Macron pushes forward France’s social media ban for under 15s
French President Emmanuel Macron says he wants his government to fast track the legal process to ensure that a ban on social media for...
Filipino crew head home after China Coast Guard rescue near Scarborough Shoal
More than a dozen Filipino crew members rescued from the South China Sea have been transferred from the Chinese coastguard to Philippine vessels close...
Man dies after collapsing while hiking on Hong Kong Island
A hiker in his forties was airlifted to hospital and later pronounced dead after passing out on a trail on Hong Kong Island on...
EU envoys top guests at India celebration to seal trade deal
European Council president Antonio Costa arrived in India on Sunday, as the EU and New Delhi seek to seal a free-trade pact, capping nearly...
Why China Miao ethnic group moves houses at night, dances with soot on faces upon completion
China’s Miao ethnic group is marked out from others thanks to their observance of a unique tradition known as “moving house at night”. The...
Chinese army rifle-wielding drone gets 100% hit rate in 100-metre-range shooting test
A new Chinese military special-ops drone has shown unprecedented accuracy in live-fire tests, hitting a human-sized target with every shot while using a standard...
MPF operator tightens identity verification process in wake of scam
The operator of Hong Kong’s Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) has tightened its online security by scrapping an electronic verification system after scammers used forged...
Korea begins investigation into Grok, sexually exploitative images
The Korean government is moving towards regulatory actions against Grok, xAI’s generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, following mounting concerns over its alleged involvement in...
Chinese carmaker BYD chases 24% export growth with new models, more showrooms abroad
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) king BYD aims for a 24 per cent increase in its overseas deliveries in 2026, buoyed by an expanded sales...