Bangladesh

Ousted PM Sheikh Hasina and former home minister Kamal to be returned under extradition treaty, Bangladesh and India agree

DHAKA: Bangladesh has formally requested India to extradite ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal -- both sentenced to death by the International Crimes Tribunal.

AseanPlus News

Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Wednesday (April 8, 2026)

Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Wednesday (April 8, 2026)

Singapore

Analysis - Middle East conflict will continue to be bad news for Singapore, but positives can be drawn from its response

SINGAPORE: For anyone who followed Parliament's proceedings on Tuesday (April 7), news that the United States and Iran have reached a two-week truce would have been cold comfort.

South Korea

Fight for recognition of same-sex marriage reaches Korea's most conservative regions

SEOUL: A legal battle seeking recognition of same-sex marriage expanded into South Korea's southeastern region on Wednesday (April 8), as couples in Daegu, Busan and Ulsan simultaneously filed lawsuits against local governments' refusals to process their marriage registrations.

Thailand

Man fined US$300 for entering hippo Moo Deng's pen: Thai zoo

BANGKOK: A Thai court has fined a man US$300 after he broke into the enclosure of Moo Deng, an endangered baby pygmy hippo and internet sensation, the zoo director said Wednesday (April 8).

Nation

Fire razes double-storey terrace house in Ampang

PETALING JAYA: A double-storey terrace house in Taman Keramat, Ampang, was 70% destroyed in a fire on Wednesday (April 8).

Nation

Ceasefire won't immediately stabilise oil, gas prices, say experts

KUALA LUMPUR: The ceasefire agreement in West Asia between the United States and Iran is unlikely to bring immediate relief to global oil and gas markets, as extensive damage to energy infrastructure is expected to take years to repair, analysts say.

India

Congress leader questions India’s diplomacy over Middle East ceasefire

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday (April 8) reacted sharply to the reported two-week ceasefire in the Middle East conflict, saying the development would be cautiously welcomed worldwide while questioning the Centre's handling of foreign policy.

World

Russia denies Ukrainian intelligence assessment that its hackers have teamed up with Iran's for cyberattacks

MOSCOW, April ⁠8 (Reuters) - Russian Foreign ⁠Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova ‌said on Wednesday that Ukrainian intelligence assessments that Russian and ​Iranian hackers have ⁠joined forces, reported ⁠on Tuesday by Reuters, are ⁠false.

Nation

Ulu Tiram attack: Policeman recounts how colleagues were killed

KUALA LUMPUR: A police corporal in the Ulu Tiram police station attack case told the High Court here, on Wednesday (April 8) that he saw two of his colleagues killed in the May 17, 2024 incident.

Nation

Iran truce spurs hopes for world economy, but recovery will be rocky

PARIS, France (AFP): The ceasefire agreed between Iran and the United States should bring some relief to a world economy that has been roiled since the start of hostilities on February 28, even if not all sectors will rebound at the same pace.

Myanmar

Myanmar clients sue Norway's Telenor for giving data to junta

OSLO: Myanmar customers of the Norwegian telecoms group Telenor have sued the company for sharing their sensitive personal data with the junta, in a civil class action lawsuit filed in Norway on Wednesday.

Pakistan

Pakistan to host US-Iran ceasefire talks on Friday (April 10)

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday (April 8) that Islamabad would host delegations from the United States and Iran later this week following their ceasefire announcement.

Nation

Over 210 tonnes of e-waste seized in Port Klang

PETALING JAYA: A total of 210 tonnes of electronic and scheduled waste have been seized during an integrated enforcement operation at Port Klang under Ops Green Shield 20.

AseanPlus News

Facts about the Strait of Hormuz since its negotiated reopening

PARIS: Here are the latest key facts about the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping lane that Iran has agreed to reopening if the US-Israeli attacks cease, with two ships passing since.

AseanPlus News

Pope Leo welcomes Middle East ceasefire, urges dialogue

ISTANBUL: (Bernama-Anadolu) Pope Leo on Wednesday (April 8) welcomed a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran and urged all parties to engage in dialogue to end the conflict, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.

Other Sports

Fire at Rio Olympic Park velodrome brought under control, no injuries reported

RIO DE JANEIRO, April 8 (Reuters) - A fire ⁠at the velodrome in Rio de Janeiro's Olympic Park was ‌brought under control early on Wednesday, with no risk of it spreading to other parts of the complex and no injuries reported, fire officials said.

Philippines

Philippines' President Marcos back to normal routine amid health speculations

MANILA: (Bernama-PNA) President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday (April 8) dismissed rumours about his health, assuring the public that he has been back to his regular routine for the past few months, Philippine News Agency (PNA) reported

World

Wars impose deep and prolonged economic costs on countries, IMF research finds

WASHINGTON, April 8 (Reuters) - Wars cause large and persistent ⁠economic losses in countries where fighting takes place, with output declining by roughly 7% over five years on average, and economic scars lasting for more ⁠than a decade, the International Monetary Fund said in research released on Wednesday.

Thailand

Thailand welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, urges lasting peace

BANGKOK: (Bernama) Thailand on Wednesday (April 8) welcomed a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, urging all parties to seize the opportunity to move towards a lasting peace in West Asia.