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Netherlands defender Timber to miss World Cup with groin injury

Finland jails businessman for trafficking Thai berry workers

The workers were misled about earning opportunities and picking conditions.

EU sanctions Iran Guards over closure of Hormuz

European nations, spearheaded by France and Britain, are working on plans to send a naval mission to Hormuz.

French jet on NATO mission shoots down drone in Latvian airspace, army says

South Korea’s Kim hopes World Cup results make up for missing daughter’s birth

Hong Kong principal fired over Singapore row says he will seek legal advice

Lee Cheuk-hing apologised again for the swearing incident, but said that he was shocked by the immediate dismissal.

Girl groups Le Sserafim, Katseye, Illit to collaborate on new single Iconic By Mistake

On Sunday (Jun 7), the social media pages of Le Sserafim, Katseye and Illit announced that the three girl groups will collaborate on a joint single. Iconic By Mistake is slated to be out on Jun 12.

Iran says targeted ‘terrorist groups’ in Iraq

Iran had fired missiles at Israel earlier on June 7, a first since a ceasefire took place in April.

'Don’t just stare, give us a smile': A mother’s plea for families living with autism

For Seri Amalia Khairil, mother to a 13-year-old son with autism, family outings require careful planning and can be stressful when strangers mistake her son’s meltdowns for bad behaviour and judge her as a poor parent.

Israel army says Iran committed ‘grave mistake’ by firing missiles

It had come under several waves of Iranian missile fire on Sunday.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, June 8, 2026

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, June 8, 2026.

Commentary: Iran war has raised inflation risks. Why are Asian economies still growing?

For all the attention on inflation, the bigger surprise this year may be how resilient the region has been, says DBS chief economist Taimur Baig.

Armenia's ruling party leads parliamentary vote with 54% in early results

YEREVAN, June 8 - Armenia's ruling Civil Contract party is leading in a parliamentary election with 54.44% of the vote, according to early voting results from Armenia's electoral commission that were broadcast on public TV.

Trump says he will press Israel to hold back after Iran retaliates for Beirut attack

“What I would suggest to Iran: You’ve shot your missiles, that’s enough, get back to the table and make a deal,” says the US president.

Iran rejects idea of using its assets to pay damages to US allies

During the war, Iran launched missile and drone attacks on several Gulf countries, saying it was targeting US and Israeli interests in the region.

Iran targets Israel in missile barrage in first since Mid-East war ceasefire

Iran’s insistence that the conflicts are linked has complicated negotiations for Washington.

Millions of Chinese students sit for gruelling 'gaokao'

Around 12.9 million students nationwide registered for this year's "gaokao", according to the Ministry of Education, which for most is the sole determining factor in admission to a Chinese university.

'Didn't eat for two weeks': Female hiker, 49, recounts ordeal of being lost in Malaysian jungle

Jaslinda Saludin was rescued on Saturday (Jun 6) by local villagers after going missing during an expedition to Gunung Batu Putih in Perak.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, June 7, 2026

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, June 7, 2026.

US budget carrier Breeze Airways sets sights on 2027 IPO

Breeze Airrways Chief Executive David Neeleman, who has worked in the airline industry through some of its most turbulent periods, including the Sep 11, 2001, attacks in the US and the pandemic, had a cautiously optimistic tone when asked about the state of the aviation business.