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US House votes to restrict China’s global ties if Taiwan threatened

A US-made TOW-2A wire-guided anti-tank missile is launched by Taiwanese soldiers at training grounds in Pingtung.
A US-made TOW-2A wire-guided anti-tank missile is launched by Taiwanese soldiers at training grounds in Pingtung.

US judge rejects California law banning masks for federal officers

The judge agreed with the Trump administration that California's masking law violated US Constitution.
The judge agreed with the Trump administration that California's masking law violated US Constitution.

News analysis

A purse-snatching that led to manslaughter claim spotlights Indonesia’s use of restorative justice

A purse-snatching case, involving Mr Hogi Minaya and his wife Arista, put Indonesia’s use of restorative justice – an out-of-court method of resolving criminal cases – in the spotlight.
A purse-snatching case, involving Mr Hogi Minaya and his wife Arista, put Indonesia’s use of restorative justice – an out-of-court method of resolving criminal cases – in the spotlight.

Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell seeks Trump clemency before testimony

Ghislaine Maxwell and Donald Trump pictured in an image released by the Department of Justice in Washington on Dec 23, 2025.
Ghislaine Maxwell and Donald Trump pictured in an image released by the Department of Justice in Washington on Dec 23, 2025.

Suspect in insurance CEO murder to face New York State Court in June

Luigi Mangione's defence team said he now faces the unconstitutional threat of double jeopardy, or being tried twice for the same crime.
Luigi Mangione's defence team said he now faces the unconstitutional threat of double jeopardy, or being tried twice for the same crime.

Australia’s opposition coalition reunites after split over hate laws

The anti-hate laws were backed by the Liberal Party but opposed by some National Party senators.
The anti-hate laws were backed by the Liberal Party but opposed by some National Party senators.

Japan PM’s push for counter-espionage law splits parties in snap election

Sanae Takaichi at a campaign event in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture.
Sanae Takaichi at a campaign event in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture.

Commentary

Hong Kong’s bus seat belt saga has all the makings of a good comedy

mfseatbelts - Screenshot. In October 2025, dashcam footage of an undercover police operation on a Hong Kong minibus went viral online. That stint resulted in 31 passengers receiving fines for not wearing their seat belts on the minibus. 

CREDIT: STAND.FOR.HK/INSTAGRAM
mfseatbelts - Screenshot. In October 2025, dashcam footage of an undercover police operation on a Hong Kong minibus went viral online. That stint resulted in 31 passengers receiving fines for not wearing their seat belts on the minibus. 

CREDIT: STAND.FOR.HK/INSTAGRAM

US judge to hear request for ‘immediate takedown’ of Epstein files over unredacted victims’ names

The US Justice Department released more than three million files last week related to the investigation into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The US Justice Department released more than three million files last week related to the investigation into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

US House Speaker Johnson says he has votes to end partial shutdown by Feb 3

US House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks to the media during a weekly press conference at the US Capitol on Jan 7, 2025.
US House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks to the media during a weekly press conference at the US Capitol on Jan 7, 2025.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.