Sumud aid flotilla departs Spain for Gaza to break Israeli blockade
A second flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza was due to set sail on Sunday from the Spanish port of Barcelona to...
Why Cantopop star Hins Cheung’s new mentor role has polarised Hong Kong fans
Hong Kong singer Hins Cheung’s new role as a mentor and volunteer for the Security Bureau’s youth rehabilitation programme has sent shock waves through...
War of words: China and the US battle it out for the loyalty of African hearts and minds
The world’s two superpowers are waging an information war to influence the minds of Africa’s young and media-savvy demographic, with articles pitched by the...
Celestial craftsmanship: discoveries from China Sanxingdui uveil secrets of meteorite axe
The archaeological site of Sanxingdui in southwest China’s Sichuan province has yielded remarkable discoveries, including insights recently revealed by Chinese researchers about how the...
The Push to Make Kids Read Books Again
Kimberly Lewis is growing up in a digital world where information and entertainment are instantly accessible at the tap of her finger. Still, she...
Fire breaks out at Hong Kong columbarium, injuring 2 people
Heavy use of a joss paper burner led to a fire at a Hong Kong columbarium that sent ashes flying, injuring at least two...
Benin election favours continuity amid al-Qaeda attacks, poverty
Benin was voting for a new president on Sunday, with Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni a shoo-in after overseeing a decade of economic growth in...
Colleague Skill: AI job fears in China set off viral spread of supposed ability harvester
An open-source artificial intelligence project aimed at harvesting human capabilities into reusable AI “skills” has gone viral in China, gaining traction as a meme...
AI pessimism is a luxury the Global South cannot afford
No Ethiopian, Pakistani, Indian, Brazilian or other serious policymaker believes artificial intelligence will solve corruption or improve governance overnight. National policies such as Digital...