As aid runs thin, Afghanistan’s quakes spell ‘intergenerational’ crisis
Earthquakes that flattened villages in eastern Afghanistan this month destroyed homes and livestock, the only assets owned by most families, leaving survivors with almost...
For EU and China, Beijing parade was a missed chance to build bridges
The recent military parade in Beijing marking the 80th anniversary of victory against the Japanese invasion was a stunning display of precision and power....
China’s Fujian carrier leaves port, adding to signs it will soon enter service
China’s third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, has left its shipyard again, according to images from Chinese social media, adding to speculation that it will...
Europe’s defence needs threaten push to penalise Israel on Gaza
Amid scenes of destruction and hunger in Gaza and this week’s bombing in Qatar, frustrated European leaders are threatening sanctions on Israel and rethinking...
Indonesia’s new finance chief plans US$12 billion boost for lending
Indonesia’s new finance minister wants to immediately flood the economy with roughly US$12 billion in cash to jump-start lending, proving his commitment to President...
Malaysian society is polarised but can overcome challenges: Anthony Loke
Malaysia may have become more polarised amid intense race rhetoric and systemic problems, but individuals have agency to do their part and private companies...
Arts hub in Hong Kong’s east Kowloon positioned to be city’s Broadway
Published: 7:01pm, 11 Sep 2025Updated: 7:08pm, 11 Sep 2025 A new arts and performing hub in Hong Kong’s east Kowloon, set to debut in...
China’s Leaders Panic! Nepal’s Communist PM Is Ousted by Thousands of Youths After China’s Parade
The Chinese Communist Party’s grand military parade on September 3 has just ended, and shortly after, a communist leader nearby fell. One of the...
China backs Three Gorges megaproject, hot on heels of giant Tibet dam
China’s top economic planner has flagged a megaproject to expand shipping capacity on the Three Gorges, slated to span the coming five-year plan, while...