Helper who survived Hong Kong fire recovers in Philippines for Christmas
The Filipino domestic worker who fought for her life to escape from Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades with her employer’s three-month-old baby is...
China actress Mao Xiaotong abandoned by dad, rejects his cash demands after becoming famous
Award-winning Chinese actress Mao Xiaotong may be famous for her sweet and cute appearance, but she has a tough streak that has seen her...
Philippine ex-lawmaker accused of building 5-level basement to store money
Published: 5:54pm, 24 Dec 2025Updated: 5:55pm, 24 Dec 2025 A Philippine cabinet minister has claimed that fugitive former lawmaker Zaldy Co intends to build...
Zelensky reveals US-backed 20-point peace plan and Ukraine land compromise deal for Putin
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said the latest version of a plan to end the Russian invasion would freeze the front line, but still pave...
India’s new law to fuel energy needs, drive nuclear power growth
India has taken a decisive step to open its tightly controlled nuclear power sector to private and foreign capital, signalling a shift in how...
Burglary of JD.com warehouse in France prompts investigation, speculation
Published: 5:00pm, 24 Dec 2025Updated: 5:30pm, 24 Dec 2025 Following the burglary of a warehouse belonging to Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com on Monday, a...
Najib’s children lament Malaysian court ruling – ‘we thought he was coming home’
The children of ex-Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak have been yearning for their father to leave prison and the family to spend the New...
Cool Christmas break for Hong Kong as temperatures to reach as low as 14 degrees
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Thailand election 2025: caretaker PM Anutin officially joins ‘consequential’ February poll
Thailand’s caretaker leader Anutin Charnvirakul was picked by his party on Wednesday to stand as its candidate for prime minister in a general election...