East Asia

Girl allegedly kidnapped in Malaysia believed to be scam victim: Singapore police

SINGAPORE: A 15-year-old girl who was allegedly kidnapped in Malaysia is believed to be a victim of a China official impersonation…

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China defence minister Dong Jun’s reappearance stirs more intrigue amid patron Miao Hua’s downfall

Analysts say it might be too soon to confirm whether Mr Dong is safe or still in trouble. They cite…

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NBA’s deal with Macau marks end of 5-year China exile, brings Nets, Suns to casino city

The NBA will return to China in 2025, with two pre-season games in Macau bringing an end to a years-long…

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Indonesia to repatriate death-row convict to the Philippines

Indonesia and the Philippines signed an agreement on Friday to repatriate a Filipino woman who has been on death row…

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China green lights a game-changing new railway through Central Asia

China is finally moving forward with plans to build a new railway to Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, with analysts saying the…

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American Maher says her popularity was born out financial necessity

MANCHESTER, England : American Ilona Maher is arguably the world’s most popular rugby player, boasting the largest social media following…

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Police prevent Indian Punjabi farmers marching to Delhi to demand better prices

SHAMBHU, India: Indian police used tear gas and pepper spray against dozens of farmers who began marching from Punjab state…

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Malaysian MMA fans hail UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov’s plan to launch Johor gym

Khabib fever is rumbling in Malaysia after the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) hall of famer announced he would set up…

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China to give foreign companies equal treatment in govt procurement

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Man gets jail, caning for attempted rape of Thai disco singer

SINGAPORE: A man who attempted to rape a Thai disco singer was sentenced to nine-and-a-half years in prison and six…

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