Federal Judge Throws Out Immigration Board’s Ruling Backing Trump’s Detention Policy
A federal judge in California on Feb. 18 threw out an administrative board’s decision backing the Trump administration’s use of mandatory detention for illegal...
Thai police don lion dance costume to pounce on unsuspecting burglar
Thai police donned a lion dance costume during this week’s Lunar New Year festivities to arrest a suspect accused of stealing about US$64,000 worth...
Former South Korean President Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Insurrection
A court on Feb. 19 found former South Korean President Yoon Sook Yeol guilty on charges of abuse of authority and orchestrating an insurrection...
Hong Kong hotels, tourist-area eateries report brisk trade over Lunar New Year holiday
Hong Kong’s hotels and tourist-area restaurants have reported robust business during the Lunar New Year holiday, even as an increase in outbound travel by...
China’s economy is robust for Year of the Horse despite headwinds: FTSE Russell
Industrial activity remained a “consistent bright spot” throughout 2025 amid 5% GDP growth; there are consistent deflationary pressures. Read More
China’s EV momentum slows as pricier batteries steer drivers to hybrids
Rising battery costs and a cooling car market are likely to tilt China’s electric-vehicle race in favour of hybrids this year, as budget-conscious consumers...
US missile deployments in Philippines signal deeper strategic shift in region
The United States’ plan to expand deployments of advanced missile systems and unmanned platforms in the Philippines is less about hardware than geography and...
Appeals Court Upholds Trump Admin Policy Denying Bond for Illegal Immigrants: What to Know
A major appeals court decision is expected to bolster the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement efforts by allowing easier detention of people who illegally cross...
States Sue Trump Administration Over Clean Energy Funding Cuts
California and 12 other states sued the federal government Wednesday to force the release of congressionally approved grants for clean energy programs, arguing the...