Thailand

Thailand's Ratchaburi aromatic coconut wins EU GI status, boosting exports

BANGKOK: European Union (EU) has registered 'Ratchaburi aromatic coconut' as a geographical indication (GI) — Thailand's fifth in the bloc — strengthening name protection and supporting premium exports.

Football

Soccer-Chelsea, Burnley condemn racist abuse of Fofana, Mejbri

Feb 22 (Reuters) - Chelsea defender Wesley ⁠Fofana and Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri said they were racially abused on social ⁠media following their sides' 1-1 Premier League draw at Stamford Bridge on ‌Saturday.

World

Trump says he is sending a hospital ship to Greenland

WASHINGTON, Feb 21 (Reuters) - U.S. ⁠President Donald Trump on Saturday said he was working with Louisiana ⁠Governor Jeff Landry to send a hospital boat to Greenland, ‌a Danish territory that Trump has said he wants to acquire.

Video games

Playing Tetris can help tackle memories of trauma, trial finds

Playing Tetris could help reduce distressing memories of trauma, a study has found.

Pakistan

Pakistan launches deadly strikes in Afghanistan

KABUL, (Pakistan): Pakistan said Sunday (Feb 22) it launched multiple air strikes targeting militants in neighbouring Afghanistan, where the government reported children were among dozens of people killed and wounded.

True Or Not

QuickCheck: Did a group steal cables out in the open in Shah Alam?

A POST on TikTok claimed that a group of men with multiple four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicles were openly attempting to steal cables in the wee hours.

Singapore

Number of doctors in Singapore grew about 50 per cent over 10 years, with 6 in 10 trained here

SINGAPORE: With the local medical school intake increasing by more than a quarter over the past decade, the proportion of foreign-trained doctors in Singapore's medical workforce has consequently declined and stabilised at about 40 per cent, with more than half comprising Singaporeans returning home to work here.

World

OIC condemns statements by US ambassador to Israel

JEDDAH: The General Secretariat of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) expressed its condemnation of the dangerous and irresponsible statements made by the US Ambassador to Israel, describing them as an unacceptable call for Israel to expand and seize more Palestinian and Arab lands.

India

Five years on, surgical instrument removed from Kerala woman’s abdomen

KERALA, (India): A surgery was done to remove the surgical instrument from the abdomen of a 51-year-old woman on Saturday (Feb 21) at a private hospital in Kochi - five years later.

Nation

Domestic Trade Ministry mobilises 2,400 enforcement officers for Ops Pantau 2026

PUTRAJAYA: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry has deployed more than 2,400 enforcement officers nationwide under Ops Pantau 2026 to monitor high-traffic areas and prevent price manipulation or supply disruptions throughout Ramadan and leading up to Aidilfitri.

Sabah & Sarawak

Floods: 245 evacuated in Tawau

KOTA KINABALU: Tawau became the latest district in Sabah to be declared a flood disaster zone, with 245 displaced victims from 55 families.

China

Chinese New Year holiday visits to Hong Kong top 1.16 million

HONG KONG: Hong Kong had recorded over 1.16 million visitor arrivals from Sunday (Feb 15) to Friday (Feb 20) as many people from the Chinese mainland travelled to the city during the Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) holiday, local data showed on Saturday (Feb 21)

Social media

What's at stake in the landmark US trial against social media firms?

At the age of 6, she was already watching YouTube videos. Then she had an Instagram account – years before she was actually allowed. Snapchat and TikTok followed.

Living

Malaysian DIYer and homemaker's abode in Kuala Pilah an upcycled and creative space

Mother of four Norpadilah Afandi in Negri Sembilan makes beautiful rustic furniture using rescued materials.

Music

For Suzanne Vega, inspiration for a song can arrive from anywhere, anytime

Singer Suzanne Vega cites her inspirations – Bob Dylan, Marc Chagall and NYC rats – for her latest album, 'Flying With Angels'.

Wellness

Using donor poop to fight cancer

Here's what you need to know about how faecal microbiota transplants work.

Japan

Business hotels expanding into regional areas in Japan, aiming to attract tourists; competition likely to intensify

TOKYO: Operators of business hotels, which are known for catering to travelling business people, are stepping up their expansion into regional areas, anticipating an increase in guests visiting not only for business but also for tourism.

Nation

MCA open to work with ex-Bersatu members

YONG PENG: MCA will not close its doors on former Bersatu affiliate wing members who have exited the party following its ongoing internal crisis, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

South Korea

South Korean dad says he took fall for his son's murder, but court finds him guilty of domestic abuse

SEOUL: A 41-year-old initially convicted for killing his son was cleared of the murder charge but sentenced to 13 years in prison for abetting the crime and repeatedly abusing his children, in a recent ruling.

Sabah & Sarawak

Pangolin still in danger despite reduced threat in Sabah

KOTA KINABALU: Threats against the protected pangolin, including poaching, have reduced in Sabah, but it doesn't mean these species are safe now.