Melaka police confirm jet ski accident during filming, stuntman safe

The stuntman involved has been reported to be safe and in a stable condition.

Party of Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan seeks prison visit over health concerns

ISLAMABAD - The party of Pakistan's jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan demanded a meeting with him on Thursday, saying it was worried about his health as he has been barred from seeing his family and lawyers for over three weeks.

Hong Kong's deadliest blaze in decades kills at least 75, scores missing

Flames were still visible in some of Wang Fuk Court's almost 2,000 units well over 24 hours after the fire broke out.

Putin says US-Ukraine text could form basis for future peace agreement

BISHKEK - President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that the outlines of a draft peace plan discussed by the United States and Ukraine could become the basis of future agreements to end the conflict in Ukraine but that if not then Russia would continue to fight.

Putin says U.S.-Ukraine text could form basis future peace agreement

BISHKEK - President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that the outlines of a draft peace plan discussed by the United States and Ukraine could become the basis of future agreements to end the conflict in Ukraine but that if not then Russia would continue to fight.

Air quality in Bangkok and its vicinity may exceed safety standards from Nov 28 to Dec 2

Some areas may reach orange-level pollution, a level that signals it is unhealthy for sensitive groups.

India’s key labour reform prompts trade union protests

Unions fear new rules weaken job security and dilute workplace protections.

Marcos’s sister backs V-P Sara Duterte as leader amid graft scandal

Ms Imee Marcos said there’s a void in the nation’s leadership.

'My superhero': Girlfriend mourns loss of firefighter killed in Hong Kong blaze

Ho Wai-ho, 37, was found with burns to his face on the ground floor of a residential complex that was consumed by fire.

Why modern megacity Hong Kong still uses bamboo scaffolding for building

Scrutiny of the material has been growing, especially after the recent tragedy at Wang Fuk Court.

Jakarta shoots to No. 1 in world population ranking from No. 33

The huge swing is due in large part to the report’s new methodology.

Russia to close Polish consulate in Siberia in row over railway sabotage

MOSCOW/WARSAW - Russia on Thursday ordered Poland to close its consulate in the Siberian city of Irkutsk in retaliation for Warsaw's decision to close the last Russian consulate in Poland after a railway explosion that was blamed on Moscow.

S’pore ready to provide essential supplies, support Hat Yai flood relief efforts: Vivian Balakrishnan

He said he has spoken to his Thai counterpart to convey Singapore’s concern about the situation.

Afghans say last path to safety shuts as US halts visas after Washington shooting

About 200,000 Afghans had arrived in the US since 2021 through refugee and special visa programmes.

Afghans say last path to safety shuts as US halts visas after DC shooting

KABUL/ISLAMABAD - Afghans who fled the Taliban and have waited years for a U.S. resettlement decision say their last path to safety has shut since Washington froze all Afghan immigration cases following a shooting near the White House.

Around 280 missing after Hong Kong’s deadliest blaze in decades

The death toll from a fire that tore through an apartment complex in the city has risen to 65.

Japan denies report that Trump told PM Takaichi not to provoke China on Taiwan

The report cited two Japanese officials and an American briefed on the call.

Beijing’s influence comes under scrutiny as Philippines-China Studies Center debuts in Manila

The centre aims to rebuild trust amid South China Sea tensions, but analysts warn against Beijing’s growing influence.

Tremors felt in Penang following Sumatra quake

The United States Geological Survey recorded the quake at magnitude 6.6.

'Very worried': Hong Kong fire survivors hunt for the missing

Data linked to 2 million people feared leaked in cyber attack, says beverage giant Asahi

The information includes names, gender, addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses.

Hong Kong fire poses test for China’s grip on the city

Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing earlier urged an “all-out effort” to extinguish the fire.

Hong Kong fire poses test for China's grip on the city

HONG KONG/BEIJING - A huge fire still burning in a Hong Kong high-rise apartment complex that has killed at least 55 people with almost 300 missing poses the biggest test of Beijing's grip on the city it has transformed since the mass pro-democracy protests of 2019.

Japanese media banned from China air show as tensions flare

A representative for the event's co-organiser confirmed some accreditations had been revoked.

Russia says it advances inside Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, Kyiv says it is holding firm

MOSCOW - Russian assault units have advanced in the northern part of the embattled Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk and have taken a village to the south of the Ukrainian town of Siversk, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Thursday.

Aung San Suu Kyi aide freed by junta in Myanmar pre-election amnesty

It is unclear whether all 3,085 prisoners listed will be freed as many may have additional convictions.

Jailed former Pakistani PM’s party demands clarification from govt about his health

His sisters have in recent weeks been repeatedly denied a meeting with him.

CBDC Stream engages AlbR Capital for LSE, SEHK listings

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (London, November 27, 2025) – CBDC Stream and AlbR Capital Ltd. (“AlbR”) announced today that AlbR has been mandated to advise, arrange, and help complete a Main Board listing of CBDC Stream on the London Stock Exchange (“LSE”) in the first quarter of

Turkey says construction starts on indigenous air defence destroyer

ANKARA - Turkey said on Thursday contractors had begun building a naval air defence destroyer, adding the vessel would form part of the country's planned \"Steel Dome\" multi-layered air defence system.

Pakistan ex-PM Khan's party demands meeting amid health worries

ISLAMABAD - The party of Pakistan's jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan demanded a meeting with him on Thursday, saying it was worried about his health as he has been barred from seeing his family and lawyers for over three weeks.

Asia’s faith in the ‘Powell put’ may be misplaced

TOKYO – Asian markets have an ace in the hole as a tumultuous 2025 comes to a close: Jerome Powell. On Thursday, the region’s stock bourses rose again, extending the week’s global rally, amid widespread expectations that US Federal Reserve Chair Powell and his fellow board

Turkey says Lebanon-Cyprus maritime deal violates Turkish Cypriots' rights, is unacceptable

ANKARA - A maritime demarcation deal signed between Lebanon and Cyprus violates the rights of Turkish Cypriots on the island and is therefore unacceptable, Turkey said on Thursday.

Taiwan raids former TSMC exec’s home in trade secrets probe

Investigators searched two of his homes, seizing computers, USB drives and other evidence.

Japan will pay 'painful price' if it steps out of line over Taiwan, China military says

EU wide open to China’s rare earths blackmail

In recent years, rare earth elements have become the focal point of renewed competition between the world’s major powers. These materials are crucial to the manufacture of all manner of products, ranging from weapons to medical products, AI hardware and cars. In this new

At least 40 killed in Sri Lanka floods and landslides

This week's weather-related toll is the nation's highest since June 2024.

31 killed in Sri Lanka floods and landslides

This week's weather-related toll is the nation's highest since June 2024.

Selangor police chief calls for caning in schools amid bullying concerns in Malaysia

Between January and October, 122 students in Selangor were detained for bullying and extortion.

Volunteers seek lost pets amid Hong Kong deadly inferno wreckage

Workers and volunteers from Hong Kong's animal welfare agencies have joined rescue efforts, turning up with oxygenated pet carriers and animal ambulances to search for missing pets in the blazing Wang Fuk Court housing complex.

‘Like an ocean’: Malaysians recall race against rising waters after major flood

Unusually heavy rain in Perlis, which borders southern Thailand, has caused severe flooding, displacing more than 7,000 people from their homes, data shows.

'Like an ocean': Malaysians recall race against rising waters after major flood

KANGAR, Malaysia - Gon Qasim and her husband were about to flee their home in Malaysia's northern Perlis state last weekend when rising floodwaters cut off road access, leaving them stranded in the middle of a field.

Indonesia residents rush outside as 6.6-magnitude earthquake hits

There were no immediate reports of damages or tsunami warning.

Bangladesh ex-PM Hasina gets 21 years in jail for corruption

Hasina is currently residing in India and has defied court orders that she return to Bangladesh.

Japan will pay ‘painful price’ if steps out of line over Taiwan, China military says

This came in response to Japanese plans to deploy missiles on an island some 100km from Taiwan’s coast.

Russian court hands life sentences to eight men over Crimean bridge blast, TASS reports

MOSCOW - A Russian court on Thursday sentenced eight men to life imprisonment over a bomb attack on the bridge which links Crimea to Russia's Krasnodar region, Russia's TASS state news agency reported.

Pink elephants march for Thailand’s late queen mother

The pachyderms were daubed in paint to mimic albino elephants considered auspicious.

‘God created it to be eaten’: Jakarta imposes divisive dog meat ban

The ban is meant to rein in rabies, but dog eaters insist it’s a cultural thing.

Japan will pay 'painful price' if steps out of line over Taiwan, China says

BEIJING - China's defence ministry said on Thursday that Japan will have to pay a \"painful price\" if it steps out of line over Taiwan, responding to Japanese plans to deploy missiles on an island some 100 km (62 miles) from Taiwan's coast.

South Korea imposes sanctions on Prince Group and others over online crimes in South-east Asia

Sanctions were imposed on 15 individuals and 132 entities.