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UK diplomats no longer get hardship bonus for being posted to Buenos Aires
Civil servants are entitled to extra money for working in difficult or dangerous cities around the world.
August 14, 2026Malaysian boy on trial for allegedly murdering girl in school
The high-profile case has shocked Malaysia and sparked debate about the effect of social media on children.
August 3, 2026Malaysia set to host F1 race in October
Malaysia is set to hold a grand prix in October as a replacement for the Bahrain race that was called off earlier this season.
July 25, 2026Banned by Beijing, this comedian is taking his act to Chinese speakers abroad
Chizi, one of China’s biggest stand-up comedians, has found a new stage after falling afoul of China's censors.
July 1, 2026Malaysia customs seizes AI chips worth $13 mln at Kuala Lumpur airport - Reuters
Malaysia customs seizes AI chips worth $13 mln at Kuala Lumpur airport Reuters
June 26, 2026OpenAI plans ChatGPT 'superapp' overhaul ahead of listing, FT reports - Reuters
OpenAI plans ChatGPT 'superapp' overhaul ahead of listing, FT reports Reuters
June 7, 2026Everything you need to know about BTS's comeback tour
The megastars kick off their grandest tour, the largest in K-pop history, in Seoul on Thursday after a nearly four-year hiatus.
April 8, 2026BTS turned millions on to K-pop. But now it's caught between Korea and the world
It boils down to a single, loaded question: Is BTS straying from K-pop in trying to woo the world?
April 8, 2026Petronas-chartered tanker loaded with Iraqi crude passes through Hormuz - Reuters
Petronas-chartered tanker loaded with Iraqi crude passes through Hormuz Reuters
April 5, 2026Singapore denies Malaysian scholar entry, calling her 'undesirable visitor'
Fadiah Nadwa Fikri urged some in Singapore to "adopt her brand of radical advocacy", authorities say.
March 27, 2026AI videos of sexualised black women removed from TikTok after BBC investigation
Dozens of Instagram and TikTok accounts have used AI avatars to promote explicit content, the BBC finds.
March 22, 2026Iran continuing World Cup preparations but will not play in US, says soccer chief - Reuters
Iran continuing World Cup preparations but will not play in US, says soccer chief Reuters
March 19, 2026Three more Iran football team members change minds over asylum
Four of seven members of the women's football delegation who originally sought to stay in Australia have now chosen to return home.
March 14, 2026Two more connected to Iranian football team stay in Australia, BBC understands
It is understood most of the team left Australia on Tuesday night after losing their Sunday game in the Asian Cup.
March 10, 2026Asia stocks rebound, oil dives as Trump and Iran trade barbs - Reuters
Asia stocks rebound, oil dives as Trump and Iran trade barbs Reuters
March 10, 2026Families of flight MH370 passengers urge Malaysia to extend search - Reuters
Families of flight MH370 passengers urge Malaysia to extend search Reuters
March 8, 2026