Amber rainstorm warning in Hong Kong, with thunderstorms expected over weekend
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KMB told to probe machines that gave free bus rides as revised HK$2 scheme launched
The Hong Kong government has demanded that the city’s largest franchised bus operator investigate the malfunctioning of its fare rebate machines, which provided free...
In a time of war, Chinese museums are a safe haven for ancient treasures of Iran
From glimmering floral-patterned glassware to the vivid colours of intricately designed Persian carpets, artefacts from Iran have captivated visitors to a museum in northern...
Hundreds of Retired Chinese Workers Protest Over Pensions and Health Benefits
More than 200 retired workers from a state-owned farm in northeastern China took to the streets last week, accusing their former employer of mishandling...
Singapore’s Workers’ Party finishes investigation into chief Pritam Singh’s conduct
A Workers’ Party disciplinary panel looking into secretary general Pritam Singh’s conduct has completed its investigation into whether the chief had contravened the party’s...
London mayor’s protection officers relieved of duties after bag of guns ‘misplaced’
Armed police guarding London Mayor Sadiq Khan left a bag of guns outside his home which was found by a member of the public,...
‘Space plumber’ to the rescue as Artemis astronauts navigate life aboard Orion
They are sipping smoothies, snapping phone pics, dealing with crashed email and fixing broken toilets: astronauts, they are just like us. The four crew...
Here comes the ‘Mounjaro bride’: Indian women turn to weight-loss drug before wedding
Soon-to-be brides and grooms seeking short cuts to shed pounds before the big day have become the latest consumer target for weight-loss drugs in...
Democrats Own Up to a Flawed Playbook—The Harder Question Is What Comes Next
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) acknowledged this week that the party’s approach to reaching voters is broken. That admission, contained in the opening pages...