Shuli Ren for Bloomberg Opinion.

The former head of intelligence allegedly allowed the attacks to happen with the intention of influencing the 2019 presidential election.

The call for a royal inquiry must not be based on hearsay, says Kamil Munim, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's political secretary in the Finance Ministry.

More than 300 lawmakers were given the option to choose an item from a gift catalogue "as an expression of appreciation for their success at this very tough election", said Sanae Takaichi on X, adding that no taxpayer money was used.

Communications minister Fahmi Fadzil said the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has not received requests to remove the mobile application versions of Grindr and Blued from app stores, noting challenges due to such apps being foreign-owned.

The city is also redoubling its focus on the technology and artificial intelligence sector to bolster integration with mainland China's five-year plan.

South Korea's total fertility rate, the average number of babies a woman is expected to have during her reproductive life, stood at 0.80 in 2025, up from 0.75 in 2024, according to preliminary data from the Ministry of Data and Statistics.

Seaweed has become one of Indonesia’s most valuable commodities, but despite strong production, it lags in processing capacity, limiting its ability to capture higher-value returns. 

About 26,000 flood survivors are still displaced after a monsoon deluge hit their villages in Sumatra last year.

A playful TikTok trend celebrating everyday Chinese habits has gone global, prompting debate over cultural appreciation - and whether online fascination can reshape perceptions.

The fallout between the two ASEAN members highlights Timor-Leste’s unique international personality, says a researcher.

The deployment of the missiles would significantly enhance Iran’s strike capabilities and pose a threat to US naval forces in the region, two weapons experts said.