India, China to resume direct flights, opening door for travel boom
India and China’s planned resumption of direct flights after five years is expected to revive tourism and business travel between the two regional powers...
China-Philippine tensions rise at Second Thomas Shoal as resupply deadline looms
Tensions are rising again at the disputed Second Thomas Shoal following a surge in activity from Chinese and Philippine vessels at a critical time...
Trump calls for George Soros and son to be charged over ‘violent protests’
US President Donald Trump said that philanthropist George Soros and his son should be charged with racketeering for allegedly supporting violent protests “and much...
Hong Kong Disneyland marks 20th anniversary with charity donations and ticket giveaways
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, which marked its 20th anniversary this summer, launched its year-long celebrations, “The Most Magical Party of All”, in June with...
Ukraine capital hit by ‘massive’ Russian strikes as diplomatic efforts stall
Published: 11:21am, 28 Aug 2025Updated: 12:59pm, 28 Aug 2025 A “massive” Russian attack on Kyiv on Thursday killed at least three people and wounded...
Most New Zealanders Have Given up Getting COVID Booster Shots
New Zealanders aren’t getting booster shots of COVID-19 vaccines, prompting doctors to warn the virus is still present in the community and that the...
Trump aide slams ‘arrogant’ India over Russian oil, dubs Ukraine ‘Modi’s war’
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro sought to raise pressure on India to halt purchases of Russian energy after the US imposed crippling new...
Is this Japanese non-addictive painkiller the answer to the opioid crisis?
A team of Japanese scientists has developed a new painkiller they say is as effective as fentanyl but without its addictive properties, a breakthrough...
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will attend military parade in Beijing
Published: 10:15am, 28 Aug 2025Updated: 10:45am, 28 Aug 2025 North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will travel to China to attend next week’s military parade...