Astronauts barbecue chicken wings, steaks in China’s space station
Using the oven to prepare food marks the latest advancement in the life support system of China's space station.
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Police seek Malaysian rapper Namewee over sudden death of Taiwanese influencer, case reclassified as murder
Iris Hsieh, also known as "Nurse Goddess," was found dead in a bathtub inside a hotel room. The police found nine blue pills—believed to be ecstasy pills—weighing about 5.12…
Chinese court sentences five members of northern Myanmar telecom fraud syndicate to death
The Shenzhen Intermediate People's Court found the defendants guilty of 12 offences, including fraud, intentional killing, and intentional injury, with individual sentences handed…
Eight-year-old girl killed in wild elephant attack in Indonesia’s Riau
The victim, identified as Citra, suffered severe wounds to her head and body following the attack. Despite medical efforts to save her, she succumbed to her injuries on Saturday.
Muslim, South Asian voters to shape outcome of key elections in New York, Virginia
Mamdani, aged 34, stands poised to become not only the youngest mayor in more than a century but also the city’s first Muslim and South Asian leader.
Malaysian rapper Namewee denies drug use and involvement in Taiwanese influencer’s death
The 42-year-old posted a statement on Instagram on Nov 2 after what he described as "unsubstantiated news reports" linked him to the death of Hsieh Yu-hsin, also known as Iris…
Fear spreads at Seoul National University as feral dogs roam campus
According to the Gwanak-gu Office, a total of 63 stray dogs were captured in the district between January and October this year, marking a steady rise from 46 in 2023 and 56 last…
Singapore’s NParks probing case of dog that died after reportedly being left unattended at grooming facility
Footage from the pet shop’s CCTV showed that Buddy, who was almost four years old, had been left alone before his death. A post-mortem examination is being conducted.
Southeast Asian solidarity ‘important’ to bolster digital activism: experts, activists
Solidarity from people in other Southeast Asian nations may help support a people’s movement in a country and put more pressure on the government to make reforms to its policies.
Chinese expedition team sets sail on seven-month journey to Antarctica
Consisting of over 500 members and researchers from more than 10 countries and regions, the team will conduct scientific investigations in the polar region, aiming to enhance the…