2 h. ago 2 women attacked in Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui by female suspect with scissors

Police investigating whether alleged assaults in shopping district on Tuesday afternoon were random or premeditated.

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40 h. ago UK police investigate overnight fire at PM Keir Starmer’s house in London

Counterterrorism officers on scene at the Kentish Town home which PM rents out while he lives at official Downing Street address.

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40 h. ago Police investigate fire at UK Prime Minister Starmer’s private house in London

London’s Metropolitan Police force said counterterrorism officers were involved in the investigation.

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40 h. ago UK police arrest man for arson after fire at PM Starmer’s private home in London

A 21-year old man, arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life, remains in custody.

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3 d. ago Hong Kong’s John Lee starts Gulf visit, meets Emir of Qatar, prime minister

Chief Executive John Lee also visits Qatar Investment Authority, which manages the country’s US$526 billion sovereign wealth fund.

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3 d. ago Hong Kong’s John Lee starts Gulf visit, reveals host of deals to be signed

City leader says deals will cover trade and investment promotion, financial services, innovation and technology, and cultural tourism.

Politics

5 d. ago Malaysia’s Nurul Izzah Anwar to run for PKR’s No 2, rebuts ‘family party’ claims

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s eldest child says her family has faced nepotism claims since her father started the reform movement in 1998.

Society

6 d. ago Focus on Singapore cabinet reveal sidetracked by ministers’ photos with Fujian gang member

The city state awaits Prime Minister Wong’s government line-up amid controversy over images of Ong and Chee with a convicted money-launderer.

Politics

7 d. ago Hong Kong police open investigation after skeletal remains found in public flat

Force received report at around 11am from Housing Department employee who found man’s remains in flat’s bathroom.

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7 d. ago Trump meets new Canadian PM, who tells him Canada is not for sale

Oval Office session with Prime Minister Mark Carney is cordial though US president touts ‘51st state’ and says he wants to keep tariffs.

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8 d. ago Israel strikes Yemen after Houthi missile attack on main airport

Israel’s prime minister had vowed to retaliate for Sunday’s missile attack on Ben-Gurion International Airport.

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9 d. ago In response to US tariffs, Malaysia unveils US$356 million SME relief measures

The US tariffs will ‘certainly have a significant impact’ on Malaysia’s exports and economy, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says.

Economics

9 d. ago Missile from Yemen halts flights in Israel before vote on intensifying Gaza war

Israel’s prime minister vowed a response to Yemen’s Houthis and their Iranian backers for attack on Ben Gurion International Airport.

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1 week ago Israel calls up tens of thousands of reservists for Gaza offensive

Prime Minister Netanyahu attacked truce mediator Qatar, accusing it of ‘playing both sides’ in talks with Hamas.

Politics

1 week ago Singapore election: ruling PAP blazing to landslide win as opposition vows regroup

This race is seen as a test for the leadership of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who has stressed to the electorate the need for a strong mandate.

Politics

1 week ago Singapore election: ruling PAP wins 65.57% of vote, no breakthrough for opposition

This race is seen as a test for the leadership of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who has stressed to the electorate the need for a strong mandate.

Politics

1 week ago Singapore election: PAP’s Lawrence Wong ‘humbled’ by 65.57% vote share win

This race is seen as a test for the leadership of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who has stressed to the electorate the need for a strong mandate.

Politics

1 week ago As it happened: Singapore election – Lawrence Wong wins big with 65.57% vote, opposition vows regroup

This race has been seen as a test for the leadership of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who stressed to the electorate the need for a strong mandate.

Politics

1 week ago Hong Kong police investigating after 5 kittens found tied up in plastic bags

Kittens, believed to be 1 or 2 days old, were discovered wrapped in multiple plastic bags inside giant bin, charity says.

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1 week ago Hong Kong police arrest man, 71, after 5 kittens found tied up in plastic bags

Kittens, believed to be one or two days old, were discovered wrapped in multiple plastic bags inside giant bin.

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