South China Sea tensions spike again as Chinese, Philippine ships collide
Tensions between China and the Philippines have flared again in the South China Sea following a collision between their vessels near the disputed Thitu...
3 more Hong Kong lawmakers opt out of Legco election, taking total to 9
Published: 6:44pm, 12 Oct 2025Updated: 6:56pm, 12 Oct 2025 Two more Hong Kong lawmakers have said they will not seek another term ahead of...
2 weeks needed to repair path damaged by typhoon on remote Hong Kong island
A hiking path on a remote Hong Kong island damaged by Super Typhoon Ragasa will require two weeks for repairs, authorities have said, while...
Madagascar ‘attempt to seize power illegally’ is under way, says president
A mutinied army unit declared on Sunday that it was taking control of all Madagascar military forces as President Andry Rajoelina said an “attempt...
AI helps Chinese team find protein link in unrelated species with similar traits
Chinese researchers have harnessed artificial intelligence (AI) to uncover hidden shared protein features among species with similar functions that evolved independently. Advertisement From echolocation...
Why brides from China Bai ethnic minority wear sunglasses on their wedding day
A fascinating and unique wedding ritual among China’s Bai ethnic minority involves brides wearing sunglasses on their wedding day to hide their tears as...
Chinese vice-premiers’ tours highlight hi-tech push, poverty relief, Aids fight
Published: 5:30pm, 12 Oct 2025Updated: 5:47pm, 12 Oct 2025 High technology and low incomes were in sharp focus in China late last week as...
Waterspout spotted off Hong Kong’s Lamma Island
Published: 5:21pm, 12 Oct 2025Updated: 5:30pm, 12 Oct 2025 A waterspout has been spotted off Hong Kong’s Lamma Island, with thunderstorms hitting the city....
End to hunger? Gaza aid to increase as ceasefire deal brings hope
Preparations were underway on Sunday for a ramp-up of aid entering the war-battered Gaza Strip under a new ceasefire deal that many are hoping...