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…

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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…

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…

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Chinese man rescued from ‘zip tie escape challenge’ after delivery man alerts police Bizarre online escapology caper turns serious as firefighters forced to…

China puts Ma Xingrui protege Guo Yonghang under investigation for corruption Fate of ‘right-hand man’ deepens mystery around former Guangdong governor and…

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…

Malaysian politicians slam Philippine senator: ‘Sabah not a commodity’ to ease oil woes Political parties condemn Robin Padilla’s Sabah claim, affirming the…

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…

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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…

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…

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…

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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…

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…

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Can ‘reliable friend’ China fill the gap as US pressures allies to snub South Africa? On the same day South Africa is disinvited from the G7 summit following…

Hong Kong prison department’s IT system hacked, 6,800 employees’ data compromised Authorities reveal breach occurred on Tuesday, allowing hacker access to…

As Vietnam leads on AI rules, Southeast Asia risks ‘economic own goal’ From Malaysia’s sovereign cloud to Vietnam’s data curbs, critics say the rush to…

Beijing summons US envoy in Hong Kong over alert on national security law changes City authorities also issue statement after US consulate in Hong Kong warns…

Indonesia begins social media ban for children under 16 Indonesia is now the first country in Southeast Asia to ban children from having accounts on platforms…

From rural girl to tycoon: China woman, 55, marries lover, 25, with US$7.3 million dowry ‘Controversial’ businesswoman who built a beauty aesthetics empire has…

Chinese lithium battery electrolyte could double EV range and run in extreme cold Research team says all-weather electrolyte offers a ‘promising pathway to…

Pope Leo slams widening ‘chasms between the poor and the rich’ on Monaco visit Monaco is one of the few places in Europe where Catholicism remains the state…

US-based Iranian’s cloth works at Art Central reflect complex fabric of her identity Elnaz Javani says her work can serve as a meditative space for Hongkongers…

Trump’s Iran gamble falters as war drags on amid concerns of long-term chaos With Iran emboldened despite US and Israeli strikes, analysts warn of the…

Hong Kong police searching for driver on the run after hitting railing and bus Dashcam footage online shows black car in Tuen Mun attempting to cut across…

Hong Kong defends 3-hour limit for Wang Fuk Court residents to collect belongings Authorities say restricted hours for residents to return to fire-hit estate…