Beijing planning more surveys east of Taiwan to assert sovereignty, state media reports
Published: 6:31pm, 20 Jun 2026Updated: 9:06pm, 20 Jun 2026 Beijing will make maritime surveys in the waters east of Taiwan a routine matter as...
At least 30 deaths at DR Congo camp show Ebola could be spreading fast
At least 30 people have died since the start of May in one camp for displaced civilians in northeastern Congo, a death rate that...
1 killed as freight train plunges from bridge in Germany after crash
One person died after two freight trains collided on a bridge in Munich overnight, causing loaded cars to plunge to the road below, police...
How a prize-winning Taiwanese novel could stoke Beijing’s worries over history
Taiwan’s first International Booker Prize-winning novel has reignited debate over the island’s shifting identity, with its portrayal of a distinctly Taiwanese historical experience at...
Hong Kong police arrest 7 over HK$7 million gold bar robbery at knifepoint
Published: 4:37pm, 20 Jun 2026Updated: 5:48pm, 20 Jun 2026 Hong Kong police have arrested seven people in connection with a robbery involving six gold...
Japan’s G7 rare earth proposal risks further regional tension
Led by Japan, East Asia seems to be setting off along a road to nowhere – beyond tension and maybe eventual conflict. This may...
Last professional letter writer in Chinese city pens 100,000 missives over 59 years
A 77-year-old man in southeastern China has spent nearly six decades turning homesickness, hardship and family duty into letters sent across the sea. Jiang...
What is Hong Kong’s role under China’s new vision for better global governance?
Published: 3:53pm, 20 Jun 2026Updated: 9:13pm, 20 Jun 2026 Hong Kong could position itself as a magnet for international organisations and take the lead...
Bolivia’s president declares state of emergency, paving way for troop deployment
Bolivia’s crisis intensified on Saturday as President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency, enabling wider military deployment to clear blockades and restore order...