How a ‘military vacuum’ in West and Central Africa opened new markets for China
As France’s influence fades and with Russian weapons in limited supply, a “military vacuum” has been created in West and Central Africa that China...
Why it’s troubling that Hong Kong board-member pay ranges from US$850 to US$1.67 million
The highest-paid independent non-executive director (INED) of a Hong Kong-listed company in 2024 made US$1.67 million, nearly 2,000 times what the lowest-paid INED received,...
Taxi driver, 79, arrested over knocking down elderly woman in North Point
Hong Kong police have arrested a 79-year-old cabby on suspicion of knocking down an elderly woman with his vehicle in North Point in the...
New Zealand catches flak for ‘secret’ US critical minerals talks
New Zealand’s government has come under fire for keeping its talks with the United States over critical minerals under wraps, as opposition parties level...
Barack Obama blasts ‘clown show’ after Trump’s racist monkey video
Former US president Barack Obama criticised a lack of shame and decorum in the country’s political discourse, responding on Saturday for the first time...
China’s Powder Keg Explodes! Worker Revolts Over $50 Unpaid Wages, Burns $100M Factory to Ashes
On the 13th, a social media user posted on X platform about receiving a submission. The submitter explained that a few days ago, while...
Automakers Pump Brakes on EV Investment as Federal Subsidies Stop
A few years ago, U.S. auto executives were hailing their conversion to electric cars and market analysts were predicting exponential growth in electric vehicle...
China’s box office presales fall over 60% from last year in crucial Lunar New Year window
China’s box office presales topped 200 million yuan (US$28.9 million) by Saturday ahead of the coming Lunar New Year holiday, led exclusively by domestic...
Trump’s Valentine’s Day cards feature Maduro, Greenland and boasting
US President Donald Trump on Saturday celebrated Valentine’s Day by sharing a series of cards that praised his accomplishments while predictably slamming Democrats and...