Sabah faces political uncertainty after death of divisive leader Bung Moktar
Sabah Barisan Nasional chief Bung Moktar Radin kept his state seat of Lamag just days before his death.
Sabah Barisan Nasional chief Bung Moktar Radin kept his state seat of Lamag just days before his death.
When Donald Trump promised to put “America First” in his 2016 campaign, and again in 2024, it resonated with Americans tired of costly military interventions and asymmetric alliances. The slogan suggested a foreign policy rooted in realism—one that would prioritize concrete
TBILISI, Dec 5 - A senior figure in the Armenian Church was placed in pre-trial detention for two months on Friday on charges of planting drugs on protesters seven years ago, his lawyer said, amid a widening church-state rift that has seen several clerics arrested this year.
IndiGo has apologised for “the immense inconvenience and distress” caused to travellers.
Dec 5 - Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy fired ballistic and cruise missiles at simulated targets in the Gulf on Friday during a two-day military exercise aimed at countering foreign threats, state media reported.
There were 66 victims in Akita prefecture.
It was announced on Friday (Dec 5) that Singapore and Malaysia will allow door-to-door cross-border taxi trips under new rules.
The move is meant to promote inclusivity and ensure crew members feel confident when working.
The United Nations food agency says the disaster could trigger rising hunger unless livelihoods are restored.
TOKYO — As 2025 closes and 2026 approaches, one of the biggest global economic and financial questions is the future trajectory of the Chinese yuan. More to the point, what might President Xi Jinping be willing to do to increase the currency’s global popularity? In the
Residents of Wang Fuk Court have repeatedly seen workers smoke at the site during the renovation.
The existing policy was set to expire at the end of 2025.
Speaking to CNA’s Saksith Saiyasombut, Sihasak Phuangketkeow said Thailand remains committed to the peace agreement but must also address public anger over the landmine incidents.
Our guest expert explains the Americas-focused doctrine, inspired by the 19th-century Monroe Doctrine’s hemispheric stance.
These ships move restricted cargo such as oil in defiance of global rules, often using stolen identities to evade sanctions and scrutiny.
JAKARTA, Dec 5 - Indonesia's military stepped up its relief efforts in three provinces on Sumatra island that have been devastated by deadly floods and landslides, and the country's vice president apologised for shortcomings in the response to last week's disaster.
PARIS, Dec 5 - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that unity between Europe and the United States was key in the support of Ukraine, adding there is \"no mistrust\".
The firms have protested against the move over privacy concerns.
Avocados from the Borneo island stand out for their size and texture, and are prized for their creamy and buttery flavour.
Players from both sides wore black armbands, and the stadium observed a minute of silence in honour of those affected by the fire.
The health authorities say the surge shows how the fight against infectious disease has fundamentally shifted.
IndiGo, India's largest carrier, has said operations will return to full normalcy only by 10 February.
The working group was created after September's mass detention of 317 South Korean workers in the US.
Many of the chemicals are linked to hormonal disruption, metabolic disorders and reproductive health problems.
Floods across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam have killed more than 1,600 people, with Indonesia bearing the brunt of the human loss.
China is the world’s largest consumer and importer of fresh durian.
The cyclone also hit roads, power lines and telecoms networks, and caused losses to agriculture.
KANDY, Sri Lanka, Dec 5 - November to January are usually the busiest season for Herath Gedara Rohan Anil Kumara’s three-bedroom homestay in Sri Lanka’s hill country, famed for its tea plantations, historic sites and quaint villages.
NEW DELHI, Dec 5 - Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi began summit talks in New Delhi on Friday, as New Delhi rolled out the red carpet for the Russian leader and Modi told him India supported peace efforts in Ukraine.
The island's Interior Ministry cited security risks as a reason for banning the social media app.
TAIPEI, Dec 5 - Taiwan's opposition leader decried as censorship on Friday a government plan to suspend access for a year to Chinese social media platform Rednote, while the island's presidential office backed the plan.
TikTok urged parents to “have conversations” with their teens to ensure they are truthful about their age.
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced last month that Ukraine will import American liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Greece via the “Vertical Gas Corridor” pipeline. The project complements Poland’s joint LNG plans with the US and to a lesser extent, Croatia’s to lay the basis
BEIJING, Dec 5 - Chinese leader Xi Jinping accompanied French President Emmanuel Macron to Chengdu on Friday, a rare gesture seemingly reserved for the head of Europe's second-largest economy that highlights Beijing's focus on Paris in its ties with the European Union.
After the NBA’s blockbuster return to Macau, China is going all in - calling for foreign investment, boosting homegrown basketball talent, and setting its sights on the 2028 Olympics.
Hong Kong's national security office urged residents to actively participate in voting.
Bali is now grappling with the fallout from a post-Covid tourism boom.
The charge will rise from 730 baht (S$29.63) per person to 1,120 baht (S$45.47) per person.
November and December are traditionally a busy season for Chinese military exercises.
Security specialists stress that focusing on nationality distracts from the need for accountability and reform.
Earlier on Dec 4, the country’s largest airline cancelled more than 300 departures.
In the 2010s, a bunch of right-wing types suddenly became big fans of Martin Luther King Jr’s views on race. If you saw someone on Twitter quote MLK’s nostrum that people should “not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character”, it was almost