China and Saudi Arabia pledge deeper hi-tech cooperation despite US pressure
Saudi Arabia has pledged to deepen its hi-tech cooperation with China in areas such as new energy and artificial intelligence. “Saudi Arabia is willing...
China accuses Philippines of ‘premeditated’ provocations near Sabina Shoal
Beijing has accused Manila of organising a “premeditated” provocation and dangerous manoeuvres near a disputed reef in the South China Sea, and Washington of...
China’s scandal-hit Shaolin Temple urged to draw clear line between business and religion
The Communist Party chief of Henan province has made an impromptu visit to the famed Shaolin Temple, whose former abbot was rounded up on...
Australia to strengthen gun laws after Bondi Beach massacre by father and son
Published: 6:38pm, 15 Dec 2025Updated: 7:19pm, 15 Dec 2025 Australia will consider toughening gun laws after a father and son killed 15 people in...
Does India’s HIV success story overlook its poorest state?
One of India’s poorest states is facing scrutiny over its public health performance after data showed thousands of registered HIV cases in a single...
Chinese centenarian food vlogger enjoys diverse cuisines, shares longevity secrets
A 100-year-old grandmother-turned food blogger in Shanghai has trended on social media thanks to her enthusiasm for eating a range of foods. The centenarian’s...
Anti-dynasty bill in Philippines slammed as ‘ridiculous’ and weak
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr has urged Congress to fast track a long-delayed law banning political dynasties, but a bill filed by the speaker...
Hong Kong consumer watchdog finds 1 in 4 face washes fall short on ingredients
Published: 5:37pm, 15 Dec 2025Updated: 5:47pm, 15 Dec 2025 About a quarter of face washes tested contain only some or none of their claimed...
‘Terrified’ Australia man with same name misidentified as Sydney’s Bondi gunman
A Sydney man said he had received death threats and was “terrified” to leave his home on Monday after his photo was widely shared...