Southeast Asia’s toxic haze spurs calls for legal action against polluters
ASEAN’s consensus-driven approach and a lack of enforcement mechanisms make legal action difficult, experts say.
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Singapore turns matchmaker amid rock-bottom birthrate
City-state launches dating platform for government workers, drawing curiosity, amusement and scorn.
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Indian MMA fighter refuses handshake after Asian Games ‘defeat’
India’s first MMA medal at the Asian Games was overshadowed by controversy over the result.
Published On 22 Sep 2026
Thousands stranded as Anak Krakatau eruption shutters Indonesian airports
A total of 1,558 flights have been delayed or cancelled across the eight affected airports.
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Singapore’s plans to clear forest for homes lead to rare public protests
Bid to rezone forested areas for housing prompts unusual public opposition in Southeast Asian city-state.
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AI fraud costing victims millions of dollars
Deepfake scams are becoming harder to spot as criminals use AI to impersonate officials and public figures.
Published On 23 Aug 2026
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Singapore-flagged container ship crashes into riverbank in India
A Singapore-flagged container ship crashed into a bank of the Hooghly River in eastern India.
Published On 13 Aug 2026
Massive Attack says members held after pro-Palestine display in Singapore
Music group says ‘proud’ to have made ‘impromptu expression’ of support for Palestine by unfurling flag during concert.
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Singapore bans UK band Massive Attack over Palestinian flag
Singapore barred two members of British band Massive Attack from re-entering the country.
Published On 1 Aug 2026
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French teen fined in Singapore over ‘straw licking’ stunt
A French teenager has been fined about $465 after pleading guilty to a public nuisance charge in Singapore.
Published On 30 Jul 2026
Singapore minister resigns over ‘interactions with a woman’, PM says
The People’s Action Party, which prides itself on a clean reputation, has been rocked by a series of scandals recently.
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