From Seoul to Singapore, the squat toilet’s days are numbered
Across many parts of Asia, squat toilets are being phased out, particularly in urban areas and public facilities, as comfort and convenience increasingly emerge...
China’s New Military Rules Could Shake Up Ranks, How Should the US Respond?
The Chinese military could soon remove a number of officials. What does it mean for U.S. policy on China? China’s premier to attend AI...
Trump Says He Wants Musk’s Companies to ‘Thrive Like Never Before’
President Donald Trump on July 24 said that he does not want to revoke tech billionaire Elon Musk’s contracts with the U.S. government, a...
Leftover Women and Gold-Diggers in China Cry as Men Collectively Quit the Matchmaking Market
Gold-digger, or “lao nu” as it’s called in mainland China, is a term used for women who abandon their dignity and use their bodies...
China zoo refunds annual pass for girl with cancer, donates US$1,700 from wishing well
A zoo in eastern China refunded a girl’s annual pass after she was diagnosed with cancer and donated all the coins from its wishing...
Hong Kong police could deploy facial recognition tech in CCTVs by end of year
Hong Kong police will incorporate facial recognition technology into their surveillance cameras as early as the end of this year, enabling officers to identify...
Special Envoy Witkoff Pulls US Negotiators out of Doha Talks With Hamas
The United States on July 24 abandoned peace talks with Hamas after the terrorist group signaled that it didn’t seek to come to an...
Supreme Court Halts Lower Court Order Blocking Voting Discrimination Lawsuits
The Supreme Court on July 24 paused a lower court ruling that prevents voters in seven states from suing over alleged discrimination under the...
US Sues New York City Over ‘Sanctuary’ Jurisdiction Laws
WASHINGTON—The U.S. government has commenced a civil lawsuit against the city of New York and its mayor, Eric Adams, calling for the overturning of...