Security firm recovers over 88,000 Singaporean accounts stolen by Russian hacker

Young Russian hacker spotted bragging about millions of stolen accounts he had collected.

May 12, 2016

Hindu-born Malaysian Mohd Sharif's bid to remove Muslim identity fails again

The Federal Court of Malaysia dismisses Hindu man's application to remove "Islam" from his ID.

May 12, 2016

Suicide live on Periscope: French prosecutors probe 19-yr-old's motive

French teenager commits suicide by throwing herself in front of a suburban train in Paris.

May 12, 2016

Singaporean dies after plunging down Blue Mountains cliff in Australia

Cheng Shi Min was looking over the falls when and she slipped and fell into freezing waters.

May 12, 2016

Revealed: How Song Joong-ki gives back to society with donations to charities

Song Joong Ki has donated his entire fee for appearing on Chinese variety TV show 'Hurry Up, Brother'.

May 12, 2016

Singapore National Day Parade 2016: How to get tickets for gala event

Successful applicants can collect their tickets from June 10 to 19, between 10am and 9pm daily at Kallang Wave Mall Atrium.

May 11, 2016

Najib says political attacks that derailed 1MDB IPO led to state fund's ruin

1MDB utilised 'debt funding' on condition that an IPO will follow, but 'attacks' sabotaged the plan.

May 11, 2016

After foul-mouthed race, Duterte prepares for war on crime, graft and booze

'If you are a policeman and stick to your racket, choose either you kill me or I kill you'

May 11, 2016

Singapore jails Chinese man Lim Beng for 17 yrs for multiple rapes in public space

Judge says Chinese New Year eve rape shattered notion of safety in public places in Singapore

May 11, 2016

Malaysian chopper crash: Body of Filipino pilot found

Body was found in Triso which is about 5.5km from the Lingga jetty.

May 9, 2016

21 Malaysian 'drug mules' face death penalty in Thailand over large ice, heroin haul

21 Malaysians arrested in Thailand over drugs could face death penalty.

May 9, 2016

Malaysia: 30 minutes into charging phone emits smoke and explodes

Another mobile phone exploded while charging in Malaysia

May 9, 2016

Song Joong-ki to appear in preview episode of 'Running Man' Chinese version

The 30-year-old actor will be seen in the video introducing himself to the Chinese viewers in Mandarin.

May 9, 2016

Malaysia chopper crash: Five bodies recovered, Philippine pilot still 'missing'

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines confirms the helicopter that crashed was of Philippine registration.

May 9, 2016

Kim Jong-un sets 5-year economic plan, professes nuclear restraint

Kim's plan focuses on mechanisation of agriculture and automation of factories.

May 9, 2016

Bangladesh: Suspected Islamists kill Sufi Muslim leader in Rajshahi

A local Sufi Muslim leader has been killed in Bangladesh in a suspected Islamic extremist killing.

May 8, 2016

Mother's Day: Facebook celebrates motherhood with 'flower reaction'

Facebook has started the floral decorations to its Messenger app in order to celebrate Mother's Day.

May 8, 2016

Canelo Álvarez beats Amir Khan in world middleweight boxing

Canelo Álvarez knocks out Britain's Amir Khan in the sixth round of their World Boxing Council middleweight title showdown in Las Vegas

May 8, 2016

Philippines: Poll favourite Duterte vows to 'butcher' criminals and forget human rights

'You drug pushers, hold-up men and do-nothings, you better go out. Because as the mayor, I'd kill you'

May 8, 2016

Malaysia: Sweeping win in Sarawak gives Najib vote of confidence

Najib's National Front coalition secures 72 out of 82 assembly seats in Sarawak state.

May 8, 2016