Summary Hong Kong’s worst fire since 1948 killed 128 in Tai Po housing complex undergoing renovations with flammable materials. 279 were initially listed as missing. Police arrested directors and a consultant from Prestige Construction …
The number of flood evacuees housed at temporary relief centres (PPS) nationwide dropped to 27,522 as of 8.50am, compared with 29,457 yesterday. Nine states remain affected – Kelantan, Selangor, Perlis, Kedah, …
TAIPEI – Taiwan will introduce a US$40 billion (S$52 billion) supplementary defence budget to underscore its determination to defend itself in the face of a rising threat from China, President Lai Ching-te said on Nov 26. China, …
At least 14 dead in Tai Po as blaze engulfs apartment buildings What’s happening? Fire engulfs residential towers in northern Hong Kong Firefighters have been battling blaze for hours Over a dozen people have died, …
Police receive multiple reports of people trapped in tower where blaze started; elderly man says wife stuck in building This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please …
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi gestures as U.S. President Donald Trump delivers his speech during their visit to the aircraft carrier USS George Washington at the U.S. Navy’s Yokosuka base in Yokosuka, south of …
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Nov 24 held their first talks since agreeing to a tariff truce in October, discussing trade, Taiwan and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Mr Trump …
By Abid Hussain Islamabad, Pakistan – When the United Nations Security Council on Monday adopted a United States-authored resolution that paves the way for a transitional administration and an International Stabilisation Force (ISF) in Gaza, Pakistan – …
Creator: ADI SAFRI | Credit: NSTP Copyright: THE NEW STRAITS TIMES PRESS (M) BHD Malaysia has suspended operations at a rare earth site and two tin mines in western Perak state following an investigation into complaints that a stretch …
Growing concerns over declining trust in institutions, digital misinformation, and uneven political participation have prompted young people to step forward as champions of transparency, civic responsibility, and inclusive policymaking. Prime Minister Datuk Seri …
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