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Calorie labels on menus are helpful for people with binge eating disorders, study finds
Read more: Calorie labels on menus are helpful for people with binge eating disorders, study findsParticipants who binge ate regularly said calories on menus reduce their anxiety when going out for dinner
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‘Lead man’ Harry could win an Oscar for his ‘gratitude’, while Meghan is relying on pseudo royal gestures to show ‘humility’ during Australia tour, body language expert claims
Read more: ‘Lead man’ Harry could win an Oscar for his ‘gratitude’, while Meghan is relying on pseudo royal gestures to show ‘humility’ during Australia tour, body language expert claimsHarry appeared happy basking in the limelight, while Meghan is using tried-and-tested traditional royal gestures to show her ‘humility’ on day one of the four-day Aussie tour.
Asia
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‘Horrifying’: Theme park in southwest China apologises after viral sculptures spark backlash
Read more: ‘Horrifying’: Theme park in southwest China apologises after viral sculptures spark backlashAn artwork resembling a human centipede and another depicting a three-faced girl were among the controversial pieces at the theme park in Lijiang, Yunnan.
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What’s behind Malaysia’s vow to better ‘confront threats’ in South China Sea under 5-year development plan?
Read more: What’s behind Malaysia’s vow to better ‘confront threats’ in South China Sea under 5-year development plan?Malaysia is making maritime security a key national development pillar after sustained Chinese pressure and illegal fishing by Vietnamese vessels in its exclusive economic zones, analysts say.
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Malaysia eyes anti-scalping law after My Chemical Romance frenzy, with tickets resold for 12 times face value
Read more: Malaysia eyes anti-scalping law after My Chemical Romance frenzy, with tickets resold for 12 times face valueSome tickets for the American rock band’s April 2026 Kuala Lumpur concert were reportedly resold online at RM6,000 (US$1,417) instead of their RM500 face value.
Thailand
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MFA proposes slashing visa-free tourist period in half
Read more: MFA proposes slashing visa-free tourist period in halfThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs has proposed reducing the visa-free tourist period from 60 days to 30 days, citing national security concerns.
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Army intelligence warns Cambodia is stockpiling weapons
Read more: Army intelligence warns Cambodia is stockpiling weaponsThe Thai army intelligence chief has warned that the border conflict with Cambodia could reignite, pointing out that Phnom Penh has placed large orders for weaponary.
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Thailand general election vote counts
Read more: Thailand general election vote countsAfter polls closed at 5pm in the 2026 general election in Thailand, election officials began opening ballot boxes on‑site and counting votes in full public view to ensure transparency.
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Anutin votes, hopes for end to inter-party feuding
Read more: Anutin votes, hopes for end to inter-party feudingBhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul expressed the hope all parties would cease the political feuding that characterised their campaigning after the polls close on Sunday.
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Thailand holds general election
Read more: Thailand holds general electionVoters young and old, including those with disabilities, cast their ballots at polling stations across Bangkok on Sunday. Polling opened at 8am and will close at 5pm for about 53 million eligible voters in the election for 500 members of the House of Representatives — 400 elected from constituencies and 100 from party-list nominations as…
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‘Horrifying’: Theme park in southwest China apologises after viral sculptures spark backlash
Read more: ‘Horrifying’: Theme park in southwest China apologises after viral sculptures spark backlashAn artwork resembling a human centipede and another depicting a three-faced girl were among the controversial pieces at the theme park in Lijiang, Yunnan.
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Democracy calls: So what’s new this time?
Read more: Democracy calls: So what’s new this time?As voters prepare for tomorrow’s general election, they will also be asked to decide if they want the constitution to be amended.
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Party leaders end campaigns with pleas to vote
Read more: Party leaders end campaigns with pleas to voteCampaigning for Sunday’s general election drew to a close on Saturday evening, with leaders of the major parties making a last-minute dash around the capital region and urging the public to exercise their rights at the polls.
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Restaurants face a rough 2026
Read more: Restaurants face a rough 2026The restaurant industry continues to face several challenges this year, as tourism has not fully recovered, labour shortages persist and costs remain high.