Breaking News and Analysis on Asia and the World | Real-Time Coverage out of Asia and Singapore - CNA

Advertisement

Philippines weighs social media ban for minors as school violence, online extremism fuel alarm

Philippines weighs social media ban for minors as school violence, online extremism fuel alarm

But experts warn that blanket bans could backfire, arguing that stronger platform safeguards, counselling and parental involvement may be more effective.

10/08/2026

Typhoon Dolphin weakens but disrupts travel in east China

Typhoon Dolphin weakens but disrupts travel in east China

10/08/2026

Days of heavy rain leave at least 16 dead in Philippines

Days of heavy rain leave at least 16 dead in Philippines

10/08/2026

Amazon founder Bezos nears deal to buy stake in Liverpool: Reports

Amazon founder Bezos nears deal to buy stake in Liverpool: Reports

10/08/2026

Ex-Thai MP fatally shoots local official over money row

Police said the suspected shooter, former lawmaker Chalong Riewrang, fired at the chairman of the Provincial Administrative Organization in Nonthaburi, which borders Bangkok, because of a disagreement over borrowed money.

10/08/2026

72-year-old Singaporean man rescued after being kidnapped in Malaysia

The kidnap-for-ransom syndicate lured the man with a job offer and later demanded S$1 million for his release, according to Malaysian media.

10/08/2026

Man with knife in Clementi disarmed by member of public, taken to hospital with self-inflicted wounds

Man with knife in Clementi disarmed by member of public, taken to hospital with self-inflicted wounds

10/08/2026

Suspensions more 'painful' than fines: Drivers, experts on stricter demerit rules

Suspensions more 'painful' than fines: Drivers, experts on stricter demerit rules

10/08/2026

Singapore-registered firm used fake employees and recruitment methods mirroring foreign intelligence playbook

Singapore-registered firm used fake employees and recruitment methods mirroring foreign intelligence playbook

10/08/2026

She spent decades alone with a rare genetic condition – now she's building a community for others like her

She spent decades alone with a rare genetic condition – now she's building a community for others like her

10/08/2026

Typhoon Dolphin weakens but disrupts travel in east China

Typhoon Dolphin weakens but disrupts travel in east China

10/08/2026

Days of heavy rain leave at least 16 dead in Philippines

Days of heavy rain leave at least 16 dead in Philippines

10/08/2026

Amazon founder Bezos nears deal to buy stake in Liverpool: Reports

Amazon founder Bezos nears deal to buy stake in Liverpool: Reports

10/08/2026

Advertisement

Shorts

China evacuates over 1 million as Typhoon Dolphin arrives

China evacuates over 1 million as Typhoon Dolphin arrives

47s

A liver transplant saved my life. It also changed how I lived.

A liver transplant saved my life. It also changed how I lived.

1m 51s

Member of public disarms man with knife in Clementi

Member of public disarms man with knife in Clementi

1m 01s

Massive wildfire closes Indonesia’s Mount Bromo National Park

Massive wildfire closes Indonesia’s Mount Bromo National Park

46s

NDP 2026: Highlights

NDP 2026: Highlights

3m 23s

NDP 2026: Timelapse of fireworks display

NDP 2026: Timelapse of fireworks display

1m 04s

Watch more shorts

More Top Stories

US not disengaging from Asia, seeks 'partners, not protectorates', says Pentagon official

US not disengaging from Asia, seeks 'partners, not protectorates', says Pentagon official

10/08/2026

UK and France prepare for another heatwave as western Europe sets new temperature record

UK and France prepare for another heatwave as western Europe sets new temperature record

10/08/2026

Western Europe experienced hottest June-July on record: EU monitor

Western Europe experienced hottest June-July on record: EU monitor

10/08/2026

Fire near Indonesia's Mount Bromo extinguished but new hotspots emerge

Fire near Indonesia's Mount Bromo extinguished but new hotspots emerge

10/08/2026

Colombia quake leaves 111 dead, with more trapped under rubble

Colombia quake leaves 111 dead, with more trapped under rubble

11/08/2026

Trump demands Iran pay compensation for deaths as Hormuz deal hopes fade

11/08/2026

Global stocks mixed while oil prices jump on Hormuz

11/08/2026

Police seek charges against Bangkok bar owner for deadly fire

10/08/2026

Advertisement

Podcasts

Work It - Not ready to retire yet? Mature workers may have other choices

Not ready to retire yet? Mature workers may have other choices

10/08/2026 Resume Pause 22 mins

Work It - How to set boundaries when your manager overshares

How to set boundaries when your manager overshares

07/08/2026 Resume Pause 9 mins

Deep Dive - Why teenagers become self-radicalised - and the warning signs to look out for

Why teenagers become self-radicalised - and the warning signs to look out for

06/08/2026 Resume Pause 37 mins

Money Talks - What the end of the HDB wait-out rule means for private homeowners

What the end of the HDB wait-out rule means for private homeowners

05/08/2026 Resume Pause 22 mins

CNA Correspondent - Blue sweep in Negeri Sembilan and Johor - what it means for Anwar's Pakatan Harapan

Blue sweep in Negeri Sembilan and Johor - what it means for Anwar's Pakatan Harapan

04/08/2026 Resume Pause 29 mins

Listen to more podcasts

Lifestyle

Twice's Jeongyeon becomes first member to officially leave longtime agency JYP Entertainment

Twice's Jeongyeon becomes first member to officially leave longtime agency JYP Entertainment

10/08/2026

She spent decades alone with a rare genetic condition – now she's building a community for others like her

She spent decades alone with a rare genetic condition – now she's building a community for others like her

10/08/2026

Highlander star Christopher Lambert rushed to hospital after collapsing at event

Highlander star Christopher Lambert rushed to hospital after collapsing at event

10/08/2026

'Senator, I’m Singaporean': The viral Singapore moments that took the internet by storm

'Senator, I’m Singaporean': The viral Singapore moments that took the internet by storm

09/08/2026

Does lymphatic drainage massage make your skin healthier?

Does lymphatic drainage massage make your skin healthier?

09/08/2026

She quit school twice. Her horror art studio nearly closed. Now, its neon art jams book out most weekends

She quit school twice. Her horror art studio nearly closed. Now, its neon art jams book out most weekends

08/08/2026

Where are the HDB blocks in NDP 2000’s Shine On Me music video? Singaporeans think they’ve found them

Where are the HDB blocks in NDP 2000’s Shine On Me music video? Singaporeans think they’ve found them

08/08/2026

Discover more on CNA

CNA Games

Stay sharp and challenge yourself with these puzzle games.

CNA App

Download the CNA App and stay updated. Available for Android and iOS.

CNA Newsletters

CNA Newsletters

Get the best of CNA delivered straight to your inbox.

CNA Podcasts

Listen to some of the best conversations on issues that matter to you.

CNA Interactives

CNA Interactives

Explore CNA Interactives with immersive stories, visuals and data.

Commentary

Jeffery Tan

Jeffery Tan

Commentary: Who am I when the phone stops ringing? Lessons from my first month of retirement

10/08/2026

Commentary: Can AI improve my parenting? Maybe, but not in the way Sam Altman thinks

Robert Shrimsley

Commentary: Can AI improve my parenting? Maybe, but not in the way Sam Altman thinks

10/08/2026

Kevin Chen

Kevin Chen

Commentary: US has crossed an uncomfortable threshold in global opinion

07/08/2026

Vivian Teo

Vivian Teo

Commentary: It takes more than a reward system to nurture a reader

07/08/2026

Stefan Wolff

Stefan Wolff

Commentary: Why Washington can no longer treat Ukraine and Iran as separate wars

06/08/2026

Kenneth Yeo

Commentary: Has Singapore reached a 'when, not if' moment for school attacks?

06/08/2026

More commentaries

Advertisement

Typhoon Dolphin weakens but disrupts travel in east China

Typhoon Dolphin weakens but disrupts travel in east China

11/08/2026

Read Now

NDP 2026: The best moments

NDP 2026: The best moments

10/08/2026

Read Now

Thai teen kills seven in rampage at home, school before shooting himself

Thai teen kills seven in rampage at home, school before shooting himself

07/08/2026

Read Now

Dogs allowed: Animal hospital opens doors to Japan quake survivors and their pets

Dogs allowed: Animal hospital opens doors to Japan quake survivors and their pets

07/08/2026

Read Now

Record heatwave spreads across Korean peninsula, prompting emergency response

Record heatwave spreads across Korean peninsula, prompting emergency response

05/08/2026

Read Now

First look at Light Together Bras Basah-Bugis 2026

First look at Light Together Bras Basah-Bugis 2026

31/07/2026

Read Now

TODAY

Retirement planning isn't just about savings. It's about what you'll do on Monday morning

Mental Health Matters: Retirement planning isn't just about savings. It's about what you'll do on Monday morning

Retirement often promises freedom after decades of work, but the changes it brings are no less demanding than those of other milestones in life. Here's how to adjust – with tips from mental health experts.

09/08/2026

'We're a Malay troupe, you okay or not?' How lion dance became this man’s lifelong pursuit

Up Close: 'We're a Malay troupe, you okay or not?' How lion dance became this man’s lifelong pursuit

09/08/2026

As a mum of 3, I think doing schoolwork on devices should count under screen time guidelines

Voices: As a mum of 3, I think doing schoolwork on devices should count under screen time guidelines

08/08/2026

Waves, curry puffs and community – preparing to bid farewell to Singapore's only surf break

Ground Up: Waves, curry puffs and community – preparing to bid farewell to Singapore's only surf break

08/08/2026

I was 14 when I first visited my father's offshore workplace. That's when I found my calling

Voices: I was 14 when I first visited my father's offshore workplace. That's when I found my calling

07/08/2026

More on TODAY

Advertisement

Luxury

Helsinki, one beautiful building at a time

Helsinki, one beautiful building at a time

10/08/2026

Singapore designer Faezah Shaharuddin is taking Malay cultural references to the world through furniture

Singapore designer Faezah Shaharuddin is taking Malay cultural references to the world through furniture

09/08/2026

Singapore’s only sake brewery is in Jurong, making pulut hitam sake and winning recognition in Japan

Singapore’s only sake brewery is in Jurong, making pulut hitam sake and winning recognition in Japan

08/08/2026

Discovering Chengdu through whisky, Sichuan cuisine, lacquerware and pandas

Discovering Chengdu through whisky, Sichuan cuisine, lacquerware and pandas

07/08/2026

Da Paolo’s next chapter: Fewer outlets, new concepts and a sharper eye on what diners want

Da Paolo’s next chapter: Fewer outlets, new concepts and a sharper eye on what diners want

07/08/2026

Beyond Amsterdam and Venice: 6 delightful European canal cities

Beyond Amsterdam and Venice: 6 delightful European canal cities

05/08/2026

Michelin Guide Singapore 2026: 1887 by Andre blazes into the list with 2 stars, 6 new restaurants get their first star

Michelin Guide Singapore 2026: 1887 by Andre blazes into the list with 2 stars, 6 new restaurants get their first star

05/08/2026

Insider

This Singaporean retired at 35 without getting rich. Here’s how he made it work

‘I don’t want to miss out’: Why India’s youth are choosing debt over savings

Pain is part of her everyday life. But at 25, she’s fighting to do more than just ‘trying to survive’

Why functional drinks cost more but may deliver less than consumers expect

Ex-offender becomes hawker’s apprentice to rebuild his life, one ayam penyet plate at a time

Roziah Adon spent decades honing her craft, including a sambal recipe she had never shared. Then she met Shaly Farid. CNA’s The Hawker Apprentice explores what it takes to carry on a culinary legacy while rebuilding a life after prison.

More from Insider

Recent Videos

More videos

Brand Studio

Inside Simmons’ new sleep gallery at Changi City Point

Closing the gaps in the fight against hepatitis

Turning AI momentum into business transformation

brand studio

Meet the AI tutor helping polytechnic students learn better

brand studio

How iFast showed geography doesn’t define growth

From expanding beyond unit trusts to acquiring a UK bank, the digital wealth management platform has pursued a long-term strategy guided by the belief that geography should never define growth.

View More