China intent on ‘proactive’ reforms after tough 2024
January 14, 2025 After a tough year for China’s markets, the Asian giant is trying to reform its way to success in 2025 as...
Hong Kong to launch citywide inspections after Kai Tak scaffolding collapse
Hong Kong authorities will conduct citywide inspections on large-scale scaffolding projects to ensure safety, the labour minister has said after a bamboo structure collapsed...
China’s energy weapon fires thousands of intense pulses in tests and survives: study
China has overcome a significant technical hurdle in the development of a compact yet extremely powerful directed energy weapon. Advertisement This high-power microwave (HPM)...
Japan social media sleuths find stolen motorbike after buxom cosplayer flaunts it online
Social media sleuths in Japan have led to the arrest of a cosplayer who stole a motorcycle then showed off pictures of the bike...
Thailand is pushing ahead with its grand casino plans – and Thaksin’s all for it
Published: 1:51pm, 14 Jan 2025Updated: 1:56pm, 14 Jan 2025 Thailand’s political heavyweight Thaksin Shinawatra believes Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy should push to legalise online...
At least 100 illegal miners dead after being trapped for months in South Africa mine: group
At least 100 men who were mining illegally in an abandoned gold mine in South Africa have died of suspected starvation and dehydration after...
Australia Closely Eyes Vanuatu’s Election, Eager for a More Pro-Western Parliament
The Albanese government will be watching to see if the new Vanuatu Parliament has a more pro-Australian stance than its predecessor. The 52 seats...
Trump Calls Fetterman a ‘Fascinating Man’ After Mar-a-Lago Meeting
President-elect Donald Trump said he was very impressed with Sen. John Fetterman (D-Penn.) following their meeting over the weekend, calling him a “fascinating man”...
Russia accuses Ukraine of ‘energy terrorism’ over alleged pipeline attack
The Kremlin accused Ukraine on Monday of conducting “energy terrorism” and posing a danger to Europe’s energy security, after an attempted drone attack on...