AseanPlus News

Israel ramps up strikes on Gaza City and hospital says at least 32 are dead

A barrage of airstrikes killed at least 32 people across Gaza City as Israel ramps up its offensive there and urges Palestinians to evacuate, medical staff reported Saturday.

AseanPlus News

Nepal returns to calm as first woman PM takes charge, visits wounded

Nepal's newly appointed interim prime minister began work on Saturday by visiting young protesters wounded in the deadly anti-corruption rallies that ousted her predecessor.

Badminton

Pearly-Thinaah rue costly mistakes after semis loss to Chinese bogey pair

PETALING JAYA: Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah say costly mistakes shattered their dream of retaining their Hong Kong Open women's doubles crown.

Nation

RON95 petrol price will go down by end September, says Anwar

JOHOR BARU: The government will keep its promise to reduce the price of RON95 petrol to RM1.99 per litre by the end of September, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Myanmar

Myanmar's famed Shwedagon Pagoda continues to attract millions despite political instability

he Shwedagon Pagoda, also known as the Golden Pagoda in Myanmar, attracted over 4.65 million visitors in the first eight months of this year.

Philippines

Philippine defence and military chiefs reject call to defect from Marcos over flood control uproar

There is a public outrage in the Philippines over allegations of massive corruption in flood control projects that have implicated several congressmen and public works officials and sparked pockets of street protests.

Other Sports

Olympics-Coventry wants consensus among sports on protecting women's category

TOKYO (Reuters) -International Olympic Committee chief Kirsty Coventry says she is hoping for consensus among sports about protecting the female category, with fairness of competition the foremost consideration.

Vietnam

Vietnam investigates cyberattack on creditors' data; impact of the breach being assessed

A large database in Vietnam containing data on creditors has been attacked by hackers, and the impact of the breach is still being assessed.

Indonesia

24 killed after floods hit Indonesia, relief and rescue efforts underway

At least 24 people were killed and nine others remained missing after flash floods and landslides hit Indonesia's Bali Island and East Nusa Tenggara province, officials have announced.

Nation

Rafizi, Wong Chen receive threat over lewd video, blackmailer demands US$100,000

SUBANG JAYA: Former economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and Subang MP Wong Chen have both received threats over a lewd video, with the blackmailer threatening to release the footage if payment is not made.

Singapore

The much-loved Charlie And The Chocolate Factory musical, is coming to Singapore in May 2026

The musical based on British author Roald Dahl's much-loved 1964 children's novel is coming to Singapore for the first time in May 2026.

China

Northeastern Chinese want fresher durians. A port operator is making it happen

New transit centre in Liaoning province will help 'cut out the middleman' along a lengthy durian supply chain in the world's largest consumer market for the delicacy

Thailand

Thailand seeks to use Hong Kong’s financial status to secure smart city funding

With its status as an international financial hub, Hong Kong can raise funds from anywhere, says secretary general of Eastern Economic Corridor Office

Nation

Anwar to attend emergency Arab-Islamic Summit to discuss Israeli attack on Doha

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will attend the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit in Doha, Qatar, on Monday (Sept 15) to discuss the Israeli attack on Qatar.

India

Eight people dead and many injured after lorry rams religious procession at busy highway in South India

At least eight people died and around 15 others were injured when a speeding truck rammed into a group of people carrying a religious procession on a busy highway in India's southern state of Karnataka.

Nation

Perikatan has no credible leader for PM post, says Dr Dzul

GEORGE TOWN: Perikatan Nasional does not have a credible leader who can be presented as a candidate for the Prime Minister post, said Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

Philippines

Philippines commission to probe widening flood project scandal

The Philippines on Sept 13 named the first members of an independent commission tasked with investigating a spiralling scandal into bogus flood control projects that has already seen numerous lawmakers implicated.

Nation

Stop excessive pressure over university admissions issue, urges Zambry

PUTRAJAYA: All parties are urged to stop excessive pressure on the issue of university admissions via the UPUOnline system as it would only worsen the situation, says Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir.

AseanPlus News

Hong Kong aiming to become top art trading hub to rival New York: source

Measures to be announced in Wednesday's policy address include boosting financing and insurance, and designating storage space at Airport City

Cycling

Motorcycling-Aprilia's home favourite Bezzecchi takes pole at San Marino GP

(Reuters) -Aprilia's Marco Bezzecchi took pole position for the San Marino Grand Prix at his home Misano circuit on Saturday while MotoGP championship leader Marc Marquez will start on the second row after going only fourth-fastest in qualifying.