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A young man’s night out at a Bangkok nightclub took an embarrassing turn after he allegedly got drunk and crossed the line by groping a female dancer’s legs on stage. The incident, caught on video and widely shared on...

The United States has announced sweeping new tariffs on all semiconductor chips imported into the country, setting a rate as high as 100%. This bold move forms part of former President Donald Trump’s “America First” economic strategy and directly...

The internationally acclaimed electronic dance music (EDM) festival Tomorrowland is set to debut in Asia, with Pattaya’s Wisdom Valley officially confirmed as the venue for the 2026 event. Thailand’s Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong announced the confirmation, highlighting...

In a shocking incident in Alor Setar, Kedah, four criminals fleeing from a series of break-ins in Johor collided with and fatally injured a police officer during a botched getaway.The incident occurred at about 3:30pm on 7 August at...

A tragic accident at a popular tourist destination in Xinjiang, China, has claimed five lives and left 24 others injured after a suspension bridge cable snapped. The incident occurred on 7 August at the Xiata Scenic Area in Zhaosu...

An SBS Transit cross-border bus was left wedged under a height barrier at Johor Bahru Customs after mistakenly entering a motorcycle lane, causing a brief traffic jam. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among passengers or the bus captain.The 12-second...

Malaysia recorded a significant increase in HIV cases in 2024, with the majority of new infections affecting young adults. According to official health data, 75% of the 3,185 newly reported patients were between the ages of 20 and 39...

Malaysia is preparing to overhaul its highway toll collection method with a new barrier-free toll system that mirrors Singapore’s Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) model. The multi-lane free flow (MLFF) system aims to tackle persistent traffic congestion, especially on major...

A man believed to be the mastermind behind a high-profile robbery and housebreaking syndicate was fatally shot during a police operation in Kuala Lumpur (KL) on 6 August. The 36-year-old suspect, who had racked up 44 previous criminal offences,...

United States — United Airlines experienced a significant technical malfunction on 6 August, causing all its mainline flights to be grounded across multiple major airports in the US. The airline has warned passengers to expect widespread delays into the...