Indian sisters’ suspected suicide sparks debate on online influence, social media bans
Indian police said on Thursday an investigation had been launched into the suspected suicide of three young sisters over concerns that they were heavily...
Chinese scientists build world-first 20GW microwave weapon that can fire 60-second bursts
At the Northwest Institute of Nuclear Technology in Xian, Shaanxi province, sits an unremarkable-looking device called the TPG1000Cs. It could become Starlink’s worst nightmare....
China’s Meituan snaps up Dingdong to deepen push into fresh grocery retail
China’s food delivery giant Meituan said on Thursday that it had agreed to acquire Dingdong, a leading on-demand commerce platform in China specialising in...
Hong Kong hiker rescued after falling from cliff, clinging to tree
Rescuers in Hong Kong have saved a man who clung to a tree after falling from a cliff while hiking in Tuen Mun. At...
Did Blackpink’s Jisoo splash out US$57 million on 2 Hong Kong trophy homes?
A company bearing the same name as Blackpink member Jisoo’s label has bought two homes in one of Hong Kong’s most exclusive enclaves for...
Industry Groups, Advocates Press for Adoption of Bipartisan Permitting Bill
Comprehensive permit reform has been an elusive Republican priority since at least 2020, and congressional leaders, federal officials, industry experts, and association advocates are...
Why DeSantis Believes AI Needs Tight Regulation Now
TALLAHASSEE—As Florida lawmakers debate legislation in the state’s capital, Gov. Ron DeSantis is making an all-out push to a finish line. The 47-year-old Republican...
Bali’s waste woes under scrutiny as Prabowo slams Indonesian officials’ ‘slow’ response
The waste woes of tourism hotspot Bali have come under intense scrutiny after Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto shamed island authorities for what he said...
Indian teacher wins US$1 million prize for transforming slum education with murals
An Indian teacher and activist known for creating hundreds of learning centres and painting educational murals across the walls of slums won the US$1...