‘It’s painful’: newest North Korean weapon against the South is blood-curdling noise
The audio assault is reportedly part of a new campaign by the nuclear-armed North to try and drive residents to despair. Advertisement Affected residents...
Wanted: low-cost drones, search and strike ability an asset. See PLA Air Force for details
China’s air force will hold a contest next month aimed at finding a “low-cost” drone, a rare public event that could lead to procurement...
Hong Kong franchised bus firms feel heat over proposed fare increases
Published: 6:01pm, 22 Nov 2024Updated: 6:08pm, 22 Nov 2024 Lawmakers have slammed Hong Kong’s franchised bus operators for seeking fare increases that exceed the...
China hits jackpot with discovery of ‘massive’ gold reserves in Hunan
China has discovered a “massive” new goldfield containing reserves worth tens of billions of dollars in the central province of Hunan, as it steps...
China court annuls marriage as wife conceals mental illness, uterus-removal surgery
A court in China has annulled a marriage at the request of a man who discovered that his wife had concealed her mental health...
Second Australian teen dies after suspected Laos poisoning, bringing death toll to 6
Published: 5:55pm, 22 Nov 2024Updated: 7:44pm, 22 Nov 2024 A second young Australian tourist died in a Thai hospital on Friday, bringing the death...
Japan’s Ginzan Onsen limits day trippers to tackle overtourism and safety concerns
The picturesque mountain town of Ginzan Onsen plans to impose a cap on day trippers as it struggles to deal with an influx of...
Bomb plot aimed at forcing border closure during Covid, Hong Kong court hears
Published: 5:54pm, 22 Nov 2024Updated: 7:42pm, 22 Nov 2024 Bombs planted at a hospital and an MTR station were aimed at forcing the government...
Pakistani surfers determined to go pro despite challenges
In southern Pakistan, a young surfing community is determined to go professional, despite a lack of resources. With no access to shops or equipment,...