Taiwanese opposition leader Cheng Li-wun begins ‘journey of peace’ in Shanghai
Taiwanese opposition leader Cheng Li-wun said she hoped to make the Taiwan Strait “safe” and not one of the world’s “most dangerous places” as...
To Lam emerges as Vietnam’s ‘supreme leader’ after being elected president
Vietnam’s Communist Party boss To Lam was elected president by the National Assembly on Tuesday, capping his bid to centralise authority in a nation...
Decorated Australian soldier faces 5 murder charges in Afghan war crime probe
One of Australia’s most-decorated soldiers was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly murdering unarmed prisoners while serving in Afghanistan, police and local media said following...
Doctors warn of spinal cord damage as ‘neck-hanging exercise’ trends among China youth
In an attempt to mimic cervical traction therapy used in hospitals, a new trend known as the “neck-hanging exercise” has emerged among young Chinese...
Wang Fuk Court briefing to give residents answers before decisions are made: minister
Hong Kong’s home affairs minister has pledged that a briefing set to be held ahead of an owners’ meeting petitioned for by residents of...
Separate fencing hall and pool in revised Northern Metropolis sports facilities plan
A world-class fencing hall and stand-alone swimming complex will be built in Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis megaproject, authorities have revealed, in a move that...
A new cast of Castros is emerging in Cuba, where the name holds sway
A new cast of Castros is emerging in Cuba: a grandson and a great-nephew are moving up the corridors of power, while another is...
Hong Kong property launch sees brisk sales as buyers unfazed by Trump’s Iran warning
Hong Kong homebuyers flocked to the second round of new flat sales at the La Mirabelle I project in Tseung Kwan O, underscoring continuing...
What’s behind sudden thaw as North, South Korea exchange warm words?
The latest indirect exchange of comments between North and South Korea has raised hopes of easing tensions on the Korean peninsula even as conflict...