As Japan’s deadly winter rages on, fears of ‘disaster-level’ weather patterns mount
With the number of deaths during the current severe winter season in Japan expected to rise, environmental and tourism experts have warned of greater...
Former Thai prime minster Abhisit Vejjajiva returns to lead Democrat revival ahead of poll
Passersby stopped Thailand’s former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva every now and again to ask for selfies as the salt-and-pepper-haired leader walked through a bustling...
Top US trade official spells out plan to break China’s grip on critical minerals
The White House’s top trade official has accused Beijing of “weaponising” its dominance in critical minerals, pledging that the US will use pricing, tariffs,...
Son of Libya’s late ruler Gaddafi killed by gunmen who stormed home
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of Libya’s late long-time ruler, was killed on Tuesday by gunmen who stormed his home in western Libya’s Zintan,...
Are Hong Kong foreign exchange firms secure enough?
Hong Kong was shaken last week by a 51 million yen (US$327,560) robbery, after two staff members from a Japanese currency exchange company reported...
Xi’s Sister’s $20 Trillion Secret Empire: How Family Power Turns China’s Oil Debts into Private Gold
China Insights delivers sharp, data-driven analysis of China’s politics, economy, and society. We connect the dots behind breaking headlines — from Beijing’s power shifts...
Has China’s GJ-21 stealth attack drone joined sea trials for Type 076 Sichuan?
An advanced stealth attack drone may have been photographed on the Chinese navy’s amphibious assault ship Sichuan, possibly marking another step towards the commissioning...
Former US Ambassador Peter Mandelson Quits UK Politics Following Epstein Email Scandal
Former United States Ambassador Lord Peter Mandelson has resigned as a UK lawmaker amid a growing political scandal over allegations he passed market-sensitive information...
Abbott Says Violent Student Anti-ICE Protesters, Schools Backing Them Shouldn’t Be Above the Law
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called for violent student protesters demonstrating against immigration agents, and schools supporting them, to face legal consequences as the state...