Tencent quits Paramount’s Warner Bros bid amid US regulatory concerns
Published: 7:00pm, 9 Dec 2025Updated: 7:06pm, 9 Dec 2025 Chinese social media and gaming giant Tencent Holdings has pulled out of US media group...
Former Chinese senior banker executed for taking US$155 million in bribes
China has executed a former senior banker who was found guilty of taking more than 1.1 billion yuan (US$155 million) in bribes. Bai Tianhui,...
Hong Kong lawmaker Michael Tien calls for expanding directly elected Legco seats
Published: 6:55pm, 9 Dec 2025Updated: 7:06pm, 9 Dec 2025 Outgoing veteran Hong Kong lawmaker Michael Tien Puk-sun has called for expanding the number of...
Russian military plane crashes during test flight near Moscow
A Russian military plane crashed on Tuesday during a test flight after repair work, the defence ministry said. TASS state news agency reported seven...
China’s cautious shoppers continue to challenge consumer brands
International and Chinese consumer brands will be forced to maintain a low-price strategy in mainland China amid persistent deflationary pressures, while looking to lower-tier...
Is Indonesian disaster response failing Sumatra’s flood victims?
Indonesia is confronting its deadliest natural disaster in more than two decades as floods and landslides ravage Sumatra, overwhelming local authorities and prompting scrutiny...
Here’s Where Things Stand in Nationwide Redistricting Efforts
(L-R) Sen. Charles Perry, Lieutenant Gov. Dan Patrick, Gov. Greg Abbott, and Rep. Drew Darby display newly signed bills during a bill ceremony at...
Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Campaign Finance Restrictions
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a challenge on Dec. 9 to a federal law restricting political parties from coordinating spending with candidates. The...
Miami Holds Election Runoff for Mayor
Elections in Miami, Florida, are not over yet. Magic City’s voters still have to choose their next mayor, and their choice could show how...