Conservative party wins first election in nearly a century in British Columbia
Conservative Party wins British Columbia election for first time since 1928, pledging to boost LNG production and cut red tape.
Netanyahu rebuked for plan to use crypto to bypass economic sanctions
Netanyahu drew criticism and a rare Bank of Israel rebuke for suggesting crypto could help Israel bypass sanctions; the bank said crypto cannot bypass sanctions.
Adjusting party position is a mark of wisdom and maturity, not opportunism: WP’s Jamus Lim
WP's Jamus Lim says changing policy positions shows wisdom, not opportunism, rebutting PM Wong's claim that WP shifts with political winds.
Riyadh airport partially reopens after two-week shutdown despite fresh Houthi attacks
Riyadh's main airport partially reopened after a two-week shutdown despite fresh Houthi attacks, with two of five terminals operating, though most global carriers remain suspended.
Interpretation gaps in South Korea police leave foreigners lost in translation
Foreign-language police calls in South Korea doubled in 2025, exposing interpreter gaps. An AI system for five languages is planned by 2027, but experts urge human oversight.
Disenchanted Netanyahu supporters are prize of Israel election campaign
In Israel's election, disenchanted former Likud supporters in Dimona campaign for rival Gadi Eisenkot, hoping to unseat Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Indonesia’s gas supply cuts unlikely to affect electricity prices that much: Tan See Leng
Indonesia's gas export cut to Singapore is unlikely to significantly impact electricity prices, as it is under 2% of demand; global price fluctuations matter more, says minister Tan See Leng.
US Fed set to lead G7 trio in hawkish rate pause
US Fed, ECB, BOJ likely hold rates in hawkish pause; US officials signal no rush to hike, with possible moves in December.
Japanese carmakers to cut development times to keep up with Chinese rivals
Japanese carmakers Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Suzuki and Mitsubishi are cutting vehicle development times, using shared platforms and AI, to catch Chinese rivals launching models in under two years.
Institutions need to evolve to changing needs but core values, purpose should endure: Zaqy Mohamad
Zaqy Mohamad said institutions must evolve with changing needs while preserving core values and purpose, as Jamae Chulia Heritage opened with a mural and serviced residence on wakaf land.
Singapore expects all parties to honour commitments, says PM Wong after Indonesia cuts gas exports
PM Wong says Singapore expects all parties to honour commercial commitments after Indonesia cut gas exports, but EMA says impact is under 2% of daily demand.
PAP re-elects 14 members to its top leadership body
Singapore's PAP re-elected 14 members to its top central executive committee. Chee Hong Tat entered the top 12 for the first time after being co-opted in 2024.