Malaysian woman sorry for ‘excessive’ behaviour in video mocking locals in China
A woman who appeared in videos allegedly showing a group of Malaysian tourists mocking locals in China as “smelly” has apologised after days of...
Elephants’ transfer to Japan sparks Malaysia’s corruption inquiry
Three elephants whose transfer from Malaysia to Japan earlier this year sparked public anger over their alleged mistreatment are now at the centre of...
Ex-hospital director opens China’s only school for HIV-positive children to provide shelter
A former hospital director in northern China has dedicated over two decades to creating an educational sanctuary for children living with HIV. Guo Xiaoping,...
Will Philippines’ new bill entrench the political dynasties it aims to curb?
Published: 6:00pm, 22 Jun 2026Updated: 7:10pm, 22 Jun 2026 A long-delayed bill meant to curb political dynasties in the Philippines – where powerful families...
4 more suspects arrested over HK$7 million gold bar robbery at Hong Kong airport
Police have arrested four more suspects linked to a high-profile knifepoint robbery in Hong Kong following a joint cross-border operation, though the stolen gold...
China rejects trade criticism after Merz backs global yuan action
China pushed back against criticisms of its trade practices after the German chancellor became the latest world leader to voice complaints amid surging trade...
Taiwan’s Vice President Not Afraid to Take on Beijing
TAIPEI, Taiwan—When Hsiao Bi-khim set off for Washington six years ago, the newly minted Taiwanese envoy needed something to challenge China’s menacing “wolf warriors.”...
Mainland ride-hailing giants back Hong Kong plan to cap permits at 10,000
Two mainland Chinese ride-hailing operators in Hong Kong have backed a controversial plan to regulate the industry by capping vehicle permits at 10,000, a...
Starmer resigns, making way for UK’s seventh prime minister in a decade
Keir Starmer announced his intention to step down as Britain’s prime minister on Monday, succumbing to intense party pressure as his popularity plummeted and...