Viral videos

Thai cop says viral image of policemen in sparkly dresses is fake

This photo of six officers shown in the dancer costumes while flanking a suspect became a viral sensation.

Drenched, injured monkey’s highway rescue in Malaysia goes viral

The dusky leaf monkey was rescued by a Malaysian veterinarian after being stranded on a highway in Kulai.

Hong Kong education bureau investigating principal seen swearing at security guards in S’pore

A video of the incident shows a man standing at the door of a bus arguing with two women wearing Safra security uniforms.

Car crashes into pool at South Korea sports centre, swimmers rescue driver

The car flipped over after landing in the water, and swimmers nearby quickly jumped in to help the driver.

‘Gerry and Mandy’: What goes on behind the scenes?

The Straits Times journalists Wong Yang and Christie Chiu on April 16, 2026. They are also known as Gerry and Mandy.

AI fruit affair videos stir backlash in South Korea after chicken brand copies trend

Critics have raised concerns over misogynistic undertones, noting that many of the videos portray female characters cheating on their husbands.

Need a new house? Order online from China for less than $25,000

The growing interest in prefabricated homes is reflected in online search trends.

Trader Joe’s readying a summer drop of cult-classic totes – this time, in stripes

Trader Joe’s first released a mini tote meant to be used as a reusable grocery bag in 2024.

Field Notes from Chongqing

Is ‘Gucci bag lady’ entitled? Here’s why the outburst by AirAsia passenger struck a nerve online

A Chinese passenger created a ruckus on an AirAsia flight after cabin crew members spoke to her in English, not Mandarin.

‘I have a bad back’: Man explains why he continued eating amid shooting chaos in Washington gala

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