Crew member dies after fire on cruise ship en route to Singapore; all 224 passengers safe

One crew member has died after a fire onboard the World Legacy cruise ship en route to Singapore, with all 224 passengers ...

Suspect used ChatGPT in planning drug killings in South Korea: police

She asked ChatGPT questions like what happens if one takes sleeping pills with alcohol. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...

Alberta plans referendum to wrest control over immigration from Canadian government

CALGARY, Feb 19 - Alberta will hold a referendum this fall to ask residents if its government should limit the number of new ...

Samba school’s Rio carnival parade honouring Brazil president Lula draws fire, lowest score

Political critics denounced the show as early campaigning ahead of the October elections. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Malaysian Medical Association calls for stronger action against illegal clinics in Kuala Lumpur

Its president said this raised serious concerns over patient safety and regulatory oversight. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

South Korea braces itself for verdict in ex‑president Yoon’s insurrection trial

Prosecutors have sought the death penalty in this case. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

New Zealand seeks to abolish dedicated Environment Ministry

The axed department will be folded into a new mega-ministry. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Sun, surf and second takes: Baywatch reboot holds beach audition

The series is scheduled to begin shooting in March on LA’s famous Venice Beach. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.