Category: Asia

Singapore

Tampines Crash Horror: Driver Faces Up to 13.5 Years in Jail — But the Judge Has Yet to Decide

SINGAPORE — A driver responsible for one of Singapore's most shocking multi-vehicle crashes could face up to 13-and-a-half years behind bars after running a red light at speeds of up to 134kmh and triggering a devastating chain collision that killed two people and injured several others. Muhammad Syafie Ismail, 45, appeared in court on Monday, September 7, as prosecutors sought a jail term of between 12 years and nine months and 13-and-a-half years, along with a lifetime ban from driving. The

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Business

EVA Air to Raise Excess Baggage Fees Starting Sept. 29 as Travel Costs Continue to Rise

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Travelers flying with EVA Air could soon pay significantly more for extra luggage after the Taiwanese carrier announced that it will raise excess baggage fees and revise several other international baggage charges starting Sept. 29. The airline said the changes are being introduced in response to higher fuel prices and rising global operating costs, with the new rates applying to international flights with travel dates on or after Sept. 29. The revised policy will affect charg

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Sport

Chelsea Struck First—But What Arsenal Did Next Sent a Huge Premier League Warning

Chelsea stunned the home crowd almost immediately when Morgan Rogers volleyed the visitors into the lead after just 77 seconds. But instead of panicking, the defending champions responded with the kind of composure, attacking quality and resilience that could make them difficult to stop this season. Kai Havertz brought Arsenal level in the 25th minute before captain Martin Ødegaard completed the comeback shortly after halftime, firing home the decisive goal in a breathless contest between two

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Politics

Taiwan Pavilion Opens at Gwangju Biennale After Naming Dispute Triggers China’s Withdrawal

GWANGJU, South Korea — Taiwan's artists and curators have celebrated the opening of the “Taiwan Pavilion” at the prestigious Gwangju Biennale after a tense naming dispute sparked accusations of political censorship and ultimately led China's curatorial team to withdraw from the event. The controversy centered on whether Taiwan's exhibition space could officially use the name “Taiwan Pavilion.” After weeks of negotiations, pressure from artists and growing support from the local and internation

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Politics

Taiwanese in Canada Form Giant ‘TW’ Display in Push for Taiwan’s UN Inclusion

VANCOUVER, Canada — Taiwanese community members in Canada have taken their campaign for Taiwan's international inclusion to a new level, using dozens of vehicles to create a massive “TW” formation visible from the air ahead of the upcoming session of the United Nations General Assembly. A total of 45 vehicles gathered near Vancouver to spell out the letters “TW” as part of this year's “UN for Taiwan” campaign, a grassroots effort calling for greater international participation for Taiwan. Each

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Politics

Trump Floats Shocking New Name for New Mexico—But There’s a Major Catch

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has sparked a fresh political and cultural controversy after posting an image suggesting that the U.S. state of New Mexico could be renamed “New America.” Trump shared a map on Truth Social on Sunday, September 6, showing the word “Mexico” crossed out and replaced with “America,” effectively displaying the state as “New America.” The White House later amplified the image through its official X account. The post immediately drew attention because it comes ami

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Asia

Iran Plans New Restricted Maritime Zone Near Strait of Hormuz as Global Shipping Tensions Escalate

TEHRAN — Iran is preparing to declare a new “restricted” maritime zone outside the Strait of Hormuz, adding another layer of uncertainty to one of the world's most strategically important shipping routes as military tensions with the United States continue to escalate. Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, said the new zone would be announced in the coming days and would cover areas in the Gulf, according to Iranian state media. Rezaei said ships entering the ne

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Business

Chinese Men Seeking Marriage Entry to Taiwan Hit Near 19-Year High as Authorities Warn of Sham Marriage Networks

TAIPEI, Taiwan — The number of Chinese men applying to enter Taiwan through marriage has climbed to its highest level in nearly two decades, government data show, as Taiwanese authorities investigate suspected sham marriages and illegal employment networks. Since 2023, 1,508 Chinese men — excluding applicants from Hong Kong and Macau — have applied to come to Taiwan through marriage, according to government data cited by the Taipei Times. The figure represents a dramatic increase compared with

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Business

Taiwan Accuses China of Disrupting Pacific Unity as Tensions Rise at Palau Summit

KOROR, Palau — Taiwan has accused China of disrupting discussions among Pacific nations and injecting geopolitical rivalry into a region already facing growing strategic pressure from major powers. Taiwanese officials raised the alarm following the 55th Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) summit in Palau, where tensions surrounding Taiwan's participation and China's expanding influence became one of the major issues overshadowing regional discussions. Taiwan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung

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Sport

Kimi Antonelli Started 19th at Monza—What He Did Next Left Italy and F1 in Shock

MONZA, Italy — Kimi Antonelli turned what should have been one of the most difficult weekends of his Formula One career into one of the greatest victories in modern F1 history. Starting 19th on the grid at his home Italian Grand Prix after Mercedes deliberately accepted a power-unit penalty, the 20-year-old Italian stormed through the field to win at Monza—ending a 60-year wait for an Italian winner at the legendary circuit. And according to Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff, he had a feeling

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