2 Americans rescued from Japan’s Mount Fuji prompt more calls for tougher rules
Two Americans have had to be rescued from Japan’s Mount Fuji in separate incidents before the official climbing season began on Thursday, prompting renewed...
Hong Kong officials must address concerns over large-scale projects
Hong Kong prides itself on transparency, caution and adherence to the rule of law. Policy proposals undergo scrutiny and seek to strike a balance...
China’s Really Out of Money, Government Shameless, 3.7 Trillion Yuan in Terrifying Fines Annually
The national fines have skyrocketed to 3.7 trillion yuan in 2024! Does that number sound terrifying? Many people don’t understand what “penalty-based income” means!...
Japan hotel offers mini beds for toys, appealing to travellers with plush fellows
A hotel in Japan is offering mini beds and pyjamas for stuffed toys to attract travellers with furry companions. Advertisement Growing numbers of young...
Leaked Trump Audio: U.S. Warns of Bombing Russia, China Over Ukraine, Taiwan
Newly released audio from last year has President Trump saying he would bomb Russia if it invaded Ukraine. He gave a similar warning to...
How mainland China standards will bring Hong Kong cheaper, faster northern line
Published: 8:30am, 11 Jul 2025Updated: 8:43am, 11 Jul 2025 Hong Kong’s move to use mainland standards for a cross-border rail project in the Northern...
FTC to Investigate Whether Transgender Procedures Are Being Sold Through Deceptive Practices
WASHINGTON—A federal agency is launching an investigation to see whether so-called gender transition procedures are being offered under unfair or false claims. “Today is...
Senate Committee Votes to Block FBI Headquarters Relocation
The Senate Appropriations Committee voted to ban the Federal Bureau of Investigation from a planned move to the Ronald Reagan building in Washington, D.C....
House Democrats Propose Plan to Strengthen Grid After GOP Rollback of Clean Energy Credits
A group of centrist House Democrats warned on July 9 that rising power demand and recent policy changes could threaten grid reliability and drive...