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Details emerge on sudden illness that led to Kyle Busch’s shocking death
Read more: Details emerge on sudden illness that led to Kyle Busch’s shocking deathMore details are emerging about the sudden illness that led to NASCAR legend Kyle Busch’s shocking death at 41.
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1 dead and dozens injured in major explosion and fire at New York City shipyard, officials say
Read more: 1 dead and dozens injured in major explosion and fire at New York City shipyard, officials sayNew York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said of first responders affected by the blast, ‘I am deeply moved by their courage as well as by their service to this city’
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Former firefighter drove eight hours from Maine to NJ to kill ex-girlfriend’s family after she broke up with him, court hears
Read more: Former firefighter drove eight hours from Maine to NJ to kill ex-girlfriend’s family after she broke up with him, court hearsProsecutors say Brian Lanzim was armed with guns, ammunition and a bulletproof vest
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Starmer turns back to attacking Brexit as he shares fightback plan after election rout
Read more: Starmer turns back to attacking Brexit as he shares fightback plan after election routThe prime minister laid out his plans to respond to a disastrous showing in the local elections, which saw it lose more than 1,200 council seats in England
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Election results 2026 live: Starmer defies Labour MP’s leadership threat with revival plan for closer EU ties
Read more: Election results 2026 live: Starmer defies Labour MP’s leadership threat with revival plan for closer EU tiesFormer junior minister Catherine West has warned she will attempt to trigger a leadership contest if a cabinet minister does not challenge Sir Keir
Asia
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New hunt for flight MH370 ends with no clues to 12-year mystery
Read more: New hunt for flight MH370 ends with no clues to 12-year mysteryThe latest search, which began in December and concluded in January, scoured an area of around 15,000 sq km.
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Johor proposes 12 ‘key’ drop-off points for Singapore cross-border taxis, may require tracking system
Read more: Johor proposes 12 ‘key’ drop-off points for Singapore cross-border taxis, may require tracking systemThe proposed drop-off points include Senai International Airport, JB Sentral, Medini, Southkey, Mount Austin and Eco Botanic among others.
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As the UN’s High Seas Treaty takes effect, what does it mean for Southeast Asia?
Read more: As the UN’s High Seas Treaty takes effect, what does it mean for Southeast Asia?A landmark United Nations treaty governing the high seas has entered into force on Saturday (Jan 17), reshaping how international waters are protected and managed. For Southeast Asia, the new pact brings new opportunities and challenges.
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She asked the internet for help with slaughtering two pigs. Thousands turned up in support
Read more: She asked the internet for help with slaughtering two pigs. Thousands turned up in supportResponding to a social media post, thousands turned up at a village home in Chongqing to help an elderly man tasked with slaughtering the family pigs for Chinese New Year.
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Malaysia freezes army and police procurement decisions linked to corruption, PM Anwar says
Read more: Malaysia freezes army and police procurement decisions linked to corruption, PM Anwar saysThe suspension comes following allegations of bribery linked to army procurement projects, with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission raiding several firms suspected of involvement in a bribery scheme and freezing bank accounts belonging to a suspect and their family members.
Thailand
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Scientists dig up Southeast Asia’s largest dinosaur in Thailand
Read more: Scientists dig up Southeast Asia’s largest dinosaur in ThailandAlong a meandering river in a warm and arid region that is now Thailand roughly 113 million years ago, a plant-eating behemoth almost 27 metres long browsed on the treetops without much fear of predators due to its sheer size. This was Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis, the largest-known dinosaur from Southeast Asia.
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Solar rooftop panels to be inspected due to fire hazard risk
Read more: Solar rooftop panels to be inspected due to fire hazard riskThe government has ordered the Office of the Consumer Protection Board to urgently investigate unsafe solar rooftop installations linked to fire risks and consumer losses exceeding 500,000 baht, following complaints about substandard equipment and improper electrical work.
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Thai banks pivot as fees are regulated
Read more: Thai banks pivot as fees are regulatedBanks are preparing for a potential decline in fee-based income following the central bank’s move to standardise banking fees, despite strong growth in the first quarter of this year.
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Thailand wilts as ‘financial summer’ batters households
Read more: Thailand wilts as ‘financial summer’ batters householdsAs temperatures climb across Thailand, households are feeling more than just the heat. This year’s hot season has brought a sharp rise in living costs, particularly fuel prices, tightening budgets and amplifying financial strain.
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Rising oil, power costs weigh on steel
Read more: Rising oil, power costs weigh on steelThailand’s steel and iron industry is reeling from the impact of soaring oil prices triggered by the Middle East conflict, as higher shipping costs for imported iron ore — the key raw material for steelmaking — push production expenses to new heights.
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New hunt for flight MH370 ends with no clues to 12-year mystery
Read more: New hunt for flight MH370 ends with no clues to 12-year mysteryThe latest search, which began in December and concluded in January, scoured an area of around 15,000 sq km.
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Johor proposes 12 ‘key’ drop-off points for Singapore cross-border taxis, may require tracking system
Read more: Johor proposes 12 ‘key’ drop-off points for Singapore cross-border taxis, may require tracking systemThe proposed drop-off points include Senai International Airport, JB Sentral, Medini, Southkey, Mount Austin and Eco Botanic among others.
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Thailand ramps up crackdown on nominee businesses
Read more: Thailand ramps up crackdown on nominee businessesThe government is ramping up its war on foreign nominee business holdings and money laundering, tightening laws, expanding investigations and strengthening data sharing among state agencies.
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Anti-motorbike barriers draw mixed reviews
Read more: Anti-motorbike barriers draw mixed reviewsBangkok City Hall has hailed the installation of footpath barriers to deter motorcyclists from riding on sidewalks and say more are being added citywide.
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Lights on ‘low-risk’ rural roads to be dimmed to save energy
Read more: Lights on ‘low-risk’ rural roads to be dimmed to save energyThe Department of Rural Roads has announced measures to cut electricity use on low-risk roads across Thailand to help reduce the government’s energy costs.