ByteDance in talks to sell gaming unit Moonton for more than $7.5 billion, sources say

Moonton Technology is the studio behind mobile game Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

Mistrial declared in case of students charged after Stanford pro-Palestinian protests

Prosecutors in the case said the defendants engaged in unlawful property destruction. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...

Nearly 3,000 bullying cases recorded in Malaysia’s govt schools in 2025: Education Minister

As at Nov 19, 2025, safety audits had been carried out at 1,758 schools . Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

K-pop stars BTS to stream new world tour shows in cinemas worldwide: Yonhap

K-pop sensation BTS will stream their new world tour concerts live in over 3,500 cinemas across 75 countries. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Risk of missteps hangs over US-backed ceasefire deal in north-east Syria

The US advice is: avoid taking a hard line as a sign of goodwill. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Thailand reports first rabies death of 2026 after man ignores puppy bite

After being bit, he did not clean the wound and did not see a doctor to receive the rabies vaccine. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Japan releases arrested Chinese fishing boat captain: Media

The boat was seized on Feb 12, 2026, after it was found inside Japan's exclusive economic zone. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.