China’s Tianwen-2 returns Earth, moon images as ‘lunar cave’ robot tests continue
China’s space agency on Tuesday released images of the Earth and moon captured by its asteroid-sampling Tianwen-2 spacecraft, while confirming that the probe was...
TikTok Shop launches in Japan as app faces uncertainty in US
TikTok has launched its e-commerce platform in Japan, enabling users to directly buy products featured in videos, as the app continues to face an...
Chinese passengers describe aircraft’s violent plunge before emergency landing
Published: 6:33pm, 1 Jul 2025Updated: 6:45pm, 1 Jul 2025 Japan Airlines flight JL8696 from Shanghai to Tokyo was forced to make an emergency landing...
Hundreds of mainland visitors enjoy July 1 celebrations and deals in Hong Kong
Hundreds of mainland visitors have made the most of Hong Kong’s holiday marking the city’s return to Chinese rule by flocking to popular tourist...
Thailand’s doctors have to show cannabis use for medical reasons in new form
Thailand has introduced a new prescription form as part of its measures to restrict cannabis usage for medical purposes, just three years after it...
Trump Suggests DOGE Look at Subsidies for Musk’s Companies
President Donald Trump on Tuesday suggested that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) examine the subsidies given to Elon Musk’s companies after Musk vowed...
Alleged rape of Kolkata student sparks debate over women’s safety in India
The alleged rape of a law student at a Kolkata college – less than a year after a trainee doctor’s rape and murder sparked...
China bets on tax perks to win back foreign investors amid global headwinds
China has stepped up efforts to attract foreign investors, as policymakers look to bolster the domestic economy and safeguard its position in global supply...
ByteDance pushes recruitment of fresh robotics talent as AI remains a priority
Chinese social media giant ByteDance, the owner of TikTok and Douyin, has ramped up recruitment of fresh talent for robotics development, as a growing...