UN child victims in armed conflict hit record high in 2025
UN report verifies 38,558 grave violations against children in 2025, with killing and maiming rising 34% from 2024.
Thailand builds climate database to brace for prolonged El Nino
Thailand develops climate data and risk maps to prepare for El Nino expected to persist through early 2027, says ministry.
Brazil rebuts US proposal for new tariffs
Brazil rejects US plan for up to 25% tariffs on its products, citing unfair trade practices and economic damage.
Two hostages freed in California bank kidnapping standoff
Two hostages have been released as police negotiations continue with a bomb-armed suspect at a Chase Bank in Bakersfield, California.
Philippine senator Estrada surrenders over plunder charges
Estrada surrenders to police after arrest order for plunder over PHP573 million in kickbacks from flood-control funds.
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Court dismisses ex-assemblymen’s challenge against Perlis speaker
The Kangar High Court struck out a writ of summons filed by three former Perlis assemblymen who challenged the speaker’s decision to declare their seats vacant
DBKL to acquire land to solve Taman Datuk Senu road dispute
Kuala Lumpur City Hall is acquiring private land to restore blocked public access at Jalan Taman Datuk Senu, Sentul
Pakistan cargo plane missing after navigation failure near Karachi coast
A Pakistan-registered Boeing 737 cargo plane with five crew lost contact off Karachi after reporting a navigation problem, triggering a multi-agency sea search.
Petronas received whistleblower complaint six months after alleged data leak
Court hears Petronas only received a whistleblower complaint in December 2024, six months after a former manager allegedly tried to leak confidential data to Petros
