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Cambodia

Two South Koreans rescued after being held in scam-related captivity in Cambodia

SEOUL: Two South Koreans who were held captive in Cambodia in scam-related incidents have been rescued in separate operations conducted through cooperation between South Korean and Cambodian authorities, police said Sunday (May 17).

Cricket

Cricket-Allen says shedding self-imposed pressure key to IPL resurgence with Kolkata

May 17 (Reuters) - Finn Allen said ⁠shedding self-imposed pressure and rediscovering his enjoyment of batting has helped revive his ⁠form after he fired Kolkata Knight Riders to a 29-run win over ‌Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League on Saturday, keeping their playoff hopes alive.

Myanmar

Myanmar strengthens food safety through GAP-certified farming

YANGON: As countries increasingly emphasise food safety, Myanmar is promoting Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) to produce safer agricultural products and strengthen export standards, Ye Min Aung, vice president of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UMFCCI), said during the GAP certificate presentation ceremony held on Friday (May 15) in Yangon.

Nation

Bomba warns of flash flood risk as Kelantan peatlands face degradation

KOTA BARU: Peatlands in Kelantan, which serve as natural water catchment areas, are increasingly threatened by open burning and land clearing for agricultural activities, raising concerns over a higher risk of flash floods in several parts of the state.

Vietnam

Vietnamese airlines cut nearly 5,000 flights in April amid Middle East tensions

HANOI: Vietnamese airlines reduced their flights by nearly 5,000 in April compared to the previous month due to tensions in the Middle East, which pushed aviation fuel prices higher, the Vietnam News Agency cited Uong Viet Dung, director of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam, as saying on Friday (May 15).

Social media

X pledges crackdown on illegal content in UK

Elon Musk's X has committed to cracking down on illegal content to protect UK users, Britain's media regulator said Friday, as it steps up pressure on social media platforms.

Americas

5 things to know about Seattle, a 2026 FIFA World Cup host

Five things you should know about Washington's Seattle, also known as the Emerald City.

Sri Lanka

Crackdown in South-East Asia pushes scam networks to Sri Lanka

COLOMBO: A surge in arrests of suspected foreign scammers in Sri Lanka has authorities concerned that the island is fast becoming a hub for online crime, following sweeping crackdowns in hotspots Cambodia and Myanmar.

Nation

Johor BN going solo shuts door on state tie-up with Pakatan, says Aminolhuda

JOHOR BARU: Johor Barisan Nasional's decision to contest the upcoming state polls independently signals that the doors to political cooperation with Pakatan Harapan have been shut at the state level, says Aminolhuda Hassan.

Thailand

Cause of train-bus collision in Bangkok to be thoroughly investigated: Thai PM

BANGKOK: Thai authorities will thoroughly investigate the cause of the train-bus collision in Bangkok and assist the injured, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Saturday night (May 16) at the scene of the accident.

Singapore

One year after GE2025, Singapore's opposition parties not in the House are still on the ground

SINGAPORE: Efforts to engage voters continue one year on for some opposition parties even if they did not win any seats at the last general election.

Nation

Human Resources Ministry unveils Pace initiative with RM100mil allocation

KUALA LUMPUR: The Human Resources Ministry will launch a new national initiative, Progressive Acceleration for Capability and Employability (Pace), with RM100mil to develop human capital and improve workforce employability.

AI

The clever Claude productivity hacks that these founders can’t live without

You can use Claude Cowork to create an AI chief of staff, or even a 'promise layer' to hold yourself accountable to commitments you've made.

Wellness

Ensuring that you lose the right weight

What you really want is a body that has less excess fat and more calorie-burning muscles.

Living

DIY projects can save money and build confidence, or do the opposite

Do-it-yourselfers often are regarded as determined and self-sufficient, but the jobs they take on don't fit into a single category.

Nation

Pharmacists welcome High Court ruling on nicotine exemption

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Pharmacists Society (MPS) has welcomed the High Court's decision to overturn the government's 2023 exemption of liquid and gel nicotine used in vape and e-cigarette products from the Poisons List.

Indonesia

A teen noticed sacrifices of Indonesian helpers. His initiative to help now reaches beyond Singapore

JAKARTA: On weekends, the walkways outside Singapore's Lucky Plaza resemble a vibrant enclave as migrant domestic workers gather on their only day off.

Nation

PKR moves to steady Batu division after chief quits

PETALING JAYA: PKR leaders have moved to steady the party's Batu division following the resignation of division chief Asheeq Ali Sethi Alivi from all party posts and from the party.

Philippines

The balikbayan box: The way Filipino Americans have sent love all the way back home

PHOENIX, US: Beginning in the 1970s, just about every Filipino household in America was either hauling balikbayan boxes in person or mailing them to relatives back in the Philippines.

Nation

Two colleagues killed in fiery car crash on Kuala Lumpur road

KUALA LUMPUR: Two colleagues were killed after the car they were travelling in skidded, crashed, and burst into flames on Jalan Sungai Besi early Sunday (May 17).