
News: World & Southeast Asia

Trump to watch Supreme Court weigh challenge to birthright citizenship
Upon his return to the White House, the US president decreed that children born to parents in the US illegally or on temporary visas would no longer automatically receive US citizenship.
World

Judge orders halt to Trump’s White House ballroom construction

France eyes ban on social media for under-15s
With the Christian holiday of Easter approaching, Pope Leo XIV said ‘it should be the holiest, most sacred time of the whole year’.
The World Food Programme said deliveries of desperately-needed food for aid operations around the world are facing long delays and increasing costs.
Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi was arrested on Dec 12 after speaking out against Iran’s clerical authorities at a funeral ceremony.
Ahmed al-Sharaa’s visit came after London announced the resumption of diplomatic relations with Syria in July 2025.
Southeast Asia

Singapore gets robotaxis as Grab, WeRide launch driverless cars

Indonesia rations fuel as prices soar amid Mideast war

Singapore set for higher electricity, gas tariffs
Singapore’s energy regulator advises consumers and businesses to brace for higher and more volatile energy costs amid uncertainty over the Middle East war.
Steven Lyons of Scotland was wanted by Interpol for alleged transnational drug trafficking and money laundering.

Myanmar junta chief elected vice-president
Three vice-presidents are expected to be chosen this week, one of whom will be elected president in a parliament-wide vote.
Indonesia began enforcing a social media ban for users under the age of 16 on Saturday, citing threats from online pornography, cyberbullying and internet addiction.








