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Philippine senator makes Tiktok claim about China missile plans
MANILA - A prominent Philippine senator has created a stir by saying on social media she has knowledge of a Chinese plan to target her country with hypersonic missiles, though the national security council said it was unaware of any such security threat.
Malaysia promises pre-university programme access for top scorers of all races but social inequalities remain, say experts
Malaysia is guaranteeing spots in a major pre-university programme for top scorers, regardless of race. While lauded as a “brave” move by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, it does not address social inequalities, observers say.
Fried chicken seller goes viral for resemblance to Blackpink’s Lisa
She was filmed helping out at her mother’s stall.
Pew study finds more Malaysians, Singaporeans view Russia favourably; backing of Palestine, Putin’s macho image seen as key factors
Of the respondents in the 35 countries surveyed, Malaysians had the most positive view on Russia.
Govt funds to provide meals for poor students in China misused for local debt repayment
Local governments have been finding it difficult to service their debts amid a slowing economy.
Russia says it will respond to Finland giving U.S. access to bases
MOSCOW - Russia will respond to Finland's decision to grant the United States access to its military bases, a spokesman for Russia's foreign ministry said on Wednesday.
Why are drug prices so much higher in Indonesia than Malaysia? Jokowi tasks his ministers to find a cure
Prices in Indonesia of common drugs for hypertension and high blood pressure are two to nearly four times the prices in Malaysia, a check by CNA found.
Driver in fatal Seoul crash was speeding away from hotel: Police
Officials corrected their earlier statements that mistook engine coolant for tyre marks.
Japan’s top court rules forced sterilisation law unconstitutional
Japan’s government acknowledges that around 16,500 people were forcibly sterilised under the law.
Beijing urges Manila to swiftly find, ‘punish’ perpetrators after Chinese national kidnapped, killed in the Philippines
The Chinese embassy in the Philippines has made representations to the government, urging it to step up efforts in handling the case and to “swiftly apprehend and punish the killers”.
Russian attack on Ukraine's Dnipro kills at least four, wounds 27 more, governor says
KYIV - A Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine's city of Dnipro on Wednesday killed at least four civilians and wounded 27 more, damaging kindergartens, schools, and hospitals and causing fires throughout the city, regional officials said.
Singapore to cane Japanese hairdresser for rape
The 38-year-old man is the first Japanese national to receive this punishment in Singapore.
Flood fears rise in China’s east as rain swells Yangtze River levels
Authorities said that sections of Yangtze River had exceeded the warning mark.
Modi’s Moscow summit with Putin seen as key for ties in China’s shadow
The meeting will happen around the same time that a Nato summit will be held in Washington.
What to know about Bhole Baba: Indian guru in the Hathras gathering that ended in a stampede
The self-styled guru used to be a head constable known by the name Suraj Pal Singh.
China supports Kazakhstan joining BRICS, eyes energy reserves
BEIJING - China's President Xi Jinping said he supports Kazakhstan joining the BRICS bloc, Chinese state media reported on Wednesday, as the group of developing nations mulls further expansion to rival a Western-dominated world order it sees as outdated.
What we know about the India crush that killed 121
The incident that took place during a religious gathering is among the deadliest crushes in India in a decade.
Clashes break out near Myanmar military regional command
Gunfire has rocked the area since late on July 2.
Controversial clause on ‘hurting the feelings of the Chinese nation’ dropped from China's proposed security law
The initial proposed changes would have effectively barred speech, dressing and decorations in public places deemed “harmful to the spirit or the feelings of the Chinese nation”, with offenders facing up to 15 days in detention.
China seizes Taiwan boat with crew for illegal fishing
Taiwanese officials have confirmed to the BBC that the boat was seized inside China’s territorial waters.
Woman found dead after she was swallowed whole by python in central Indonesia
It was the second python killing in the province in a month.
Anwar govt promises pre-U spots for high-achieving non-Malays, but racial quotas remain
PM Anwar is under pressure to accelerate reforms, including creating a more level playing field in education and jobs.
Japan top court says forced sterilisation unconstitutional
The ruling brings to an end a decades-long fight for justice by victims who were forcibly sterilised.
Not lame at all: Duck tails GrabFood delivery rider in the Philippines, wins praise for hard work
“Grab duck” trails in a long line of animals that have had the occasional “odd jobs”.
Pakistan has met all requirements for IMF bailout deal, finance official says
KARACHI - Pakistan is looking to clinch a staff level agreement on an International Monetary Fund bailout of more than $6 billion this month after addressing all of the lender's requirements in its annual budget, its junior finance minister told Reuters.
Genting bus crash: Driver claims trial to charges of driving dangerously, not having valid licence
The driver pleaded not guilty to the two charges.
Thailand considers end to 52-year-old afternoon booze ban to woo tourists
More than half of Thais are unhappy with PM Srettha’s performance.
Thai court sets July 17 for next hearing in opposition Move Forward Party case
The case is seeking the dissolution of the popular opposition Move Forward party.
Women, children trapped at church in Sudan's capital endure hunger, bombardment
Trapped in a Catholic mission sheltering dozens of women and children from the war raging on the streets of Khartoum, Father Jacob Thelekkadan punched new holes in his belt as the supplies of food dwindled and he grew thinner.
Rainstorms force evacuation of 240,000 people in eastern China
The Yangtze river has seen water levels in its Anhui section exceed warning marks and continue to rise.
Malaysia trials second QR code system at Johor border crossing with Singapore
Known as MyRentas, it can be used by bus passengers at Bangunan Sultan Iskandar CIQ in Johor Bahru.
Terror, ‘chaos’: Survivors recall India crowd crush that killed 121
People fell on top of one another as they tumbled down a slope into a waterlogged ditch.
Australian state orders sperm bank purge over mix-ups
An investigation has found that thousands of sperm samples may have been misidentified by IVF providers.
India’s Hathras crush: Police say massive overcrowding led to over 116 dead
Police are now trying to locate the preacher who presided over the event.
Philippine diving town swops trash for rice to clean up its beaches
Since the programme began nearly two years ago, over 4.3 metric tonnes of plastic waste have been collected.
China is building and testing lethal attack drones for Russia
Providing a Shahed-like attack drone would mark a deepening of Beijing’s support for Russia.
Portable pool saves family amid Sabah flood
Six children were ferried to a neighbour's house on higher ground using the inflatable pool.