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US eyes Iranian assets for Gulf allies' reconstruction, source says

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has directed a team to assess costs for damages already inflicted on Gulf allies by Iran, the source said.

Mexico City chases world record for largest Mexican wave ahead of World Cup

100 days into Iran war: How rising costs are hitting consumers and businesses in Southeast Asia

As the war on Iran marks its 100th day on Monday (Jun 8), CNA looks at how the geopolitical crisis is filtering into everyday life across the region.

Andreeva praises Chwalinska, thanks herself for French Open triumph

A star is born as Andreeva eases into Grand Slam winners' club

Zverev bids to end Grand Slam near-misses in French Open final with Cobolli

Ferrari principal Vasseur misses Monaco qualifying for medical reasons

At least S$11,000 lost to BTS concert ticket scams in less than a week

In most of the cases, scammers approached victims on social media platform X.

Nearly 500 confirmed cases in Central Africa Ebola outbreak: WHO

It tallied 82 deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo and 2 deaths in neighbouring Uganda.

US, Iran trade strikes despite visas for World Cup footballers

The US said it struck radar sites in Iran after downing drones headed toward the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran said it had targeted "enemy bases in the area" with missiles.

US and Iran trade strikes in latest Gulf flare-up

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps says it targeted American bases in Kuwait and Bahrain in retaliation for US strikes

Johnson & Johnson beats lawsuit alleging that talc caused 3 women’s cancer

More than 67,000 plaintiffs have sued J&J, alleging that its baby powder causes ovarian cancer.

North Korean leader Kim stresses stronger naval nuclear deterrent

Building a navy capable of delivering a "deadly blow" to enemies is a core goal of North Korea's current five-year defence plan, says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

Chip selloff erases over $1 trillion in stock market value

Congo warns of 'rapid' community spread of Ebola, 71 new cases confirmed

KINSHASA, June 5 - Democratic Republic of Congo said on Friday that 71 new Ebola cases were confirmed in a 24-hour period and warned of rapid community transmission of the deadly disease.

Study warns biodiversity loss could trigger wave of debt crises

LONDON, June 5 - Financial markets are underestimating the economic risks of biodiversity loss, potentially exposing countries to sovereign debt crises and sharply higher borrowing costs, according to research published on Friday.

Norway rejects US claim on forced labour, opposes tariffs

June 5 - Norway rejects a U.S. assessment that the Nordic country has failed to prevent forced labour, its foreign minister told Reuters, adding that the allegation was unfounded and should not be used by President Donald Trump to justify new tariffs.

Spanish PM Sanchez denies knowing about plot to derail corruption probes into his party

MADRID, June 5 - Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Friday denied knowing about an alleged plot to derail investigations into corruption cases dogging his Socialist Party, saying he was disappointed and outraged by it.

Singapore to ease restrictions on operating new hotels, hostels in heritage precincts at Boat Quay, Beach Road

Proposals for new short-term accommodation uses in the areas were generally not allowed to avoid "over-proliferation", says the Urban Redevelopment Authority.

US domestic treatment centers ready for Ebola even as Kenya plans persist

June 5 - Most of the 13 U.S. treatment centers in a government-funded hospital network for severe infectious diseases are ready to handle patients, including those with Ebola if needed, representatives from the hospitals said this week.