Pocket-size AI: Powerful phones star at China show
At least three firm showcased so-called agentic phones at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference.
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‘Daigou’ queue-jumping prompts safety measures at South Korea’s Incheon Airport
Several airline employees were reportedly injured while trying to direct passengers back in line.
Democratic Taiwan must not become ‘China’s Taiwan’, says President Lai
The Taiwanese leader said the island must remain vigilant in times of peace.
Democratic Taiwan must not become 'China's Taiwan', president says
TAIPEI, July 19 - Taiwan must work together to protect its democracy and not become part of China, President Lai Ching-te said on Sunday, calling on members of his Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to oppose the \"red terror\" coming from Beijing.
Southern China braces for more rain, Chongqing landslide search continues
BEIJING, July 19 - China's meteorological authority on Sunday issued a heavy rain alert for parts of southern China, following a warning a day earlier of mountain flood risks in areas like Chongqing and Yunnan and potential emergency evacuations in vulnerable places.
Wife of Indian activist Wangchuk asks court to move him to private hospital
“Despite repeated requests, the hospital has refused to discharge him or allow us to shift him to a private hospital of our choice,” Gitanjali Angmo said in a post on X on Sunday (Jul 19).
I want to focus on building a family first, says former Malaysian minister Syed Saddiq
Syed Saddiq gave assurances that he would not neglect his public duties.
Survivors of Indonesia boat sinking rescued after days at sea
Survivors told rescuers they had been part of a group of 25 people earlier reported as missing.
Rescuers race to find survivors after landslide in southwest China's Chongqing
Even as rain eased slightly, unstable wet weather conditions have made the search and rescue operation more challenging, officials said.
Rescuers find five survivors and are still looking for 20 others after boat sinks in Indonesia
The five, including a 7-year-old girl, were found clinging to a fish trap belonging to a local fisherman, Makassar search and rescue officials said.
Woman dies week after Bangkok bar fire, raising toll to 34
The 20-year-old woman had died in hospital early on Sunday (Jul 19), officials from Erawan Emergency Medical Centre said, adding that 13 still remain in intensive care.
India probe into stolen donations tests trust in temple finances
Police launched investigations in June - arresting eight people responsible for handling donations allegedly amounting to 30 million rupees (US$311,573) at the revered Hindu shrine.
A blockade at Hormuz, a crisis for all humanity
The current architecture of international relations faces a profound, non-linear crisis that extends far beyond the traditional boundaries of regional military conflict. The ongoing military escalation in the Middle East — particularly around the region’s key maritime
Faith v therapy: Inside the Philippine school for exorcists
The Philippines has roughly one psychiatrist for every 200,000 people in the archipelago, according to the WHO.
1 dead, 7 hospitalised after tree falls near Singapore High Commission in Kuala Lumpur
The incident, which occurred at about 10.20pm, involved two vehicles pinned beneath a massive fallen tree.
North Korean foreign minister on official visit to Russia, state media say
Top diplomat Choe Son Hui has flown to Moscow for talks with her Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, North Korea's state-run Korean Central News Agency reported on Sunday (Jul 19).
North Korean foreign minister on official visit to Russia: State media
Choe Son Hui and her party left Pyongyang for Russia on July 18.
Singaporean arrested in Indonesia after police raid Jakarta house used to produce etomidate vapes
He was recruited by another Singaporean to produce 500 etomidate vape cartridges a day, local authorities said.
Summer of extremes: How a faster-warming China is reshaping weather conditions
Floods, fierce storms and rising temperatures are signs of a landmass country warming faster than the global average, experts say.
Why hit film Dear You struck a chord with Chinese Malaysians over roots and dual identity
The film, which has taken at least $4.8m at the box office, has prompted reflections on belonging, heritage and home.
Singaporean arrested after Jakarta police bust etomidate vape factory: Reports
Thousands of etomidate vape cartridges and laboratory equipment were seized during the raid on a home in North Jakarta on Friday (Jul 17).
Meet PMX.AI - an artificial intelligence avatar launched by Malaysia PM Anwar to engage voters
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced the launch of his AI avatar with a superhero-themed video, and Malaysians can chat with PMX.AI on messaging platform WhatsApp.
Building under renovation collapses in Melaka, workers feared trapped in rubble
The building owner had not obtained a permit to carry out the renovation works.
Laos says it can't determine cause of tourist deaths linked to methanol
Officials say they have no evidence of poisoning over the 2024 deaths because autopsies were not conducted.
