‘Humiliation’: video shows basketball coach slapping boy, ordering self-harm
A viral video showing a basketball coach forcing a pupil to slap himself in front of others at a Hong Kong school has sparked...
Malaysia tells Norway to hasten scrapped missile deal refund
Malaysia has urged Norway to help expedite a refund for the cancelled missile procurement deal, with Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin insisting that Oslo...
Philippine President Marcos’ ratings hit record low as inflation bites
Published: 2:55pm, 2 Jun 2026Updated: 3:39pm, 2 Jun 2026 Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr’s net satisfaction rating has hit an all-time low, with observers...
Beijing clarifies outbound investment rules after Manus deal block
June 02, 2026 China’s State Council has issued a new set of rules on outbound investment, requiring approval for the overseas transfer or use...
Hong Kong parents who refuse DNA test for child’s birth registration arrested
Published: 2:51pm, 2 Jun 2026Updated: 4:10pm, 2 Jun 2026 Hong Kong authorities have arrested the parents of a baby without legal identity after they...
Vehicle fire causes partial closure of Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge
A vehicle fire in the undersea tunnel of the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge caused major traffic disruption on Tuesday afternoon, prompting a partial closure of...
WHO chief ends DR Congo visit as group warns Ebola likely spread undetected
Published: 2:37pm, 2 Jun 2026Updated: 3:20pm, 2 Jun 2026 The head of the World Health Organization on Monday concluded his visit to Democratic Republic...
Why have Japan and the Philippines’ maritime boundary talks angered China?
The waters off eastern Taiwan have become a new flashpoint after Tokyo and Manila announced formal negotiations to delimit the maritime boundary of the...
‘Mud Buddha’: China official covered in sludge during mudslide while helping villagers evacuate
A valiant official in China has been dubbed “Mud Buddha” after a photograph emerged of him covered in sludge while he was averting disaster...