Chinese mining firms sued over toxic acid spill pose dilemma for Zambian government
Published: 3:00pm, 6 Oct 2025Updated: 3:56pm, 6 Oct 2025 An US$80 billion lawsuit filed by Zambian farmers against two Chinese mining companies over a...
As Gaza war enters third year, former hostage recalls 16-month captivity
Eli Sharabi spent 16 months in filthy tunnels under the Gaza Strip with his legs chained, surviving on mouldy pita. Two years after the...
Tourist attacked by bear cub at popular World Heritage site in Japan
Published: 2:06pm, 6 Oct 2025Updated: 2:16pm, 6 Oct 2025 A Spanish tourist was attacked by a bear cub on Sunday morning during his visit...
China beauty salon worker lives in Singapore ‘piggy house’, shares dirty toilet with flatmates
A Chinese woman’s dream of starting a new life in Singapore ended abruptly after she rented a dirty “piggy house” which she had to...
Alcohol served at Malaysian dinner leads to sobering call for minister to resign
A Malaysian government-sanctioned gala dinner that served alcohol with Muslim guests in attendance has triggered calls for the minister involved to resign, as the...
China hastens to break down Babel barrier with LLMs and wearable tech
How close are we to rebuilding the legendary Tower of Babel? China is rolling out a suite of AI tools that may soon make...
North Korea set to ‘flaunt’ its growing arsenal at massive military parade
Published: 12:54pm, 6 Oct 2025Updated: 12:55pm, 6 Oct 2025 North Korea is expected to showcase a new generation of strategic missiles and advanced weapons...
France unveils yet another government. It also faces risk of collapse
French President Emmanuel Macron named a new government on Sunday, putting together a team under Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu as he struggles to pull...
Hong Kong launches task force to help mainland Chinese firms go global
Published: 12:23pm, 6 Oct 2025Updated: 12:39pm, 6 Oct 2025 Hong Kong will offer one-stop tailor-made professional services to mainland Chinese enterprises, the city’s commerce...