Myanmar rolls out mass prison sentence cut, trimming ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s detention
A presidential office statement said prisoners will “have their remaining sentences cut by one-sixth”.
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Turkey is Iran war’s biggest winner — without firing a shot
When US and Israeli aircraft struck Iran on February 28, killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and decapitating much of the senior Iranian leadership, Turkey’s reaction was striking for what it withheld. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan described the US-Israeli attacks on Iran as a
Mother in South Korea arrested after beating 8-month-old son to death with TV remote
During questioning, the mother said she abused the child because he would not sleep and kept crying.
White House quiet as China ramps up trade leverage before Trump-Xi summit
WASHINGTON, April 30 - Beijing rolled out new trade rules this month that have alarmed U.S. businesses and which analysts say could seriously undercut American efforts to reduce supply chain dependence on China.
S. Korean man’s taxi ride in Vietnam sparks buzz with pocket money for driver’s daughter
The driver took his daughter with him as there was no one else to look after her that day.
Johor Regent urges fast-track approval for RTS Link rail project
“There is a pressing need to ensure Johor is ready to handle the increased movement of people,” he said.
Leader of Cambodia's defunct opposition loses appeal against treason conviction, lawyer says
PHNOM PENH, April 30 - A Cambodian appeals court on Thursday upheld a 27-year sentence for former opposition leader Kem Sokha for his treason conviction, his lawyer said, another blow to an opposition decimated by the ruling party's long-running crackdown.
US seeks new coalition to get ships moving again in Hormuz, internal cable says
WASHINGTON, April 29 - President Donald Trump's administration is seeking the participation of other countries to form an international coalition to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a State Department cable seen by Reuters.
Growing US-South Korea tensions spill over into intelligence, business fronts
A series of speed bumps have unsettled the alliance since Mr Trump’s return to office in January 2025.
Cambodian court denies appeal by detained opposition leader Kem Sokha
The judges also added an additional five-year international travel ban to Kem Sokha's sentence.
Christchurch mass killer loses bid to overturn conviction
White supremacist Brenton Tarrant's appeal is "utterly devoid of merit", a New Zealand court has ruled.
S. Korea to remove ‘out-of-wedlock child’ term from welfare forms
The move comes as births outside legal marriage are becoming more common in South Korea.
One dead, 2 injured in S. Korea apartment fire
The resident died after falling during evacuation.
Malaysia to slash 2026 federal operating spend over Iran war costs
The finance ministry suggested RM5.4 billion (US$1.36 billion) in budget cuts for health and higher education ministries, according to local media reports.
New Zealand mosque shooter's bid to appeal convictions denied by court
WELLINGTON, April 30 - New Zealand's Court of Appeal on Thursday denied convicted Christchurch mosque shooter Brenton Tarrant's bid to appeal his convictions, ruling his attempt to overturn guilty pleas for the country's deadliest mass shooting was \"utterly devoid of merit\".
Residents of Australia’s ‘most beautiful’ street fed up with viral fame
Tasman Drive in Gerringong has attracted attention on social media apps such as Instagram, TikTok and Xiaohongshu.
New Zealand mosque shooter loses bid to overturn convictions
He had appealed to the Court of Appeal in February citing “torturous and inhumane” detention conditions.
Indonesia’s Riau, South Sumatra brace themselves for forest fires as El Nino looms
The two provinces are particularly prone to recurring fires.
Fire razes five houses in Kuala Lumpur, killing one
The fire completely destroyed one of the houses, while the four others were damaged to varying degrees.
Indonesia fatal train crash: Accidents mount as crossings left unchecked
The Indonesian President has pledged to build an overpass near the station.
Vehicle workshops in Malaysia steering into scams
Many such workshops are out to make a quick buck by “repairing” problems that do not exist.
Bali drowning in trash after landfill closed
Bali's largest landfill was declared off-limits for organic waste from the beginning of April, as the government moves to enforce a longstanding ban on open tips.
Bali drowning in rubbish after landfill closed
Bali's largest landfill was declared off-limits for organic waste from the beginning of April, as the government moves to enforce a longstanding ban on open tips.
Malaysia civil servants’ sick days drop by 30% after work-from-home policy rolls out
The WFH arrangement currently involves 390 employees or 50 per cent of the workforce.
North Korea faces severe drought: State media
The extreme weather comes as food shortages are already a key concern in the country.
Bali drowning in trash after island’s largest landfill shuts
Rubbish is piling up in the streets and attracting rats, or being set alight by frustrated residents.
Initial Australian inquiry into Bondi Beach shooting calls for counter-terrorism reforms
It also calls for expanded security protocols during Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
No more three-hour traffic crawls: Johor residents pin hopes on upcoming RTS Link
Some noted that affordability of the RTS Link will be a key consideration for commuters.
Taiwan activates backup communications for outlying island after undersea cable breaks
Repairs to the cable are expected to be completed by the end of July, depending on weather conditions.
‘Vehicle plate, not nationality’: Official says foreigners can still pump RON95
Non-Malaysians can buy unsubsidised RON95 petrol if they use a vehicle with a local registration plate.
Acid attack on activist was premeditated, says Indonesian military prosecutor at trial
The suspects researched the victim's usual whereabouts and made the acid themselves.
Australian Jewish group warned of ‘attack’ before Bondi mass shooting: Inquiry
Australia’s Jewish community “was the evident target of the attack”, an interim report said.
Bondi shooting inquiry calls for gun reform and more security at Jewish festivals
An interim report says country should prioritise 'nationally consistent' firearms reforms.
JB food guide: Hossan Leong’s picks at Taman Sentosa’s nostalgic open-air hawker street
In this instalment of Makan Kakis, Mediacorp Gold 905’s Denise Tan joins JB resident Hossan Leong for the best bites at Sentosa Street Food, including Grandma Ong’s heritage noodles, Penang laksa and herbal roast duck so popular it sells out by sunset.
A son overlooked and a jailed tycoon: Inside Samsung's succession drama
The family dynasty behind Samsung is so complicated it regularly makes headline news in South Korea.
New York Mayor Mamdani encourages King Charles to return Koh-i-Noor Diamond
April 29 - New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said on Wednesday he encourages Britain's King Charles to return the Koh-i-Noor Diamond, with his comments coming during the British monarch's ongoing U.S. visit.
North Korean oppression is a security strategy, not a side issue
At a US House Armed Services Committee hearing on April 22, 2026, that had been convened to discuss US foreign policy amid the Iran war, General Xavier Brunson, commander of US Forces Korea, was asked how the relationship between China and Russia was affecting stability on the
Seoul pivots southward again, restructuring for strategic autonomy
The international order is being shaken by wave after wave of crises. The US-China rivalry has spread far beyond tariffs and technology controls into critical minerals, energy, supply chains and even the normative architecture of global governance. Onto this structural
Will Malaysia’s unprecedented move to appoint retired judge as new anti-graft chief pay off?
While Abdul Halim Aman’s appointment could be seen as an attempt to restore public trust, experts ask if an outsider can overcome internal resistance and carry out much-needed reforms.
Key US senator to call for new efforts to prevent undersea cable sabotage
WASHINGTON, April 29 - The chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Thursday will call for new efforts to address growing national security concerns over submarine communications cables that handle 99% of international internet traffic.
It could have happened to me: Moving women-only carriages won’t fix Jakarta’s rail system
The safety failures that led to the crash and the culture of sexual harassment need to be addressed to make trains safer.
Seven people die in hospital wall collapse in southern India
April 29 - Seven people have died after an 8-foot (2.5-metre) wall at a hospital complex collapsed in the southern Indian city of Bengaluru, a state official said on Wednesday.
Seven people die after hospital wall collapses in Bengaluru
The collapse killed a child and four street vendors.
Iran war caused shortage of tungsten, most of which is from China
The US and Israel’s conflict with Iran has drained munitions at an astonishing rate. This is placing pressure on the supply of a crucial metal: tungsten. Tungsten is used in armor-piercing munitions and in components that need to withstand high levels of heat. It is an
Trump says he discussed a Ukraine ceasefire with Putin
WASHINGTON, April 29 - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he discussed a possible ceasefire in the four-year war in Ukraine in a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Trump urges Iran to sign a deal and discusses prolonged blockade
WASHINGTON/DUBAI, April 29 - Donald Trump discussed how to mitigate the impact of a possible months-long U.S. blockade of Iran's ports with U.S. oil companies, a White House official said on Wednesday, as the U.S. president urged Tehran to \"get smart soon\" and sign a deal.
U.S. war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far, says Pentagon official
WASHINGTON, April 29 - The United States' war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far, a senior Pentagon official said on Wednesday, providing the first official estimate of the military's price tag for the conflict.
What China’s blocking of Manus deal means for its AI start-ups relocating overseas for US capital
Analysts say Beijing wants to ensure that strategic tech remains firmly within its control as the US-China race for AI heats up.