South Korean teacher kicked by third-grader highlights rise in classroom violence
A troubling incident in South Korea, where a third-grade student kicked a teacher after being corrected on a wrong answer, has sparked a debate...
China, Asean, Gulf states deliver ‘elaborate’ message on economic, energy ties
Published: 4:15pm, 28 May 2025Updated: 4:29pm, 28 May 2025 China, Southeast Asian nations and six Gulf states have pledged to foster closer cooperation with...
Indian court allows rape accused out on bail to marry victim, sparks backlash
Published: 4:06pm, 28 May 2025Updated: 4:30pm, 28 May 2025 A regional court in eastern India has allowed a man who was jailed for raping...
Top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi to meet Hong Kong leader before mediation body launch
Published: 4:04pm, 28 May 2025Updated: 4:27pm, 28 May 2025 Top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi will arrive in Hong Kong on Thursday afternoon and meet...
China stops Labubu, Molly doll smugglers as prices soar, fights reported overseas
Chinese customs authorities have repeatedly stopped suspected smugglers of Pop Mart toys, including its Labubu and Molly series, as prices for the dolls soar...
South Korea Police Impose Travel Ban on Former Prime Minister Han and Ex-finance Minister Choi
SEOUL—South Korean police have banned former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and ex-Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok from travelling abroad as part of a probe into...
Why is Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim being compared to Donald Trump?
Published: 3:01pm, 28 May 2025Updated: 3:04pm, 28 May 2025 Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s claim of legal immunity in a civil suit brought by...
China’s driverless mining trucks, BYD outshines Tesla in Europe: 7 EV reads
We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed....