South Korean ‘sugar cane killer’ extradited from Philippines over drug empire
A Philippine prison was supposed to contain Park Wang-yeol. Instead, according to South Korean investigators, it became his office from which an alleged drug...
Leniency shown to Hong Kong immigration worker who repeatedly assaulted wife and son
A Hong Kong court has granted further leniency to a senior Immigration Department assistant, placing him on a one-year probation order after he was...
China yam with human ‘fingernails’, 260 free meals, lottery win after lifetime of playing
A man in China has dug up a yam that looks exactly like a human hand, shocking many people online. The man, who lives...
Airline boss flags possible fuel rationing in Philippines as supplies dwindle
The head of the Philippines’ flag carrier said the Southeast Asian country may need to resort to fuel rationing amid tight supplies due to...
New Documentary ‘Unbroken’ Shows Shen Yun’s Resilience in Face of Transnational Repression
NEW YORK CITY—When Levi Browde first heard about the bomb threats sent to a theater in Taiwan, worries whirled in his head. His two...
Iranian military mocks US attempts at a ceasefire deal
An Iranian military spokesperson mocked US attempts at a ceasefire deal on Wednesday, raising questions about whether a 15-point plan proposed by Washington has...
Hong Kong, Hainan can ‘forge strong partnership’, build on strengths: John Lee
Hong Kong and Hainan should forge a strong partnership and explore new models of cooperation, the city’s leader has said, urging the business sector...
Humanitarian aid boat arrives in Cuba amid US blockade crisis
The first boat of a flotilla carrying medical supplies, food and solar panels reached Cuba on Tuesday to aid the island as a US...
China’s consumer goods factories cut output as Iran war sends costs soaring
The disruption to shipping traffic along the Strait of Hormuz is starting to bite in China, where some manufacturers are reducing production due to...