US ex-CNN anchor Don Lemon to enter plea in Minnesota ICE protest case
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon is due in federal court in Minnesota on Friday to enter a plea in a criminal case stemming from...
Bangladesh’s BNP set to balance ties with regional powers, US to avoid crossing ‘red line’
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is poised to recalibrate Dhaka’s ties with India, Pakistan and China, while also addressing US concerns over Beijing’s growing...
Conservatives Attempt to Reframe Debate Over Same-Sex Marriage Ruling
A growing coalition of parents, activist groups, and others is organizing to put pressure on the Supreme Court to overrule its 2015 decision that...
Malaysia orders probe into anti-corruption chief as calls for resignation mount
Malaysia has formed a special committee to investigate allegations that the head of the country’s anti-corruption agency owned shares beyond the limits for public...
22 arrested as Hong Kong’s ICAC raids firms linked to shady renovation deals
Hong Kong’s anti-graft watchdog has arrested 22 people on suspicion of corruption linked to seven building renovation projects worth more than HK$200 million (US$25.6...
How garlic in brides’ dowries in China promotes frugality and household management
Garlic occupies a unique position in Chinese wedding traditions and broader cultural beliefs. In parts of Guangdong province, brides traditionally include garlic in their...
Thai PM’s winning party to form coalition with Thaksin-backed Pheu Thai
Thai caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s conservative party, which won a stunning election victory at the weekend, agreed to form a coalition with jailed...
China tightens gold trading rules in Shenzhen after platforms collapse
Authorities in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen have warned gold market operators not to use exaggerated slogans such as “get rich by buying...
China overhauls consumer price basket, with never-before-seen unveiling of its composition
Beijing has for the first time revealed the intricate composition of China’s consumer price index (CPI) basket, and a fresh recalibration sees it shift...