Leading international literary magazine spotlights Malaysian reading culture
As strong a start to the year as any, Malaysia features in the magazine, offering the world a window into its rich and diverse literary scene.
Residential sales in India dip slightly in 2025 despite softer home loan rates: Report
Despite concerns over a possible market correction, the firm noted that a decline in home loan interest rates, strong economic growth and easing inflation helped sustain housing…
Doctors ruled out surgery for Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir’s fractured hip because of his age, says son
In a video posted on social media on Wednesday (Jan 7), Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir said the former prime minister fell and fractured his hip when during his morning exercise on…
Old Delhi mosque stone-pelting: Delhi home minister warns against violence
Reacting to the demolition drive, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi claimed that the whole land belongs to the Waqf.
Philippine police eyes crackdown on ‘black cigarettes’
Known locally as "tuklaw," it has three times more nicotine content compared to normal cigarettes and may cause seizure-like symptoms upon consumption.
Hong Kong fire: Call to expedite resettlement plans
The deadly blaze that broke out on Nov 26 has to date claimed 161 lives and displaced nearly 2,000 households.
New law shifts Vietnam to disease prevention
This is a law of special importance, promptly institutionalising the Party and State's policies and guidelines on protecting, caring for and improving public health in the new…
2026 polls aims to put Bangladesh’s electoral process back on track: election commissioner
Election Commissioner (EC) Abul Fazal Md Sanaullah says 13th national election is about restoring momentum through reforms.
How expensive is a lifetime of Korean health care?
A report released Wednesday estimated that, as of 2023, average lifetime medical expenditure per person reached 246.56 million won.
On the ground in Sri Lanka: Rebuilding after Cyclone Ditwah
When Cyclone Ditwah struck Sri Lanka, it left a trail of destruction—but also a wave of solidarity. The Straits Times followed the Singapore Red Cross and saw how they worked…