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More young couples in Singapore seek marriage counselling before tying the knot

As part of a series looking at marriage, dating and parenting trends in Singapore, CNA looks at why some are getting premarital advice on compatibility issues, including finances and career aspirations.

Hope, heartbreak and high costs: The challenges of fertility treatment in Singapore

As part of a series looking at marriage, dating and parenting trends in Singapore, CNA looks at how assisted reproductive journeys can be physically, emotionally and financially draining, especially for those seeking…

Court upholds former PPP leader’s 2-year prison term in church bribery case

The Seoul High Court on Tuesday upheld a lower court ruling that sentenced former People Power Party floor leader Kweon Seong-dong to two years in prison for receiving illicit political funds from a senior Unification…

Philippine museum brings deadly and lucrative galleon trade to life

Museumgoers will starting May 1 be able to walk on the deck of a full-size replica of a Spanish galleon that was built and crewed by Filipinos.

Busan job fair targets global talent with expanded reach

Busan will open its doors to hundreds of international students seeking careers in Korea as city officials introduce an expanded job fair aimed at connecting foreign talent with regional employers. The Busan…

Industry leaders warn interest rate hike to hit exports, economic growth

KARACHI: Trade and industry leaders on Monday criticised the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for raising the interest rate by 100 basis points to 11.5 per cent, calling the move ill-timed and unfortunate. They argued that…

Sabah urged to tighten crocodile control measures along Kinabatangan River

KOTA KINABALU, April 28 — The Sabah state government has been urged to take proactive measures to manage the crocodile population in Sungai Kinabatangan and reduce risks to local residents, particularly fishermen. Mohd…

Two Pahang women lose RM1.4m in phone scam syndicate fraud

KUANTAN, April 28 — Two women lost RM1.4 million after being duped by a phone scam syndicate from September 2024 to April 2026. Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said the first case involved a 60-year-old…

Uncertainty over IHC judges’ transfer echoes in courtroom

ISLAMABAD: As the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) meets on Tuesday (today) to deliberate on the proposed transfer of five judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC), uncertainty surrounding the move echoed in…

Shamsul Iskandar’s bid to move graft trial to High Court rejected

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s former senior political secretary Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin has failed in his attempt to transfer his corruption case from the Sessions…

Southeast Asia's deep-tech startups look to Japan for growth

Former Rafizi aide James Chai arrives at MACC over RM1.11b semiconductor probe

PUTRAJAYA, April 28 — Former aide to Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, Chai Jin Shern, also known as James Chai, arrived at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters today to give his statement over a RM1.11…

Impact of China’s “Wolf Warrior Diplomacy” on Public Opinion in East Asia

Researchers show aggressive diplomatic messaging lowers China’s favorability across East Asian democracies, often triggering backlash against China China’s “Wolf Warrior Diplomacy,” known for its confrontational tone,…

Mahrang moves Supreme Court against denial of bail

ISLAMABAD: Dr Mahrang Baloch approached the Supreme Court on Mon­­day to challenge the denial of post-arrest bail in a case registered against her under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA), 1997. Filed by Advocate Jibran Nasir…

Jeanette Aw lost S$8,000 after her patisserie's delivery partner ran away with the money

The incident was eventually reported to the police and the matter was brought to a close, but the experience has since made the actress-baker much more cautious in running her business.

2 tourists arrested after hotpot night turns violent at Hong Kong serviced apartment

Hong Kong police have arrested two tourists after an alleged violent fight in a serviced apartment that left both with facial injuries. A source said on Tuesday that the force was alerted to the incident at K11 Artus at…

UK PM may face probe for ‘misleading’ parliament on Mandelson

LONDON: Britain’s parliament will vote on Tuesday on launching an inquiry into Prime Minister Keir Starmer to determine whe­­ther he misled the House of Commons over the app­o­intment of former US amb­assador Peter…

Appeals court sentences Rep. Kweon to 2-year prison term over funds from Unification Church

An appeals court on Tuesday sentenced Rep. Kweon Seong-dong of the main opposition People Power Party to a two-year prison term on charges of accepting illegal political funds from the Unification Church. The Seoul High…

University of Seoul professors selected for technology commercialization project

Two University of Seoul professors have been selected for a government-led support program for technology commercialization, the university said Monday. The two are Professor Song Oh-sung of the Department of Materials…

Palestinians use war rubble to restore shattered Gaza streets

• Operations delayed by hidden explosives, hazardous conditions beneath ruins • UNDP says clearing rubble may take seven years in ideal conditions • Palestinian labourers face daily danger from unstable sites, crossfire…