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Tiger Woods released on bail after arrest at car crash scene on suspicion of DUI The golf legend managed to crawl out of his Land Rover after it struck another vehicle and rolled on its side Tiger…
OpinionWhy China’s space-based solar power is the next frontier of green energy As the race for orbital energy heats up, China’s ambitious plan to build solar stations in space could boost its…
Why China’s demand that Japan return an ancient tablet could mark a ‘historical reckoning’ Fresh calls involving Tokyo’s Imperial Palace could spell turning point for repatriating looted war relics…
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Iran strike wounds US troops and damages planes at Saudi airbase Israel, meanwhile, hit more of Iran’s nuclear sites, prompting Tehran to vow retaliation An Iranian missile attack on Friday left at…
Henry Lee, forensic scientist who testified in the O.J. Simpson trial, dies at 87 Born in China, Lee eventually moved to the US, where he gained prominence for his involvement in high-profile…
Iran war energy shock revives Asean’s power grid plans: ‘it’s the way to go’ Oil is up, coal is back and so are fuel queues.
Chinese man rescued from ‘zip tie escape challenge’ after delivery man alerts police Bizarre online escapology caper turns serious as firefighters forced to untie man who ‘could have died’ from…
China puts Ma Xingrui protege Guo Yonghang under investigation for corruption Fate of ‘right-hand man’ deepens mystery around former Guangdong governor and Xinjiang party chief who has not been seen…
MTR Corp’s use of CRRC technology can act as ‘showcase’ for rest of the world Jin Guozhong of CRRC Qishuyan Institute also says there is synergy between the two firms that goes beyond equipment…
Malaysian politicians slam Philippine senator: ‘Sabah not a commodity’ to ease oil woes Political parties condemn Robin Padilla’s Sabah claim, affirming the oil-rich state’s irreplaceable role in…
Myanmar travellers take to the trains as fuel prices rise Commuters are choosing cheaper and faster rail travel over costly planes and cars Myanmar’s ageing railway stations are bustling with life,…
As I see itHow to win friends and influence people in ancient China Although the ancient text Guiguzi may not be widely read, its contents remain a prescient guide for job interviews, marketing and…
Death of South Korean ‘torture expert’ reopens authoritarian era wounds Lee Geun-an, who was notorious for using methods such as ‘chicken roasting’ and water torture on victims, did not regret his…
How China’s EV makers think they can outrun disastrous price wars At Beijing’s urging, an industry largely built on discounting must hold the line on prices and convince buyers to pay for better…
US special envoy Witkoff predicts Iran talks as war enters second month Steve Witkoff says he is ‘hopeful’ that there will be meetings ‘this week’, even as the conflict shows no sign of ending US…
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Nepal’s ex-PM K.P. Sharma Oli arrested over alleged role in crackdown on protesters Oli says he will fight the ‘vindictive’ arrest, as former home minister Ramesh Lekhak is also detained Nepal’s…
Bank of America to pay US$72.5 million to settle Epstein sex-trafficking lawsuit The suit claims the bank’s executives ‘ignored red flags’ about Epstein’s sex-trafficking venture to provide him with…