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Singapore’s beloved bakery brand BreadTalk has confirmed the closure of 11 of its stores in Chengdu, China, following the expiry of a franchise agreement in June 2025. The move, while sparking concerns among customers in the region, is not...

The abbot of China's iconic Shaolin Temple, Shi Yongxin, is once again at the centre of controversy, this time facing a criminal investigation for suspected embezzlement of temple assets and improper conduct involving multiple women.In a public announcement issued...

BANGKOK – A shooting tragedy unfolded in the heart of Bangkok’s Bang Sue district on 28 July, when a 61-year-old Thai man opened fire at the bustling Or Tor Kor Market, leaving five people dead before turning the gun...

Ceasefire Declared: Cambodia and Thailand Agree to End Border Clashes After Malaysian-Mediated TalksPUTRAJAYA – After five consecutive days of deadly clashes that left at least 35 people dead and displaced over 200,000, Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to an...

Car Stuck on Speed Bump Sparks Wave of Sarcasm Online: “Just Push It Already!”A video showing a lowered car struggling to cross a speed bump in Malaysia has gone viral, drawing a flood of reactions from amused netizens who...

Synthetic Drugs Masquerading as “Magic Mushroom” VapesPETALING JAYA – The Royal Malaysia Police have debunked viral claims of so-called “magic mushroom” vapes circulating on social media, clarifying that the substances being sold under this label do not contain natural...

As border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia escalate, both countries’ leaders have met in Putrajaya, Malaysia, in a high-stakes effort to resolve one of Southeast Asia’s most long-standing territorial disputes. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who is also the...

Cambodian officials have strongly condemned what they describe as "despicable acts" of violence against Cambodians in Thailand. Ministry of Defence spokesperson Marie Sokcheata called for the Thai government to account for violent incidents, some of which have been captured...

As political tensions between Thailand and Cambodia continue to spiral, a wave of Thai nationals are scrambling to return home, prompting a flurry of last-minute flight changes and emergency travel advisories. Thai authorities, including the Civil Aviation Authority of...

Thai authorities have arrested a man suspected of being a Cambodian spy in a high-security operation near the Thai-Cambodian border in Surin province, heightening ongoing concerns over national security and military espionage.According to reports, the suspect was detained in...