‘Frustrated, tired, hungry’: KLIA passengers left waiting for hours after baggage system glitch

Authorities confirmed that 0perations at KLIA T1 have stabilised on April 19.

Wanted man in South Korea arrested after appearing on livestream

The man in his 50s was on South Korea’s wanted list for distributing sexually explicit content.

Pakistani detainee who fled from Malaysian jail during transfer successfully recaptured

The fugitive spent seven days on the run.

Art on trial - a sculptor's arrest highlights new extremes for censorship in China

Gao Zhen is being retroactively punished for 15 year-old-works, in a case that has alarmed rights groups.

Iran says it won’t negotiate with ‘erratic’ Trump

Iran says it has no plans to negotiate with the US after President Donald Trump threatened Sunday that “the whole country is going to get blown up” if Iran refuses to make a deal. There are conflicting reports on what Trump subsequently described as an attack on an Iranian

Poll shows falling support for New Zealand National Party and Prime Minister Luxon

WELLINGTON, April 20 - A newly released poll showed support has fallen further for New Zealand's ruling National Party and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, as he continues to face questions over whether he can retain his party's backing to stay in the top job.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw ballistic missile tests, state media says

This is the fourth ballistic missile launch in April and the seventh in 2026.

Residents return to ravaged homes months after Hong Kong fire

With 1,700 flats to pick through, the authorities hope the process will be completed by early May.

India voter register deletions spark outrage over AI use and poll fairness

Millions of voters have been struck off the voter list in several states and critics are questioning the process.

Pakistan prime minister speaks with Iran's president

April 19 - Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Sunday that he spoke with Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian about the conflict in the Gulf.

Drone footage shows huge Malaysian coastal village fire

Thousands of people have been displaced after a fire destroyed around 1,000 homes in Malaysia's Sabah state.

China deploys warship for combat drills in Western Pacific

A naval task group led by a Chinese warship will sail through the Bashi Channel into the Western Pacific Ocean.

‘We just want to be fair’: Sarawak state leaders vow to push for more concessions from Putrajaya

Sarawak’s ruling coalition, GPS, is preparing for state and national polls, due by April 2027 and February 2028.

Droids ran a half-marathon this weekend in record time. It’s a showcase of what Chinese tech can do

China is keen to stake its position both as an early adopter and leader in humanoid robots.

Three dead after shooting in Malaysia restaurant; 71-year-old suspect arrested

Allies fear a rushed US–Iran framework deal could backfire, leaving technical deadlock

PARIS/DUBAI, April 19 - European allies fear an inexperienced U.S. negotiating team is pushing for a swift, headline‑grabbing framework deal with Iran that could entrench rather than resolve deeper problems, diplomats with past experience dealing with Tehran said.

Women’s share of minister positions rise globally, but falls in Japan: Study

Japan's share of women among Cabinet ministers fell to 10 per cent in 2025, from 12.5 per cent in 2005.

Iran replenishes launchers at higher rate than pre-war, guards commander says

DUBAI, April 19 - Iran now updates and replenishes its missile and drone launchers at a higher speed than it did prior to the war with the U.S. and Israel, the Revolutionary Guards Aerospace Force commander said on Sunday, according to Nournews.

Man arrested over fatal Kota Tinggi shooting

Two local men and a foreign woman were killed at a restaurant in Malaysia.

Watch: Runners v robots at China half marathon

Robots competed in a half marathon race in Beijing on Sunday, with the winning machine leaving its human rivals for dust.

Humanoid robot sprints to victory in Beijing, beating the human half-marathon world record

But the race wasn’t without hiccups - one robot fell flat at the start line while another bumped into a barrier.

Malaysia joins growing number of Southeast Asian countries seeking to secure Russian oil

Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said that national oil company Petronas is set to negotiate with Russia to purchase oil and ensure a sufficient supply for domestic use.

Indonesia rights body probing civilian killings in Papua

Mandatory pre-arrival declaration rolled out for entrants into Vietnam

Foreign nationals entering Vietnam and overseas Vietnamese using visas must complete an online declaration before arrival.

Australia's most-decorated soldier vows to fight war crime charges

Ben Roberts-Smith has given his first statement since he was charged with five counts of the war crime of murder last week.

Fire razes 1,000 'stilt' homes in Malaysia's Sabah, thousands displaced

Sandakan police chief George Abd Rakman was quoted by local English daily The Star as saying that the "very large-scale and heartbreaking incident" affected 9,007 residents.

Fire in Malaysia's Sabah destroys 200 homes, hundreds displaced

Former Australian soldier speaks out against allegations of Afghan war crimes

SYDNEY, April 19 - Australia's most decorated soldier, charged with war crimes related to Afghanistan deployments more than a decade ago, on Sunday publicly denied the allegations against him and said he was proud of his service.

Malaysian transport minister orders review after KLIA T1 baggage system breakdown delays passengers

The breakdown caused delays of two to four hours.

Hours-long baggage delays at Malaysia’s KLIA as transport minister warns against lapses

The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia has been directed to investigate the incident and determine whether punitive action should be taken against airport operator Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd.

Fire in Malaysia's Sabah destroys 1,000 homes, thousands displaced

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 - Thousands of people have been displaced after a fire destroyed around 1,000 homes in a coastal village in Malaysia's Sabah state on Borneo island on Sunday, the fire department said.

Australian soldier charged with war crimes vows to clear his name

Ben Roberts-Smith's reputation was called into question after a series of news reports in 2018.

China seeks to rein in risks from AI ‘digital humans’

Videos featuring AI digital humans are ubiquitous on Chinese social media.

Massive blaze razes 200 homes in Sabah water village

No casualties had been reported at the time of writing.

Bangladesh raises fuel prices as Iran war drives up costs

The rising fuel bill is putting pressure on Bangladesh's strained foreign exchange reserves.

War in the Persian Gulf is plunging Pakistan into darkness

Asia’s emerging economies have borne the brunt of the global energy crisis.

North Korea fires ballistic missiles again, flexing muscle amid Iran war

The incident marks Pyongyang's seventh ballistic missile launch this year and its fourth in April.

Trump, Iran cite progress in talks as uncertainty hangs over Strait

WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD, April 19 - Iran's top negotiator said recent talks with the U.S. had made progress but gaps remained over nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz, while President Donald Trump cited \"very good conversations\" with Tehran despite warning against

New Zealand’s capital Wellington begins clean-up after flash floods

The nation’s weather forecaster predicted more thunderstorms for parts of North Island.

New Zealand's capital Wellington begins clean-up after flash floods

SYDNEY, April 19 - A clean-up began in New Zealand's capital Wellington after flash flooding, sparked by heavy rain, hit the nation's North Island, authorities said on Sunday.