China’s cleantech creating ‘new global energy system’ as exports soar: report
China’s clean technology is “becoming the basis of the new energy system” around the world, with the country’s monthly green tech exports hitting a...
At least 6 die in hospital fire in India’s Jaipur, short circuit suspected
A hospital blaze caused by a suspected short circuit killed at least six patients in a trauma centre at the largest state-run hospital in...
1 dead in Qinghai, hundreds evacuated as China’s rescue in Everest area continues
Published: 3:02pm, 6 Oct 2025Updated: 3:07pm, 6 Oct 2025 One person has been reported dead in the wake of the sudden blizzard that engulfed...
Chinese mining firms sued over toxic acid spill pose dilemma for Zambian government
Published: 3:00pm, 6 Oct 2025Updated: 3:56pm, 6 Oct 2025 An US$80 billion lawsuit filed by Zambian farmers against two Chinese mining companies over a...
As Gaza war enters third year, former hostage recalls 16-month captivity
Eli Sharabi spent 16 months in filthy tunnels under the Gaza Strip with his legs chained, surviving on mouldy pita. Two years after the...
Tourist attacked by bear cub at popular World Heritage site in Japan
Published: 2:06pm, 6 Oct 2025Updated: 2:16pm, 6 Oct 2025 A Spanish tourist was attacked by a bear cub on Sunday morning during his visit...
China beauty salon worker lives in Singapore ‘piggy house’, shares dirty toilet with flatmates
A Chinese woman’s dream of starting a new life in Singapore ended abruptly after she rented a dirty “piggy house” which she had to...
Alcohol served at Malaysian dinner leads to sobering call for minister to resign
A Malaysian government-sanctioned gala dinner that served alcohol with Muslim guests in attendance has triggered calls for the minister involved to resign, as the...
China hastens to break down Babel barrier with LLMs and wearable tech
How close are we to rebuilding the legendary Tower of Babel? China is rolling out a suite of AI tools that may soon make...