El Paso, Texas airport grounds all flights due to ‘special security reasons’ for 10 days
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is closing the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas for 10 days, grounding all flights to...
Hong Kong vendors optimistic despite rent hikes as Lunar New Year fair crowds flock
Vendors at Hong Kong’s biggest Lunar New Year fair are confident of strong sales this year despite higher rents, with some noting a larger...
China is leading in holistic AI development. Can the US catch up?
After a series of roller-coaster rides in financial markets, serious concerns remain about the long-term profitability of major artificial intelligence (AI) companies that mostly...
Ex-fintech executive who stole HK$19.2 million jailed for 6½ years in Hong Kong
A former senior executive of a Hong Kong fintech company has been jailed for 6½ years for stealing HK$19.2 million (US$2.45 million) from his...
Thailand cuts back sugar in coffee and tea to tackle health crisis
For many Thais, a meal does not feel complete without an iced coffee or tea so sugary it could pass for dessert. The government,...
As Central Asia builds ‘smart cities’ with China, is it moving away from Russia?
Central Asian governments are forging ahead with ambitious “smart city” mega-projects to tackle rapid population growth and ageing Soviet-era infrastructure. They are also pulling...
$20 Trillion Life-or-Death Battle? Exclusive: Red Elite Threaten Xi Through Beijing’s Power
The sudden arrest of Zhang Youxia, first vice chairman of the CCP’s Central Military Commission, made many people realize that this seemingly powerful totalitarian...
Gunman holds students and teachers hostage at Thai school, local administration says
A gunman was holding an unknown number of students and teachers hostage in a school in southern Thailand’s Songkhla on Wednesday, the provincial administration...
Iran’s revolution anniversary marred by protests, nuclear tensions
Iran marked the 47th anniversary of its 1979 Islamic Revolution on Wednesday as the country’s theocracy remains under pressure, both from US President Donald...