Myanmar's junta plans 2025 elections after a 2024 census, amid ongoing turmoil since their 2021 coup. Electoral changes and international opinions vary, while the country faces...
President Xi Jinping's unexplained absence from the G20 summit highlights strained global relations and increased secrecy in China's leadership. Potential factors include tensions with India and...
A concerned Malaysian mother uncovered her 8-year-old daughter's surprising knack for accumulating RM1,550 (approximately US$332) through alleged schoolyard gambling. Despite a weekly RM50 allowance, the daughter's...
A viral video captures a heated kickboxing match between university students in Kuala Lumpur, triggered by one student's provocation. The local student, hailing from East Malaysia...
Malaysian Queen, Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, is lauded for her genuine and relatable approach during her recent visit to Tawau, Sabah. She...
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announces the Philippines' readiness to chair ASEAN in 2026 instead of Myanmar, aiming to fortify community-building and maintain the bloc's agenda amid...
Amidst ASEAN's vast institutional landscape, its ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) battles systemic challenges, striving for human rights relevance. While recent efforts signal progress,...
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol emphasizes the need for collaboration with ASEAN to address North Korea's nuclear threats, ahead of a meeting in Jakarta and...
Singaporean rapper Subhas Nair received a six-week jail sentence on Tuesday for making statements about races and religions between July 2019 and March 2021. Despite his...
Justice For Myanmar launched the "Dirty Over 30" list, spotlighting nine tycoons in Singapore allegedly supporting the Myanmar military junta. This campaign, a parody of "Forbes...
Singaporean political observers express concern over the significantly higher eligibility criteria for private-sector presidential candidates compared to public-sector candidates, calling for adjustments. Some also suggest a...
Hong Kong's top court will decide on recognizing same-sex marriages in a landmark case. Pro-democracy activist Jimmy Sham's challenge seeks equal recognition of his marriage. While...
A Japanese man admitted to starting a fatal 2019 fire at Kyoto Animation, reportedly due to anger over stolen ideas. Shinji Aoba faces multiple charges, while...
G20 per capita coal emissions rose 9% from 2015 to 2022, with some countries reducing while others, including India and Indonesia, increased emissions. The need for...
Southeast Asian leaders gathered in Indonesia to address the Myanmar crisis and tensions in the South China Sea. ASEAN seeks unity amid divisions over Myanmar's junta...
