India, Pakistan exchange tit-for-tat attacks, sparking fears of escalation
Those in India say that whether or not the clash escalates is up to Islamabad. Those in Pakistan say that New Delhi’s actions leave Pakistan with little choice but to strike…
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Myanmar junta calls new ceasefire after quake
The announcement comes days after the expiry of a previous humanitarian ceasefire it was accused of violating with a continued campaign of air strikes.
After Trump tariffs, Malaysia delays local hikes in bid to fuel economic growth
A minister admitted that “politically, it is very difficult” to cut fuel subsidies now, given the headwinds from US President Donald Trump’s decision to apply tariffs on the…
Asian airlines re-route, cancel flights due to India-Pakistan fighting
More than two dozen commercial flights were diverted to avoid Pakistan airspace.
Israel says ‘most’ Gazans to be displaced in expanded operation
A UN spokesman said Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was “alarmed” by the Israeli plan that “will inevitably lead to countless more civilians killed and the further…
US Treasury sanctions Myanmar warlord and militia linked to cyberscams targeting Americans
Led by Saw Chit Thu, the Karen National Army has long controlled a region located on the Thai-Burmese border, which is home to multiple cyberscam syndicates, the statement said.
Malaysia’s small businesses see red over plan to extend visa-free scheme for Chinese visitors
Fear of the newcomers is also fuelled by their “neijuan”, or overcompetitive attitudes, honed by tougher operating conditions in China.
Grateful family looking for woman who performed CPR, saved man at Malaysia airport
The woman, who happened to be behind Mr. Law when he collapsed (full name not revealed), immediately started administering CPR and did not stop until help arrived.
Singapore’s homegrown LLM Sea-Lion to offer new features as more SE Asian firms use it
After releasing the latest model with “reasoning” capabilities on April 15, its researchers at AI Singapore said they plan to add voice recognition later in 2025, followed by…
Japan, China, South Korea, ASEAN enhance regional financial safety net
A new rapid financing facility will enable members to access emergency financing without conditions in case of financial crises arising from sudden shocks.