China’s Phones and Power Banks Become Global Bombs: Explosion in Japan Hotel, Fire on Dutch Plane
On the early morning of October 6, 2025, a fire broke out at the “Kyoto Hachijo Hotel,” located directly across from JR Kyoto Station...
China woman cancels nuptials, demands US$4,200 ‘hug fee’, claims emotional distress
A woman in central China who accepted a betrothal gift of 200,000 yuan (US$28,000) and later regretted the engagement agreed to return the money....
‘I’m scared he’ll snap’: Singapore’s high-rise noisy neighbour feuds turn deadly
Pang Kok Meng, 65, lives with his 91-year-old mother in a public housing flat in Geylang, a township in central Singapore. For more than...
Just 3 Minutes! China’s Avita EV Catches Fire, Ignites 7 Cars, Manufacturer Claims It’s the Safest
Another electric vehicle (EV) fire has made headlines in China. On October 5, an Avatr 06 new energy vehicle suddenly burst into flames in...
Will China’s next 5-year plan rewrite its infrastructure playbook?
As China drafts its 15th five-year plan – the next entry in a line of expansive blueprints that have set the tone for the...
China’s Nuclear Winter?
The U.S.–China Trade War Enters “Nuclear” Collision Mode! On October 10, Trump blasted on social media: “Something very strange is happening in China!” From...
Firefights erupt between Pakistani and Afghan forces along border
Firefights broke out along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border late on Saturday, with the Afghan Taliban attacking Pakistani posts, according to security officials from both countries,...
US-UAE alliance poses a challenge to China’s AI ambitions
In a global first, China has launched a cutting-edge commercial underwater data centre in Hainan. The facility has the potential to upgrade digital service...
Oscar-winning Hollywood actress Diane Keaton dies at 79
Actress Diane Keaton, known for her Oscar-winning performance in 1977’s Annie Hall and her role in The Godfather films, has died at age 79,...