‘Fjord’ by Romania’s Mungiu wins Palme d’Or at Cannes
Published: 5:00am, 24 May 2026Updated: 9:03am, 24 May 2026 Cristian Mungiu’s Norway-set drama about political polarisation Fjord has won the Palme d’Or, handing the...
Breaking! In Less Than 24 Hours, China Hits 2 Major Disasters—Coal Mine Gas Explosion Kills 90
On the evening of May 22, a major mining disaster occurred in Shanxi Province. So far, it has reportedly killed at least 90 people,...
Rubio renews US ties with India after Trump’s China visit
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday called India a natural partner and invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Washington, turning the page...
‘Let’s give it a try’: motion sickness no barrier for Hong Kong’s first astronaut
Lai Ka-ying suffers from motion sickness, cannot stand hot weather, was not a top student and did not speak Mandarin – all of which...
Chinese Behavior Shocks Everyone—Treat Sam’s Club as Free Buffet, Sleep on IKEA Show Beds
Half-eaten roasted chickens were tossed back onto the shelves. Customers finished pricey beef ribs and returned the leftover bones to the packaging. A box...
Trump says Iran deal and opening of Strait of Hormuz are ‘largely negotiated’
Published: 11:39pm, 23 May 2026Updated: 5:21am, 24 May 2026 US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that a deal with Iran, including opening the...
Israeli far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir banned from French territory
France has decided to ban Israel’s far-right police minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from French territory, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Saturday, adding that this...
Vance and Rubio emerge as early contenders to inherit Trump’s Republican Party
Published: 10:00pm, 23 May 2026Updated: 10:03pm, 23 May 2026 An early glimpse of the battle to succeed US President Donald Trump atop the Republican...