Corruption probes into relatives and former top political allies have jeopardised his position. Read more at straitstimes.com ...

June 24 - FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended the introduction of hydration breaks at the World Cup, insisting that ...

Vietnam braces for a severe heatwave with temperatures set to exceed 40 degrees Celsius, bringing increased risks of fires ...

China sent coast guard ships into the waters off Taiwan’s east coast. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

While large-scale webtoon piracy in Korea has been reduced, overseas piracy remains a challenge. Read more at ...

GENEVA, June 24 - Daniel Gillieron, 82, settled into his seat in Geneva's Nord-Sud cinema, looking forward to the prospect of a free film and an extended blast of air-conditioning as a heatwave baked ...

BUDAPEST, June 24 - As Hungary's LGBTQ+ community readies for the annual Pride march in Budapest on Saturday, activists and members of the community want to see their rights restored after an erosion ...

Japan’s imperial family has dwindled to just 16 members. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Sales of fans and air conditioners skyrocketed as most buildings in France are not designed to cope with extreme heat. Read ...

Jones has expressed support for Andy Burnham, who may become the next prime minister in mid July. Read more at ...

This would be the firm's largest offshore loan yet, at a time when it is boosting investments in AI. Read more at ...

PARIS, June 24 - Authorities in northern France were scrambling on Wednesday to restore electricity to thousands of homes hit ...