Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and Wife Sentenced to Prison on Corruption Charges
The former cricketer has been embroiled in near constant legal battles since he was ousted from office in 2022. Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran...
With deal-maker Trump, business cooperation could reset US-China ties
As US president-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office on January 20, a pivotal moment in US-China relations is unfolding. One day before his...
Trump Picks Troy Meink for Air Force Secretary
If confirmed by the Senate, Troy Meink will succeed Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall. President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday that he has chosen...
Will Indonesia’s plan to restrict children’s access to social media succeed?
Indonesia’s plan to restrict children from accessing social media to protect them from the perils of the internet has raised concerns over how it...
Chinese Developers Start Returning Land, Causing a Major Real Estate Market Reversal
Recently, Chinese real estate developers have triggered a wave of land returns across the country. Many major developers are returning land they purchased years...
China logs 5% GDP growth in 2024 as exports, stimulus provide year-end boost
China has reached its 2024 target for economic growth, recording a 5 per cent increase to its gross domestic product despite numerous internal and...
Mainland China gives green light to first post-Covid group tours to Taiwan
Published: 7:18pm, 17 Jan 2025Updated: 7:40pm, 17 Jan 2025 The mainland Chinese authorities have lifted a pandemic-era ban on travel to Taiwan, allowing tour...
Thailand’s PM Paetongtarn reveals scam attempt asking her for ‘a donation’
Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has called on Asean to tackle online scams and misinformation, a day after she spoke about an attempted ruse...
Jimmy Lai paid HK$13 million to former US officials, Hong Kong court hears
Published: 7:13pm, 17 Jan 2025Updated: 7:26pm, 17 Jan 2025 Former Hong Kong media boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying paid more than HK$13 million (US$1.93 million)...