Myanmar’s Wei family put on trial in latest phase of China’s crackdown on scam compounds
Published: 6:36pm, 22 May 2026Updated: 6:57pm, 22 May 2026 An alleged Myanmar crime boss and members of his syndicate were put on trial this...
Bangladesh protestors clash with police over alleged child rape
Thousands of protesters in Bangladesh clashed with police in a bid to seize a suspect accused of raping a four-year-old girl, officials said on...
Despite blocking Meta’s Manus deal, China says ‘door open’ to foreign tech investment
China’s top economic planner denied pressuring domestic tech companies to turn down foreign investment amid rising concerns sparked by its recent blocking of Facebook...
K-pop stars BTS to hold 3 concerts at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium in 2027
Published: 6:15pm, 22 May 2026Updated: 7:21pm, 22 May 2026 K-pop boy band BTS will perform at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium for three days...
G7 Finance Ministers Focus on Economic Imbalances, China’s Overcapacity
G7 finance ministers met in Paris from May 18 to 19 to address global economic issues with a focus on trade imbalances, which some...
Freed Indonesian on Gaza flotilla tells father of rough treatment by Israeli officials
Published: 6:00pm, 22 May 2026Updated: 6:02pm, 22 May 2026 After three agonising days with no word from his son, Warsono finally saw the face...
Inside the Farming Movement to Detox America
BANDERA, Texas—After a soft rain on Sovereignty Ranch, the earthy smells of rich humus and pungent juniper hung in the air. The clay roads...
Will string of science scandals ruin century-old journal Nature’s reputation in China?
For decades, publishing a paper in Nature was regarded as the ultimate academic achievement in China – a fast track to promotions, research grants,...
American donated US$5,000 to China farmer for tree planting decades ago invited to view forest
A Chinese woman who has planted trees in the deserts of Inner Mongolia for decades has contacted an American man who donated US$5,000 to...