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Suspect in custody after deadly shooting at Wilmington Hospital
Read more: Suspect in custody after deadly shooting at Wilmington HospitalA suspect was taken into custody in Philadelphia in connection with the shooting at Wilmington Hospital that left a 19-year-old dead and another injured.
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Trump to hold news conference to conclude G7 summit in France
Read more: Trump to hold news conference to conclude G7 summit in FrancePresident Trump is set to hold a news conference to wrap up the Group of Seven summit in France on Wednesday.
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America’s birth rate has plunged. Are smartphones to blame?
Read more: America’s birth rate has plunged. Are smartphones to blame?The iPhone was introduced in 2007, the same year the U.S. birth rate started to slide. The issues could be linked, a new analysis finds.
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Iran-US war latest: American military targets Iran’s ‘surveillance capabilities’ in latest round of strikes
Read more: Iran-US war latest: American military targets Iran’s ‘surveillance capabilities’ in latest round of strikesUS Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that the military would be ‘busy tonight’ ahead of the fresh strikes
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ICE denied having a database of protesters it brands ‘domestic terrorists’ — but a letter to Congress suggests otherwise
Read more: ICE denied having a database of protesters it brands ‘domestic terrorists’ — but a letter to Congress suggests otherwiseAn agent was filmed in January telling an observer they were being added to a ‘nice little database’
Asia
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Indonesia warns of becoming hub for transnational cybercrime networks following Jakarta, Batam raids
Read more: Indonesia warns of becoming hub for transnational cybercrime networks following Jakarta, Batam raidsPolice arrested 321 people in the West Jakarta raid on May 7 and 210 people in the May 6 Batam raid. Many were foreigners who reportedly entered Indonesia using its visa-free or visa-on-arrival facilities.
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‘I tended not to do anything safe’: Malaysia’s outgoing MACC chief says courage crucial for graftbusters
Read more: ‘I tended not to do anything safe’: Malaysia’s outgoing MACC chief says courage crucial for graftbustersAzam Bak’s term ends on Tuesday (May 12), with former High Court judge Abdul Halim Aman set to replace him.
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From soju to craft brews, South Korean alcohol’s growing popularity in Singapore
Read more: From soju to craft brews, South Korean alcohol’s growing popularity in SingaporeSouth Korean alcohol exports to Singapore reached US$6.1 million in 2024, making it the eighth-largest global market for South Korean spirits by value.
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South Korean president to visit India, Vietnam
Read more: South Korean president to visit India, VietnamLike many Asian economies, South Korea has faced mounting risks to its energy supplies since US-Israeli attacks on Iran in late February prompted Tehran to effectively close Strait of Hormuz.
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Malaysia’s Petronas to supply excess fuel to Australia as leaders vow closer energy ties
Read more: Malaysia’s Petronas to supply excess fuel to Australia as leaders vow closer energy tiesMalaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he had obtained an assurance from Petronas on the matter following discussions with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese on boosting agricultural and fuel trade.
Thailand
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Mourners flock to hospital to pay respects to late princess
Read more: Mourners flock to hospital to pay respects to late princessPeople from all walks of life are converging at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital in Bangkok’s Pathum Wan district to pay their respects to Her Royal Highness Princess Bajarakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati after the announcement of her passing on Friday.
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Mexico get World Cup party started with win as South Africa see red
Read more: Mexico get World Cup party started with win as South Africa see redMEXICO CITY – Mexico got the World Cup party started as the co-hosts swept away South Africa 2-0 on Thursday in a tempestuous clash with three red cards as the pyrotechnic smoke of the opening ceremony gave way to a cloud of red mist at the rocking Azteca Stadium.
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Local sustainable bond issuance exceeds B1.1tn
Read more: Local sustainable bond issuance exceeds B1.1tnThailand’s sustainable bond market has surpassed 1.1 trillion baht in cumulative issuance, with regulators and market participants now turning their attention to transition finance as the next major growth driver, particularly for carbon-intensive industries seeking funding to support decarbonisation efforts.
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The great power plant sell-off
Read more: The great power plant sell-offMajor Thai energy firms have divested their power plant assets to divert money to clean energy.
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Consumer property sentiment falls
Read more: Consumer property sentiment fallsConsumer confidence has started to trend down again after peaking in 2022-23, prompting many consumers to delay purchases of big-ticket items such as homes and cars, according to property consultancy Terra Media and Consulting.
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Indonesia warns of becoming hub for transnational cybercrime networks following Jakarta, Batam raids
Read more: Indonesia warns of becoming hub for transnational cybercrime networks following Jakarta, Batam raidsPolice arrested 321 people in the West Jakarta raid on May 7 and 210 people in the May 6 Batam raid. Many were foreigners who reportedly entered Indonesia using its visa-free or visa-on-arrival facilities.
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‘I tended not to do anything safe’: Malaysia’s outgoing MACC chief says courage crucial for graftbusters
Read more: ‘I tended not to do anything safe’: Malaysia’s outgoing MACC chief says courage crucial for graftbustersAzam Bak’s term ends on Tuesday (May 12), with former High Court judge Abdul Halim Aman set to replace him.
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21-gun salutes mark HM the Queen’s 48th birthday
Read more: 21-gun salutes mark HM the Queen’s 48th birthdayThailand celebrated her Majesty the Queen’s 48th birthday on Wednesday, marked by individual 21-gun royal salutes by the three armed services at noon.
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Government tightens welfare criteria
Read more: Government tightens welfare criteriaThe Finance Ministry has revised the eligibility criteria for the state welfare card programme, a move expected to reduce the number of beneficiaries from 13.2 million people.
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VietJet commits to new aircraft despite turbulence
Read more: VietJet commits to new aircraft despite turbulenceDespite the ongoing Middle East war and unfavourable market conditions, VietJet Thailand remains committed to replacing its fleet with 50 new Boeing 737-8 planes over three years, while accelerating plans to phase out its existing Airbus jets to streamline costs.