The US won’t benefit by treating China as an enemy
Rare earths were once a quiet part of global trade. Many people probably didn’t know what they were or why they mattered. That changed...
Greece passes 13-hour workday law, sparking union fury and protests
Greece’s parliament on Thursday approved a government-backed bill allowing people to work 13-hour days, despite fierce objections from trade unions and opposition parties. Advertisement...
Shenzhen semiconductor expo shows China’s progress in tech self-reliance
Chinese semiconductor companies, part of the more than 600 exhibitors at an industry event in Shenzhen this week, unveiled an array of advanced products...
PLA Navy’s Taiwan-focused landing barge spotted at sea, destination unknown
A People’s Liberation Army landing barge believed to be intended specifically for military operations near Taiwan has been spotted on the move, according to...
‘History has vanished with him’: last link to Everest’s first summit dies at 92
Kanchha Sherpa, the only surviving member of the mountaineering expedition team that first conquered Mount Everest, died early on Thursday, according to the Nepal...
3 arrested in Hong Kong, mainland Chinese operation targeting money launderers
Published: 7:34pm, 16 Oct 2025Updated: 7:39pm, 16 Oct 2025 Hong Kong and mainland Chinese authorities have arrested three men in a cross-border operation targeting...
Israel, Hamas trade blame over truce violations, Rafah border reopening in limbo
Published: 7:15pm, 16 Oct 2025Updated: 7:27pm, 16 Oct 2025 Israel said on Thursday it was preparing for the reopening of Gaza’s Rafah crossing with...
‘Ghost sounds’ along Thai-Cambodia border summon war of words
Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen has complained to Kuala Lumpur that Thailand has been broadcasting “ghost sounds” along the disputed border despite a Malaysia-brokered...
Alibaba banks on AI to boost Singles’ Day sales on Taobao, Tmall
Alibaba Group Holding is taking advantage of artificial intelligence to turn its online marketplace into a “comprehensive consumption platform”, as the e-commerce giant regains...