OpenAI’s Sam Altman says AI unlikely to lead to ‘jobs apocalypse’

The technology had not claimed as many white-collar jobs as he had feared.

Political animal: NZ lawmaker carries crayfish into Parliament

He pledged to devour the crustacean after the government budget.

South Korea overpass collapse kills two people, injures four, officials say

SEOUL, May 26 - A section of an overpass under demolition in the South Korean capital, Seoul, collapsed on Tuesday, killing two people and injuring at least four others, fire and city officials said.

North Korea fires ballistic missile into Yellow Sea: Seoul

South Korea, the United States and Japan were "maintaining a state of full readiness" and closely sharing intelligence, Seoul's military said.

Islamic State-linked families in Syria return to Australia

The group of six Australian women and 13 children had been stranded in a Syrian camp since 2019.

Rubio revives 'Quad' with new Asia projects after questions on US

Motorists to pay new Genting Highlands road charges from May 28, starting at US$0.80

Genting Malaysia Berhad previously said the charges were necessary due to steep and escalating costs of maintaining the road and its slopes, which were paid for by the firm since the 1960s.

Seoul overpass collapse: 1 dead, 5 injured; rail services suspended

Authorities said part of the road deck collapsed during demolition work.

Quad launches Indo-Pacific monitor plan as Hormuz crisis deepens

The four nations also announced plans to partner with Fiji on port infrastructure.

South Korea aims to launch first nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s

SEOUL, May 26 - South Korea will seek to launch its first nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s, under a new programme aimed at countering North Korea's submarine-launched nuclear and missile threats, Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back said on Tuesday.

Singapore is winning the AI race nobody is watching

It is 2028. A Fortune 500 bank in London is deciding where to deploy its first fully autonomous AI agent for credit decisions. The bank has access to the most powerful AI models in the world. Some come from California. Some come from Beijing. Some come from Paris. The

India prepares interim, not final, report as Air India crash anniversary nears, source says

Indian investigators are still working on probe and need more time.

Officials tried to silence Papua film Pesta Babi. It drew millions of views on YouTube instead

The documentary examines large-scale food estate and bioethanol projects in South Papua.

China, Pakistan aim to revamp economic corridor, Gwadar port

They agreed to promote “high-quality” development of CPEC, a flagship project of China’s Belt and Road initiative.

Perilous logic behind Indonesia’s commodity export funnel

JAKARTA – When President Prabowo Subianto rose before Indonesia’s plenary parliamentary session on May 20, 2026, few foresaw that he would deliver an address that will inevitably shift the world’s fourth most populous nation’s economic destiny. In the speech, the leader

Private car drivers to pay RM5 road charge to enter Genting Highlands, starting May 28

Drivers will be required to tap their cards, including Touch ‘n Go or credit and debit cards, for payment.

BTS crowned 'Artist of the Year' at American Music Awards

The group beat Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga, and also won 'Song of the Summer'.

Australian police arrest two in connection with gunman Dezi Freeman

Police say the pair will be questioned in relation to the fugitive who was shot dead in March.

Philippines ends rescue efforts as hope fades for victims of building collapse

The focus on May 26 shifted to recovering the remains of the victims.

Japan approves $4 billion spending to help with energy bills

The spending aims to help households with electricity and gas bills between July and September.

Singaporean, Indonesian defence firms explore collaborations

At a workshop, representatives from both sides presented each of their company’s capabilities.

North Korea fires unidentified projectile, South Korea military says

SEOUL, May 26 - North Korea fired an unidentified projectile off the country's west coast on Tuesday, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement.

North Korea fired projectiles, including short-range ballistic missile, Seoul says

It is North Korea’s first known missile launch since April 19.

Japan approves US$3 billion spending to help with energy bills

Starbucks sees sharp drop in Korean sales after 'Tank Day' marketing backlash

The chairman of Shinsegae Group, the operator of Starbucks Korea, asked people not to take out any anger on their employees and frontline staff.

Samsung consumer electronics union asks court to block vote on pay deal

The union, consisting of about 13,000 members, said it was told it had no right to join the vote.

Human body parts found in bear’s stomach in Japan’s Yamagata confirmed as 78-year-old man

The bear was killed nearby immediately after the body was found.

Rubio says Iran deal could take days as US launches fresh strikes

May 26 - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday negotiating a deal with Iran could \"take a few days,\" quashing hopes for an imminent end to the conflict a day after U.S. forces conducted what Washington called defensive strikes in southern Iran.

Type 004: China’s nuclear carrier fast-forged to face down the US

As China rapidly builds its largest and potentially first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the Type 004 may mark a decisive shift from regional sea denial toward sustained blue-water power projection across the Indo-Pacific. This month, the Center for Strategic and

Dozens of drones crash into Sydney harbour after light show glitch

Vivid Sydney organisers and the UK company behind the drone show blamed it on technical difficulties.

China adds relief funds for flood and quake-hit areas

Additional funds of $30 million were allocated.

EXPLAINED: Why Taiwan wants U.S. weapons and why Washington supplies them

Reports of a delayed U.S. arms package have renewed attention on the unusual security relationship with Taipei.

Starbucks Korea executives apologise as ‘Tank Day’ campaign boycott hits revenue

The campaign coincided with the anniversary of the 1980 Gwangju Uprising, when tanks crushed protests, killing hundreds.

Frontier isn’t the finish line in US-China AI rivalry

For the better part of three years, the global conversation about artificial intelligence has been framed as a horse race, with the projected winners having the biggest models, largest data centers and fastest chips. By those measures, the United States is clearly ahead.

Malaysians opt for buses to return to home towns for Hari Raya Haji, aiming to stretch fuel quota

Some travellers are rethinking travel plans amid rising fuel costs and the reduced BUDI95 petrol quota.

Malaysian police arrest 51 men, seize drugs in raids linked to ‘gay party’

Syariah laws in Malaysia ban same-sex acts and cross-dressing.

Malaysian police arrest 51 men, seize drugs in raids linked to 'gay party'

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 - Malaysian authorities detained 51 men in a series of raids on Sunday in connection with what police described as a drug-fueled \"gay party\" held at a Kuala Lumpur hotel.

Taiwan drone exports soar amid Ukraine war

Taiwanese companies are seeking a stake in the fast-growing global market for UAVs.

Sydney light show called off after malfunctioning drones crash into water

The company behind the drone performance – blamed a change in radio frequency for the disaster.

Rescuers race to free seven people trapped in flooded Laos cave

A team of experts who helped free a teen football team from a Thai cave in 2018 are among the rescuers.

India’s prized Alphonso mango crop ruined by weather

The weather damage has coincided with a slump in exports as a result of the Iran war.

Australia-India-Japan-US Quad to build a port, unveil pact on critical minerals

NEW DELHI, May 26 - The foreign ministers of Australia, India, Japan and the U.S. agreed to jointly build a port in Fiji and signed pacts covering critical minerals and energy security, as they sought to inject fresh energy into the grouping.

Sabah to step up enforcement after fish bombing incident that damaged coral reefs

The suspects are believed to have fled before enforcement teams arrived.

Quad foreign chiefs to discuss energy security, push for leaders’ summit

The Quad grouping is seen as part of the US' strategy to counter China’s growing influence in the Indo-Pacific.

A scorching Asian summer will add to risk of surging gas prices

The key risk is that the heat triggers stronger demand in China, the world’s No. 1 LNG buyer.