Muhammad Ruzaini Hassan, 33, extorted the youth despite knowing she had a history of being suicidal. Read more at ...

Canberra confirmed the purchase of AIM-120C-8 and AIM-120D-3 missiles. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

Seoul is focused on negotiations over a 25 per cent country-specific tariff that has been suspended until next week. Read ...

Netflix animated movie KPop Demon Hunters' soundtrack is No. 8 on the Billboard 200 chart. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Skechers Sundown Festival features Asian acts such as South Korean singer and rapper Hwasa from K-pop's Mamamoo. Read more at ...

These artists will be allowed to sell their creations at the upcoming Hoyo Fest convention. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was suspended from duty on July 1. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

The Japanese is aiming to reach the last 16 of Wimbledon for the first time. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

More than 450,000 seniors have claimed the vouchers since July 1. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

French chef Anne-Sophie Pic was named as the world’s best female chef in 2011. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

Germany’s Siemens said requirements to seek US licenses for business in China are no longer in place. Read more at ...

The 71-year-old is due to be sworn in as deputy prime minister and interior minister on July 3. Read more at straitstimes.com ...