Will Japan’s new leader bring more pressure to relations with China?
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s resignation after less than a year in the job might not be surprising, but it will add to uncertainty...
China military dog quartet bow out after brave careers, millions view ceremony online
Four military dogs which have sunk their teeth into everything from bomb threats to emergency storm rescues during their careers have been given a...
Hong Kong court extends bankruptcy of man who forged Nina Wang’s will by 4 years
A Hong Kong court has extended convicted forger Peter Chan Chun-chuen’s bankruptcy by four years, citing his failure to repay his debt to the...
Malaysia’s anti-corruption agency probing ex-PM Mahathir’s ‘UK assets’
Published: 1:22pm, 9 Sep 2025Updated: 1:30pm, 9 Sep 2025 Scrutiny of Mahathir Mohamad’s wealth has turned to assets allegedly held in the UK by...
South Korea overhauls flawed prosecution office accused of selective justice
South Korea’s powerful prosecution service, long accused of wielding justice selectively, is to be dismantled under a sweeping reform plan that government officials and...
Trump administration launches immigration crackdown in Chicago
Published: 1:17pm, 9 Sep 2025Updated: 1:38pm, 9 Sep 2025 US President Donald Trump has started his immigration crackdown in Chicago, with federal agents stepping...
Chasing Starlink, China Unicom a step closer to satellite communication services
China has issued a satellite mobile communication business licence to a telecoms giant, in a concrete move that accelerates preparations for the large-scale commercial...
China unveils a host of new naval capabilities in Beijing parade
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) debuted numerous new weapons during the military parade held in Tiananmen Square, Beijing on 3 September, including an impressive...
Tesla targets China’s humanoid robot market with new Weibo account
Tesla has launched a new social media account on Weibo, China’s answer to X, to promote its artificial intelligence technology, a move that analysts...