Filipino jeepney drivers struggle as oil prices surge: ‘what we earn goes to diesel’
The ripple effects of the war in the Middle East are hitting home hard for Filipino jeepney driver Toni Prado, whose daily earnings have...
China’s Tehran Moment—Mass Defections of CCP Officials! High-ranking Insider: No One Likes Xi
Under both external pressure and internal public anger, Iran’s regime is now on the brink of collapse. Some analysts are comparing this situation to...
SFC prepares to inspect Hong Kong IPO listing sponsors amid quality concerns
Hong Kong’s market regulator will soon begin inspection of investment banks to assess their roles as sponsors of listing candidates, in its latest effort...
Gen Z Filipinos lead collapse in support for Duterte ICC case
Growing disinformation in the Philippines and distrust in authorities could have led to a sharp drop in public support, particularly among Gen Z Filipinos,...
Shanghai certifies 30 overseas offices amid China’s investment sales pitch
Shanghai certified 30 new regional headquarters of multinational corporations and 15 research and development centres funded by overseas entities on Wednesday – a sign...
EU inspects Druzhba pipeline in bid to unclog Hungary’s block on Ukraine aid
European Union experts have arrived in Ukraine to assess the condition of the Druzhba oil pipeline, state energy firm Naftogaz said, after its closure...
A troubled US aircraft carrier is moving away from Iran. Does it reflect bigger problems?
Recent mishaps involving the USS Gerald R. Ford suggest America’s military is overstretched and its industrial base has been weakened, according to Chinese analysts....
Swallowing pieces of silk, eating cacti or just 1 meal a day – all in pursuit of thinness in ancient China
Long before calorie counting and healthy diets, women in ancient China were already under intense pressure to stay slim, even swallowing cacti or silk...
Tribute to towering jurist: how the late Sir Anthony Mason shaped Hong Kong courts
Sir Anthony Mason, one of Hong Kong’s first and greatest justices to sit on our Court of Final Appeal, passed away on Tuesday at...