Singapore-bound ferry from Indonesia’s Batam collides with tanker, all safely evacuated: media
Investigations are ongoing to find out the cause of the accident and potential environmental impact.
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It’s not a sinkhole, no need to panic: Kuala Lumpur mayor
Mayor Maimunah Mohd Sharif said the incident at Jalan Bunus yesterday was only a case of ground settlement and not a repeat of last year’s tragedy.
Lost baby elephant in Thai sanctuary rescued safely after five-day search
Heavy rainfall and flash floods at the time were believed to have swept the calf away from its mother.
Monk loses lawsuit against Seoul temple over 14 years of alleged unpaid wages
The court dismissed the claim, citing a lack of evidence that a formal employment relationship existed.
South Korea’s Gumi City faces backlash over video featuring blackface
A promotional video by South Korea’s Gumi City sparked outrage for depicting blackface. Critics condemned the portrayal as racist and culturally insensitive, prompting the city…
Bodies of two missing Indian nationals retrieved in Nepal’s Manang
The father and daughter had left Gyaltsen Hotel on October 26, saying they were going to visit the monastery, but remained out of contact since.
‘They just wanted to live and we failed them’: Pakistani netizens furious after Lahore pet market demolished
According to shopkeepers, the demolition resulted in the deaths of many cats, dogs and birds that were buried alive under the rubble.
Ladakh’s petroglyph treasure faces threat from expanding road projects
Ancient petroglyphs in Ladakh are at risk as new road construction encroaches on heritage sites. Experts warn that without protective measures, the region’s invaluable rock art…
Government will keep all options open for Singapore founding PM Lee Kuan Yew’s family home: minister
The Government on Nov 3 announced its intention to gazette the roughly 1,100 sq m site as a national monument, citing its historical significance and national importance.
Rights activists in Malaysia call for justice as High Court orders reparations for missing men
Malaysia's AGC will appeal court rulings that held the government and police responsible for the disappearances of Pastor Raymond Koh and Amri Che Mat.