Europe counts the cost as Iran war disrupts energy shipments
Europe woke to a fresh surge in energy prices on Monday as the escalating war in the Middle East disrupted oil shipments and natural...
Allies of Philippines’ Duterte step up online attacks as drug war trial looms
As judges in The Hague consider whether former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s crimes against humanity case should proceed to trial, a parallel battle over...
Chinese man earns US$23,000 in holiday week through cat-feeding services
A young Chinese man who offered cat-feeding services during the Chinese New Year reported earning 160,000 yuan (US$23,000) over the holiday. The sizeable earnings...
She married 2 men at once in Thailand – and her mother is fine with it
When Dujduan Ketsaro wed two men in a single ceremony in northeastern Thailand on Saturday, she was ready for the attention. “Marry one and...
Iran’s cheap threat: US$20,000 drones vs US$4 million interceptors
Just several days into the conflict, the Iran war has become attritional. Waves of drone attacks by the Islamic Republic are putting pressure on...
Hong Kong police alerted after man seen repeatedly hitting baby’s foot in train
Hong Kong police have been alerted to a suspected child abuse case after a video was posted online showing a man on an MTR...
‘Blood moon’ set to rise over Hong Kong but clouds, rain may get in the way
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Trump Awards Medal of Honor to 3 US Soldiers at White House
President Donald Trump awarded Medals of Honor to three U.S. Army soldiers in a White House ceremony on March 2, commending their courageous acts...
Generals stripped of CPPCC roles as China’s corruption clean-up continues
China has revoked the political advisory seats of three generals, including two who previously held key positions in the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) ground...