Philippines’ Duterte ends womanising era, leaving ‘13 to 27’ lovers behind
Published: 9:30am, 4 Jul 2025Updated: 9:38am, 4 Jul 2025 Former president Rodrigo Duterte, a self-proclaimed womaniser, once bragged that he had a wife, a...
Noem Waives Environmental Restrictions to Fast-Track Water Barriers in Rio Grande
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has waived federal environmental laws to fast-track construction of 17 miles of waterborne barriers in the Rio Grande in...
Iran’s Largest State-Owned Bank Destroyed by Israel, Relying on China’s Financial System
Iran’s largest state-owned bank, Bank Sepah, first went down, with all ATMs offline and the government unable to pay wages. Even the military might...
Japan man sneaks into colleague’s home 20 times, takes photos to get her attention
Published: 9:00am, 4 Jul 2025Updated: 9:27am, 4 Jul 2025 A man in Japan copied the house key of a colleague, sneaked into her home...
Hong Kong ‘tourism hotspots’ show promise, now to ensure visitors come and stay
In this two-part series we take a look at Hong Kong’s efforts to boost its tourism industry. Part one examines the government’s moves to...
Is Japan facing higher risk of drone warfare over Diaoyu Islands?
Published: 8:00am, 4 Jul 2025Updated: 8:07am, 4 Jul 2025 China could test Japan’s resolve by flying drones near disputed islands in the East China...
What to expect as tycoon-founded Chinese universities enrol first undergraduates
Published: 8:00am, 4 Jul 2025Updated: 8:05am, 4 Jul 2025 As China’s university admissions season kicks off, some newly established, tycoon-funded universities are attracting national...
Trump to Celebrate Passage of ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ at Iowa Event
DES MOINES, Iowa—President Donald Trump will soon speak to a crowd at the Iowa State Fairgrounds for the kickoff of a yearlong celebration of...
Meta’s AI lab is stacked with Chinese talent, drawing attention back home
Meta Platforms’ announcement that several prominent Chinese names working in artificial intelligence (AI) would be joining the company has triggered an outpouring of admiration...