Victor Wembanyama shines on comeback as the San Antonio Spurs stun the Oklahoma City ...

The 111-109 victory means they will face the New York Knicks in the showpiece. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

Visitors in South Korea may be able to use public transit with credit cards issued abroad

The authorities has commissioned a study that looks into the feasibility of the plan. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...

Funeral held in Japan for cat stationmaster Nitama, with 500 fans bidding farewell

The calico cat died at the age of 15 in November. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Australia police responding after gunshots reported at Bondi beach

SYDNEY - Australian Police said on Dec 14 they were responding to a developing incident at Sydney’s Bondi Beach and were ...

South Korean mother who saved daughter from e-scooter crash suffering memory loss

Her brain has been damaged, resulting in amnesia like the cases you see on TV dramas," her husband said. Read more at ...

New pilot to offer free tuition, football training to at-risk young people

It will be launched in mid-2026 in the south-eastern region of Singapore. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

‘Shui’ (tax) voted Malaysia’s Chinese character of the year

The character appeared in the top 10 Chinese characters for six consecutive years from 2014 to 2019. Read more at ...

Islamabad puts drivers on notice as smog crisis worsens

Over 300 fines were issued at checkpoints within the first week of crackdown, announced on Dec 7. Read more at ...

Mass weddings and political power: Why Unification Church keeps resurfacing in South Korean ...

The Unification Church has long viewed political access as a means of fulfilling religious purpose. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.