Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson relied heavily on lawmakers from the rival party to overcome a blockade from his conservatives colleagues.Bloomberg

Shanmugam said The Economist could not resist “sneering” at Singapore and the British commentariat class cannot stand seeing the island nation “doing better”TODAY

Next week’s iteration of the annual joint exercise will be the biggest and a clear signal to Beijing, observers say.Shi Jiangtao

The affected vehicles have a fault with their accelerators that could cause the pedal to jam, Tesla said.Business Insider

China is the world’s top producer and consumer of electric vehicles, and Beijing is now seeking the lead in hydrogen-powered vehicles.Mia Nulimaimaiti

Shanmugam said The Economist could not resist “sneering” at Singapore and the British commentariat class cannot stand seeing the island nation “doing better”TODAY

The internet giant’s Intelligent Driving Group will strive for ‘100 million yuan of revenue and 100 million yuan of profits’, unit head Wang Yunpeng writes in a letter to employees.Che Pan

Announcement comes as US city’s mayor, London Breed, nears the end of a weeklong trip to China and just days before US secretary of state is expected in Beijing.Zhao Ziwen

The ugly truth is that the power of Germany’s economy is heavily connected to its business relationship with China and, with that, Scholz’s political fortunesThomas O. Falk

PLA Daily warns that a deal between the US military and a new SpaceX unit poses huge security challenges for ‘other countries’.Hayley Wong

Two women suffocated inside their vehicle during the flooding and one man died when his vehicle fell into a sinkhole, Philippine officials said.Agence France-Presse

Two women suffocated inside their vehicle during the flooding and one man died when his vehicle fell into a sinkhole, Philippine officials said.Agence France-Presse

Pakistan is battling a surge in militant violence on its territory, including frequent attacks on Chinese migrant workers.Reuters,Agence France-Presse

Pakistan is battling a surge in militant violence on its territory, including frequent attacks on Chinese migrant workers.Reuters,Agence France-Presse

The remarks came after some lawmakers expressed alarm over the some 4,000 non-local students in the province that also houses military bases accessed by US troops.SCMP’s Asia desk

The remarks came after some lawmakers expressed alarm over the some 4,000 non-local students in the province that also houses military bases accessed by US troops.SCMP’s Asia desk

It is no coincidence that some of best chip makers in the world also have long traditions of wax tie-dye, which requires craftsmanship and cooperation.Andrew Sheng

It is no coincidence that some of best chip makers in the world also have long traditions of wax tie-dye, which requires craftsmanship and cooperation.Andrew Sheng

President Yoon Suk-yeol was pushing to add more doctors as an integral element of his medical reforms, but doctors said the healthcare sector was not short of medics.Reuters

President Yoon Suk-yeol was pushing to add more doctors as an integral element of his medical reforms, but doctors said the healthcare sector was not short of medics.Reuters

China has revealed hefty penalties on imports from the US of an acid used as a preservative as trade relations between the two countries appear likely to return to an outwardly acrimonious track.Amanda Lee

Two PLA Navy ships are the only vessels to have docked at the Chinese-financed Ream naval base since upgrades last year, according to a US intelligence report.Seong Hyeon Choi

Dubai airport has witnessed chaotic scenes, with crowds of marooned travellers clamouring for information about their flights.Reuters

Scientist said results offered hope of stopping disease transmission to people: ‘The biocontrol method is based on findings from nature and does not require medical interventions for humans, such as vaccines and specific treatment’.Holly Chik

Voter concerns such as inflation and unemployment are unlikely to derail PM Modi and his ruling BJP’s path to victory, analysts say.Amy Sood

Voter concerns such as inflation and unemployment are unlikely to derail PM Modi and his ruling BJP’s path to victory, analysts say.Amy Sood

Malaita premier Martin Fini, who recently signed a memorandum of understanding with China’s Jiangsu province, lost his re-election bid.Agence France-Presse

Asian firms worry that Iran-Israel tensions could spill over to the Strait of Hormuz – a vital oil corridor for Asia – and provide more fuel to oil prices.Biman Mukherji

Judges ruled that Yameen’s 2022 trial on corruption and money-laundering charges during tenure of a pro-Indian government was unfair, ordered a retrial.Agence France-Presse

The first lady’s comments come after the president on Monday said his relationship with his vice-president was ‘complicated’ and ‘hasn’t really changed’.Raissa Robles

French construction worker Damien Guerot’s work visa was due to expire in July until PM Anthony Albanese intervened with an invitation to settle in Australia.Associated Press

Both countries voiced support for Palestinian membership in the United Nations, with Widodo also encouraging China to invest in Indonesia’s new capital.Resty Woro Yuniar

Two-way agricultural trade between China and Southeast Asian nations can help address food security concerns on both sides, strengthen productivity and pose a fresh challenge to the traditional dominance of US and Australian exports.Genevieve Donnellon-May

The volcano erupted five times, prompting authorities to close the airport in Manado and issue a warning about falling debris that could cause a tsunami.Agence France-Presse

The virtual cashier service highlights a growing trend among restaurants that are turning to such a method to cut costs and address staff shortages.Sam Beltran

Six vessels would participate in the Balikatan exercise that involves a simulation of an armed recapture of an island near the South China Sea.Agence France-Presse

Emmanuel, who was slashed in the head and chest during the attack at the Assyrian Christ The Good Shepherd Church, said he was recovering quickly.Agence France-Presse

Events used to lionise Kim’s grandfather and father have been reduced, a move that could put the focus on Kim’s own achievements and policies instead.Park Chan-kyong

Lightning and heavy rains led to the heaviest downpour in decades, flooding villages in Pakistan’s southwestern coast.Agence France-Presse

Some 4,600 Chinese nationals have been recorded to be living in the Cagayan area and enrolled in private universities in the city of Tuguegarao.Jeoffrey Maitem

Nothing would stabilise China’s economy faster than a weaker yuan. But this risks triggering a currency war across Asia and beyond, and setting back China. Let’s hope Xi resists the urge.William Pesek

Malaysia’s disgraced ex-PM on Wednesday persisted with his claim that the country’s former king decreed he should be released from prison to serve the rest of his sentence from the comfort of his own home.Joseph Sipalan

The 80-page document unveiled on Wednesday explicitly calls out ‘China’s coercive tactics in pursuit of its strategic objectives’. Australia’s optimistic assumptions for the post-Cold War era ‘are long gone’, the defence minister said.Agence France-Presse

India outlawed the practice of forcing bears to dance for entertainment in 1972. Decades later, animal-rights groups thought they’d rescued the last one being held in captivity. But it turns out they were wrong.Amrit Dhillon

Firebrand ex-leader Rodrigo Duterte says his successor is a ‘crybaby’, with the two trading jibes over drug-use accusations and their opposing South China Sea stances. Will they ever bury the hatchet? ‘It’s complicated’.Alan Robles

North Korea state media reports show that video surveillance is becoming more common at schools, workplaces and airports, researchers wrote in a new report.Associated Press

The rebels, who ascribe to a form of communism propagated by late Chinese leader Mao Zedong, have waged a guerilla-style struggle against the government.Reuters,Agence France-Presse

Iran’s launch of more than 300 drones and missiles towards Israel has major implications for geopolitics beyond the Middle East. The escalation highlights regional divides, changing attitudes towards the US and a shifting focus away from other conflicts.Abishur Prakash

In the last few months, political observers have noted Singapore’s political elite expressing greater empathy for the plight of Palestinians.Kimberly Lim

Lawrence Wong, who will assume power on May 15, said Singapore’s incumbent leader Lee Hsien Loong would serve as a senior minister in his cabinet.Associated Press