Russians doubt Trump can end Ukraine war: ‘I can’t trust him’
With its cobbled market square and gold-domed churches, the Russian town of Vereya bears few scars of the Ukraine offensive announced by President Vladimir...
Hong Kong urged to widen coverage of new rail link with affordable fares
Published: 2:26pm, 24 Apr 2025Updated: 2:58pm, 24 Apr 2025 The new East Kowloon railway line, expected to be completed by 2033, should target more...
Breaking ranks: China’s new journal publishing benchmarks to boost scientific soft power
Recent changes to a ranking system that covers thousands of scientific journals in China suggest an attempt by Beijing to reshape the global scientific...
South Korean bus driver rushes unconscious Chinese student to hospital, saves her life
A South Korean bus driver rushed an unconscious student from China to hospital and paid her medical bill because she reminded her of her...
‘It’s crazy’: EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas grapples with Trump’s upheaval
Just under five months into her job as the EU’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas admits it has been a roller coaster start as US...
As Malaysian oil runs out, is untapped Uganda the unlikely answer?
Malaysian firms have been invited to bid for untapped petroleum fields in Uganda as the Southeast Asian nation’s oil and gas industry grapples with...
Korean Air selected as preferred bidder for UH-60 performance upgrade project
Korean Air has been selected as the preferred bidder to conduct performance upgrade program for the UH-60 helicopter, a key asset in the Republic...
Boy swallows gold bar, China’s ‘miracle girl’, husband’s affair filmed: 5 trending stories
We have selected five Trending in China stories from the past seven days that resonated with our readers. If you would like to see...
Hong Kong’s Cardinal Stephen Chow to join conclave to elect pope’s successor
Published: 12:06pm, 24 Apr 2025Updated: 12:15pm, 24 Apr 2025 Hong Kong Cardinal Stephen Chow Sau-yan will join the conclave in which Pope Francis’ successor...