Japan, Indonesia plan a joint warship amid China tensions at sea
In a move that analysts see as emblematic of Tokyo’s shift towards broader security alliances – and Jakarta’s quest to bolster its maritime defences...
Learning to celebrate Lunar New Year in deepest, darkest Devon
While the world agonised over the political correctness of Band Aid’s “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” I had a far smaller, if also urgent,...
Funny China ‘monkey men’ who make women laugh become popular dating type
The number of marriages in China has decreased again, with 4.747 million marriages recorded in the first three quarters of 2024, a drop of...
Can Taiwan evade political turmoil as lawmakers clash over mass recalls?
Taiwan’s main opposition and ruling parties this week appeared to back away from plans to launch mass recall campaigns against each other’s lawmakers, avoiding...
Trump Sentenced With No Penalty in NY Business Records Case
Judge Merchan gave Trump an unconditional discharge, which means that no penalties were imposed. NEW YORK CITY—New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan on...
Next Republican Texas Speaker May Be Elected With the Help of Democrats
The race represents a battle between the Texas GOP’s more conservative wing and moderates who want to work with Democrats. The Texas showdown between...
Malaysia’s Asean chair to-do list, from turmoil to tariffs – and Trump
Malaysia takes the helm of Asean at a time of see-sawing threats and opportunities, with Donald Trump’s tariff-wielding return to the world stage, peaking...