North Korea

UN: More put to death for sharing foreign TV

Pyongyang has execu­ted people for distributing foreign media, including television shows like popular South Korean dramas, as part of an intensifying crackdown on personal freedoms, a UN human rights report said.

Focus

Bollywood at a (multi)cultural crossroads

Mumbai's film industry has long thrived on the promise of uniting a diverse nation through shared stories.

Singapore

Pregnant woman among three hurt in Liat Towers ceiling collapse

Three people, including a pregnant woman, were taken to hospital after a false ceiling in an al fresco dining area at Orchard Road's Liat Towers collapsed.

Indonesia

Greater flood risk expected this wet season, says agency

THE country is expected to experience a longer-than-usual peak period during its wet season this year, bringing a higher risk of floods and extreme rainfall in many areas of the South-East Asian nation, its weather agency has forecast.

China

Beijing condemns Mexican import tariff plan it claims is aimed at China

China to 'firmly protect our rights and interests', spokesperson tells reporters

Athletics

Athletics-Duplantis says 6.30m on the cards as he sails to final

TOKYO (Reuters) -Pole vault sensation Mondo Duplantis has made a habit of renewing the world record almost every time he competes and he sees the world championships in Tokyo as no exception, saying he would attempt a gravity-defying 6.30 metres in the final.

Football

Ruthless Red Giants crush minnows to reach FA Cup quarter-finals

PETALING JAYA: Selangor sealed their quarter-finals spot in the FA Cup football competition in ruthless style by crushing A1 Semi-Pro League side Malaysian Universities 9-0 in the second leg of their last-16 match at the Petaling Jaya Stadium on Saturday (Sept 13).

AseanPlus News

Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Saturday (Sept 13, 2025)

Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Saturday (Sept 13, 2025)

Nation

PM: Malaysia's economy should be empowered alongside culture, art and values

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressed that efforts to empower the country's economy will not be complete if they are not accompanied by strengthening culture, art and values ​​that are the pillars of the integrity of the multi-racial society. 

Singapore

Singapore to deepen global cooperation against extremism, says PM Wong

Singapore will deepen international cooperation as part of efforts to combat the growing threat of extremist ideologies among young Singaporeans, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

Thailand

Japan's top tech company Panasonic plans new plant in Thailand to meet AI server demand

Panasonic Industry, a subsidiary of Japanese electronics giant Panasonic, said on Friday that it plans to invest around 17 billion yen (US$115 million) to build a new production facility in Thailand.

Indonesia

Indonesia and the UAE call for Middle East unity amid geopolitical tensions

Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have called on Middle Eastern countries to unite amid regional geopolitical tensions, days after Israel's September 9 strike on Qatar drew widespread international condemnation.

Singapore

First man in Singapore charged over Kpod possession under Misuse of Drugs Act taken back to scene of arrest

Derek Khor was arrested for possessing etomidate vapes, the first case since the law changed on Sept 1, facing jail and caning. Police found Khor with vapes and components in Ang Mo Kio.

Japan

Kansai Airport runways fully reopen after a Philippine-bound United Airlines flight's emergency landing

Kansai International Airport in western Japan fully reopened its runways early Saturday after a United Airlines plane made an emergency landing due to a cargo room fire alert.

Rugby

Rugby-Second half blitz takes New Zealand to 46-17 World Cup win over S Africa

EXETER, England (Reuters) - Teenage wing Braxton Sorensen-McGee scored two tries as defending champions New Zealand survived a first-half scare to defeat South Africa 46-17 in their Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final at Sandy Park on Saturday.

Vietnam

Vietnam accelerates IPOs, enables higher foreign stock ownership

Vietnam is rolling out a series of regulatory reforms aimed at attracting more overseas investors into its stock market, which has outperformed regional peers this year.

China

PLA warship the Fujian heads to South China Sea. Is it about to enter service?

Chinese navy says the warship is on 'routine mission' as speculation builds that it could soon be commissioned

Myanmar

Large haul of narcotics seized in Myanmar's Yangon

Myanmar authorities have seized 4,440 kg of ICE (methamphetamine), 1,100 kg of ketamine, 4 million stimulant tablets, and 14 kg of heroin powder in Yangon region

World

India's Modi calls for peace in Manipur, launches development projects

GUWAHATI (Reuters) -Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed for peace on Saturday in Manipur state - the scene of two years of deadly ethnic violence - as he unveiled a package of development projects there worth nearly $1 billion.

Cambodia

Etihad Airways to extend wings from UAE to Cambodia next month

Etihad Airways will start direct flights from Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), to Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, from Oct. 3, said a news release from Cambodia's Ministry of Tourism on Saturday.