End of shutdown starts long process of rebooting the US government
Published: 3:30pm, 13 Nov 2025Updated: 3:45pm, 13 Nov 2025 The longest government shutdown in US history has ended, but it could take days –...
Political marriages no longer priority for South Korea’s chaebol scions: report
For generations, the heirs of South Korea’s powerful family-run conglomerates, known as chaebol, often married into political families to secure influence and protection. Advertisement...
How Mongol rule changed China; a clumsy K-drama: 7 Lifestyle highlights
We have selected seven Lifestyle stories from the past seven days that resonated with our readers. If you would like to see more of...
Malaysia launches fresh probe into activists’ abductions after court ruling
Published: 3:12pm, 13 Nov 2025Updated: 3:13pm, 13 Nov 2025 Malaysia has launched a new police investigation into the abductions of two social activists who...
How a fortune-teller allegedly swindled US$46 million from Vietnamese clients
A 53-year-old woman claiming to be a feng shui master and fortune-teller has been arrested for allegedly orchestrating a scheme that defrauded vulnerable clients...
Kash Patel Shares Details on China Deal Relating to Fentanyl Crisis
FBI Director Kash Patel gave a briefing at the White House on the deal with China relating to addressing the fentanyl crisis. President Donald...
‘Don’t underestimate’ efforts to curb price wars, China’s solar sector warns
Published: 3:00pm, 13 Nov 2025Updated: 3:52pm, 13 Nov 2025 China’s solar industry association has pledged to “fight to the end” to curb cutthroat competition...
Japan ‘very much willing’ to keep talking to Beijing over Taiwan: top diplomat
Published: 2:44pm, 13 Nov 2025Updated: 2:46pm, 13 Nov 2025 Japan’s ambassador to Australia has said his country and mainland China must keep “proper” communication...
Japan faces more wildlife menace as monkeys invade homes, steal food
Published: 2:27pm, 13 Nov 2025Updated: 2:29pm, 13 Nov 2025 As Japan battles a rising number of bear attacks, another wildlife menace has emerged in...