China boy cuts mum’s gold necklace into pieces, gifts it to classmates for friendship
An eight-year-old boy in eastern China has ignited a heated online discussion after he chopped his mother’s gold necklace into small pieces and gave...
Japan keeps tabs on 4 Chinese navy ships near Okinawa after weekend stand-off
China’s Liaoning aircraft carrier continued its military drill in waters near Japan’s Okinawa on Sunday, Tokyo said, after a rare military stand-off between Chinese...
China’s Politburo pledges more economic action in 2026 amid trade ‘struggles’
Published: 1:34pm, 8 Dec 2025Updated: 2:51pm, 8 Dec 2025 China has pledged to better coordinate its domestic economic work to account for international trade...
UK’s bold defence plans face doubt over funding as security challenges rise
Published: 1:25pm, 8 Dec 2025Updated: 1:27pm, 8 Dec 2025 As Britain’s Defence Secretary John Healey talks up his plans to buttress the UK military,...
Thailand launches air strikes on Cambodia after soldier killed
Published: 12:54pm, 8 Dec 2025Updated: 12:58pm, 8 Dec 2025 Thailand launched air strikes on Cambodian military positions on Monday after a Thai soldier was...
Hong Kong Legco election, potential Parkinson’s treatment: 5 weekend reads
We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would...
Australian bushfires destroy homes in 2 states as firefighter killed
An Australian firefighter was killed overnight after he was struck by a tree while trying to control a bushfire that had destroyed homes and...
Why Chinese firms are taking operational risks on African projects
China’s big money is returning to African infrastructure as its state-owned firms evolve from mere builders into long-term financiers and operators. This is so...
AI-powered hunt for manga pirates as Japan seeks to recover wind in its sales
Published: 12:00pm, 8 Dec 2025Updated: 1:13pm, 8 Dec 2025 Japan is turning to artificial intelligence to crack down on manga and anime piracy, aiming...