US moves to block Iranian ports as Tehran threatens retaliatory strikes on Gulf hubs
The United States on Monday moved to implement a blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical...
Could Trump’s Hormuz blockade derail China summit with Xi Jinping?
Donald Trump’s threat to blockade the Strait of Hormuz “forces Beijing into a political dilemma” and could potentially derail the US president’s coming summit...
Hungary’s PM-elect Magyar sends warm overture to China, vows fair play for firms
Hungary’s prime minister-elect Peter Magyar has extended a warm overture to China, which he referred to as “one of the world’s most powerful countries,”...
Chinese Regime Dumped Toxic Chemical in South China Sea, Manila Says
Chinese boats dropped bottles containing cyanide in the disputed South China Sea, the Philippines said on April 13, calling it an act of “sabotage”...
That Fresh-Cut Grass Smell? It’s a Plant’s Distress Call
AsianScientist (Apr. 13, 2026)–That fresh, sharp scent released when grass is cut is often associated with calm and nostalgia, but beneath this sensory experience...
Why Beijing isn’t panicking over Hungarian PM Viktor Orban’s stunning election defeat
Hungary’s stunning political transition will not trigger a dramatic overturning of its ties with China, Chinese experts suggest, with China-EU relations also expected to...
UK murder of 3 girls by teenager should have been prevented, says inquiry
The murders of three young girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance event in Britain in 2024 should have been prevented, but there was a...
Taiwan industries cheer Beijing’s 10-point plan to boost cross-strait ties
Taiwanese industry groups and businesses have broadly welcomed Beijing’s package of 10 measures to promote cross-strait exchanges across economic sectors. They said the proposals...
Hong Kong’s Mirror star Keung To fined HK$2,200 for driving offences
Hong Kong singer Keung To has been fined HK$2,200 for careless driving, running a red light, and failing to display a probationary sign on...