Category: News
Singapore plays down payment to Taylor Swift amid grumbles from neighbours
City-state's culture minister says grant given to pop icon 'not anywhere as high as speculated'.
South Korea to suspend doctor licences as strike crisis escalates
Some 9,000 doctors walked off the job two weeks ago over government plans to increase medical school admissions.
Australia gives $41mn to ASEAN countries for ‘free, open’ South China Sea
Funds come after Philippine president told Australian parliament he would 'not yield' 'square inch' in South China Sea.
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei index passes 40,000 for first time in history
Nikkei 225 gains 1 percent to set a new high after last month beating 1989 record.
Thousands of inmates escape prison amid deepening Haiti violence
At least 12 people reported dead as gangs pushing for prime minister's removal attack two prisons.
US VP Harris calls for ‘immediate’ Gaza ceasefire in rare rebuke of Israel
Kamala Harris says 'no excuses' for Israel not to increase flow of aid to Palestinians in Gaza.
What to expect at China’s ‘Two Sessions’ amid sagging economy, party drama
Legislature and political advisory body to convene to pass laws, make political appointments, and set goals for 2024.
Several killed in Israeli attack on aid truck in Gaza: Report
At least nine people killed in attack on aid distribution vehicle, according to Palestinian media.
Preview: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka T20 cricket series
South Asian rivals meet in three-match T20 series after a string of hotly-contested encounters in recent past.
Are airdrops an effective way to deliver humanitarian assistance to Gaza?
The United States begins airlifting food into the Gaza Strip for the first time.