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Malaysian under fire for cross-dressing at beauty pageant in Thailand

The Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) will summon a Malaysian participant in the Miss Equality World 2026 pageant in Thailand for questioning, following the circulation of social media posts. In a statement on Tuesday, Jakim director general Dr Sirajuddin Suhaimee said Jakim would work with state Islamic religious authorities and relevant agencies to take action against the individu...

Worshippers in West Bank tear-gassed as Israeli attacks on mosques surge

Palestinian authorities say Israeli forces and settlers have 'violated' 13 West Bank mosques this year.

Israeli forces, settlers attack two West Bank mosques

Israeli forces fire tear gas into one mosque after settlers set fire to and vandalise another.

Former Malaysian minister arrested in state haj fund corruption probe

A former Malaysian minister has been remanded for five days as part of an anti-corruption inquiry into the management of the country’s state haj fund. The suspect, who is in his sixties, was detained at about 4.30pm on Tuesday after he went to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters in Putrajaya to have his statement recorded. MACC confirmed the arrest in a statement on social...

Apple joins Google in renaming Lake Ontario 'Lake America'

Apple Maps now shows Lake Ontario as "Lake America" for US users, following Google's lead in complying with US President Donald Trump's order as trade talks with Canada sour.

US and Sri Lankan agents bust Pakistan drug network and seize €18m of meth, police say

Sri Lanka's Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala told parliament that most of the illegal drugs originated in Afghanistan and Pakistan and were being smuggled into the island by sea.

Why Greece is betting on Israel’s Achilles Shield

The defence deal between the two countries fits into a larger shift in regional alliances amid the US-Israel war on Iran.

EU holds talks on response to Leipzig drone attack after Germany formally blames Moscow for incident – Europe live

Foreign policy chief says drone attack last month ‘had all the hallmarks of state sponsored terrorism’ as she prepares to lead talks todaySeparately, German police are also investigating another attempt to disrupt the country’s energy grid, this time at a electricity substation in Bergheim in the west of the country.A local police spokesperson said they are “not assuming a technical failure but a ...

Chinese carmakers eye full hybrid market; BYD posts US$1.2 billion profit: 7 EV reads

We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. After gaining EV sway, Chinese carmakers eye full hybrid market Chinese carmakers, already at the vanguard of electric vehicle (EV) technology and production, are looking to make a dent ...

Star Trek Day: London Science Museum aims for Vulcan salute Guinness World Record

Star Trek fans are hoping to set a simultaneous Vulcan salute world record to celebrate the iconic show’s 60th anniversary next week.

Explosion near German train station injures several people and draws police response

Police have responded to an explosion near Augsburg’s main train station in southern Germany

9 children, 5 others injured after 2 buses collide at Hong Kong primary school

Fourteen people, including nine children, have been injured in a collision involving two school buses at a Hong Kong girls’ primary school. The Fire Services Department said on Wednesday that it dispatched 10 ambulances to handle the accident at 1.26pm at Good Hope Primary School cum Kindergarten, located at No 381 Jat’s Incline in Ngau Chi Wan. Eight of the 14 injured people were sent to United C...

At least 14 injured after 2 buses collide at Hong Kong primary school

At least 14 people have been injured in a collission involving two school buses at a girls’ school in Hong Kong. The Fire Services Department said on Wednesday that it dispatched 10 ambulances to handle the accident at 1.26pm at Good Hope Primary School cum Kindergarten, located at No 381 Jat’s Incline in Ngau Chi Wan. Two of the 14 injured people were rushed to United Christian Hospital in Kwun T...

Why US troops have a history in this raucous Thai city

The BBC's Jonathan Head reports from Pattaya, a Thai beach resort home to neon-lit nightlife and racy bars.

Why do US troops have history with this Thai city?

The BBC’s Jonathan Head looks at the links between the US troops and the resort city of Pattaya as an aircraft carrier arrives nearby after 250 days at sea.

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Nepal floods: Father borrows $13, walks for days to search for missing son

Poor, frustrated and angry, Talka Sada is losing hope after trekking across Nepal's flood-hit areas in his search.

Nepal tunnel rescuers hit dead ends as search for trapped workers continues

Rescue teams in Nepal were still searching Wednesday for hundreds of workers believed to have been trapped inside sprawling hydropower tunnels following the catastrophic flash flood that swept through the Himalayan region last week. Officials said that many of the tunnels remain totally blocked by mud and debris.

Nepal tunnel rescuers hit dead ends as they search for trapped workers

Rescue teams in Nepal were still searching Wednesday for hundreds of workers believed to have been trapped inside sprawling hydropower tunnels for more than a week following the catastrophic flash flood that swept through the Himalayan region last week. Officials said that many of the tunnels remain totally blocked by mud and debris.

Nepal tunnel rescuers seek trapped workers but hit dead ends

Nepali rescuers searched Wednesday for survivors feared trapped inside hydropower tunnels a week after devastating floods, but hopes were fading as teams hit dead ends and no one was confirmed alive.

New England is battling invasive green crabs by eating the destructive species in fancy dishes

New England's creative solution to invasive green crabs involves incorporating them into the local diet and economy. Fishermen now target these soft-shelled crabs, which are gaining popularity and higher prices. Emerging markets for green crab products, including pet snacks and whiskey infusions, aim to counteract the harmful effects of this invasive species while boosting the economy.

Philippine fast-food giant Jollibee picks Hong Kong over New York for spin-off’s listing

The parent company of Philippine fast-food giant Jollibee plans to spin off and list its international operations, choosing Hong Kong over New York in a strong endorsement of the city’s initial public offering (IPO) diversification efforts. Jollibee Foods Corp (JFC) said in January that it intended to list its overseas arm, Jollibee Foods Corporation International (JFCI), in the United States. The...

Philippine fast-food giant Jollibee picks Hong Kong over New York for spin-off listing

The parent company of Philippine fast-food giant Jollibee plans to spin off and list its international operations, choosing Hong Kong over New York in a strong endorsement of the city’s initial public offering (IPO) diversification efforts. Jollibee Foods Corp (JFC) said in January that it intended to list its overseas arm, Jollibee Foods Corporation International (JFCI), in the United States. The...

Australia news live: Police investigating allegation linked to Sydney Swans travel to NSW to interview four people

Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastRide share driver charged on allegations of committing sexual acts during bookingA ride share driver will face court in Sydney today over multiple allegations of sexual acts, including one allegedly committed in the city’s CBD last weekend.They’re sick and tired of the feminisation of our curriculum and the lack o...

Turkey launches search for cargo ship after vessels collide off Istanbul's coast

Turkish officials say a search operation has been launched off the coast of Istanbul after two ships collided