What happens after Pope Francis’ death?
With the death of Pope Francis, announced by the Vatican on Monday, the Roman Catholic Church will begin elaborate rituals steeped in tradition that...
China’s sixth-gen stealth fighter test flights reveal high-level manoeuvrability
Numerous videos and pictures appear to show the unofficially named J-36 and J-50 are being put through their paces. Read More
Chinese man suffers 90% burns in battery blast, injuries worsen as flatmate flees, shuts door
The promising life of a 22-year-old man in China has been forcibly put on hold after his roommate’s electric bike battery exploded causing him...
Japan’s youth suicide crisis worsens with record student deaths reported in 2024
Japan recorded its highest number of student suicides ever last year – even as overall suicide figures fell – highlighting deepening mental health concerns...
Malaysia may get Boeing 737 Max jets faster as China halts orders, but costs to surge
The return of Boeing 737 Max jets destined for the Chinese market may speed up plane deliveries to Malaysia Airlines, but analysts warn about...
Johor-Singapore SEZ offers new hope amid US-China tariff war, deputy PM Gan Kim Yong says
The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is a showcase of how like-minded governments can collaborate and benefit amid global trade uncertainty arising from tariffs...
Insiders Say Xi Jinping Faces 3 Major Political Crises
One of the threats to Xi is rival CCP factions—princelings seeking reform and hardline ultra-left Maoists—joining forces to oppose him. Analysis Rumors of power...
China-Africa trade makes ‘moderate’ gains despite US tariffs, currency weakness
Published: 5:00pm, 21 Apr 2025Updated: 5:28pm, 21 Apr 2025 China’s trade with Africa grew by a moderate 2.7 per cent year on year in...
Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
Published: 4:05pm, 21 Apr 2025Updated: 4:52pm, 21 Apr 2025 Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died, the...