China rehearses 'sealing off' Taiwan, US deploys naval destroyer

China's latest war games were launched in response to Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen's meeting with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy last week.

China’s military drills following Tsai's US visit ‘more muted’ than after Pelosi’s Taiwan trip: Analysts

Following its reopening, China may have shifted its focus and wants to avoid disrupting trade as much, said an analyst.

Royal pardon petition for Najib not unity government's stance: Malaysia minister

“The issue of pardon is not a government stand but that of UMNO as a political party,” said Malaysia's Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

Singapore 'deeply concerned' about violence in Israel and Palestinian Territories, urges restraint

Singapore also condemned the rocket attacks on Israel, as well as separate attacks in Tel Aviv and the Jordan Valley.

Ex-NTUC FairPrice team leader jailed for conspiring to take S$523,000 in bribes from fish suppliers

The man's supervisor roped him into the conspiracy and he agreed as he had a gambling habit and wanted to earn money.