SEOUL - Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok on Dec 27 became South Korea’s second acting president in two weeks, as lawmakers ...

Former President Bill Clinton and Senator Lindsey Graham, don’t agree on much. Yet, recently the ideological adversaries ...

Political stalemate is diminishing Thailand’s international stature and economy Read more at straitstimes.com.

STOCKHOLM - Estonia's armed forces have launched a naval operation to protect the Estlink 1 undersea power cable in the ...

The two leaders met on Dec 26 to discussed critical priorities for the Asean region. Read more at straitstimes.com.

A total of 52 principals were appointed to new schools, among whom 27 are first-timers. Read more at straitstimes.com.

More adaptations of major manga and anime hits are in the works, including one for Naruto. Read more at straitstimes.com.

MOSCOW - Russia's point man for arms control cautioned Donald Trump's incoming administration on Friday against resuming ...

KUALA LUMPUR - A Malaysian man was caned at a mosque in the northeastern state of Terengganu on Friday for the Islamic crime ...

The US recently approved $571.3 million (S$776.8 million) in defence support for Taiwan. Read more at straitstimes.com.

ZURICH - The U.N. air crew member hurt in an air strike on Yemen's main international airport on Thursday suffered serious ...

WASHINGTON - Nasa said on Dec 27 that its Parker Solar Probe was "safe" and operating normally after successfully completing ...