Indonesia orders Pilatus PC-24 aircraft for multiple roles
The Indonesian Air Force, or TNI-AU, is acquiring a dozen Pilatus PC-24 twin-jet aircraft for roles such as transport pilot training, light air transport...
Will Philippines’ anti-disinformation bills empower state to ‘decide the truth’?
The Philippines is weighing a new anti-disinformation law, but digital rights advocates and researchers warn that the leading proposals could give the government sweeping...
Leapmotor targets global growth with Europe R&D hub, eyes Canada assembly
Leapmotor, one of China’s strongest-performing electric vehicle (EV) makers this year, is accelerating its global push with a new innovation centre in Europe and...
Could China’s metal-like composite make drones, planes and rockets 26% stronger?
Challenging six decades of convention, Chinese scientists have proposed a new composite material manufacturing method that could improve the strength and reliability of structures...
Trump hails destruction of Iran’s tallest bridge, warns of ‘much more to follow’
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday the tallest bridge in Iran had been destroyed, hours after threatening to bomb the country “back to...
Don’t let geopolitical rivalry skew debate over Jimmy Lai’s sentencing
The sentencing of Jimmy Lai Chee-ying has been cited by several Western officials and media outlets as further evidence that Hong Kong’s legal system...
50 minutes, 50,000 calls, US$1.2 million lost: Singapore’s high-speed scam
A Malaysian electrician was recruited by a syndicate and travelled to Singapore to set up devices in a rented house that would blast thousands...
Hegseth Eases Rule on Carrying Privately Owned Guns on Military Bases
Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum Thursday allowing Department of War personnel—specifically uniformed service members—to carry privately owned firearms while off duty on military...
More Hongkongers to travel over long Easter break despite higher costs
More Hongkongers are expected to travel elsewhere during the five-day Easter weekend from Friday despite a sharp jump in fuel surcharges, according to industry...