North Korea’s Kim slams US ‘state terror’ but spares Trump in third-term address
He accused the United States of “state terror”. He vowed North Korea would never surrender its nuclear weapons. And yet Kim Jong-un’s address to...
How Fukushima’s Abandoned Pigs Reshaped Wild Boar Genetics
A natural experiment after the 2011 Fukushima disaster shows how maternal pig lineages sped up wild boar evolution, while causing pig genes to disappear...
Overseas monitors struggle to track Iran’s war casualty figures
Iran has not updated its official death toll figures for weeks, while human rights groups outside the country are struggling with chronic communication problems,...
Apac PE market to see exit rebound in 2026 after mixed 2025: Bain & Co.
Despite growing investor confidence, a challenging fundraising environment in the region persists. The role of AI in deals is gaining in importance. Read More
Japan food company rebrands ‘boring’ tofu, making it ‘manly’ to appeal to young customers
A Japanese food company has transformed tofu with a “manly” twist, attracting younger consumers and generating over 6 billion yen (US$38 million) in annual...
Philippines may ground flights to tide over widening jet fuel crisis
The Philippines says grounding planes due to a shortage of jet fuel brought on by the war in Iran is a “distinct possibility”, according...
Global South to bear the brunt of Strait of Hormuz crisis amid worsening food scarcity
The deepening Strait of Hormuz crisis amid the war in the Middle East is choking the critical flow of not just oil but also...
Pakistan and Afghanistan pause hostilities after weeks of fighting
Pakistan and Afghanistan have temporarily ceased hostilities following weeks of border clashes and cross-border strikes. The latest round of clashes between the two erstwhile...
Hong Kong’s ESF schools group plans to increase fees by 4.1% on average next year
Hong Kong’s largest international school group plans to raise tuition fees by an average of 4.1 per cent for most of its primary and...