Sri Lanka

Military steps in as dengue cases near 50,000

The country is deploying the military to contain the spread of mosquito-borne dengue fever, as health authorities warned that hospitals are being overwhelmed with more than 1,000 admissions daily

India

Delayed monsoon brings relief from heatwave

Long-awaited monsoon rains arrived in India's financial capital Mumbai, cooling weeks of blazing heat despite persistent fears of water shortages with total rainfall so far staying below the long-term average.

Nepal

Ex-minister held over money laundering

Former finance minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel was arrested on charges of money laundering, police said, as the country's Gen Z-backed government steps up a crackdown on alleged corruption under previous administrations.

North Korea

Kim: No slowdown on defence

Kim Jong-un vowed to beef up the country's defence capabilities, citing military modernisation efforts by South Korea and the United States pushing the region "to the brink of a nuclear war", state media reported

Philippines

Teens plotted shooting, say cops

Two teens who allegedly killed three fellow students in a rare Philippine school shooting planned the attack in advance, police said, revealing one had trained at a firing range.

World

North Korea should build two warships a year in next five years, Kim says

SEOUL, June 24 (Reuters) - North ⁠Korea should build two warships as large as ⁠its 5,000-metric-ton Choe Hyon vessel every year in ‌the next five years, leader Kim Jong Un said at a commissioning ceremony of a destroyer on Tuesday, according to state media ​KCNA.

Nation

Police probing alleged abuse at elderly care centre

SUNGAI PETANI: Police have opened two investigation papers into allegations that two residents were injured at a care centre for the elderly near here.

AseanPlus News

Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Tuesday (June 23, 2026)

Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Tuesday (June 23, 2026)

Japan

Former Japan PM Abe’s widow speaks of husband’s fatal shooting, appearance at hearing during Yamagami’s trial

TOKYO: The widow of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said she still does not understand why her husband was killed.

Singapore

Singapore civil servants to receive 0.45-month mid-year bonus

SINGAPORE: All civil servants will get a 0.45-month mid-year bonus, with junior officers receiving an extra one-time payment of up to S$400, said the Public Service Division (PSD).

Nation

Perikatan component parties submit seat preferences for upcoming Johor election

KUALA LUMPUR: Two newly admitted Perikatan Nasional component parties, Parti Pejuang Tanah Air (Pejuang) and Parti Cinta Malaysia (known as Parti Wawasan Negara), have submitted their preferred seats for consideration in the upcoming Johor state election.

Philippines

Palace: Marcos open to lowering age of criminal responsibility

MANILA: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is open to lowering the minimum age of criminal responsibility as investigations into the deadly school shooting in Tacloban City continue, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said on Tuesday (June 23).

Nation

Diesel announcement an attempt to buy votes, says Dr Wee

PETALING JAYA: The latest diesel price cut is an attempt by Pakatan Harapan to buy votes ahead of the impending Johor elections, said MCA President Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

Entertainment

Jet Li shares rare photos with all 4 daughters, including 2 from first marriage

The tribute appeared to put to rest rumours that Li favours his younger daughters, whom he shares with his second wife.

Singapore

Ex-Singapore Armed Forces captain admits to cheating victims of over S$143,000, dealing with vape devices in camp

SINGAPORE: Over a period of about three years, a Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) captain cheated 16 victims of more than S$143,000 after incurring significant credit card debt from patronising Thai clubs and KTVs.

Thailand

Concrete canopy collapses from abandoned building in Bangkok, days after fatal incident

BANGKOK: A third-floor concrete canopy collapsed from an abandoned commercial building in Dinso Road in Bangkok's Phra Nakhon district on Tuesday (June 23) morning, prompting emergency crews to seal off the area amid concerns that more of the structure could give way.

Nation

Bersatu objects to Parti Cinta Malaysia’s admission into PN, cites irregularities

PETALING JAYA: Bersatu had objected to Parti Cinta Malaysia's admission into Perikatan Nasional, says Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu.

Japan

Japan to fully digitalise airport customs declaration by 2030

TOKYO: (Bernama-Kyodo): Japan plans to digitalise all customs declarations at airports by 2030 to improve convenience for inbound travellers as it aims to raise the number of foreign visitors to the country to 60 million per year in 2030, Kyodo News reported.

Japan

Japan shipowners seek safety assurances for Hormuz passage

TOKYO: Ensuring vessels can pass safely through the Strait of Hormuz is essential before navigation through the key waterway fully resumes. Hitoshi Nagasawa, president of the Japanese Shipowners' Association, said in an interview with Jiji Press on Monday (June 22).

Nepal

Nepal's ex-finance minister arrested in graft probe: police

KATHMANDU: Police in Nepal arrested a former finance minister in a money-laundering case, officers said on Tuesday (June 23). The latest case involving a senior ex-official since 2025 anti-corruption protests toppled the government.